Royal insider

Behind Palace gates with Juliet Rieden

A legend and survivor

In MEMORIAM | Tina Turner 1939-2023

5-minute philosopher

Silver Ferns star Kelly Jury is hoping to help New Zealand achieve Netball World Cup glory in Cape Town when the competition kicks off on 28 July.

Home sweet home with Wendy Moore

As a self-confessed Francophile, kitchen designer Dominique McAdam's home is packed with clever ideas to steal and you don't need to head to France to get the look - although, let's be honest, it couldn't hurt!

Sidekicks

Crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, these cheesy potatoes are just the ticket to take your next roast or family dinner to a new level.

Cooking for one

If you're craving a spicy warming dinner, this simple yet satisfying Thai curry will do the trick.

From my kitchen - Charlotte Ree

Learning to cook proved a journey of self-discovery and healing for Charlotte.

Dive into forest bathing

Shinrin-yoku - or forest bathing is a mindfulness practice that emerged in Japan in the 1980s, but which science now says is good for body, mind and soul.

How to cut friends who are bad for your health

Culling a friendship can feel brutal, so how do you know when to call time on pals who aren't good for you?

Change of heart

It may come as a surprise to learn that the single biggest killer of women in New Zealand is heart disease. At least two Kiwi women die from a heart attack every day. Do you know the signs?

Seeing red

Lipstick has the power to lift our mood - and this season, we're reaching for red.

My Friend Anne Frank

In 1933, Hannah Pick-Goslar and her family fled Nazi Germany to live in Amsterdam. There, she struck up a beautiful friendship with a girl named Anne Frank. Then their lives abruptly changed forever. This is their story.

Turning tragedy into purpose

When Michelle Moriarty's partner died shockingly young, he left her with two small children and an enormous hole in her life. Yet the determined social worker found a way to help not just herself, but many others left floundering in grief.

STALKED BY A STRANGER

Journalist and mother Nicole Madigan was minding her own business at a school cricket match when a perfect stranger set out to ruin her life.

Where life imitates art

A fun TV drama series about young girls training to be geisha in contemporary Japan has become a surprise global hit. But do Kyoto's maiko houses, where teens leave their mobile phones at the door to become apprentices in a classical art form, really still exist?

THE SISTERHOOD

Miranda and Gracie Otto have both earned stellar places in the performing arts. Now for the first time they're collaborating on a thrilling new series, and chatting with The Weekly about family ties.

'I know we'll be together forever'

After years of juggling work schedules and interstate abodes, Andy Allen and his wife, Alex, have found a place to call home.

Hayley Holt - "Mum taught me how to love"

The beloved broadcaster and her mother Robin talk to writer Sophie Neville about the special bond they share and why there’s no such thing as the perfect parent

Home sweet home with Wendy Moore

This dated home once lacked soul, but a few clever touches inspired by Paris was all it needed to transform it into a visage of modern European chic.

Test Kitchen classics

We’ve revamped two cosy winter puddings from our new home bakers’ bible, Test Kitchen Baking.

Sidekicks

Learn to love these mini members of the cruciferous family with a luxurious sauce and crunchy almonds.

Cooking class Rhubarb & meringue dream

Louise slice, sometimes called Louise cake, is an old-fashioned Kiwi treat. The traditional version includes a jammy layer; here we roasted fresh rhubarb instead.

Two meals from one

Saving leftovers is a great way to create a second meal. This month frozen peas are the star ingredient for these two recipes.

Is anxiety making you sick?

Chest pain, nausea and frequent headaches are linked to constant worrying. We chat to the experts about how to stop anxiety from affecting your health.

Facing THE CHANGE

From fatigue and stress, to bursts of anger, the mid-life menopausal years can be a hormonal rollercoaster for our skin. We chat to the experts about how to make it a smoother ride.

MARY QUANT - The woman who made the sixties swing

She invented the miniskirt, enraged businessmen and would liberate a generation. Now a new documentary explores how revolutionary designer Dame Mary Quant created a legacy that changed the way the world dressed.

THE NEW EXORCISTS

Exorcism is on the rise, and not just on the religious fringe. Psychiatry remains sceptical, but priests are flocking to upskill in the Catholic Church’s 370-year-old ritual, and the Pope himself has declared that “the battle against evil is an emergency”.

"BEING A WOMAN HERE IS A CRIME"

On a dangerous and shocking trip back to Afghanistan, investigative reporter Yalda Hakim discovers the terrifying realities of life as a woman under the new Taliban rule, and meets some brave schoolgirls who are fighting back.

STAYING POWER Kate Cobrano

After four decades in the music industry, Kate Ceberano’s still going strong. The singer talks about career highs and lows, and making peace with what might have been.

EMMA LEWISHAM 'Being different is a great thing!'

The Kiwi skincare queen opens up about her humble beginnings, her determination to break the mould and her struggles with infertility.