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Beloved Grease star Olivia Newton-John (70) has taken to Facebook to refute claims she only has weeks to live. The Australian singer, who is battling cancer for the third time, addressed the reports in a video: “I just want to say that the rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated. “I am doing great! I wish you all the happiest and healthiest 2019 that is possible. Thank you all for your incredible love and support.” Olivia’s niece also came to her defence. Tottie Goldsmith (56) said that Olivia was in “really good shape”, adding, “You can rest assured she is going nowhere.” The star is currently being treated with radiation therapy and natural therapies. In an interview in September 2018, she said, “I’d be lying if I said I…

Patting her 1960s-style bouffant, Ruth Wilson grins. “I remember my grandma always having this big, glamorous hair,” she says. “She used to put so much hairspray on it, my mother would get annoyed that the spray would be all over the bathroom mirror. It was one of the things about her I wanted to recreate. She always looked immaculate.” Ruth knows a great yarn when she sees one. Having played Alice Morgan in three seasons of Idris Elba’s edge-of-your-seat crime-drama Luther (which she’ll be returning to later this year), she also won a Best Actress Golden Globe for her role as a married waitress caught up in an explosive tryst with fellow Brit Dominic West’s father-of-four in steamy drama The Affair. But her own grandfather’s story – taking in bigamy,…

“Boomfa”. That’s the word Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft uses to describe the moment New Zealand became a more inequitable country. It was the late ’80s, early ’90s. The time of the global financial crisis and of Ruth Richardson’s “mother of all budgets”, of user pays educational and health reform, and of benefit cuts. It was a different Aotearoa to the one he was brought up in. That New Zealand was where Andrew – born in Kuala Lumpur and the oldest of four siblings – played backyard cricket with his Kilbirnie schoolmates and where egalitarianism still fostered a sense of community responsibility and togetherness. “When I was growing up, there was a very wide middle class,” he says as he reflects on his two-year anniversary as Children’s Commissioner. “We didn’t have…

This week’s model Marlene shares her beauty secrets with us… What do you put on your face if you’re exercising outside? I wear a good sunblock called SURFMUD mixed with Invisible Zinc Tinted Moisturiser, to get the colour right as they are both tinted. Would you wear make-up to the gym? I don’t go to the gym, but for paddle boarding and yoga, I wear a little mascara with my tinted sunblock. What’s in your gym/exercise bag? Deodorant, lip balm, facial moisturiser, body spray/spritzer mixed with almond oil and essential oils (for after my shower), and a body moisturiser. Any beauty hacks for working out? Sunglasses, peak hat, tinted zinc sunblock for my face, coconut oil for my hair as it gets very dry from the salt water and lots…

It’s so good to be back! With the start of a new year, now is the perfect time for a change and I truly welcome it all. Feel free to send me any questions and I’ll do my best to listen and offer some wisdom. Fresh start! It’s January – often a time of self-reflection and resolutions. My usual one of getting fit is being put on the actionable list this year, but that’s another story for another day. It’s also perhaps a time to reflect on the people in your life and the relationships (be they personal, family or work) that you have with them. Are you thankful for those people? Say so! Or is it really a rubbish relationship masquerading as something respectable? Fix it or be brave!…

Shanghai is futuristic and fun, charged with the energy of 24 million people. It’s a city that buzzes at all hours of the night and day, and nowhere is this more evident than along Nanjing Road East, with its crowds of food and fashion lovers. This car-free street is home to flagship stores for Lego and M&M’s, high-street fashion and sports brands, luxury designer houses and smaller local vendors, but be sure to poke your head behind the various store fronts to discover hidden foodie gems. My favourite find is the meat moon cake from Zhenlaodafang Cake Store. With its crisp, flaky pastry, it’s the Chinese version of a good meat pie. The street takes you into the heart of the iconic Bund waterfront area, a living showcase of the…

