Innholdsfortegnelse for 1741 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

It’s the end of a Vera. Liz Dawn, the much-loved actress who portrayed feisty Vera Duckworth on Coronation Street for 34 years, passed away peacefully last week after a long battle with emphysema, aged 77. She shot to fame as big-mouthed, big-hearted Vera on the cobbles, playing opposite Bill Tarmey, who portrayed her cheating, gambling husband Jack, and became one of Britain’s – and the world’s – most-adored actresses. Born Sylvia Butterfield in Leeds, she was one of five children. After leaving school at 15, she married her first husband Walter Bradley when she was only 18 and had a son, Graham. The marriage crumbled after only two years and Liz found herself a broke single mum at 20. However, she met the love of her life Don Ibbotson in…

We’ve known for a while now that Prince George might be a touch stubborn – and his dad Prince William has confirmed it! On school drop-off duty while Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (35) battles severe morning sickness with her third pregnancy, William (35) admitted to a fellow parent during an engagement last week that the four-year-old prince is already “fed up” with school – despite starting just three weeks ago. “He told me he’d just dropped Prince George off at school and he didn’t want to go. Sounds a bit like mine, really,” mum-of-two Louise Smith told reporters in Milton Keynes, where William was visiting to celebrate the town’s 50th anniversary. It was an eventful engagement for William, who also dodged questions about the prospect of his brother Prince Harry…

‘I figured if they thought I was still good enough to be there, then I’d give it one more year’ It’s one of those lessons you tend to learn with age – how to trust your gut. Former Silver Fern Leana de Bruin wishes she’d learnt it a little earlier in life, with the stunning netballer admitting there have been a few instances where a bit of trusting her first instincts would have come in handy. “I’ve learnt a few lessons along the way,” Leana says with a wry smile. So when it came to making the decision to move across the Tasman for a one-year contract with the Adelaide Thunderbirds, Leana (40) knew what she had to do – and three months later, the star defender knows her gut…

‘I don’t want to be a cruddy old woman on stage with a walking stick’ Tina Turner insists she never used sex to sell her music when she performed on stage. “All I ever wanted to do was give people a good time,” the rock ’n’ roll legend tells. “When I stood there, sweat dripping from me, all the make-up on, and the hair, and everybody looking up at me, smiling, that was what I always left the stage with,” says Tina. The secret was knowing when enough was enough. Give them too much and you’ll get them on stage with you.” Tina (77) draws a sharp contrast between her act, at the height of her solo fame in the ’80s, and the female superstars of today, women such as…

When sprinter James Guthrie-Croft stood at the start line of the 100m race to represent New Zealand at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the Bahamas earlier this year, there were no prouder spectators than his parents Pauline and Thomas. Standing at 1.88m tall, the young athlete is one of our most exciting teenage sprint talents, who hopes to one day represent New Zealand at the Olympic Games. Yet few people realise the 17-year-old St Peter’s College student has defied dyspraxia – a neuro-developmental disorder that causes difficulties in coordination and movement – to thrive on the sporting stage thanks to a combination of his tenacious nature and his parents’ whole-hearted support. Born three months into the new millennium, James is the only child of the Auckland couple. After several heartbreaking…

ONE-PAN SPANISH PRAWN & CHORIZO RICE SERVES 8 2 cups medium-grain rice 500g raw prawn cutlets Extra virgin olive oil 200g cured Spanish chorizo sausage, sliced (not the fresh ones that need cooking) 2 brown onions, roughly chopped 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 red onion, halved and sliced 8 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1 tbsp paprika 1 tsp smoked paprika Big pinch chilli flakes 2 cups chicken stock 1 x 400g can cherry tomatoes, drained (or use 1 punnet fresh if in season) 1 lemon, halved 2-3 spring onions, chopped ½ cup finely chopped parsley 1 Rinse the rice in a sieve for 30 seconds or until the water runs clear. Set aside in the sieve over a bowl for at least 15 minutes to drain. If the prawns…

