great grandparents

A return to Saturday sports proves that practice not only makes perfect, it opens the door for payback.

Inside the 'Windsor bubble'

She's the Queen's dressmaker and confidante, and during COVID isolated with Her Majesty in Windsor Castle. In this new chapter of her memoir, Angela Kelly reveals the quiet joys and private heartache of that time.

6 winter beauty essentials

When the mercury drops, a few strategic swaps in your get-ready rituals will ensure your skin feels comfortable and looks radiant.

"Eternal youth is Olivia's peace"

When children's author Roald Dahl and his actress wife Patricia Neal lost their seven-year-old daughter Olivia to measles, it nearly destroyed them. A poignant new film charts the celebrity couple's private journey through heartache.

Sense & sociability

The benefits of retirement villages are well publicised, but for two Cantabrians, the highlight has been meeting a wonderful friend to share the experience with.

Escape to the country

Pack your most loved denim pieces and a pair of trusty boots to case your way into a wintery weekend country retreat.

How to have healthier eyes

We often see our sight decline as inevitable, but taking care now can actually protect your vision for years to come.

Kia ora, Your Majesty

She first stepped foot on our shores in December 1953 as a 27-year-old monarch who was still adjusting to her new role.

One-tray dinner

What's not to love about a one-pot meal? This easy pilaf will have dinner on the table in 30 minutes.

Secrets from the past

When a letter arrives from the eldest daughter Joan was compelled to give up for adoption three decades ago, a Pandora's box of secrets flies open in this moving family drama inspired by true events.

The day my world changed

In 2018, Hollywood actress Selma Blair learned the truth about the mysterious health issue she'd battled, along with alcoholism and depression, for decades. In an exclusive extract from Mean Baby, the star relives the moment she was told she had MS and how it would change her life.

The Pirate's daughter

NZ-raised fashion designer, Collette Dinnigan made her name creating beautiful clothes for the Paris runways. Now she has a new life. creating beautiful things

Warrior wahine Brooke FIGHTING for our FUTURE

As the daughter of an All Black legend, Brooke Stanley Pao has gone from a life of privilege to one of protest. Here she talks to us about her crusade against poverty.

The Queen "Devoted to your service"

As Britain's longest-reigning monarch through good times and bad, Queen Elizabeth II has proved a role model for generations past, present and future.

WINTOUR CHILL

She's the queen of fashion, and thanks to her "fictional" depiction in The Devil Wears Prada, Anna Wintour is also a household name. A new book investigates her famed froideur.

The retirement transition

While we call them the golden years, the prospect of retiring can cause anxiety along with anticipation. But, say the experts, there are some positive ways to navigate those fraught emotional hurdles.

THE RELUCTANT HERO

In July 2018, Adelaide anesthetist Dr Richard “Harry" Harris flew into Thailand on an emergency mission to save 12 boys who had become trapped in a flooded cave. Hailed as a hero, his life would never be the same. Now Harry and his wife, Fiona, tell The Weekly that it was only after that pivotal week that they learned the true meaning of courage.

Rediscover your confidence

You're not alone if you've found your sizzle is a little more fizzle these days. Here's how to give yourself a boost.

THE HUMAN COST OF WAR

As their beloved nation is pummelled by Russian bombs, families fear they may never see each other again.

PRINCESS ANNE The valuable royal lessons she learned from the Queen

As she undertakes a milestone tour of Australia, the irrepressible Princess Royal gives The Weekly an exclusive interview about a daring horse ride Down Under, how gender has never hindered her and, of course, the important things her mother taught her.

Shortland Street's Katherine Kennard AT 50, I FINALLY FEEL LIKE I'M ENOUGH

The captivating Kiwi actress opens up about an abusive relationship, her struggle with self-confidence and coming to terms with not being a mother.

Secrets of the seamstress

Set at the dawn of the 20th century, the seamstress of Sardinia sews in the houses of wealthy families, privy to what really goes on behind closed doors in a world dominated by men and societal conventions for women.

People think I'm crazy...but I've never felt such peace

She has no idea how she'll cope with having her fourth child at age 41, but weather presenter Renee Wright tells writer Sophie Neville this unexpected blessing has brought a real sense of calm,

Mum's the word

As Mother's Day approaches, Pat reflects on motherhood through the generations.

I have 5.8 million followers on TikTok!

At 95, Hui Jin Wang proves age is no barrier when it comes to finding influencer fame.

NICOLA'S SECRET TO SUCCESS 'Attitude is e everything'

Get to know the National Party's new finance spokesperson, who speaks frankly about her privileged childhood, the challenges of being a feminist and her messy' family life.

Ways to help a friend in need

Watching a loved one struggle is tough. Here, experts reveal the best way to reach out and show your support.

The downfall of the Duchess of Argyll

It was the most infamous divorce of the 20th century with a salacious court battle involving some very racy photos. But was the Duchess of Argyll actually the victim of gross misogyny?

The double murder that shocked the nation

Dorothy Davis and Kerry Whelan's bodies were never found, but their murderer was. Mark Tedeschi, the author of a new book on the case, unpicks the shocking details.

No laughing metter

An escape to the countryside sparked a new idea for the McDermott family's own home.