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.

Editor’s letter

Australian Women's Weekly Nz

In brief

Sir Elton’s new fashion adventure • The superstar famous for his eyewear is launching a stylish range for everyone.

Iconic props to be auctioned

Around the world • The US Amish volunteers are helping rebuild homes in North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which killed 250 people and caused $60 billion worth of damage.

Toni Street & mum Wendy Menopause • Having both experienced symptoms in their thirties, the beloved broadcaster shares how their journeys – although decades apart – came with confusion and suffering. But in true Toni style, she embraced the change, and has even launched a new business to empower herself and others.

The Diana Legacy • She’s gone, but never forgotten. Twenty-eight years after her death, a new book delves into the reasons why Diana, Princess of Wales, continues to transform the House of Windsor and the lives of millions of people around the world.

Lynne Mcgranger

Josh Emett’s Greatest Passion • ‘It doesn’t matter what you do, just make sure you’re in the top five per cent.’ Sage advice from Josh’s dad to his young son as he embarked on a culinary career that would find him at the helm of some of the world’s most exclusive restaurants.

Sissy Spacek • At 75, Sissy Spacek is working on some of her favourite projects to date – on screen and at home. She sits down with The Weekly for an intimate chat.

The Blaine Family Gospel • Stalked by a would-be prophet and threatened with kidnapping, Lech and Hannah Blaine’s family saga is stranger than fiction. But their siblings and the love of devoted foster parents saw them through.

Richard Scolyer • Groundbreaking melanoma scientist Professor Richard Scolyer captured the hearts of people everwhere as the Australian of the Year who bravely experimented on his own brain cancer in the hope of finding a cure. As his tumour returned with a poor prognosis, Richard speaks with The Weekly about life and hope.

In search of Cleopatra • Twenty years after she began exploring a neglected site in Egypt, self-taught archaeologist Kathleen Martínez has discovered unexpected treasures and believes she is closer than ever to unlocking the secrets of Egypt’s last queen.

“I graduated as a nurse at 70” • After losing her husband to Parkinson’s disease and beating cancer, Neysa King was ready for a new challenge. She went back to university to study nursing, and now she’s bringing a lifetime of wisdom to the patients in her care.

‘How a holiday in Cambodia changed our lives’ • The world’s problems often feel too big and overwhelming to tackle. Yet the Palti family found that taking small steps can make a real difference.

Fashion

Swept away • Soften winter’s edge with cosy, effortless layering – knits, coats and elegant tailoring – in cool blues, sandy beige and misty greys.

In good hands

Beauty news

Beauty muse Jennifer Aniston • From red carpets to casual days off, the actress has long mastered the art of laid-back glamour.

The silent menopause symptom • It affects more than half of our women over the age of 60, yet few can name this condition.

The (digital) wellness trap • When it comes to our health, we’re more educated than ever. So why do so many smart women fall for wellness misinformation we’re served online and what can we do about it?

The down-low on down there • Here’s how to support your vaginal health through midlife and beyond, from...