Bags of colour With the season change, it’s also time to update your handbag and move away from some basic black and embrace colour, trims and sheen. Good day, sunshine Now that it’s sunny again, it’s time to update your sunglasses for the new season. Tortoiseshell and oversized remain ongoing classics, with metal frames and round lenses being the hottest new trend. Step out in style and comfort Ziera’s new collection is full of functional and fashionable styles. Contoured and cushioned footbeds made from memory foam bounce back and support your body, giving you luxurious comfort every step of the way. Some of the major footwear trends are covered off by Ziera in the range – mules, slingbacks, block heels and a strappy sandal with a mini wedge will provide…

WHAT IS IT? A brightly coloured spice that is famous for giving curries its yellowy-orange colour. HOW IS IT GOOD YOU? Studies show it has powerful antioxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. HOW DO I USE IT? Internally you can add the spice to food, drink as a tea or take as a supplement. Topically, we are starting to see it as an anti-ageing ingredient in skincare. Find it in: 1 Clarins Double Serum Complete Age Control Concentrate, $120; 2 Better You Turmeric Oral Spray, $44.95; 3 Kiehl’s Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque, $65.…

DON’T WAKE THE BABY! Before taking Mia (4) to ballet last week, I asked her to go and get her jacket, but to make sure she was very quiet because I didn’t want her waking her baby brother. She came back into the lounge and announced in all seriousness that she was “so quiet, I didn’t even swallow my spit”. Grandma Cush, Auckland HANG IN THERE My granddaughter (4) answered the phone when I rang and told me her mum was at the clothesline. She dashed off, putting the receiver on the shelf, then after several minutes, she was back on the line: “I am sorry I had to leave you hanging upside down for such a long time, Nana. Are you all right?” B McC, Auckland, September 14, 1981…

Maggie & marriage It is always awesome to read happy stories from our very own people here in New Zealand. Your cover story “Maggie says yes” (11.09.17) made me smile. Maggie became a real darling with Kiwis thanks to her gardening expertise and after that became a well-known MP. Her love life was not much of a priority and she has never married, even while being with her partner Grant for a long time. They are a great couple and will be sealing their union soon in front of family and friends, which is a beautiful idea. Grant’s health scare prompted him to propose and that ordeal made their love more stronger for each other. I wish the happy couple all the best for their future together. Ester, Christchurch…

Now Let’s Dance is a simple novel filled with charm and whimsy. It’s about late-life love and there’s a moral to the story – it’s never too late to find happiness. Marguerite Delorme is getting used to life as a widow. Her husband Henri has died and she finds herself disoriented at the prospect of a future without him.Their marriage wasn’t especially happy – in fact, Henri was cold and controlling. But Marguerite had grown used to pleasing him, and the rituals of their life together were strict and unchanging. Even her hair has been worn in the disciplined chignon Henri preferred. At 78, she’s not sure what to do now she’s free to please herself. All she knows is that she doesn’t want to move into a retirement home,…

I think we can all agree one of the hardest parts about being a parent is finding your offspring more interesting than your cellphone. Putting away your mobile device to witness them achieving things is easily said, widely encouraged and even lectured on. But it’s easier to judge than do. In my last column I mentioned our family’s attempt to ban phones at the dinner table. A failure thanks to Megan and me, the adults. We’re fighting our way back to righteousness – if we really must fondle our phones, we have to ask permission of the children. Their initial response is always “No”, after which us grown-ups argue our case while we bring our devices out and unlock them to create momentum. “But I want to show you the…

You can’t always get what you want, but The Rolling Stones must get some satisfaction from the fact they’ve been performing together for more than half a century! Arriving at Barcelona Airport, in Spain, for their Olympic Stadium gig last week, guitarist Ronnie Wood (70) was accompanied by his favourite babes – wife Sally (39) and their adorable 15-month-old twin girls Alice Rose and Gracie Jane. Also seen waving to fans were his bandmates, fellow guitarist Keith Richards (73) and frontman Sir Mick Jagger (74). The rockers kicked off their European tour this month in Hamburg, Germany, and told their audience they would never stop performing. “We haven’t finished yet,” says Keith.…

