Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

The Australian Women's Weekly, NZ Edition, delivers hard-hitting news, gorgeous features, advice, inspirational stories and the best triple-tested recipes. It’s the ultimate magazine with something for everyone, while providing inspiration for women of all ages.

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In brief

Around the world • China A bookstore with a view has opened in the Cotton Sinkhole in China. This shop is perched on the edge of a cliff.

Wendy Petrie ‘I’m not the same person -I’m better!’ • The beloved newsreader shares how losing her job called for a major mindset manoeuvre, but how new rituals combined with embracing the empty nest have been a game-changer.

The Royals Ister Act • In what’s been described as “the year of the York sisters”, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are winning hearts and showing they’re ready for more prominent roles in the House of Windsor.

Cathy Freeman The future is golden • Her Sydney Olympic triumph won Australia’s heart and propelled her to fame and glory. Now, 25 years on, Cathy Freeman talks motherhood, mentoring and mindfulness.

Suzanne Lynch One Cool Chick! • In her new memoir Yesterday When I Was Young, Suzanne lifts the lid on the ’60s rock scene – and her relationship with Cat Stevens.

Freedom Fighters • For 20 years Kathleen Folbigg’s closest friends believed she’d been wrongly jailed for the murder of her four children. In 2023, they had her conviction quashed. Now Kathleen and her fiercest champion, Tracy Chapman, share their courageous story with The Weekly.

Downton Abbey’s Final Curtain • In an intimate chat with The Weekly, Elizabeth McGovern and Hugh Bonneville bid farewell to Downton Abbey, and to the incomparable Dame Maggie Smith. (Warning: Spoilers ahead!)

Life comes full circle • Alice Clarke was the first child born via IVF surrogacy in Australia, and one of the first in the world. Now, 36 years on, she’s welcomed baby Artemis, also born via IVF and donor conception. And three generations of Alice’s family are bursting with joy.

The Lady In The Bottle • At 8pm on September 18, 1965, a new show was launched on American TV, hoping to win over audiences with a mix of magic and mayhem. Sixty years on, Barbara Eden talks to The Weekly about the impact of I Dream of Jeannie – and the reason it’s still endlessly re-run around the world.

Glide into spring • Unique jewellery to elevate any outfit, plus eye-catching prints for the season.

In full bloom • Refresh your wardrobe with bold florals, sharp tailoring and clashing prints made for those brighter spring days.

Can you reverse hair ageing? • Yes, there’s a way to revive brittle, thinning hair that has lost its youthful lustre.

Beauty news

Perimenopause plot twist • While many of us are familiar with hot flushes and mood swings, fitness trainer and author Michelle Bridges says other symptoms are often misdiagnosed.

The pharmacist will see you now • The menopause journey isn’t always a straightforward one, but thankfully help is at hand.

Messing with your mind • Here’s how to spot the sure-fire signs you’re being gaslit, whether it’s in a romantic relationship, a friendship, at work or in your doctor’s surgery.

A case for carbs • Diet culture gave them a bad name. But for women in midlife, carbohydrates are an essential nutrient.

Temptations for your tastebuds

Spring harvest heroes! • Earthy beetroot and tender asparagus shine in vibrant spring dishes that celebrate the season’s freshest flavours.

Julie family favourites • This month, Julie Goodwin shares her take on an old-fashioned favourite. It’s one of those slices that you’ll become known for in your circle of friends and asked to make for every...