Reader’s Digest New Zealand

No wonder Reader's Digest is the world's most widely read magazine. Hard-hitting, thought-provoking and entertaining, with unforgettable stories in each issue, RD is packed with features short enough to read in one sitting, but stimulating enough to keep you thinking for days. Every month millions of people get inspired, informed and entertained by its wide variety of stories about people, health, humour, adventures and world events, written by the best local and international journalists. All the stories are fact checked to the smallest details to ensure that readers get the most accurate and truthful stories, making Reader’s Digest the world’s most trusted magazine.

EDITOR’S NOTE • A Wider Perspective

Reader’s Digest New Zealand

LETTERS • Reader’s Comments And Opinions

A Letter From The Queen • “I hope you continue to inspire people through the power of the written word”

The Garage Sale • A thorough clean-up cleared away more than just junk and cobwebs

SMART ANIMALS • Some pets are very quick learners

Avoiding Common Dangers • Some activities, plants and food can be hazardous

Small Device Saves Lives • Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) can be used by anyone in an emergency

Tricks To Fix Poor Sleep • Had a bad night? Here’s how to cope the next day

News From the WORLD OF MEDICINE

Best Of Buddies • It was the middle of the night, back in September 2020, when Anna Culliton was woken by a phone call. A traffic accident had killed a female wombat. Could Anna take care of her baby?

Meet The Ghostbusters • While some dismiss it out of hand, others believe inexplicably in the spirit world. We ask the experts to weigh in

5 SPOOKY SPOTS TO VISIT – OR AVOID AT ALL COSTS

Outsmart Kidney Disease • Symptoms are elusive. Here’s what you need to know

PAYING IT FORWARD

I Am Olive Oil… • Beware of imposters and spoilers

LIFE’S LIKE THAT • Seeing The Funny Side

Au Revoir To The GRAND TAXIS BY John Silcox • In Morocco, locals travel by Grand Taxis, battered but colourful old diesel Mercedes that never let them down. With the government trying to force these cars off the streets, we hitch a ride to understand their cultural significance, while shedding light on the legacy of the West’s new car market and the rapid expansion of North African automotive production

…DIFFERENTLY • THIS SPECTACULAR DRAGON TEMPLE, named Wat Sam Phran, is located in the province of Nakhon Pathom, roughly 40 kilometres west of Bangkok, Thailand. Finished in 1985, the Buddhist temple is 80 metres high in recognition of Buddha who died at the age of 80. The 17 floors of the pink tower and its surrounds are filled with statues and shrines, including a giant bronze Buddha. An impressive green and gilt dragon curls around the exterior. Visitors are encouraged to perform luck-bringing rituals while there, for example saying a prayer while touching the dragon’s massive claws or stroking its chin, which can be accessed from the top floor.

LAUGHTER • The Best Medicine

A New LIFE A reluctant father wonders why any couple • would voluntarily want to have a baby

LET’S GO FOR A WALK readersdigest.co.nz • I discovered that this gentle activity supports healing for both body and soul

HOW TO AVOID DIGITAL IMMORTALITY • NOW IS THE TIME TO ORGANISE YOUR ONLINE LIFE

The Vending Machine • Place a coin in the slot and prepare to be rewarded

QUOTABLE QUOTES

Time To Say GOODBYE • So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye … ways to part are expressed in a multitude of forms

A WORLD OF WORRY • Compounding crises have made everyone anxious, but how do you know if you’ve...