Don’t get me wrong here, I’m a big, big fan of this issue – after all, it’s very hard to top seeing one of the world’s favourite royals declaring his love for his new sweetheart! But a good slice of my brain is already in the future, admiring our very special issue that comes out next week. I feel like I’ve been talking about our 85th birthday for yonks and, to be fair , I certainly have – relishing the opportunity to go back through our archives and celebrate our rich history as much as possible. But the end of the celebration is in sight. Next week, it’s all coming together for one very special issue of the Weekly. You’ll find it at newsstands where you normally pick up your…

Harry and Meghan’s hand-holding is a rare sight in a family not given to public displays of affection. William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, have hardly been seen looking like lovebirds, particularly before they married. They let their guard down at the London Olympics in 2012 (above) when they hugged while celebrating British success. At the Glasgow Commonwealth Games two years later, there was another rare moment when they briefly clasped hands while watching swimming and Kate later put her hand on William’s knee. Displays of affection between Prince Charles and Princess Diana were virtually non-existent. In their official engagement shots, they looked stiff and formal, and it wasn’t until they posed for photos while on their honeymoon in Scotland that we got the first glimpse of any…

She is, of course, the undisputed queen of television, so it’s only natural for the people Oprah Winfrey interviews to be nervous about their encounter with the doyenne of the small screen. It is, however, surprising to hear that even the planet’s biggest stars would be anxious – and as Oprah revealed last week, every single guest she interviewed for her long-running talk show would ask the same question. “Everybody who I interviewed, after every interview, at some point somebody would say, ‘How was that? Was that okay? How’d I do?’” Oprah told during a panel discussion at the Tribeca TV Festival last week. “Whether it was Barack Obama or Beyoncé, or the guy who’d murdered his kids… or somebody who’d lost their family, at the end of every interview,…

‘I like to play flawed people. We’re all flawed to a greater or lesser degree’ Joanne Froggatt is no stranger to playing troubled characters. Her first paid acting role at 15 was as a teenage prostitute on The Bill, then she went on to be runaway young mum Zoe Tattersall on Coronation Street. The actress has since played three murderers, including famous British serial killer Mary Ann Cotton, and a soldier with post-traumatic stress disorder. At the moment, she’s making headlines in the UK in the TV series Liar, as a woman who may or may not be telling the truth about a vicious rape. Even the character she’s best known for – the sweet maid Anna Bates in Downton Abbey – went through some harrowing times when she was…

The mother of all nut treats Nutters everywhere can delight in this new release from Mother Earth. The big 400g packs of premium deluxe nut mixes are perfect for entertaining and snacking, for longer. There are eight different varieties in the upsized range, including Scroggin and Cranberry Trio. Priced from $10.99 and available from supermarkets nationwide. A dream team Inspired by its award-winning ice cream, Puhoi Valley has added an indulgent new flavour to its range of milks. Belgian Chocolate and Coconut is available for a limited time, so get in quick to supermarkets and convenience stores, and pick some up. RRP $3.49. The knives ARE OUT! It’s all very well having great recipes and good ingredients, but if you don’t have good tools, constructing them into a wonderful meal…

Once we get to a certain age, why do so many of us feel the need to chop off our locks? As these leading ladies prove, if it suits your face shape and your hair is in good condition, go with the flow. Long and lovely! TOUSLED & TEXTURED Naturally, the longer your hair, the more colour on show. When it’s a vibrant shade like Julianne’s, a colour-care shampoo and conditioner will help prevent it fading too quickly. Recreate her modern bombshell tousle by smoothing a thickening lotion or mousse through damp hair, then roughly dry it with a blow-dryer. Once completely dry, spray a body-building mist through the lengths. It will also help give a slightly matte finish, which is key for this look. Try these: 1 Garnier Fructis…

Getting to grips with mould naturally, make a natural bug spray, getting mildew off your curtains and the ultimate mince on toast recipe. A spring spruce-up! Mould preventers At this time of year, I get lots of emails from people who have mould and mildew all over their walls, and my bathroom is no exception. I stopped running a power-wasting dehumidifier a few years ago and reasoned that once a year I’d just have to wash down the walls. Well, I haven’t done it for a few years actually and finally I couldn’t ignore them any more. Before my Green Goddess days, I would march off to buy a bottle of mould remover, spray the chemicals all over, breathe them in, and drop half of them all over the floor…

