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Venice’s beautiful gondolas are being marooned as the city’s canals dry up amid a drought. The floating city has 61 per cent less water than usual at this time of year. A soccer game in Türkiye stopped to acknowledge the devastation of the earthquake

The countdown’s begun on what promises to be the greatest show on earth. The Coronation at Westminster Abbey is set to mark the end of a long road for King Charles III and his wife of the past 17 years, Queen Consort Camilla, and herald the dawn of a

Broadcaster, podcaster and all-round good person Petra Bagust has forgotten about our interview. She opens the door with an element of surprise, gives us a hug and then confesses, laughing, “I didn’t remember you were coming!” Not that we would have

“He is acting royalty and a Kiwi icon, yet when Sam Neill revealed to The Weekly last year that he was spending some time at home in Central Otago jotting down his memoirs, he was quick to state, Not that people will be particularly interested.” In f

“It has been almost exactly 20 years since my last visit to this beautiful country. Last time, I visited alone. This time, I am accompanied by my wonderful wife, The Crown Princess,” said a clearly very proud Crown Prince Frederik in a confident keyn

Wrapped up in a cosy woollen scarf, Dame Judi Dench reclines in a spotless cream armchair. Silver-haired, blue eyes sparkling, she looks like she’s about to read me a story, not talk to me over Zoom about her latest film, Allelujah. I feel like sayin

Being a man is all about assertiveness and status. “You need a man who’s capable of being violent when the time appears. You need a man who’s capable of making money. You need a man who can kill somebody and hold a baby in the same day.” So says Andr

Watching Tina Turner perform is something you never forget – a combination of joy and chutzpah with an almost spiritual rush of emotion. Or as lifelong fan Oprah Winfrey recalls of her reaction to Tina’s early break-out shows: “Whatever that is … I w

Winter arrived early in Victoria in 1993, bringing biting winds and a hard frost, which cast a chilly grey spectre over the Melbourne skyline and its sprawling outer suburbs. Tragically, it was not the cold snap that sent the people of Frankston hurr

In 2019 I was 28 and at a crossroads in my career. I was teaching at a school not far from where I grew up, but I felt it was time to look for the next challenge, to step outside my comfort zone and fulfil a dream of working somewhere either rural or

We’d been getting ready for several weeks. Ruff Red and new bride Rebecca were on their way from New York to Sydney for a holiday and to recover from the hectic business of getting married. It was time for sun, sand and sea. “There goes the car,” gru

Here’s the rub: We have never in the history of humankind been more spoiled for skincare options. But unless you’re a dermatologist or extremely devoted to label-gazing, that has only complicated things. More choice isn’t always the path to skin nirv

Think you have to work out for a solid hour to see results? Always telling yourself you have no time to exercise? Then listen up. It turns out that people who “exercise snack” – fitting in bite-size workouts more frequently – are better able to stay

The new incarnation of Givenchy L’Interdit EDT, $165, is the perfect autumn fragrance, blending summery notes (the signature orange blossom) with wintery undertones (musky leather). It’s matte, but not like you know it! Revlon ColorStay Suede Ink Lip

Here’s the thing: we all misplace our keys or phone. We don’t always finish what we start. We might fidget or zone out in meetings, miss appointments, make impulse purchases, fall down the rabbit hole of social media when procrastinating, and sometim

Uniced blondie can be made up to 3 days ahead; store in an airtight container at room temperature. Serve it warm as a shared dessert with scoops of ice-cream on top and spoons for everyone to dig in! If you’re not comfortable eating from the same pan

MAKES 18 PREP AND COOK TIME 1 HOUR 25 MINUTES (+ OVERNIGHT REFRIGERATION + STANDING TIME) 1 cup (250ml) orange juice3⅓ cups (500g) mixed dried fruit (see tips)375ml bottle ginger beer (see tips)1½ teaspoon ground ginger1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 te

SERVES 4 (WITH LEFTOVERS) PREP + COOK TIME 40 MINUTES 1kg beef mince1¼ cup (110g) rolled oats1 cup loosely packed parsley400g jar tomato and basil pasta sauce1 egg250g fresh mozzarella or fior di late, sliced salad leaves, for serving, optional 1 Pre

SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 500g potatoes, unpeeled300g purple kūmara, unpeeled300g orange kūmara, unpeeled300g parsnips½ cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil1 bunch fresh chives, chopped finely BEER & MUSTARD SAUCE25g butter2 tablespoons plain fl

SERVES 1 PREP + COOK TIME 20 MINUTES 200g piece salmon, skin on2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped finely, plus extra to serve¼ cup coriander leaves, chopped finely1 small garlic clove, crushed¼ teaspoon chi

SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 25 MINUTES 4 pork cutlets¼ cup (60ml) kecap manis¼ cup (70g) crunchy peanut butter¾ cup (180ml) water1 teaspoon sambal oelek (or chilli sauce)1 tablespoon vegetable oil steamed rice, Asian greens, to serve 1 If you have time

Using cold potatoes will enable a firmer mixture. You can even make and shape the rissoles a day ahead and flour and fry just before serving. The rissoles also reheat well the following day. For a more economical choice pink salmon also works well in

Whether it’s for a new build, a renovation or just a room makeover, choosing paint colours can be a daunting exercise. There are literally thousands of colours to choose from and even the subtlest difference in a shade can make a big impact on a wall

Although a tight budget can be seen as a negative for interior design, it’s the test that often gives the most satisfaction. Recently I was faced with a very run-down but classic home in need of an update. Keeping costs low was an absolute necessity

As the weather made history for all the wrong reasons, I was plotting my escape. A time machine back to 2019, before everything started going downhill, seemed like a logical choice. But a jaunt across the Tasman on board Princess Cruises’ Majestic Pr

Thank you for your letter. I hope your health remains good. It seems we must now begin a letter this way, with a Victorian tip of the hat to physical well-being: it’s become a social prerequisite, as leaving calling cards once was. And we must end by

ate Morton’s epic seventh novel is not only a taut murder mystery but a tender love letter to her homeland. She wrote the story holed up with her family in South Australia during the pandemic, unable to return to their UK base. There she reconnected

As this month hits refresh on the astral calendar, your enthusiastic personality is at its most vibrant. While April’s astrology supports getting new adventures and enterprises up and running, resist overpromising or overcommitting. Nurture yourself

I’ve known this month’s cover star, Petra Bagust, a long time and through many incarnations of her broadcasting career. I can clearly remember interviewing her on the occasion of her daughter’s first birthday. We talked about the rollercoaster that i