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It’s the dancing Duchess of Cambridge! In delightful scenes at Central London’s Paddington Station last week, a glowing Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (35) took a spin with children’s book character Paddington Bear. While Prince William (35) stifled his giggles, Kate showed onlookers she’s quite graceful on the dance floor. As she swayed and twirled with the mischievous bear, Prince Harry (33) couldn’t help but smile too! It was a surprise appearance from Kate, who is only just emerging from the chronic morning sickness that has plagued all her pregnancies. But Kate looked radiant as she toured the station with Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville (53), who is also starring in the film Paddington 2. He escorted the duchess and the princes around the set where the movie is being shot.…

When Candy Lane first shared her blossoming love for fellow dancer Ricky Hancock with the Weekly back in January, the pair hadn’t even been dating for five months, but the star didn’t bat an eyelid when we asked about the possibility of her marrying again. “Maybe it’ll work out better this time,” she grinned cheekily. “Come back in six months and watch this space.” As it turned out, we had to wait nine months, but finally, two weeks ago, Candy sent us an excited text: “I promised you’d be the second to know – he proposed!” When we meet the former Dancing with the Stars head judge (56) on the ferry to Auckland’s Waiheke Island for our exclusive photoshoot, she’s sporting a jaw-dropping platinum engagement ring, featuring a 1.5-carat brilliant-cut…

For Real Housewife and former The Weakest Link host Louise Wallace, landing a role in the upcoming series of hit local show The Brokenwood Mysteries was doubly sweet. Fans of The Real Housewives of Auckland may remember that in season one of the reality show, a hopeful Louise auditioned for Brokenwood but was initially unsuccessful. She tells, “The producers of Housewives were thrilled about the fact I missed out on the role because it supposedly put me in a vulnerable position. “What they didn’t realise was that I’ve been missing out on getting roles all my life being an actor, so it was disappointing, but not devastating!” However, she was pleased to later be cast in the role of overbearing mother Lorraine for season four of the show. “I was…

British royalty met Kiwi royalty – of sorts – when brothers Prince William and Prince Harry separately encountered Willie Apiata over the past couple of weeks. Harry (33) was the first to cross paths with our only living Victoria Cross winner when Willie attended the Invictus Games in Toronto, which were founded by the prince. The SAS hero had met Harry before, at a service for medal winners at St James’s Palace in London three years ago, and greeted the former army captain with a hongi. There was also a hongi for William when Willie (45) was one of the guests at a ceremony commemorating New Zealand soldiers who fought and died at Passchendaele, Belgium, during World War 1. October 12, 1917 was a dark day for this country after…

NECTARINE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE SERVES 8 This is one of my favourite desserts of all time. I learned the original recipe during my time at Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland and here I’ve made it with nectarines, though you could use peaches or plums instead. 125g unsalted butter 125g raw (demerara) sugar 1 tsp vanilla paste 2 free-range eggs 125g self-raising flour 280g sugar 6 nectarines, halved and stones removed Cream or ice cream, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Beat the butter and raw sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla paste and eggs. Whisk until creamy, then stir in the flour and mix well to form a thick batter. Set aside. 2 Put the sugar and 150ml water in a flameproof casserole…

1 Flowers & stripes One of the key shirts to buy this season is an updated blue and white striped shirt embellished with flowers. EziBuy keeps turning up the style factor with an option that has shorter sleeves and statement cuffs, Ketz-ke’s is a wrap shirt with drop shoulders and blouson sleeves, while Max’s is the most classic. Wear loose with denim or white for an easy yet stylish look. 2 Frame your face You can now add a little high-end Parisian fashion to your ensemble with the Balmain eyewear collection, which is now available from Specsavers. These chic frames are inspired by the label’s expertly crafted clothing, and embodies opulence and glamour. Priced at two pairs from $459, the range of 15 optical and six sunglasses are exclusive to…

This week, prepare for the summer by making some natural insect repellents, protect your plants from weeds, make your own Karitane ointment and discover some new uses for an old favourite. The joys of spring! Did you know that Epsom salt – otherwise known as magnesium sulphate – is named after the bitter saline spring in Surrey’s Epsom, in England? The salt is produced from the springs that arise where the porous chalk of the North Downs meets non-porous London clay. It is rich in magnesium and has been used for years as a medicine, in plant food and for beauty. Here’s a few more uses for the wonder product. • To treat constipation, take 2 tsp Epsom salt in a glass of water once a day. • Sprinkle 1…

