Womens-interest
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
Ultimate gift guide
Popping something magical under the Christmas tree is easy with this collection of goodies, from a kid-favourite soft-serve maker and the must-have audio cube, to all the best adult treats.
2 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
Chelsea's festive sides
Nourish your family with all the merry trimmings - favourite veges are given a memorable makeover.
3 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
Cooking class Madeleine Christmas tree
Spark joy on your Christmas table with our edible tree centrepiece that's easier to make than you think! Our simple melt-and-mix recipe for Madeleines create tender buttery little cakes, delicately perfumed with sweet Christmas spices.
1 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
Divine desserts
This Christmas we share five spectacular summer desserts that'll steal the spotlight at your festive table. From frozen cherry cheesecake to mango trifle, each sweet treat is guaranteed to wow your guests.
6 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
Making merry magic
Our resident crafter Susie Rugg (handywithscissors.com) has created these fun DIY projects the whole family can enjoy, using materials you'll already have at home!
4 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
The main event
Celebrate with our festive food selection featuring a glorious glazed ham, succulent roasts, vegetarian options and generous sides. There's something for everyone at your holiday table.
10+ min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
Supercharge your secret
Zesty and vibrant, bergamot and neroli add a crisp citrusy twist to a fragrance. Smells like summer or adds a fresh lift to a woody scent.
1 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
MALALA YOUSAFZAI The long journey home
At 15, she was shot by the Taliban, at 17 she won the Nobel Peace Prize, at 22, she faced her inner demons, and now at 28, Malala Yousafzai bares her soul.
10 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
A ray of hope
More kids than ever are beating cancer, but the effects of the treatment can last a lifetime. The Weekly meets the D'Monte family who have been part of a very special program, helping to ensure these little battlers might one day have children of their own.
9 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
Beauty news
Go glam!
1 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
Starters
Kick off a day of feasting with fabulous finger food – including delicate blinis and classic seafood - that is sure to impress your guests.
4 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
5-minute philosopher
All beloved Kiwi entertainer Suzy Cato wants for Christmas is a sun-soaked celebration of love, laughter and the little things that matter most.
1 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
The gift of reading
When it comes to books for loved ones, best friends, the littlies and yourself, these are crackers!
5 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
Chelsea Winter's 'My family blessings!'
This festive season is extra-special for beloved cook Chelsea as she prepares for a beachside celebration with her two young sons, and a New Year filled with exciting new ventures to nourish her soul.
10+ min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
Julie's family favourites
It wouldn't be a celebration without a special salad. Julie Goodwin's recipe has a zesty dressing that really makes the ingredients sing.
1 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
Homemade holiday treats
Skip the shop-bought treats this year and create heartfelt edible gifts from your own kitchen. From zesty preserved lemons to nostalgic white Christmas, these delights make giving deliciously personal.
2 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
I spend Christmas with elephants'
When it comes time to celebrate, there’s nowhere Luke Reavley, General Manager of Australia Zoo, would rather be than with the animals he counts as part of his family.
5 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
A tale of Christmas past
From spiders to demons, The Weekly explores the astonishing origins of some of our best-known Christmas traditions.
3 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
The Christmas connection
Christmas isn't just about presents under the tree. It's about presence slowing down, reaching out and rediscovering people and pastimes that bring joy. Here's how to put connection back at the heart of the holidays.
4 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
A Royal family album
As another challenging year draws to a close, the British Royals have many reasons to be thankful as they look forward to 2026.
2 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
Julie Goodwin I'm in the best place I've ever been
Since her rise to fame on MasterChef Australia in 2009, Julie Goodwin has experienced both dizzying highs and heartbreaking lows. Through it all, her constant has been family, who came together to celebrate their extraordinary matriarch and reveal their hopes for the New Year.
9 min |
Christmas 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
Making tracks
Journeying through the outback aboard this classic locomotive puts any daily train commute to shame.
3 min |
December 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
Talking about all generations
Looking for a holiday to suit an all-ages family group? Bali has rewards for all, from a fun cooking lesson, to local temple visits, poolside colouring, local markets and more.
3 min |
December 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
Dave Letele 'GET with the PROGRAMME'
The champion of the underdog explains how his four game-changing pillars transformed his life and is the key to the success of his gyms and groundswell movement.
10 min |
December 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
The path to peace in the palace
There was a 50-minute meeting and it looked as though King Charles and Prince Harry had found a path towards reconciliation. But they hadn't. The Weekly investigates what it would take to bring this beleaguered father and son back together.
9 min |
December 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
ROBYN MALCOLM REBEL WITH A CAUSE
The Pike River star is furious at the patriarchy, grateful for HRT and proud of every line on her face - the beloved Kiwi actor tells it like it is.
10+ min |
December 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
Let's talk about sex
At 83, Ita Buttrose believes it's more important to talk about - and enjoy - sex than ever before.
6 min |
December 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
How Turia finally put herself first!
Turia Pitt is many things to many people.
10 min |
December 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
The sound of silence
Being cut off by a close family member is devastating. But with one in five families dealing with it, it's time to talk about the realities of being estranged from a relative.
7 min |
December 2025
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ
Time to share the load
While it's hard to articulate, the invisible mental load many women carry is a heavy burden to bear. But you can find a way to have the others in the household pick up the emotional slack.
4 min |