50 really is the new 30

50 really is the new 30 You can live younger, longer but if you are looking for a magic bullet, forget it. It all comes down to our brain-body connection.

MAGDA ‘At 61, I finally feel free’

In a case of art finally mirroring life, Magda Szubanski is playing a Polish lesbian – albeit a butcher – in a new TV series. She sits down with The Weekly to talk about the long road towards self-acceptance on screen and off.

THIS AMERICAN LIFE

A woman’s right to decide what happens to her own body has just taken a massive dive in modern America. The Weekly investigates the Roe v. Wade debate.

Inside the GALLERY OF LOST ART

Picasso. Dali. Matisse. Just a few of the artists whose works have been stolen. In an exclusive interview with the head of Interpol’s stolen art unit, we learn the truth about the theft of the world’s most beautiful objects.

‘I know what it’s like to LIVE IN FEAR’

After growing up under a dictatorship in Argentina, humanitarian lawyer Maria Trogolo is now solving the world’s problems from here in Aotearoa.

TOP of their GAME

As the Commonwealth Games kick off in England this month, we take a look at some of our brightest Kiwi stars going for gold in Birmingham.

The Nigella effect

At 62, Nigella Lawson is happier than she’s ever been, and learning to go with the flow, count her blessings and revel in her solitude.

Camilla The down to earth Duchess

As she celebrates her 75th birthday, the Duchess of Cornwall talks to The Weekly about her simple country childhood, losing her mother, lessons from Prince Philip, why speeches terrify her and becoming Queen Consort.

RENA OWEN Life after BETH

The acclaimed actress opens up about her rocky road to ming a Kiwi screen icon and how playing Dame Whina Cooper in a new biopic is her most personal role yet.

My story - How an injured dolphin helped me heal

When Melody Horrill met damaged solitary dolphin Jock they formed a powerful bond that helped Melody confront her past and change her future.

Thank you, Your Majesty

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Britain presented a profound and witty tribute to Queen Elizabeth Il's historic 70-year reign. Following fears for the sovereign's health, it also underlined the future of this monarchy as four generations stood side by side.

The clean skin guide

Turns out, the step in your beauty regimen you barely consider may just have the ability to transform your complexion and make all of those other skincare formulas work even harder.

The renaissance of KERRE Woodham

After the beloved broadcaster tripped the light fantastic on Dancing with the Stars, she tells Wendyl Nissen she's found her joy again after a dark time and shares the lesson she wants other women to know.

The Marcos resurrection

After 36 years in the political desert, the Marcos family is back in power. Ferdinand Jr has been elected President of the Philippines and his mother, Imelda (whose name was once synonymous with excess and corruption), has been hailed “the kingmaker”.

Sam Neill 'I'm writing a new chapter'

He might just be New Zealand's most famous export, his film and television projects as diverse as they are acclaimed. Yet, despite being in demand, Sam Neill's latest project is far closer to home.

Discover your NO

It's only a little word and yet when used in the right context, it can change your day, your week, and even your life. The only catch? You've got to say it!

I keep going for my girls

As a teenager she seemed to have the world at her feet, gracing the covers of magazines and appearing in an iconic music video. But an undiagnosed condition saw Sarah Nursey's life unravel. Now the mum-of-two reveals how a diagnosis of ADHD as an adult has helped her make sense of the chaos.

Cooking class Brown butter bliss

This month we give the classic pound cake a sweet and nutty twist, and show you step-by-step how to perfect brown butter.

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