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 • Real Recognition

MAKING A CONNECTION

Reader’s Digest New Zealand

Postcards From The World • Thoughtful travellers reach out to bring hope

SMART ANIMALS • Animals can act to improve their circumstances

How Your Problems Affect Your Pets • Could your personal problems be putting your pet at risk?

Today’s Pain Forecast? • The truth about rainy days and our wellbeing

The Best And Worst DIETS For Your HEART • Heart-healthy eating means more than weight loss

WORLD OF MEDICINE

Why It’s Important To Protect Your SENSE OF SMELL • Once thought of as trivial, we now know our sense of smell is super important

WHY COVID-19 DAMAGES THE SENSE OF SMELL

Tackling Emissions LESSONS FROM THE UK • Over three decades, the United Kingdom has halved its greenhouse gases. How did they do it?

When Kangaroos ATTACK • These seemingly friendly marsupials can do serious damage if provoked

WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE THREATENED BY A KANGAROO

LIFE’S LIKE THAT • Seeing The Funny Side

THE GREAT TWEET OFF: I USED TO THINK… EDITION

…DIFFERENTLY

Tipping Points

QUOTABLE QUOTES

TEN YEARS Of POPE FRANCIS • This year marks a decade since Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina became leader of the Catholic Church. What are his achievements – and failures – so far?

A Conversation With Pope Francis

CLOWN CAR • Our all-night road trip with an eccentric driver

LAUGHTER • The Best Medicine

ONE FOR THE BOOKS

So You’ve Had It Rough? GOOD! • How we approach hardship could tell us how long we’ll live

HOW TO LIVE A CONSCIENTIOUS LIFE

The Magic Of MUSIC • It touches our hearts in different ways

Do Pets GRIEVE? • New evidence reveals that animals may grieve for a ‘loved one’ similar to how humans do

Earn Your Poetic Licence

Hugh Jackman ON MENTAL HEALTH, MUSICALS AND MARVEL • The affable actor opens up about how his latest film, The Son, changed him and why people loving his films and characters means so much to him

MY LUCKY BAMBOO • If the plant could thrive, maybe I could too, even with cancer

BLENDING INTO THE CROWD • Social masking behaviour could be sabotaging your self-esteem. Here’s how to spot the signs

The Best Show In ANCIENT ROME • Gladiators weren’t always as we see them portrayed in movies. Their fights were more about providing a spectacle than killing each other

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

Not On The A-LIST

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

“THERE’S SOMETHING DOWN THERE!” • Spotting the tiny boat on the Canary Islands migrant route was a miracle. But it would take a dedicated team of rescuers to save anyone still alive

PUZZLES • Challenge yourself by solving these puzzles and mind stretchers, then check your answers on page 132.

FAMILY FUN

TRIVIA • Test Your General Knowledge

PUZZLE ANSWERS

WORD POWER •...