New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

Before Cyclone Gabrielle unleashed devastation on parts of New Zealand, the Weekly caught up with Amanda Gillies. She was on cloud nine and utterly glowing during our interview and photoshoot for a very good reason: she had wed Tim Murphy, her partne

It’s a hugely popular satirical TV show known for its surreal humour. But Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, aren’t laughing about an episode of South Park that pokes fun at them. Meghan in particular is very “upset and overwhelmed” about th

Princess Anne isn’t the only royal New Zealand has recently played host to – Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria made a whirlwind trip here at the same time. The heir to the Swedish throne was part of a trade delegation that visited New Zealand for thre

Fans watching Julianne Moore in her twistyturny new thriller Sharper might just find themselves wondering if there’s something a little different about the star’s performance this time around. The answer is simple: the flame-haired actress is packing

When Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu rose out of the warm waters of the French Riviera in the second season of Emily in Paris – saline rivulets streaming off her skimpy black bikini – you could almost hear eyes popping from every corner of the globe. In th

When it comes to acting gong nominations, the Oscars take the cake – and for Michelle Williams, that makes her baking tin rather full! The 42-year-old actress admits she couldn’t quite believe it when she found out recently she’d been nominated a fif

Early childhood education teacher Rachael Ferguson was in the prime of her life, recently married and excited to start a family when prenatal testing led to a terrifying diagnosis – stage four bowel cancer. “Back then, I had no idea bowel cancer was

Paneton, which first began as La Taterie in Auckland, was established in 1986 by French pastry chef Dominique Colombie and his wife Celia Elder. Dominique learnt the art of making perfect pastries from his father, whose patisserie was an institution

If you love green but have been told in the past it doesn’t suit you, ignore that advice! There are actually shades of every colour that flatter everyone. Whether it’s bold or soft, has more blue or more yellow, it’s possible to find the right sh

If there’s one thing better than popping on a nourishing face mask and watching TV, it’s combining actual sleep and beauty products, just like the following overnight-friendly products. They do all the hard work and you just go do the sleep part, wak

Hearing Awareness Month shines a spotlight on hearing health and raises awareness of the experiences of New Zealanders who are deaf or hard of hearing. According to the National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, more than 880,000 New Zealander

Fill in the blank squares with the numbers 1 to 9 so that each row, each column and each 3 x 3 block contains all the numbers from 1 to 9. SKILL LEVEL Easy SOLUTION NEXT WEEK When completed, the shaded letters will reveal a well-known personal

Musings from our favourite Kiwi funnywoman There is a very good chance that you, like me, have had it up to here with “unprecedented events”. That you would like many days in a row where nothing notable happened, where you only experienced things tha

The beloved broadcaster’s reflections on life I’m continually surprised at the number of parents I talk to who have adult kids living overseas. There are 670,000 families in New Zealand with kids. And there are a million New Zealand-born Kiwis living

Yes, you should lead a good, healthy life, and be disciplined and put the effort into achieving your dreams. But not if it means you miss out on things that you enjoy. It is perfectly acceptable to take a day off from your regime, your diet or your w

I couldn’t not read an article titled “I swapped Motueka for the jungle” (NZWW, February 13) – and what a wonderful read it was. Recyling and helping people are two of my favourite pursuits. Jacky McLaren is an amazing Kiwi, setting up Borneo Bags to

EDITOR Marilynn McLachlanSTAFF WRITER Rebekah HebentonLIFESTYLE EDITOR Anna LeeCHIEF SUB-EDITOR Denise BowdenART DIRECTOR Mirella MonteiroDESIGNERS Alice Bush, AnnaPetursdottir, Béla Trussell-Cullen,Hayley PearcePHOTO & EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Kellie B

Mayhem and mirth with the man about the house When I was a child, I was regularly admonished for having my nose stuck in a book. Much better and much healthier, I’d be told by the grown-ups, to go outside and play with the other kids. And so, as a re

A great chat with the queen of talk back I am mindful of the fact that the last time I wrote about Mum moving to Auckland, I jinxed it. The sale fell through, even as the Champagne was chilling in the fridge, and it set back Mum’s relocation to Auckl