I gather it’s politically incorrect to want to be tall and skinny these days but hey, I’m a child of the ‘70s and Twiggy was my role model. Fortunately, it’s okay to admire trees that are tall and skinny, and they’re as fashionable now as Twiggy was then. Thin & stylish! When I first started this garden, about 20 years ago, I was skinny and I planted trees that were fat. I had a couple of acres to fill and I wanted thick, lush foliage that took up lots of room so I could feel enclosed. Now that I am not quite so skinny, I’ve developed an affection for trees that are. Honestly, I swear it’s not because I think slender is better than any other shape, but because slim…

My girlfriend’s eyes were welling up and when you’ve whisked her away for the weekend, that’s not usually a good thing, unless it’s of the down-on-one-knee variety. We’d walked to the lookout point at Mangarara Eco Lodge in Central Hawke’s Bay to a spot that straddles the neighbouring farm. The snowy mountains of the Ruahine Ranges were in the distance, blue sky was above and no matter the direction you looked, little white dots of fluff were freckling the green hills. It was spring and the lambs were everywhere – in fact, in more than just the places they were meant to be because we saw one poor chappy on the wrong side of the fence, away from his mummy. The lamb cried and the mother cried in return, over…

SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 Ask yourself if you are taking things to heart a little more than usual. You may have been through a sensitive patch, but now is the time to forget what has happened and align yourself with happy friends and family. It’s a good week to roll up your sleeves – tend the garden, wash the car or go for a bush walk. There’s nothing like a hot soak afterwards to relax. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 If you are not sure about a relationship, then this week will make or break it. There have been some frustrating issues and you’re unsure if it is worth carrying on. By Friday, you’ll have the answer – you will either be taking the next step together…

When Hattie Morahan found out she was pregnant not long after scoring the lead role in new World War II drama My Mother and Other Strangers, she had a moment of panic. “I freaked out,” recalls Hattie (39). “I was like, ‘Oh, my God, this is going to be a disaster. I’m going to have to film everything in an enormous overcoat!’” Set in rural Northern Ireland, the heart-warming series follows the Coyne family and their close-knit community, whose rural idyll is disrupted when a US Army Air Force airfield is set up in their parish. Luckily for Hattie, it turned out her baby bump didn’t cause any issues. “Thankfully, I wasn’t feeling too ill, and because it was my first born and I’m quite tall, it wasn’t until the…

Lynda Hallinan is a gardening guru, broadcaster and the author of four books. Her most recent is Foggydale Farm Jam Sessions. My favourite book ever is... I can’t resist any novel with a horticultural sub-plot and the book that has stayed with me the longest is Eucalyptus by Australian author Murray Bail. It was published almost 20 years ago and is a love story about a beautiful young woman with an overprotective father who declares that the first man to correctly name every species of eucalyptus on his property shall win her hand in marriage. My book of the moment is... Rhapsody in Green: A Novelist in the Garden by Charlotte Mendelson. Her first book of non-fiction is jolly good fun and her short, witty essays resonate with anyone with…

At 53, she’s still got one Elle of a body! Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson proved activewear isn’t just for the gym in Miami last week, as she emerged from the ocean in a sports bra and leggings after a cooling dip. It seems the lure of the sea was too much to resist for Elle, who was quick to strip off during a bike ride to dive into the waves. A handsome male companion was on hand to assist the drenched damsel, quickly offering the beauty a towel before she jumped back on her bike. Elle has been enjoying the single life since splitting from billionaire husband Jeffrey Soffer earlier this year – and it certainly looks like she’s happy to let her hair down and live in the moment!…

Ah, bliss – a long weekend. My dream is that you’r e making the most of your Labour Weekend by putting up your feet and vowing to do very little! It’s been a while, so we certainly all deserve it. And it’s particularly important to take stock on an occasion like Labour Day . More than a century ago, our relatives fought so har d to implement the eight-hour working day (allowing of course for eight hours of sleep and eight for r ecreation). Little did they know what would lie ahead – that those precious recreational and sleeping hours would be constantly under thr eat from all angles. That we’d be taking our work with us everywher e in a little device and continuously devaluing the importance of sleep!…