ALL ABOUT ME! We have been teaching my little two-year-old son words and phrases recently. We practise most days and he’s really starting to get the hang of some phrases. His older cousin was visiting one day as we practised and my two-year-old clearly said, “I love you”, to our delight. His cousin looked up from what he was doing and said, “Thanks, I love me too!” Ellen, via email BIG ASK I work in a bookshop and one day I was both equally amused and puzzled when a customer came in and asked if we had a “brontosaurus”. After several minutes of conversation, I finally worked out the customer actually meant a thesaurus! Blondie, Wainuiomata, August 14, 1989 BITE NOT BARK? When I took my daughter to her first…

He’s poetry in motion! I loved reading your article about Dan Corbett (14.1.19). Dan is one of my favourite TV people and I watch his weather forecast every night. He’s always so professional in his approach and presentation, extremely comprehensive with his forecasting and very easy to understand. Plus, he is so pleasant. A truly lovely guy. It’s workplace poetry day today and while I don’t have a workplace any longer, I thought, ‘Okay, I’ll write a little poem anyway!’ Who better to write about than Dan?! Glen, Kapiti “Dan is the manhe does what he canto give us the weatherhe’s our weather man; He’s wise to our weatheris our man Danfrom the UK hecomes now he’s ourweather man; I’m a Dan fanhe’s so great at his jobto give us…

This novel has entirely won my heart… and broken it too. Officially it is children’s fiction, but I think this is one of those books that adults will enjoy just as much, if not even more. Funny and joyful, it’s also very sad – at one point I had to put it down because I was crying so much the pages were blurred. And while I don’t want to build up expectations too high, just quietly, it’s a bit of a masterpiece. Lenny’s Book of Everything is the simple story of two children growing up in Ohio in the 1970s. Their father has deserted them and their mother, Cynthia Spink, is doing her best to raise them alone. Lenny, the eldest, is a smart, imaginative, beetle-obsessed girl. And Davey is…

There’s nothing quite like welcoming family home. So it’s with great pleasure that this week we announce the return of Jude Dobson to our pages, where she once again has her very own column! As Jude says, a lot has changed since she was last giving out advice in the Weekly during the 1990s, but there’s no doubt that she’s someone who can relate to anyone and everyone. She’s an expert on parenting – thanks to her Raising Children series – but she also really knows what it means to be in that “sandwich generation”. She understands what it’s like to be juggling the needs of having a child at home, adult children overseas – but also having elderly parents to care for and worry about. It can be an…

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay (52) and his wife Tana (44) have confirmed they’re expecting their fifth child. The couple – who recently celebrated 22 years of marriage – shared the happy news on New Year’s Day with a clip showing Tana’s baby bump, which suggests she’s already some months into her pregnancy. Gordon captioned the video, “Exciting news! Happy New Year from all the Ramsays.” When asked about baby’s due date, the chef replied, “I have a big mouth and all, but seriously?” Tana looked glowing and gorgeous when the couple attended London Men’s Fashion Week together and was all smiles while walking the family’s dogs later. Gordon and Tana are already parents to Megan (21), twins Jack and Holly (19) and Matilda (17). The couple suffered a miscarriage in…

It was ironic really. Elaine Paige had been given a showstopper of a song to perform in a new musical, but right up until the last minute, the show’s writers couldn’t make up their minds about which lyrics they wanted her to sing and kept changing them. “There were 10 previews before opening night and I sang a different version every time, which was pretty tricky, to be honest,” she recalls. “I couldn’t remember if I was singing the verse from that song and the chorus from something else. It was a real feat of memory.” The song, appropriately, was Memory, from the hit musical Cats. And when Elaine sang the final version on opening night back in May 1981, it brought the house down. “The audience went crazy and…

Ruth and co-star Iain Glen (from Game of Thrones, below ) recreated scenes from the real lives of her grandmother Alison (above), and her bigamist and liar grandfather Alec (right), for the British TV series Mrs Wilson . Ruth says one of the strangest experiences during filming was a scene in which she portrayed her grandmother giving birth to her father. Alison was horrified to discover after her husband’s death in 1969 that the former spy was married to three other women, and had a total of seven children.…

