DYING to be PRETTY

The global beauty industry is worth more than $500 billion and the rise of social media is fuelling a further boom. But as Genevieve Gannon discovers, buying creams, powders and pills online is fraught with danger. They could be fake, or even fatal.

Audrey Hepburn BEYOND THE ICON

Audrey’s younger son, Luca Dotti, shares with Imogen A. Rose never-before-seen images and touching memories of life with his legendary mother.

A room of one's own

As tweens become teens many parents find refuge in unlikely places, knowing they’ll never be found.

Which road to the future will we choose?

This COVID restart finds us at a fork in the road with permission to reset the future. Samantha Trenoweth asks some of the smartest people on the planet what they see ahead.

Royal Insider

Behind Palace gates with Juliet Rieden

The Governess

In 1933 progressive young teacher Marion Crawford becomes governess to Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret and for 17 years has a ringside seat to the drama of royal life. In her historical novel, author Wendy Holden weaves the story of “Crawfie”.

MIRANDA TAPSELL: Chasing my dreams

She’s feisty, resolute and isn’t afraid to challenge stereotypes. Miranda Tapsell talks to Juliet Rieden about her lucky childhood, reaching for the stars and her husband’s surprise proposal.

Naomi Watts: Lessons in life & love

When Naomi Watts met Sam Bloom, the courageous Aussie she portrays in her latest film, they bonded for life. In a moving interview, Naomi tells Juliet Rieden about the power of family love, bringing her children back to Australia and embracing her 50s.

SAM NEILL: “Home at last”

Sam Neill’s antics on social media brought joy to millions through the bleak days of lockdown while he, like many, was stranded far from home. Now back in New Zealand, he chats exclusively to Susan Chenery, and we visit his wild, windswept Otago farm.

Secrets of a super-ager

We’ve all heard the saying “age is just a number” – and it’s true. Jo Hartley meets the “super-agers” to uncover how to stay fit, sharp and strong into our 80s and beyond.

ALL THAT GLITTERS

A jeweller’s treasure trove or a robber’s plunder? Genevieve Gannon delves into the enduring mystery of the Cheapside Hoard, a stash of hundreds of ancient jewels found buried beneath a shop in London.

JACINDA ARDERN: ‘My biggest test yet'

After a year of tough decisions, the Prime Minister tells Emma Clifton her hopes for 2021 – and her plans to navigate us back to a different normality.

A road less travelled

Summer brings back memories of long drives and a simpler life. But did kids really have it better then?

What Christmas means to me...family

A mum to two young boys, Melissa goes all out to emulate those big family gatherings that she remembers from a joyous time in her life.

When love defeats terror

The terror attacks in Christchurch last year shocked the world, but the courage of those left behind inspired us too. Genevieve Gannon meets one mother who brought a terrorist to tears with an act of forgiveness.

What Christmas means to me... wonder

An ’80s celebration in Palmerston North was a real cracker for Jesse.

What Christmas means to me...chaos

When it comes to presents, Green goddess Marama repurposes it with love from the op shop.

What Christmas means to me...hope

Host-with-the-most Matty’s rellies are in for a treat as he puts on the festive feast this year.

What Christmas .means to me.. magic

Miriama loves nothing more than celebrating with whanāu, but she’s had some unforgettable foreign festivities too.

Reddy for her next chapter

Her Excellency opens up about her reign as Governor-General and fighting for female leadership in a male-dominated world

Royal Insider

Behind Palace gates with Juliet Rieden

Rough seas

This Christmas, Michael and Ann Smith are grateful to be alive. They tell Samantha Trenoweth about a spontaneous birthday cruise that steered them perilously close to death by COVID-19.

Charlize's GIFT

During her darkest days, Julie Gravina thought she’d never stop crying. Now, her daughter is preparing for her first Christmas concert and helping find a cure for the condition that nearly took her life. Genevieve Gannon reports.

Annabel's new chapter: ‘My Christmas miracle'

The much-loved Kiwi cook tells Emma Clifton about the tough life lessons she’s learnt this year and why she’s hanging out for the festive season.

Traditional with a twist festive cakes

Fruit and spice cakes, traditional and modern, hold a special place in the baking rituals of Christmas, and these recipes are our Test Kitchen favourites.

Entrepreneur ANNA - Kiwi toy tycoon

Creating and running an empire is no child’s play, but gorgeous Anna Mowbray was raised to be a game-changer

Happy ghosts of Christmas past

As 2020 sees many of our festive plans reimagined, Pat looks back at her Christmas columns over the decades, recalling simpler times.

Alice's wonderful world of vegetables

For health-conscious foodies, In Praise of Veg is the definitive kitchen companion to vegetables. Food literacy advocate and TV personality Alice Zaslavsky shares her warmth, humour and delicious recipes with The Weekly.

All creatures GREAT & small

When a pig called Edgar trotted into Pam Ahern’s world, life as she knew it changed forever. Tiffany Dunk reports.

Christmas with the Cocquerels

The Weekly’s Style Director Mattie Cronan spends a leisurely day in the country with three generations of women from the one talented family.