Meghan Markle has just dropped the biggest hint yet that she and boyfriend Prince Harry may be about to announce their engagement. The US actress has told her bosses on the TV show Suits that she’s not coming back for the next season – an indication that she’s going to be moving to London to take on a royal role instead. Meghan (36), who has played feisty paralegal Rachel Zane on the series since it started in 2011, will reportedly wrap up filming in Toronto next month. “Meghan knows she really can’t act at the same time as being a princess and is happy to make this career sacrifice,” says a royal insider. “Meghan loved playing Rachel and feels she owes so much to Suits. But Harry can’t move to…

When we heard we were going to be interviewing Dolly Parton, 100-million record-selling country legend and icon of our times, we were slightly intimidated/beside ourselves with excitement. What if she invited us on her tour bus, with the giant mural of her as a mermaid, the bath tub and the wig cabinet? Or showed us around the secret vault where every dress she’s ever owned (there are said to be 10,000 of them, and she never knowingly wears anything twice) is kept? The myths around Dolly are never-ending – she once lost her own lookalike contest; her husband of 51 years, Carl Dean (who is never seen with her publicly), doesn’t exist; that she’s had all kinds of affairs... We want to fly to Nashville, to Dolly’s estate, to sit…

‘It’s all such a blur. It was really scary. I thought she was going to die, definitely’ SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST • This serious condition affects 2000 people each year in New Zealand. • Your chance of survival reduces 10%-15% every minute that defibrillation is delayed, while using an AED and CPR within 3 minutes dramatically increases your chances of survival. It’s no surprise a conversation with 7 Days star Paul Ego, one of New Zealand’s best-known comedians, is a laugh a minute. As Paul (51) and his wife of 28 years, Janine (50), sit together on the sofa at their Auckland home, the banter between the pair is relentless, peppered with jokes and laughs – and on Janine’s part, a lot of eye-rolling and head-shaking. “I sang in a band…

Double take Many food products come and go, but one that’s stood the test of time is Oak tinned fruit. The advertisement on the left is from an early issue of The Weekly – and the brand’s tins haven’t changed much since! Tea and sympathy This October, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Red Seal has teamed up with Breast Cancer Foundation NZ to release a range of limited-edition hot and cold-brew teas in two delicious new flavours, Superfruits and Plum & Boysenberry. For each box sold, Red Seal will donate $1 to BCFNZ. Available from supermarkets now, RRP $4.29. SWEET AS They say good things come in small packages and that’s certainly the case with Ruby’s Jellybean tomatoes. The heavenly morsels make a sweet but healthy…

The rose has been popular in women’s beauty routines forever and as you can see from these new offerings, there is no sign of the beautifying bloom ever going out of fashion. Eau so beautiful! LIGHT IT UP Fill your home with the romantic scent of rose for up to 60 hours with this elegant-looking candle. MOR Rose & Patchouli Fragrant Candle, $55 LUXE LATHER Freshly picked roses blend with tart rhubarb for a gorgeous scent that is heavenly to shower with. Molton Brown Delicious Rhubarb & Rose Bath & Shower Gel, $49 PROTECT Boost your skin’s natural moisture barrier and protect it from free-radicals by layering this serum under your regular daily moisturiser. Natio Rosewater Hydration Antioxidant Serum, $26 FACE VALUE With real rose petals suspended in rose water,…

Pain occurs to let us know that something has gone wrong in our body and needs to be treated. But what can you do if it is not able to be fixed with surgery or medication? Release yourself! Advances in medical technology mean it is a lot easier to treat pain than it once was. Doctors and surgeons are better able to sort out what has gone wrong so the discomfort goes away – and medication is available to stop the pain signals from getting through to your brain. Unfortunately, there are times when surgery or other procedures aren’t possible or don’t do the trick, and when painkillers either don’t work or cause other health problems from overuse. But there are some other things you can do to try to…

A raft of US, UK and Australian reality TV shows screen in New Zealand where the emergency number for the police, fire service or medical assistance differs to our own, so it’s not surprising children might be confused. What’s the number? What is the best way to teach children how and when to use the 111 emergency number? Or is it best to keep them away from it? All children should be taught how to use the police 111 Emergency number. The New Zealand Police, themselves, have set up a 111 Emergency Resources for Children webpage. Simply google 111 Emergency Resources of Children and you’re there. This will show your kids, in a fun and active way, how to dial 111 in an emergency. Activity worksheets take children through the…