Start off 2019 with a new resolution to get fit and keep moving. Whether you’re a gym-goer, like to stretch or just want to play, I have all the style solutions for you. Actively fabulous! WALKING • The most budget-friendly choice for keeping fit is walking around your neighbourhood, so keep cool while you do it with these stylish options from Seed Sport – a loose-fitting, lightweight tank and a pair of tape shorts in an ivy-green hue. • Prep your feet to pound the pavement with the right sneakers and don’t forget that water bottle to keep you hydrated as you sweat. TANK $44.90, SHORTS $54.90 and DRINK BOTTLE $39.90 all from SEED SPORT. CAPTURE SNEAKERS $89.99 from EZIBUY. GYM • Have some fun with your gym attire and…

Make room in your bathroom cabinet and ride the wave of sonic technology with these new beauty tools… 1 FOR TEETH: 360PRO Sonic Toothbrush, $159. The idea behind cleaning your teeth with sonic technology is that it creates a wave-like motion in your mouth to force water and toothpaste between each tooth for a better clean. This one has different settings - sensitive, clean, whitening, polish and soft. 2 FOR CLEANSING: Manicare Sonic Mini, $59.99. If you ever wash your face and feel like half of your make-up is left behind, the sonic energy in this cute device will gently flush out debris from every pore. The super-soft brush head also helps to buff away old skin cells and can be replaced when it starts to look worn. 3 DIY…

You can choose your friends, but unfortunately not your family. It’s down to fate that you have ended up sharing genes with a particular group of people, and while in most cases we form strong, loving bonds with those we’re related to, there are occasions when, for a variety of reasons, we just don’t get on with our nearest and supposedly dearest. It is worth making an effort to develop close ties to our family. We all need to feel part of a loving group, and research shows that children who spend quality time with family members have greater self-esteem, find it easier to connect with others and are more likely to display positive behaviours, such as thoughtfulness towards others. Being able to communicate with loved ones also helps lower…

Dear Jude, I’m 55, have two teenage daughters (late teens), live in a rural town (I’d rather not name it!) and I am divorced from my husband of 30 years. And oh my God, how do I go about dipping my toes back into the dating world? My ex-husband already seems to be dating people half his age (don’t get me started), but I’d like something a bit more serious (and respectable). I don’t want my daughters knowing! What do people even do in this situation? I haven’t dated since I was 19. Anon, via email Dear Anon, Well, hats off to you. Firstly, you’re living a new life after 30 years of marriage (not an overnight decision I imagine) and coping with whatever fallout that brings. Secondly, you’re parenting…

BEST TOUR: Shopping Tours Shanghai is run by a group of expat women who take visitors to the most reputable tailors, with craftsmanship guaranteed. Given their local knowledge, it’s a great way to become acquainted with local life. See shoppingtoursshanghai.com . LOCAL FLAVOUR: Look out for jianbing (Chinese pancakes) street food stalls from 5am along Shaanxi Road, Xiangyang Road, Wulumuqi Road and Huangpi Road. Jianbing is one of the most appealing breakfast foods for locals and visitors alike. BEST COCKTAIL: A Japanese-style speakeasy bar hidden behind a secret door in a shop on Fuxing Road, the aptly named Speak Low is renowned as one of the best bars in Asia. The bar spans four floors – make your way to the top for a cosy, intimate environment…

CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 Someone is trying to get your attention and you are being evasive as they are simply not on your radar at the moment. There is so much to do and you are having a great time getting all sorts of things done. A major event needs planning. It may be days away or months, but whatever the timing, you need to start getting things sorted. A new friend brings good news and an item that you need. AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 Seeing someone in the street who looks like a past lover could trigger some emotions you thought you had packed away. Don’t try to ignore it – instead figure out why it’s affecting you so it doesn’t happen again. A financial…

