Reader’s Digest New Zealand

No wonder Reader's Digest is the world's most widely read magazine. Hard-hitting, thought-provoking and entertaining, with unforgettable stories in each issue, RD is packed with features short enough to read in one sitting, but stimulating enough to keep you thinking for days. Every month millions of people get inspired, informed and entertained by its wide variety of stories about people, health, humour, adventures and world events, written by the best local and international journalists. All the stories are fact checked to the smallest details to ensure that readers get the most accurate and truthful stories, making Reader’s Digest the world’s most trusted magazine.

LETTERS • Reader’s Comments And Opinions

EDITOR’S NOTE • Targeted By Scammers

Reader’s Digest New Zealand

MY STORY An Arrangement Made In Heaven • The idea of an arranged marriage attracted disbelief in my adopted country

SMART ANIMALS • Are well worth our time and trouble

A Mental Workout • Exercise releases ‘hope molecules’ into the bloodstream

All About Veggie Powders • Powdered greens can be a dietary supplement

News From The WORLD OF MEDICINE

YASMEEN LARI’S Change Of Heart • The former ‘starchitect’ who designed gleaming towers for Pakistan’s corporate elite now rebuilds villages devastated by natural disasters

75 Easy Ways To Have A Happier Life • Reader’s Digest Editors share their best no-effort tips to make the most of every day

LIFE’S LIKE THAT • Seeing The Funny Side

THE GREAT TWEET OFF: FRIENDSHIP EDITION • Fun tweets to share with your friends.

FIND YOUR NEW FAVOURITE HOBBY • Have more fun. Learn new things. Here’s how to get started

SEE THE WORLD……DIFFERENTLY

You Can ADD, But You Can’t SUBTRACT • An approach to seasoning and cooking – and possibly life itself. Just keep tasting

PLANTUS STINKYUS • Time to take a walk around the world’s least fragrant gardens

LAUGHTER • The Best Medicine

FESTIVAL FUNNIES • The yearly Edinburgh Festival attracts some of the world’s best standup comedians. Here’s a choice of their 2023 one-liners.

About The Magical World Of Disney

Be Nice To Your Feet • We can be pretty hard on our feet, so let’s show them some love

In Abundance • A rich harvest is usually the reward of hard work

How I Tried To Stop Snoring • I wanted a quick fix to my wheezing inhalations punctuated by loud and erratic noises

A Treasure Hunt On The Thames • In London, amateur archaeologists and collectors dig through the mudbanks of its famous river for historical objects and valuable artefacts

RICH RUBBISH DUMP

QUOTABLE QUOTES

TASTE • The cuisines of the world in 12 questions

ALL IN A DAY’S WORK • Humour On The Job

GREAT RÉSUMÉS • that got job applicants to the next step.

YOUR JOB IS WHAT? • Looking for a career change? Check out these unconventional gigs

IRISH MELODY • The native language and culture of Ireland are alive and well in the country’s Gaeltacht regions

A SCAMMER’S TARGET: MY MOTHER • The caller told her she was in trouble but he could help. She fell for it. It took us months to recoup her money – and her dignity

PUZZLES • Challenge yourself by solving these puzzles and mind stretchers, then check your answers on page 142.

FAMILY FUN

TRIVIA • Test Your General Knowledge

PUZZLE ANSWERS

WORD POWER • We’re all about keeping it brief with a round-up of useful acronyms from the worlds of HR, IT and others