Years of pleasure Wow, I was very impressed with the 85 years special Weekly(16.10.17). I really enjoyed the Weekly People stories. It was so amazing to read about the women’s lives and families over the years, the happy times and also the not-so-happy ones. But they are still here in 2017 and still positive after all that has happened in their lives. It’s a real testament to them and there are a few life skills we could learn from them. I also had a lot of smiles while reading Over the Teacups – they are still just as funny after all this time. J Geenty, Auckland WIN! Cute Kid of the week wins a super-soft 25cm TY Beanie Boo Tauri Cat, worth $22. With its glittery eyes and plush fur,…

Twenty-two years ago, Alice Hoffman published a novel about two sisters who were witches. It was called Practical Magic and very quickly became a hit movie starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. I saw it so long ago, I have very little recollection of what it was about and neither do I have a clue why the author waited two decades to produce a prequel, but I’m glad she finally got around to it. This is the story of the two witchy aunts from the original novel. Franny and Jet Owens are beautiful but cursed. Along with their brother Vincent, they are growing up in 1960s New York and their mother is doing all she can to protect them from the family’s legacy. She has set very strict rules –…

“It’s a bit early for that sort of thing, isn’t it?” asked my darling wife when I mentioned I was going to meet up with a mate for a beer at a bar down the road. It was two o’clock on a Saturday afternoon and I hadn’t felt like I was teetering on the brink of bad behaviour right up until that moment. I mentioned what was said when I met Bruce at the bar shortly afterwards. He thought it was hilarious. I was less sure. “Maybe I drink too much,” I said, taking a small sip from my beer. “Settle down,” said Bruce. Then, before we could say another thing, the bar filled up with unlikely customers – men with prams. First, a pair of them, then another one…

• “If you want to see the rainbow, you’ve gotta put up with the rain.” • “I’m not offended by dumb blonde jokes because I know I’m not dumb. I also know I’m not blonde.” •“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.” • “If you see someone without a smile, give ‘em yours.” •“Eat glitter for breakfast and shine all day.” • “I had to get rich so I could afford to sing like I was poor again.” •“It takes a lot of money to look this cheap.” • “People always ask me how long it takes to do my hair. I don’t know, I’m never there.” •“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” • “I never tried quitting and I…

Actress Sue Nicholls was at Auckland Airport, checking in for a flight to Wellington, when she heard the terrible news. Bryan Mosley, who played her hen-pecked husband Alf Roberts in Coronation Street, had collapsed and died in an English street. Sue, known to Coro fans as gossipy Audrey Roberts, had worked closely with Bryan on the popular series since Audrey said “I do” to shopkeeper Alf 14 years ago. “It’s such a shock,” says Sue, on a promotional tour in New Zealand with co-star Helen Worth, who plays her daughter Gail. “He’s such a lovely, kind, gentle man. He has a wonderful nature and sense of humour. I was so proud to be his on-screen wife.” Bryan, who has been suffering from heart problems for a number of years, left…

October is the month when we celebrate the fantastic cheese our country produces. I had a ball using our finest hard and soft cheeses to create these wonderful meal ideas, while Mum has another hit of a fruit paste for you. Curds your enthusiasm! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Fiona’s mac ’n’ three cheeses SERVES 2-4 When my friend Fiona first offered to cook me her father’s “famous mac ‘n’ cheese”, I had reservations as this dish is so often gluggy and stodgy. However, what she presented me with was a dish that was so incredibly creamy and deliciously spiked with mustard that I went back for seconds, and dare I say it, thirds! 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 2-3 chorizo sausages (optional)…

Frills and ruffles are dominating the stores right now. Don’t be afraid to try the trend because there’s a style for you out there. Indulge your girly side and get ruffled. Add a few flourishes! COORDINATED STYLE • Coordinates are a wardrobe lifesaver because they can be worn together for a statement look or used separately to add zing to your ensemble. • These spotted pieces are from Seed Heritage, and the cutaway shoulders and ruffle details down the arms and legs will ensure you are the centre of attention. Pair with white or tan accessories for a fresh and classic look. FEMININE FRILLS • This high-low dress from Max with its flutter sleeves and ruffled hem is in a stunning floral print – and the cut is very flattering.…

