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From one mum to another

Princess Catherine's public announcement struck a chord with mum-of-two Jane Gillard. She shares her story of parenting through cancer- and offers hope for the princess and mums navigating their own health journey while raising primary-aged kids.

The courage of Princess Catherine "You are„, not alone"

It was a rare personal address that she shouldn’t have had to make. But with conspiracy theories swirling and the slimmed-down “Firm” under fire, Princess Catherine silenced critics with searing courage and dignity.

THE MAN WHO WASN'T THERE

When Tracy Hall fell for Max Tavita, she fell for a mirage. Max was a false identity created by a con man, and Tracy was the latest in a long line of women whose life savings hed stolen.

Amother's GIFT

In December last year, Australia’s first uterus transplant recipient, Kirsty Bryant, gave birth to Henry, a happy, healthy baby boy. The uterus that had made this little miracle possible had been donated by her mother, Michelle. Five months later, their first Mother’s Day since Henry’s birth feels especially precious.

JOHN AIKEN 'MY OWN MARRIAGE COMES FIRST'

With Married at First Sight NZ almost here, the psychologist opens up about his formative years in Aotearoa, finding love with Kiwi star Kelly Swanson-Roe and how they keep their romance alive after all this time.

NADIA'S family finally reunited

‘I savour every micro moment’

Wellness club

Can spending one per cent of your day focusing on your wellness make you 99 per cent happier? A self-professed self-help addict tries the new 10-minute micro habit hack to see if it’s the secret she’s been missing.

The science of sleep

We are facing a sleep crisis with an estimated 40 per cent of us waking up unrefreshed. We chat to renowned scientist Dr Michael Mosley about the research-backed secrets that could help you bounce out of bed instead.

"How I learnt to love my lying, dying husband

After a runaway wedding, Kerstin Pilz's delirious romantic bliss was shattered when her new husband was diagnosed with cancer, and she discovered he'd been cheating on her.

She'd only just begun

Her voice defined a generation and she had everything to live for. But behind closed doors, Karen Carpenter waged a battle that would leave her dead at just 32. As a new musical celebrates her songs, we revisit the life and legend of the gone-too-soon singer.

Divorced &loving it!

Later life divorce is trending and for many women, it’s providing the opportunity to rebuild their lives on their own terms.

A LAW UNTO HERSELF

To the British press, Jennifer Robinson is \"the A-list's go-to lawyer\", whose cases include Amber Heard and Julian Assange. Those close to her know her as the girl from Down Under who fights for justice in the world's highest courts. The Weekly meets the renowned human rights lawyer.

THE PEOPLE'S POPE

He claims he is just an \"old priest\" of humble origins, but at 87, Pope Francis could yet become one of the great Catholic reformers. And that's what his enemies in the Vatican fear.

Sarah Brightman MY AMAZING LIFE

As she returns to Australia to star in Sunset Boulevard, soprano superstar Sarah Brightman talks about being a child performer, marrying too young, training to go into space and finding love again..

ANIKA MOA ADHD is my superpower

The Kiwi music icon reveals the secret to her career success, the heartbreaks that have shaped her music and \"the worst thing that ever happened to me\".

SOLONG AS IM ALIVE IM GRATEFUL - Elly May Barnes

Having faced her own near-death experience, lived with chronic pain through cerebral palsy, and watched her rocker father, Jimmy, confront his mortality more than once, Elly-May Barnes is no longer hiding her light.

MERYL STREEP'S LIFE LESSONS

Turning 75, single for the first time in 45 years and celebrating several professional milestones, Meryl Streep is having a moment in 2024. The Weekly pays tribute to an icon.

Behind palace gates with Juliet Rieden

As The Weekly went to press, Westminster Abbey had just hosted its Commonwealth Day Service, with representatives from this growing global network of 56 countries - including New Zealand and Australia - gathering.

The evolution of JUDY BAILEY We need to change the way we think

Having researched and written a new book celebrating ageing, our beloved columnist opens up to writer Emma Clifton about her greatest fears, trying Botox, going grey, her untold 50-year love story and why we all need to learn to embrace getting older.

Cooking for one

Looking for a tasty weeknight dinner? Our quick and easy meat-free curry is full of flavour.

Two-minute exercise

No time? Short on energy? Two minutes might be all it takes to change your life.

New threads

In 1993 Elaine George made history as Australia's first Indigenous cover star. Thirty years later she's back in front of the camera with her daughter, Taylor, to showcase First Nations designers and artists.

Terms of endearment

While the phrases our mums once used don't date so well, other life lessons stay the distance.

Sisters of Maya

In the Yucatán jungles of Mexico, lives are changing for the better, thanks to a trailblazing farm where women dare to dream.

Unseen ABBA

Swedish foursome ABBA have released a book of joyful photos from their glorious career, including some even they hadn't seen before.

Inside the BILLIONAIRE BOHEMIAN CLUB

Welcome to the most secretive club on Earth, where world leaders, movie stars and business tycoons kick up their heels behind locked gates in the bucolic Californian countryside.

ROBERT IRWAN 'I wish could ask Dad for advice'

As the son of Steve Irwin, he's spent his entire life in the public domain, continuing to spread his father's message. Now, aged 20, Robert has found love, and is striking out in a new direction.

LANI D ANIELS Warrior woman

The world champion boxer from a tiny Northland village opens up about the childhood tragedy that led her to drink and drugs, and the sport that saved her life.

KING CHARLES III Royal lears & missing Mummy

In an old-fashioned world of restraint and formality, young King Charles craved his mother's affection and suffered at school, reveals Ingrid Seward in her new biography, My Mother and I.

MICHELLE BRIDGES-'I'm proud to have come out the other side'

She's one of the most educated and connected health professionals, but when it came to her own menopause journey, Michelle Bridges was floundering. She reveals her struggle - and shares the lessons learned a result.