New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

It might have lacked the pomp and pageantry of Charles III’s coronation in the UK last year – and the only crowns visible were cardboard ones worn by well-wishers in the crowd – but Frederik X’s ascension to the throne of Denmark was still a grand oc

On September 9, 2022, New Zealanders awoke to the sad news that Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, had died overnight at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, aged 96. Now her final days, and the recollections of those who were there, have been shared in a care

In the Harry Potter movies, Emma Watson expertly wields her magic wand. Now, in an effort to save the world’s oceans, the actress is expertly harnessing her star power! Emma, 33, together with Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch, 47, is the new face

Dan Levy missed out on his chance to party with Barbie – and it’s eating him up! The Schitt’s Creek star was offered the role of one of the Kens in the blockbuster Barbie movie, but he had to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts. “That was a toug

Hot on the heels of her Golden Globes win for Poor Things, Emma Stone added some more hardware to her trophy collection recently with a Critics Choice Award. But despite her many successes, the 35-year-old has one dream that simply refuses to come tr

Eighteen months ago, Candy Lane and her fiancé Ricky Hancock made the bold decision to pack up their lives in New Zealand and move to Biggera Waters on Australia’s Gold Coast to be nearer to her daughter Jaz, 29, and five-year-old grandchild August.

Every day, Oprah Winfrey wakes up and thanks her lucky stars. And at almost 70, she has a lot to be thankful for. “I start my day with thank you and I end my day with thank you,” says Oprah, who over the past 40 years has become one of the world’s mo

New Zealand-born author Heather Morris shot to fame with her debut novel The Tattooist of Auschwitz in 2018. It tells the true story of Lale Sokolov, a Jew imprisoned at Auschwitz in 1942. When the SS discovered he could speak multiple languages, he

When Charley Hooper turned 18 recently, there was a cake with candles, gifts of clothing and jewellery, and a chorus of Happy Birthday from her parents Jenn and Mark, as well as brothers Zak and Cody. But it wasn’t an occasion for celebration. Every

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These gorgeous children’s t-shirts by Southland brand Perriam, made in collaboration with local wildlife illustrator Madison Coulter, come with a sweet cause to boot. For every shirt sold, the brand will donate $10 to The Nest Collective, a registere

Step out of your black, grey and navy comfort zone and suit up in this soft, drapey combo. Style your sage pieces with other pastel hues or simply with white and black. Blazer, $249.99, and trousers, $149.99, both from Max. Workwear doesn’t have to b

It seems with every passing year there is new advice about what is healthy to eat and what is not. Some of this advice comes from well-intentioned but unqualified people promoting the latest “fad diet”. These fad diets are usually based on the result

The summer holidays may be over, but that doesn’t mean your exercise regime needs to be too. These desk and chair exercises can help improve circulation, reduce stiffness, and increase your overall strength, stability and energy levels. Better yet, t

Our time spent in the office has been cut back over the past few years. Instead of daily commutes, more of us are creating workspaces in our homes, whether it’s a kitchen nook, corner of a bedroom or in the garden shed. The bright side is that workin

There’s nothing quite like asking for a raise to cause your stress levels to skyrocket. But experts say it is normal – even necessary – to ask for a salary increase. Here’s what you need to do before approaching your boss... Be prepared 1 Make yourse

Ireckon there’s a lesson in this. Way back in 1987, broadcaster Pam Corkery rang me. She was about to present a new weekly radio show. Would I like to contribute to it every week? “What would I talk about?” I asked. “Consumer advice,” she replied. “Y

There are some things that work well as a surprise. Gifts, for example, and birthday parties – though this is not without risk. I’d worry someone might throw me a party and I’d be wearing trackpants while everyone else is looking fancy. Still, surpri

● Winning letter I appreciated Melissa Stokes sharing her most personal account of what it’s like when a loved one elects the End of Life Choice (NZWW, January 22). It was an informative and sensitively written piece, which may be of help to many, e

When I was a young reporter in Invercargill starting out on my first newspaper, a regular assignment involved visiting the city hotels to discover if any interesting out-of-town guests happened to be staying. And if so, and especially if they were ou

One of the many decisions I’ve made this year to improve my day-to-day life is to unsubscribe from the retailers who flood my inbox with emails every morning. From the moment you buy anything online, they write to you two, three, sometimes seven time

NEON A heartwarming comedy where Robert De Niro plays 70-year-old former executive Ben, who takes on the role of senior intern at a start-up company after becoming bored with retirement. Ben is assigned CEO Jules Ostin, played by Anne Hathaway, and

The Color Purple star brought full drama with a pink Monsoori “balletcore”-trend gown. Cri tics’ Choice Awards Colour and style were the winners on the night at the Critics’ Choice Awards held in a hangar at LA’s Santa Monica Airport. Kieran Culkin,

Dame Jacinda 47, released official photos sported a Zambesi suit – and former Speaker of the Ardern and Clarke hours after their nuptials and the couple’s adorable House Trevor Mallard. The Gayford beamed at Craggy Range Winery on five-year-old daugh