We have the best-ever “water feature” at our place. It’s self-cleaning, self-moving, makes appealing, trickling noises and doesn’t need power. Of course there are down sides to everything, and about three times a year it tends to get over-excited and overflow. Why did I ever want a property with a stream? Because there’s just something about water. Just add water! ‘Your water feature won’t stay clear and sparkling clean by itself’ For many people planning new or revamped gardens, a pond or a water feature is a given. The question is not whether to have one, but where and what kind. Small ponds, fountains, rills and waterfalls are all perfectly possible, even in tiny residential gardens. At the bottom end of the scale in size and expense is the vessel-style…

LIBRA Sept 24 - Oct 23 Sometimes you are very free with your opinions but you also know when to step back. This week you should observe and, although you may not agree with some of the comments, you have to think whether it is your business and if your input would be valuable. You are just on the edge of this discussion, so it is one of those times where it’s wise to step back. SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 You are supposed to be doing your work as there is an important assessment towards the end of the week, and that is exactly where your energy should be going. However, a friend might need “looking after”. It is not a life-or-death situation, so don’t be distracted. Stay…

Joan Withers worked her way from bank teller to New Zealand business leader and has recently published a memoir, A Woman’s Place (Penguin Random House). The book I love the most is… The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje. For me, the story is close to perfect because it is desperately romantic and tragic, and is set against a fascinating historic backdrop. The demonstration of selflessness and finding joy in the midst of chaos and apparent hopelessness were messages which resonated. My book of the moment is… Exponential Organisations by Salim Ismail. This book shows how traditional business models are being superseded by companies that are better, faster and cheaper. Think Airbnb in terms of using assets you don’t own and Waze in terms of accessing and using data.…

It was the moment royal fans had been waiting for and when it came, it was much better than anyone could have hoped for. Prince Harry and his girlfriend Meghan Markle made their first official appearance as a couple at the Invictus Games in Toronto last week, and showed the strength of their feelings for each other by holding hands. The public display of affection as they made their way to their seats at the wheelchair tennis match may have looked casual, but will have been very deliberate, say royal watchers, and sanctioned from the top. The Queen is said to approve of her grandson’s relationship with the American actress and knowing he has her support has freed up the 33-year-old to show the world just how much he loves…

If you’ve ever baked a tray of cookies, you’ll know how blimmin’ difficult it is to get them all to look the same – but fret no more, says celebrity cook Nigella Lawson. The alluring beauty, whose new cookbook At My Table is released next week, has slammed cooking shows such as The Great British Bake Off for skewing reality when it comes to the final product. “We live in a world where there is so much, so glossily done,” she says. “If I am given a cake, I like to see that it has been made by someone and that it’s not even. “That is what cooking is. Things can’t look like they’ve come from a factory. You know on Bake Off where they say you have to make…

‘I felt like I was kicked off my own bus while it was moving full-speed ahead’ When Shania Twain last released an album, back in 2002, she was one of the biggest stars in the world. But within a few years, the Canadian country singer-turned-pop star had completely vanished from the spotlight. Fast forward 15 years and Shania has finally released a new album. Called Now, it has been a long time coming, but the That Don’t Impress Me Much star has had a good reason for being AWOL. She couldn’t sing for years due to an illness that meant she was unable to use her vocal chords normally. Then her marriage to her music producer and songwriting partner Robert “Mutt” Lange ended after he had an affair with her…

‘Being in a boy band, you’re not allowed to be good at anything’ Ronan Keating has a tattoo of a jigsaw puzzle on his arm. Each piece bears the name of those he loves most. There’s “Mam”, who died from breast cancer 19 years ago, “Storm”, his second wife, who saved him from the wreckage of a failed first marriage, and “Jack”, “Missy” and “Ali”, his children from that 17-year marriage to childhood sweetheart Yvonne. These five lives are inextricably linked to Ronan’s. So much so that after he proposed to Storm (35) on a beach in Thailand two years ago, he gathered his children together when they returned to Ireland to ask her, “Storm, will you marry us?” When they wed in Scotland four months later, Jack (now 18)…

