The Australian Women's Weekly Archives

From Silver Fern to mentor: Irene Van Dyk’s new chapter in netball

After retiring from the Silver Ferns in 2014, the netball powerhouse shares she had to create a different dream for herself. And as she showcases in Three series Game On, Irene is still in great shape and shooting for new goals.

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All aboard: The journey is the destination when touring Australia by train

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Toni Street & mum Wendy open up on menopause and finding strength

Susie Barns sitting in a garden in her Air Force uniform

How Susie Barns broke barriers to reach the top

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Royals

Inside the House of Spencer

The noble Spencer family is closely connected to the House of Windsor, not only through the marriage of its famous daughter, Diana. Both families also share histories of intrigue and scrutiny, which their new generations battle to leave behind.

Celebrity News

Annabel’s new chapter: ‘It’s like a joy bomb!’

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Celebrity

From Silver Fern to mentor: Irene Van Dyk’s new chapter in netball

Celebrity

Toni Street & mum Wendy open up on menopause and finding strength

Tech & Science

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Home entertainment

At home with Grand Designs’ Chris Moller

What's his idea of the dream home?

Home entertainment

Life after Coronation Street

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Home entertainment

Legendary Kiwi singers hit the road

Home entertainment

Inspired by… Ladyhawke

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Real Life

How Theophila reclaimed her life after Gloriavale

Theophila Pratt grew up in the cult, denied a childhood and a voice because of her gender. But since graduating from uni, she’s using those dark times to fuel her dream of helping others.

Local News

Lisa and Aimee’s epic Olympic duel

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Local News

What you need to know about track cycling Olympian Ellesse Andrews

Real Life

How Susie Barns broke barriers to reach the top

Lifestyle

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Relationships

Nadia and Carlos’ intimate connection

We chat to the beloved Nadia’s Farm stars as they celebrate an amazing 20 years together. Sharing their love story, the famous foodie and her farmer husband reflect on their extraordinary life together and how spending time apart has rekindled their spark.

Celebrity News

Inside Nicola’s world of politics, family and vulnerability

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Homes

How colour can play on our mood

The women of Newshub share their hardest goodbye yet

Health

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Body

Do sleep aids actually work? We ask the experts

More than one-third of Kiwis don’t get enough sleep and the market has responded with a mind-boggling array of sleep aids. But do any of them actually work? The Weekly goes in search of slumber

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Body & Fitness

The world should have been better prepared for Covid-19 says medical expert, Dr Kerryn Phelps

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Mind

Kimberley Crossman opens up about her crippling depression and journey towards healing

Body & Fitness

Why we should all be exercising our pelvic floor muscles every day

Parenting

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Celebrity News

Dame Lisa has motherhood on her mind

As she spends the summer reflecting on her achievements and the possibility of retirement, the sporting legend admits she’s weighing up whether it’s time to start a family.

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Celebrity News

Dame Valerie tells how she’s in the best shape both mentally and emotionally

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Celebrity News

Pippa’s family milestones: ‘My kids give me hope’

Family

Hayley Holt and mum Robin share their special bond

Fashion & Beauty

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Beauty News

The best lash serums for fuller longer lashes – fast

You’ll be all a flutter for these products designed to make your eyes stand out.

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Skincare

Editor-at-large Sarah Henry tries the L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Golden Age range

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Skincare

The best products to combat skin inflammation

Skincare

Make-up tricks that make you look years younger

Travel

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Destinations

I was told I was brave to visit Iran but instead I found beauty that brought me to tears

Discover the magic and magnificence of Iran on a women-only tour.

Destinations

The intrepid Kiwi couple in their sixties who trekked 700km across Jordan

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Destinations

The all-women Bali retreat that saved my soul after heartbreak

Travel News

All aboard: The journey is the destination when touring Australia by train

How To

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Expert QA

Preventing blisters from tight shoes and other home hints

Tips on eco-friendly weeding, avoiding blisters, camping storage, barbecue care and more.

Expert QA

9 ultimate life hacks for the home

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Expert QA

12 easy life hacks that could change your home

Expert QA

Ultimate survival tip: How to escape duct tape restraints

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Competitions

Get stuck into acclaimed author Jojo Moyes’ latest book with our big giveaway!

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WIN the ultimate Mother’s Day gift with The Australian Women’s Weekly NZ and Elizabeth Ardern

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WIN a personally signed copy of Judy Bailey’s new book!

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Win the full Weleda Pomegranate Range with The Australian Women’s Weekly

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The incredible love story of this Kiwi soldier and his Slovenian heroine, who met through a barbed wire fence at a POW camp

Doug Gold has recorded the incredible love story of his parents-in-law, Bruce Murray and Josefine Lobnik, in a book entitled The Note Through The Wire.