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New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Tree-mendous new TRADITION

Ho-ho-faux! This year, Kerre's family branched out with a fir-ever pine

2 min  |

22 December, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Ruminations on RAUMATI

Linda and I live in a sweet little Kāpiti village called Raumati Beach.

2 min  |

22 December, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

In full bloom! JANUARY BACKYARD GUIDE

Here's how to make the most of the season where holidays, heat and harvest collide!

2 min  |

22 December, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Gifts of GRATITUDE

Michéle has some important lessons to share from the past 12 months

2 min  |

22 December, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Loved to the moon and back CHARMAINE'S TEARS FOR BABY MARAMA

When she looks to the night sky, the girl she lost will always be in her heart

3 min  |

22 December, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Simply the best in 2025! THOSE WHO CAPTURED OUR HEARTS

From surviving medical crises to creative crafters, impressive sportswomen and millionaires in the making, we catch up with eight inspiring Kiwi women to reflect on their journey

6 min  |

22 December, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Grill-licious BARBECUE

Ramp up your outdoors' repertoire with a fresh batch of cook-up inspiration

5 min  |

22 December, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Prose and cons ANNETTE'S READING OBSESSION

For half a century, the passionate educator has been all booked up!

3 min  |

22 December, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

A right royal & wrong year TOURS, TRIUMPHS & TRIALS

From praying with popes to punishing a prince, Charles got the job done

6 min  |

22 December, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Working in HARMONY

Jeremy can't understand the discord that follows his chore critiques

2 min  |

22 December, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Fast-track TO FAME!

It was full steam ahead into a new season for the show's stars

1 min  |

22 December, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Champagne & cunning

A woman flees France to build on her liquid assets

1 min  |

22 December, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Your holidays booked! KIWI WRITERS' SUMMER PICKS

If you're still looking for inspiration for your holiday reading list, we asked some of New Zealand's top authors what books they'll be packing

5 min  |

22 December, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Recovery & REFLECTION

When it comes to a showstopper, Kate and William are pros!

1 min  |

22 December, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Book nook A POCKET OF CALM

Convert any corner into a summer sanctuary and create a reading space all your own

2 min  |

22 December, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Ripe for the PICKING

Fresh New Zealand apricots are at their peak sweetness now, so buy a kilo or two and take inspiration from our recipes that showcase this divine stone fruit

3 min  |

22 December, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Enjoy a new-year STATE OF MIND!

What's your plan for 2026? Maybe it's time to ditch the predictable same-old goals and switch gears in favour of long-term wellness

5 min  |

22 December, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Destitute Gourmet Sophie 'IT'S BEEN THE HARDEST YEAR'

This cook knows how to put dinner on the table through tough times and tears

6 min  |

December 15, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Merry, bright and GORGEOUS!

Create an extra-special Christmas table using simple, original decorations made with items you may already have on hand

3 min  |

December 15, 2025

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Merry SWISS-MAS!

Santa's hovering over rooftops, but Michèle's still on the fence. Noel, never mind...

2 min  |

December 15, 2025

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Paralysed by PICTURES

When it comes to ditching unknown faces in a family album, Colin is frozen

2 min  |

December 15, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Breaking their 'obedient' habits WE'LL HAVE NUN OF IT

Never get in the way of a nun and her convent – just ask three Austrian sisters.

1 min  |

December 15, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Life's now a Breeze! WHY ROBERT QUIT RADIO

The longtime host has no regrets about hanging up the headphones

3 min  |

December 15, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Create a VILLAGE

Yet to decorate your tree? Fill your home with handmade holiday magic using these adorable pint-sized houses!

1 min  |

December 15, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Desserts to DAZZLE

For a showstopping finale to your Christmas feast, keep with a traditional trifle or try our two new sweet additions

3 min  |

December 15, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Feeling festive KATE'S MAGIC CHRISTMAS

The loving mum is putting all her energy into making it a jolly time for her kids

3 min  |

December 15, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

In treasured COMPANY

Kevin's unwrapping what the festive season personally means to him

1 min  |

December 15, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Making the news SO LONG, SIMON

The broadcaster has signed off

1 min  |

December 15, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

The main EVENT

Wow your guests with crackling good pork, plus turkey and salmon dressed up with nuts

4 min  |

December 15, 2025
New Zealand Woman's Weekly

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Bridging two worlds KIWI PSYCHIC'S FESTIVE GIFT

She's channelling her unique abilities to support others through grief

3 min  |

December 15, 2025