For the past decade, as I have aged, I have vowed to do so gracefully. I promised myself I would never fight the ravages of age by spending huge amounts of money in an ultimately vain – in every sense of the word – battle against time. It helps that I have never in my life been a great beauty. Oh, I don’t mean that I frighten small children when I remove my make-up. I have a perfectly acceptable and ordinary kind of face. It’s just that I’ve never been defined by my looks and have always gotten jobs (and a husband) because of my personality, not my beauty. It would be much more difficult to face ageing if your face was your currency. It must have been tough being…

My favourite book ever is… Ulysses by James Joyce. Reading it is a transformative experience. The writing is, all at once, poetic, mundane, gymnastic, complex, deeply human, moving, hilarious, surprising and, in my view, unparalleled. My book of the moment is… Gyn/Ecology by Mary Daly. I first read this in the early 1980s. It is a searing account of the hijacking of language and culture by the patriarchy. I’m reading it again now because it seems relevant as a new generation wakes up to it all.…

It was his own annus horribilis. For chef Jamie Oliver, 2018 was a complete write-off after multiple business failings and a personal loss of $40 million. And now, the foodie has opened up about the year that was, admitting he thinks of it as “the worst time of my life” and revealing that his business struggles took a toll on his mental health. Speaking to a British newspaper, he says, “I think I’m generally known for being very optimistic, bubbly and definitely glass half full. But one day I felt sad. And for a bit too long. It wasn’t depression, but I was a bit stupid. I wasn’t sleeping much.” Unable to switch off after a long day at the office and trying to deal with the collapse of his…

It’s a case of new year, new ring for Heidi Klum! The America’s Got Talent judge and her fiancé Tom Kaulitz made their red-carpet debut as a newly engaged couple at the Golden Globes Awards, with Heidi flaunting her teal sapphire sparkler at every opportunity. The blissfully happy supermodel and the Tokio Hotel guitarist announced their engagement on Instagram on Christmas Eve with Heidi captioning a sweet picture, “I SAID YES”. “He is the kindest, sweetest, most caring, loving person. I feel so lucky,” says Heidi (45). Last year, she confirmed she still believed in marriage when interviewed on The Ellen Show. “I’ve been married twice,” Heidi told Ellen DeGeneres. “I still believe in love and marriage, I do. Even though I failed twice... I’ve found a great person, so…

There were gasps of surprise when Glenn Close was announced as the winner of the Best Actress in a Drama category at the Golden Globes last week – and one of the loudest most likely came from Glenn herself. Although she’d won rave reviews for her portrayal of a long-suffering spouse in The Wife, the award was tipped to go to Lady Gaga for her role in A Star Is Born and it came as a shock to many when Gary Oldman read out Glenn’s name. Unless she was turning in the greatest performance of her career, Glenn appeared genuinely blown away to have won and once she got over her disbelief, she delivered a stirring speech that earned her a standing ovation. Now her name is being bandied about…

Sir Billy Connolly fans, don’t panic – the beloved Scottish comedian isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Billy, who has been candid about his struggles with Parkinson’s disease, sparked fear in the New Year when he spoke in a documentary of being “near the end”. “My life, it’s slipping away, and I can feel it and I should,” he said. “I’m 75, I’m near the end. I’m a damn sight nearer the end than I am the beginning. But it doesn’t frighten me. It’s an adventure and it is quite interesting to see myself slipping away.” Fans took his comments to mean he was losing his battle with the cruel disease, resulting in panic and premature tributes for the star. However, Billy has allayed fears of his demise, appearing in a…

I just love this time of year when friends, and even strangers, offer up buckets of excess homegrown plums! The versatility of this sweet fruit astounds me and here we’ve used them in cakes, tarts, GF bars and pastries. Stone-cold yum! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Plum & walnut bars MAKES 16-24 BARS These are such a wonderful tin-filler. CRUST 170g butter, at room temperature ½ cup sugar 1½ cups plain flour ½ tsp sea salt FILLING 2 tbsp butter 3 cups chopped fresh plums 2 heaped tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp cinnamon Pinch nutmeg TOPPING 170g butter ½ cup brown sugar ¾ cups plain flour ¼ cup ground almonds ½ tsp baking soda 1 cup rolled oats ½ cup walnut pieces…