Writer Eva delivers a February to remember Pop music lovers who remember the ’90s are going to get a huge hit of nostalgia while reading this novel. Set in London, it brings the era and its sounds alive vividly. However, it is billed as a feel-good

Liz (Julia Roberts) has everything a person could want – a great husband, a beautiful home and a successful career – but she’s not happy. Realising she has spent her whole adult life bouncing from relationship to relationship, Liz decides she needs t

If you’ve ever had a few spare dollars you’ve wanted to invest in shares, but not known where to start, this New Zealand guide aims to answer your questions and give you the confidence to take your first steps. It comes from the founders of the onlin

Before Cyclone Gabrielle unleashed devastation on parts of New Zealand, the Weekly caught up with Amanda Gillies. She was on cloud nine and utterly glowing during our interview and photoshoot for a very good reason: she had wed Tim Murphy, her partne

It’s a hugely popular satirical TV show known for its surreal humour. But Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, aren’t laughing about an episode of South Park that pokes fun at them. Meghan in particular is very “upset and overwhelmed” about th

Fans watching Julianne Moore in her twistyturny new thriller Sharper might just find themselves wondering if there’s something a little different about the star’s performance this time around. The answer is simple: the flame-haired actress is packing

When Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu rose out of the warm waters of the French Riviera in the second season of Emily in Paris – saline rivulets streaming off her skimpy black bikini – you could almost hear eyes popping from every corner of the globe. In th

When it comes to acting gong nominations, the Oscars take the cake – and for Michelle Williams, that makes her baking tin rather full! The 42-year-old actress admits she couldn’t quite believe it when she found out recently she’d been nominated a fif

Early childhood education teacher Rachael Ferguson was in the prime of her life, recently married and excited to start a family when prenatal testing led to a terrifying diagnosis – stage four bowel cancer. “Back then, I had no idea bowel cancer was

Paneton, which first began as La Taterie in Auckland, was established in 1986 by French pastry chef Dominique Colombie and his wife Celia Elder. Dominique learnt the art of making perfect pastries from his father, whose patisserie was an institution

If there’s one thing better than popping on a nourishing face mask and watching TV, it’s combining actual sleep and beauty products, just like the following overnight-friendly products. They do all the hard work and you just go do the sleep part, wak

Hearing Awareness Month shines a spotlight on hearing health and raises awareness of the experiences of New Zealanders who are deaf or hard of hearing. According to the National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, more than 880,000 New Zealander

Fill in the blank squares with the numbers 1 to 9 so that each row, each column and each 3 x 3 block contains all the numbers from 1 to 9. SKILL LEVEL Easy SOLUTION NEXT WEEK When completed, the shaded letters will reveal a well-known personality

The beloved broadcaster’s reflections on life I’m continually surprised at the number of parents I talk to who have adult kids living overseas. There are 670,000 families in New Zealand with kids. And there are a million New Zealand-born Kiwis living

Musings from our favourite Kiwi funnywoman There is a very good chance that you, like me, have had it up to here with “unprecedented events”. That you would like many days in a row where nothing notable happened, where you only experienced things tha

Yes, you should lead a good, healthy life, and be disciplined and put the effort into achieving your dreams. But not if it means you miss out on things that you enjoy. It is perfectly acceptable to take a day off from your regime, your diet or your w

Mayhem and mirth with the man about the house When I was a child, I was regularly admonished for having my nose stuck in a book. Much better and much healthier, I’d be told by the grown-ups, to go outside and play with the other kids. And so, as a re

A great chat with the queen of talk back I am mindful of the fact that the last time I wrote about Mum moving to Auckland, I jinxed it. The sale fell through, even as the Champagne was chilling in the fridge, and it set back Mum’s relocation to Auckl

Liz (Julia Roberts) has everything a person could want – a great husband, a beautiful home and a successful career – but she’s not happy. Realising she has spent her whole adult life bouncing from relationship to relationship, Liz decides she needs t

Writer Eva delivers a February to remember Pop music lovers who remember the ’90s are going to get a huge hit of nostalgia while reading this novel. Set in London, it brings the era and its sounds alive vividly. However, it is billed as a feel-good s

If you’ve ever had a few spare dollars you’ve wanted to invest in shares, but not known where to start, this New Zealand guide aims to answer your questions and give you the confidence to take your first steps. It comes from the founders of the onlin