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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Around the world

The curious life of Renée Zellweger ‘Grief has redefined me’ • From Oscar glory to stepping away from Hollywood, Renée has never played by the rules. Now she’s found happiness far from the spotlight, in her own love story. Back on the big screen as the beloved Bridget Jones, she reflects on grief, reinvention and why growing older is the greatest freedom of all.

Shining brighter than ever

Celebrating 60 years of The Sound of Music with Julie Andrews “I’m one of the luckiest ladies alive!” • This March, The Sound of Music turned 60, and in October its star, Julie Andrews, will be 90 years old. The Weekly honours two icons of the cinema as they continue to bring joy to new generations.

The second coming of Jennifer Coolidge • At 63 – and with a new movie shot in New Zealand on the way – Jennifer Coolidge is enjoying every minute of her current success, even if she’s not always dressed up for it.

Australia’s forgotten duchess • A chance encounter saw Australian-born Nell Stead up sticks and move to the UK to wed, becoming the country’s first – and only – duchess. So why haven’t you heard of her? A new book uncovers Nell’s incredible story.

Breaking Barriers My journey to the top • When Kiwi Susie Barns joined the air force at 18, she never imagined she would become a Deputy Air Commander with the Royal Australian Air Force. Now 32 years later, she’s the first New Zealander – and the first woman – to hold the role. She shares her story of resilience, love and redefining leadership.

Never underestimate an older woman. Especially these women of conviction who are putting their lives on the line for a better world.

‘The Most Frightening Call Of My Life’ • Alice Martin was 21 and travelling the world when she suffered the nightmare of a psychotic episode. Alice and her mother, Sarah, share their courageous journey through mental illness to a place of understanding and hope.

CIRCLE OF TRUTH • After a local banana farmer spotted an unexplainable flying object in the sky – and later, a flattened circle in its wake – mystery engulfed the country town of Tully. Nearly 60 years later, a new podcast seeks to uncover what really happened.

My story ‘I fought back against bullies - and won’ • Stefanie Costi became a lawyer to make a difference. Yet she didn’t expect to be fighting bullying in the legal profession itself.

Cool change • Embrace seasonal dressing with this stylish collection of coats, knits and boots. Plus, colour palettes and accessories that look great on everybody.

Cool change • When it comes to updating your wardrobe for the cooler months, you can’t look past these key trends and pieces for style and comfort.

Scent-sations • Can you bottle happiness? The creators of these neuroscience-developed perfumes think so.

Uplifting • Watery notes, energising citrus, luminous florals and dewy green accords lift spirits.

How to microstress less • We can’t always avoid the small frustrations that life throws at us, but we can stop them from being an invisible drain on our energy.

The other F-word • Want to lower the risk of serious health conditions? Add some fibre to your diet!

A celebration feast • Pumpkins at their best, dinner inspiration from Julie Goodwin and Maggie Beer, plus Easter is sorted with mains, desserts and hot cross bun hacks. Scan the QR code for a bonus Rainbow cupcake recipe.

Sweet & Earthy Pumpkin • Pumpkin, a cousin...