‘When I started to realise I could buy all these new clothes, it was wonderful’ After losing an incredible 70kg – or 140 blocks of butter – Pauline Wilson-Boyd should have been celebrating. Sure, she was healthier, but there was one final barrier stopping the Christchurch mum from becoming the person she’d dreamed of – excess skin, and the $14,000 price tag to get rid of it. Pauline (49) hoped for the best but expected the worst when she entered a radio competition to win the money to have the procedure to remove the skin that hung off her slimmed-down frame. The hefty cost of the operation was far beyond what Pauline could afford, especially after she had shelled out for gastric sleeve surgery after a year of dieting and…

The aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through the house is like no other, right? I love to make mine by hand, but Mum’s a bread maker convert, so this week’s recipes give you options. Use your loaf! Rosemary & apple bread MAKES one loaf In this recipe, I’ve used a basic bread dough and folded grated apple and rosemary into it to produce a fantastically fragrant and tasty loaf. 250ml hot water 1 tsp honey (or sugar) 2 tsp instant yeast 3 tbsp olive oil 450g flour (about 3 cups) – I use high grade and/or 00 flour if I’m feeling rich! 1 tsp sea salt 1 Granny Smith apple, grated 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, roughly chopped Extra flour, for kneading 1 Heat oven to 50-60oC. 2 Pour the…

Spots and dots are flooding the stores right now, so here are some of my favourite pieces, styled in wearable ways just for you. Under the spotlight! THE JACKET • Portman’s Mi Amour blazer in a black spot print, with its classic fit and ruched sleeves, will work with trousers and denim, and adds an easy elegance to these sweet pink pieces. • If you haven’t already bought a pleated skirt, start with this metallic one from EziBuy. Add rose-gold accessories for a fun, elegant look. JACKET $99.99 and TOP $59.99 both from PORTMANS. EMERGE SKIRT $79.99 from EZIBUY. BAG $24.99 from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. EARRINGS $15.99 from LOVISA. ISABELLA ANSELMI SHOES $209.90 from MERCHANT 1948. THE TOP • Finding a top that can be worn casually and formally…

This week’s model Julie shares her beauty tips with us... What is the best tip a make-up artist has given you? Smile to find the apples of your cheeks, which is the most flattering place to put your blush. What was your most recent skincare purchase? Lancôme Hydra Zen Neurocalm Moisturising Cream-Gel. It’s light, velvety and makes my skin feel beautifully hydrated. Tell us about your most recent make-up buy? Shiseido Future Solution LX Total Radiance Foundation. A tiny bit goes a long way and it gives my complexion a dewy, fresh look with good coverage. What’s your favourite fragrance find? Michael by Michael Kors. I always get compliments when I wear it. Do your remember your biggest beauty blooper? Many years ago, I had highlights applied with a new…

How much do you know about breast cancer? It is the most common cancer for women, yet there are still some aspects about this disease that cause confusion. Lead from the front! You don’t have to have a family history to get it. Breast cancer can be genetic and if you have family members who have had it, that may increase your risk. However, around 90% of women diagnosed with breast cancer don’t have a family history. It is important not to become complacent simply because none of your relatives have had it. Your weight can affect your chances of getting breast cancer Overweight women are 1.5 times more likely to develop breast cancer than those who are a healthy weight. That’s because fat cells pump out more oestrogen, which…

Cash isn’t always king, especially if you don’t religiously keep your receipts and you need to return something that’s faulty. And how long is too long when it comes to having goods delivered? Know your rights! Your husband bought some trousers from a menswear chain. After four weeks of wear , they developed a fault. He took them back for a refund or replacement. The salesman remembered selling the trousers to your husband but said he wouldn’t replace them because your husband had thrown out the receipt. Is that fair? How did your husband pay for the trousers? Unless it was cash, there will be a payment record on one of your statements. Locate a copy of this and you have proof. I think the salesman should give you a…

