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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed a far from average date night together at the BAFTA Awards ceremony in London last week. The royal couple were guests of honour at the ceremony held at the Royal Albert Hall. Kate (37) wore a white Alexander McQueen one-shoulder dress, accessorised with late mother-in-law Diana’s drop pearl earrings and the Queen’s diamond bracelet. The duchess and husband William (36) met nominees and winners after the ceremony, including Olivia Colman (45), who took home the best actress BAFTA for film The Favourite, and who is set to play Queen Elizabeth II in the upcoming series of The Crown. Something borrowed…

When it comes to discussing how she balances being a movie star and a mother of three, Julia Roberts is refreshingly honest. While other celebrities lament having to juggle both roles, the Pretty Woman star has no complaints. “I work in a very flexible job,” she points out, adding that she only accepts roles that won’t take her away from home for long periods, and that her kids can come to work with her if necessary. “I am very grateful. I love being at home. I love cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner. I love doing laundry. And when I feel like I do not want to do laundry any more, lo and behold, a job comes along.” She adds, “I know my struggles are unique to me – and I…

Acting legend Albert Finney, who played everything from an angry young man to Annie’s benefactor Daddy Warbucks, has died at the age of 82. Albert’s family said the star “passed away peacefully after a short illness, with those closest to him by his side”. The five-time Oscar nominee began acting with the Royal Shakespeare Company before bursting into the international spotlight with the movie Saturday Night and Sunday Morning. His film career went from strength to strength with Albert winning acclaim for his portrayals of Hercule Poirot, Winston Churchill, a lawyer in Erin Brokovich and most recently as an irascible gamekeeper in Bond thriller Skyfall. His Skyfall co-star Daniel Craig (50) led the tributes to Albert, “I’m deeply saddened by the news of Albert Finney’s passing,” he said. “The world…

The last time Kate Figgins appeared in the New Zealand Woman’s Weekly, she was a toddler in dungarees, with blonde pigtails, sitting on her mum’s knee. It was for a story on two women who had lost their babies to congenital heart defects and had channelled their grief to write a handbook for other parents going through the same trauma. As a result, the women, Linda Davies and Michelle Mann, helped start an organisation known today as Heart Kids. Now, nearly 40 years later and in a tale of life coming full circle, Kate has been appointed CEO of the very charity her mother Michelle played a pivotal role in founding. “Oh, she was absolutely stoked when I told her I had taken the job,” smiles Kate. “It means Heart…

• Serve warm (with ice cream!) if you’re not worried about the custard setting completely. • You can replace the olive oil spread with softened butter if you’re not avoiding dairy. • Gluten-free cake batter is always more sloppy than when regular flour has been used. This is the trick to making sure the result is a lovely moist cake, not one that has the texture of sand! • Make sure you regularly check your fridge for half full jars of chutney and use them up by adding to stews, curries or to a batch of scones.…

Pleats are always a good idea for a flattering and stylish look. Take the plunge this season into some pleated perfection. Pleats please! Ladylike chic • This sweet dress from Jacqui E, in a soft Jacaranda hue, has a pleated hem and is made in a dobby textile. Its fabric belt and flowing sleeve adds some contemporary flair to this feminine ensemble. • Perfect for a variety of occassions, style it, as here, with soft pink accessories. Tip... Soft pink accessories provide an ideal contrast to the blue. Maxi style • If you haven’t got a maxi skirt in your wardrobe, then definitely start with this floral pleated beauty from Loobie’s Story. Set off the floral print perfectly by pairing it with this soft blue knit from Portmans, featuring contrasting…

Dear Wendyl, Do you use fabric softener? I always have but the other day I was looking at it and wondered if it was really necessary? I would love your thoughts. Ellen Dear Ellen, No, I don’t and no it’s not. Fabric softener was a genius idea by marketers to sell more laundry products and as far as I am concerned, it’s full of nasty synthetic fragrances which can set off skin allergies for some people. And the only fabrics which really need softening usually end up hard and scratchy because of some laundry detergent being left in them. Next time you do a wash, try putting 1 tbsp of white vinegar into the fabric softener compartment of your washing machine and see if you notice any difference. The acid…

Healthy teeth are a good reason to smile – and no-one knows this better than Bailey Parata, a Plunket Kaiawhina (Maori Health Worker). “Oral health is such an important factor in children’s lifelong health and wellbeing,” says Bailey. “I love the privilege of connecting with whanau and supporting them on their parenting journey, and the opportunity my job provides to help empower them to raise their child in a positive environment.” Plunket has worked in partnership with Colgate and the New Zealand Dental Association since 2007, with a collaborative aim to promote good oral health for all New Zealand children and establish healthy oral hygiene habits from an early age. Colgate provides a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste to every new Plunket baby at their five-month visit and again at their…

She’s plane inspiring Liz King is sheer inspiration for the work she does in schooling the Young Eagles programme, keeping them under her wing (11.02.19). This amazing lady seems to have energy to burn with all the voluntary work in her life. Her sense of energy whilst having fun shines through. What a role model she has clearly been for her son David, now himself a pilot for the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Australia. The article was a motivational read for those wanting to follow their dreams and shows that at 63, anything is possible. Good luck ‘Mother Goose’. I hope you feel on cloud nine every day. Hazel, via email $100 WINNING LETTER Proud of Pippa! What a joy to read your cover story “Pippa’s restart” (18.2.19). I…

