New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Fun in the sun…

… appreciating the small towns of Aotearoa. Over the past month, I’ve had such wonderful experiences in places like Arrowtown and Paeroa, as well as in the Far North, and I can’t wait to explore more of this beautiful country this year. … feeling grateful for family and friends. The holidays have been filled with unrushed days, laughter and time to reminisce. I feel incredibly lucky to have such wonderful people in my life. … reading The Secret of Secrets. The latest novel from Dan Brown is a fast-paced thriller centred on a noetic scientist whose upcoming book on human consciousness becomes the target of a secret group determined to stop it from ever being published.…

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For the Princess of Wales, 2024 was all about resting and recovering after her shock cancer diagnosis, plus months of chemotherapy, while 2025 saw remission and a return to public life, albeit slowly. Now 2026 will focus on taking on more responsibility and refining her role as she prepares for the day she’ll be queen. “This year could be a real turning point for Catherine,” says a palace source. “Her experience with cancer has made her and Prince William think long and hard about everything – their positions as royals, how they’re bringing up their children and what the future holds. “William is already considering the changes he will make to the monarchy when he is its head. “Catherine has a vital part to play in strengthening trust in the…

Former war correspondent Lisette Reymer has always had a sneaky habit of not announcing to her family when she’s putting her body on the line for a story. In the past, it’s been flying off to disaster zones of the Ukraine war or earthquakes in Türkiye. This year, Lisette decided to investigate GLP-1 weight-loss injections for Three show Paddy Gower Has Issues by taking Wegovy when it became available on prescription in New Zealand. After the episode’s promo reel dropped on social media, flashing a shot of Lisette holding a syringe, a text hastily came through from her mother. It quipped, “As long as that’s not heroin, I don’t mind.” Lisette explains, “Look, I’ll do anything for a story… although I was very scared of the needle. “Initially, when I…

New Zealand is a nation known for its ingenuity and pioneering spirit. As we step into the new year, we celebrate some of the women who are shaping the future of Aotearoa, from those in the community to those we look up to on the field or screen. Frankie Adams Since landing a role on Shortland Street as a teenager, Frankie has been booked and busy. But in 2026, her star is set to go stratospheric. She plays Sina in the live-action remake of Moana, and recently wrapped filming on Jason Momoa’s latest action flick alongside Dave Bautista and local legend Temuera Morrison. Frankie has also stepped behind the camera as executive producer of the short film Lea Tupu’anga/Mother Tongue, which has been submitted to the Academy Awards. We’ll have…