Holly & Mark Bridger When they were both teaching at Hamilton West School, Holly declined Mark’s first invitation to go fishing, but a couple of months later agreed to a date of fish and chips at Raglan – and the rest is history! The pair have been together for four years and he popped the question in Croatia during a nine-month overseas trip in 2015. About 120 guests attended their special day at The Elms in Tauranga and the happy event continued into the night at their reception at Tauranga’s Trinity Wharf. HOW TO ENTER Email nzww@bauermedia.co.nz (Subject line: Weddings) with your story and two to three high-res images for publication. For terms and conditions, and photographer copyright, see our website. Adorn your lips with Antipodes’ Golden Bay Nectar, Dragon…

Breakfast stars A big thank you for featuring Jack Tame, Hilary Barry, Brodie Kane, Matty McLean and Daniel Faitaua in the Weekly(25.09.17). These five stars of the Breakfastshow don’t mind getting up very early in the morning as they know they will have the best time together. They enjoy one another’s company as much as we love watching them. The perfect team, they have been entertaining us for a year now. I salute this team, not only for their splendid show of friendship and support, but also for their professionalism and dedication to their jobs. MA Weaver, Christchurch NOTICEBOARD JUBILEE Tamaki College, Auckland will celebrate its 60th anniversary on October 20 to 22, 2017. For more details or to register, please contact alumni@tamaki.ac.nz. Send notices to: nzww@…

She lives in Brussels and is a photographer as well as an author. Her first novel was a bestseller in France and this one promises to be an international success. This novel was inspired by… ”The husband of my mother’s best friend died after 50 years of marriage. She was distraught. The last thing I expected was to hear her, a year later, telling me over tea, her eyes shining like a little girl, that she’d been dancing in her kitchen with her newfound love. The story I have told in the book is not hers, but her shining eyes accompanied me as I wrote.” I wanted to write a late-life love story because… ”If you look up the word ‘old’ in the dictionary, you find: dusty, old-fashioned, out of…

‘I’ve been looking at old magazines, listening to Whitney Houston and reminiscing’ I love an invitation to a party that asks guests to dress up in theme. Say no more! No eye rolls or resigned sighs from me. I’m in, boots and all. Although when I received an invitation to the opening night of the musical experience Pleasuredome, it posed a bit more of a challenge for me than other events have done. A Dangerous Liaisons theme or a ’20s vibe, even a letter of the alphabet, something like a “D” party, that’s dressing up. But Pleasuredome is set in a nightclub in the 1980s and to me, that seems like only yesterday. It’s not, of course. It’s 30 years ago. A generation ago. The ’80s was my era and…

It was a mobsters’ reunion in New York last week when old buddies Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Martin Scorsese were on set in the city’s Yonkers district. The trio of 74-year-olds are back together for The Irishman, which touches on the notorious role of the Mafia in the city. It tells the story of a hitman alleged to have been involved in the disappearance of union boss Jimmy Hoffa in the 1970s. The three friends are no strangers to thuggish themes – they first worked together 22 years ago on Casino, but shot to infamy in the legendary bad-boy 1990 movie Goodfellas. Oscar-winning actors Robert and Joe settled straight back into gangster mode with their shades and ‘70s fashion, while director Martin was happy to scout for locations…

They will forever be the golden girls of the runway. Supermodels of the ’90s (from left) Carla Bruni (49), Claudia Schiffer (47), Naomi Campbell (47), Cindy Crawford (51) and Helena Christensen (48), stormed the catwalk at Milan Fashion Week. Despite being more than double the age of other models, the fierce five proved they still have what it takes, walking for the iconic Italian label Versace. The special runway event was a tribute to mark the 20th anniversary of founder Gianni Versace’s death and the supermodels were joined by Donatella, Gianni’s sister and current designer at the company. SHE’S IN THE PINK AND BLOOMIN’ LOUD! Colin Firth might be the one with a new movie out, but the Kingsman: The Golden Circle star was outshone by his blooming beautiful wife…