This week’s model Clare shares her beauty tips with us… What is the best tip a make-up artist has ever given you? A good friend, who was a Clarin’s beauty consultant, told me the most important thing I could do was to always define my brows as they frame the face. The older I get, the more sparse my brows become and the hairs seem to migrate from my brow to my chin at night while I sleep, so this step just becomes more important! What was your most recent skincare purchase? I seem to be always buying moisturising creams and although I often purchase L’Oréal, I have no firm favourites. My skin drinks the stuff like water and would be parched without it. And you most recent make-up buy?…

LIGHT THE WAY FOR THE TRICK OR TREATERS IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD Light up your Halloween with these spooky (but cute!) mummy jars. They’re perfect for the front door or lined up in a window. Halloween wrap stars! Materials • Bandages • Sharp scissors • Jars • Hot-glue gun • Googly eyes • Battery-operated tealights 1 If, like mine, your bandages are too wide, cut them lengthways with scissors. You want the bandage to be no more than 5cm wide. 2 Apply the glue to one end of the bandage and put on the back of a jar. 3 Wrap the bandage around the jar, pulling it slightly so that it’s not loose (but not too firmly or it will be too tight). Leave small gaps between the layers of bandage…

BRUSHED OFF I’d just put toothpaste on her brush for her when Jemimah, four, came into the bathroom. Seeing my handiwork, she cried, “I wanted to do it, Mummy! You’ve ruined it!” I stood there dumbfounded. “Why,” she continued, “do you always have to do things I tell you not to do?!” Oh child, your hypocrisy knows no bounds! Alexandra, Auckland THIRD TIME UNLUCKY The telephone rang three times and each time it was the same lady wanting a different number. With each call, she apologised and said she thought the lines must be crossed. Finally, she sighed, “If I ring again, don’t bother answering.” Jannie, October 16, 1961 A WING AND A PRAYER My children love chicken wings and always get one each when I roast a chicken. Watching…

Sing out, Shania It was fantastic to read that Shania Twain (09.10.17) has overcome such major hurdles and heartbreak, and has finally released a long-awaited new album called Now. Strong emotional feelings, whether they are good or bad, tend to be the basis of great hits. After surviving her fair share of life’s obstacles, it will only make her stronger. Like most people, I love happy endings, so after Fred and Shania gave each other solace and support, and married, then she released this album, it shows you can triumph over adversity. I very much look forward to the new album and listening to the music of the “new” Shania. R Tetenburg, via email The writer of the winning letter receives $100. The other letter wins a copy of Life…

Born in New York, she wrote her first novel when she was 21 and since then has produced more than 30 works of fiction, including books for children and young adults. She’s now 65 and lives in Boston. On why her work is filled with magical elements: “For me, reading and magic always went together. In childhood, I enjoyed folklore and fairytales, and heard stories from my Russian grandmother whose life seemed like a fairytale to me.” On why she writes: “Because I can’t not write. You know that fairytale of turning straw into gold? That’s what it feels like to me. If I didn’t do it, then my existence is straw.” On how she manages to produce a book almost every year: “I work really hard at it and…

It is incredible how one nine-kilo package of deliciousness can impact on so many lives in such a remarkable way. My seven-month-old grandson Bart arrived with his parents from London last Friday and our lives have been thrown into the most splendid chaos. For a start, our three-bedroom cottage has suddenly become far too small. You’d think two couples and one baby would fit very nicely, but by the time I’d hired a cot, a buggy, a car seat and a high chair, the floor space had diminished considerably. And the sleeping arrangements are complicated. My husband snores – and when I say snores, it’s window-rattling stuff, so we sleep in separate rooms. Kate has been doing the wake-up calls in the night as her husband goes to work and…

We’re so happy Sandra Bullock seems to have found The One! While the 52-year-old was cruelly blindsided by her former husband Jesse James (48), the star’s two-year relationship with photographer Bryan Randall (50) is going from strength to strength! The low-profile couple were spotted being affectionate outside an Italian restaurant while waiting for their car valet in Beverly Hills last week. A relaxed-looking Sandra couldn’t keep her hands to herself, clinging to her partner. Sources say the pair are perfectly suited to each other, fuelling rumours that an engagement could be around the corner for the Proposal star. “Sandra and Bryan are in euphoria – she is where she finally wants to be with a partner,” gushes an insider, adding she has “found her soulmate”. “Her friends and family love…