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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Editor’s letter

Christmas joy ‘My kids are the greatest gift’ • After an “enormous year”, the ThreeNews presenter is headed home to the farm for some holiday calm and shares how she has plenty to be grateful for.

Poh “What I’ve learned about love” • This Christmas MasterChef star Poh Ling Yeow is especially thankful – for friends, family and community – and finding the freedom to finally embrace the skin she’s in. The chef and artist opens up on love, loss and learning to move on.

A Merry Royal Christmas • It was actually Queen Victoria and Prince Albert who created many of the Christmas traditions we now hold dear, and since then each royal generation has added its own special sparkle to the celebration.

“I live my bucket list every day” • Over the past two years, the Duchess of York has defeated breast cancer and melanoma. As she tours Australia, she shares how staring down death has given her a new lease on life.

The gift of gratitude • For Kiwi sporting legend Benji Marshall and wife Zoe and their children, Christmas is a time to reflect on the gratitude they have for health, home and family.

The photo that stopped a nation • When The Weekly flew into Darwin on Boxing Day 1974, we found a city laid waste and the Jones family in their front yard among the wreckage of their home. Our cover shot of one-year-old Gavin (right) became the iconic image of the disaster, galvanising Australians in our greatest relief effort since World War II. Now, 50 years later, we revisit the Jones family and others who lived through Cyclone Tracy.

Michael Caine My Hollywood Story • When he was asked to write a new memoir, Michael Caine told his journalist pal Matt d’Ancona to “lob some questions my way”. In an exclusive extract, the duo talk about the actor’s move to Hollywood, and the icons he met along the way.

A bright star of hope • When Adam and Adriana Sharpe were told their newborn daughter had a deadly genetic disorder, they were given the choice between a lifetime of pain or a long shot at a cure. For the first time ever, the family speaks about the lifesaving breakthrough that gave their little girl a future.

Lin-Manuel Miranda The Music Man • As Lin-Manuel Miranda readies for Mufasa: The Lion King’s release, he reveals what keeps him making musicals – and why he almost said no to his latest project.

What if Christmas isn’t the happiest time of the year? • The pressure to be happy during the holidays can make tough times feel even tougher. But there is a way to navigate through.

A Place to call home • Mother & daughter model duo, Alison Brahe-Daddo and Lotus Daddo, showcase stylish but relaxed looks perfect for the holiday season.

Empowered & thriving! Perfect At Any Age • Magazine editor Marilynn shares her bold new approach to living her best life at 50 and beyond

Beauty news

Maggie’s Classic Christmas • Maggie Beer shares some of her festive favourites this season, with simplicity and ease top of mind.

The main event • Wow your guests with our main course meat dishes featuring twists on classic flavours, plus turkey and salmon starring festive favourite, the macadamia nut.

Cherry on top • Christmas time means cherries have arrived and they’re here for a good time, not a long time! Make the most of this bite-sized stone fruit with these divine cherry desserts.

Crunch time • While you can keep our classic roast potatoes plain, why not up the ante with some different flavour variations. For even...