Dear Wendyl, I have an old wooden cutting board, which my mother gave me years ago. Unfortunately, it is looking a bit worse for wear, so I was wondering if you had a natural remedy that could bring the old thing back to life? I’d hate it to splinter or crack. Hoping you can help, Audrey Dear Audrey, When I think of it, I often just rub some olive oil from the kitchen into my wooden boards to keep them in top condition. But this recipe is a big treat for your wooden board and I think it will bring it back to near-new. 2 tbsp beeswax 2 tbsp jojoba oil 4 tbsp olive oil ¼ tsp lemon essential oil Put all the ingredients except the lemon essential oil into…

In a country enormously influenced by whatever the All Blacks are doing to the Wallabies, I should be careful about comparing New Zealand and Australian plants. I don’t know anything about rugby and had to phone The Partner to ask what the Australian team is called, but I do know a bit about Aussie plants. And I’m a huge fan. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! New Zealanders may beat the hell out of Aussies on the rugby field nine times out of 10, but a number of Australian plants currently residing here run rings around their local equivalents. Our rivals across the Tasman certainly got the jump on us when it comes to grasses. I used to be a big fan of our native Carex comans, but they weren’t a big fan…

Blanket praise! I just loved the photo of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with baby Neve in The Year that Was (24.12.2018). I especially loved seeing the First Baby wrapped in a hand-knitted peggy-square quilt! When I was a child in the 1950s, my beloved grandmother made quilts just like baby Neve’s for each of her 13 grandchildren. I love the fact that the leader of our nation is so down to earth. Long-time Weekly reader, via email…

Kids can be sobering. Before I put fingers to the keyboard for this week’s missive, I asked my family what I should write about. Our eight-year-old daughter gazed up at the ceiling for inspiration and then suggested, “Why do people drink too much wine?” It was said without malice and very matter-of-factly. She wasn’t trying to make a point, just provide me with an observation I could use. She moved on immediately, walking off to herd her unicorns and leaving me pondering my consumption. I moved quickly from denial to anger: How dare my child question how much wine is the correct amount! I was sure I’d never let her see me in a state of inebriation. After some honest self-evaluation, I concluded she was merely repeating something she had…

MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS RATING: R13 Hollywood heavyweights Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie go head-to-head in the epic new historical drama Mary Queen of Scots. The story follows rival cousins Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart as they try to navigate their lives, each with a claim to the English throne. Both actresses put on brilliant performances and while not everything may be historically accurate, it makes for a thrilling ride nonetheless. And just because most of us know how Mary’s story ends doesn’t make it any less of an enthralling movie. ★★★★☆…

She lives in Queensland and used to be a registered nurse whose secret passion was writing. She studied for a degree in creative writing and has now published fiction for adults and kids. This novel was inspired by… “In the beginning, there was only a strange collection of ideas – a single mother, a boy with a growth disorder and an encyclopedia set. I was a single mum myself, I wanted to try to write about what it was like to be different and I had memories of a beloved encyclopedia set when I was a kid.” The best thing about writing children’s fiction is… “I love waking and thinking, ‘I wonder what I’ll imagine up today!’ You can really let your imagination run wild when writing for kids. But…

Sassy Coronation Street barmaid Eva Price would definitely approve of these racy red togs! Catherine Tyldesley (35), who played Eva on the soap for seven years, took some time out of the English winter to enjoy the sun in Dubai with her husband Tom Pitfield (31) and their three-year-old son Alfie. The actress reveals that she wasn’t always comfortable in a swimsuit and by age 17, was a size 22 and very unfit. She knew a change was needed. “I did fitness DVDs at home because I was too embarrassed to go to the gym,” she tells. “As I started losing weight, I felt like a completely different person. “Slowly, I lost 30 kilos over the course of a year. I had already tried all the faddy diets and nothing…