TV FINALLY SETTLED IN, VICTORIA IS FACED WITH NEW CHALLENGES The highly anticipated new season of hit British series Victoria returns this week with leading lady Jenna Coleman delivering more drama than ever. Beginning in the year 1848, this season will see the young monarch face new babies and fresh challenges as a revolution breaks out across Europe. “She is now the mother of six children, so you kind of see a really definite time jump. The two oldest children have grown up - they’re fully speaking characters in their own right,” explains Jenna. “You also kind of get the sense that Victoria has settled into herself in terms of what her day job is. Her conversations with her prime ministers, it’s all much more second nature.” It’s been a…

Imagine a world where books are more than simple stories but repositories of unhappy memories that people want to forget, and where those who create them are feared. This brilliantly creative work of fantasy historical fiction tells the story of Emmett. He is a farmer’s son, living in a small village with his family and recovering from a bout of fever. A letter arrives summoning him to become an apprentice to a bookbinder and he has no choice but to obey. And so Emmett goes to live in a freezing cottage in the marshes where an old woman, Seredith, starts to teach him how to hand-craft beautiful volumes. Emmett isn’t unhappy but he is curious about the finished books and wonders why they are kept out of sight, locked away…

After training as an actor in London, she struggled to find work and started writing to stay sane. She went on to write two plays and seven young-adult novels. This is her first adult novel. On how this book began: “I started studying bookbinding and was immediately seduced by it – the processes that haven’t changed in centuries, the materials, the tools... It was all wonderfully tactile, with a sort of subtle glamour that made me imagine another older world. I suppose it was inevitable that I’d pretend I was an apprentice and start to imagine the life around me. On why memory interests her: “I was a volunteer for the Samaritans and had the privilege of hearing people’s stories, which were often traumatic and painful, and ‘holding’ those stories…

Every Monday at the Weekly, we start the day with a story meeting – we discuss what we’re working on for the week, what’s going on out there and what’s coming up. I don’t quite know where I’d been to miss the news, but at Monday’s meeting our editorial director suddenly blurted out, “Oh, and Brad went to Jen’s birthday!” I very nearly fell off my chair . Yes, it’s been 14 years since they split (which seems like a ridiculous amount of time for something that feels like it happened last week), but it was one Hollywood ending I found really hard to put to rest. I definitely would have been one of those crazy people wearing a “Team Jen” shirt if I’d been able to get my hands…

One of the things that stood out about Meghan’s letter was the elaborate handwriting. The duchess once supplemented her income as an actress by doing calligraphy and her friends have often spoken about her beautiful penmanship. But what does it reveal about her? A British handwriting expert says the stylised writing shows that Meghan is extremely cautious and likes the fact that the world has its eyes upon her . “This is not a spontaneous or intellectually creative woman, but a consummate performer and strategist. There is enormous emotion as well as energy, but she is both self-aware and self-oriented.” The writing also indicates Meghan is: • Prone to anxiety • Physically, sensually and materially motivated • Ambitious, har d-working and driven • Unwilling to reveal her inner thoughts •…

“ I ’ve been involved with martial arts for about 37 years now. I probably wouldn’t have done it if it hadn’t been for my husband Lance. He wanted to get into it, so I tagged along. There were no classes in the Coromandel in those days, so we travelled to Auckland to train. We brought what we learned back to Thames and developed our own system, Kiaido Ryu. It’s a full circle-type programme which combines a variety of self-defence skills with a holistic, family-focused healing syllabus. We started off in 1990 with one senior class and we’ve now got 13 schools across New Zealand. Early on, we spent three months in Canada studying Arnis Mati stick fighting, and then we lived in the States for four years, where we learned…

Crispy cheese & chutney wonton sticks MAKES 20 PREP TIME 10 MINUTES COOKING TIME 5-6 MINUTES PER BATCH These are quick-to-make and fast-to-disappear little nibbles to have with drinks. They’re also a welcome plate to arrive with when it’s a shared meal. 20 wonton wrappers ½ cup fruit chutney, finely chopped 10 store-bought cheese sticks, each cut in half (or cut your own from a block of cheese) Water to seal Oil to deep-fry 1 Brush each wonton wrapper with a thin layer of chutney. Place half a cheese stick in the middle and wrap it up, fish-and-chips style. 2 Brush the final fold with water and seal down well. Keep well chilled while heating the oil to 180°C, then deep-fry until crisp. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.…

Noticed a feeling of tightness, itching or flaking in your skin, or an ashen skin tone? They can all be signs thatyour skin needs some TLC. Thirst-quenchers! THROUGHOUT THE DAY Facial mists such as L’Occitane Aqua Reotier Fresh Moisturising Mist, $25, can be helpful for refreshing dry skin and topping up moisture levels. Mists are not just about water – opt for one with hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and glycerine, as this one has. ONCE A WEEK Smooth a generous layer of Lissom Rose Moisture Boost Sleeping Mask, $68, on your face overnight. It’s an ideal antidote to dehydrated skin, which even those with oily skin can suffer from. It has hyaluronic acid, rosehip, glycerine and AHAs for beautifully smooth skin. ARMS & LEGS Fans of Weleda Skin…

Let’s be honest: the thought of going to the doctor doesn’t thrill anyone. As a result, many of us ignore symptoms altogether or try to ‘tough it out’ for as long as possible. But tuning into your body – and having the confidence to take action early – can save you unnecessary worry, medical expenses and bigger problems down the line. It might even save your life. “You don’t want to be obsessive about it, but listening to your body is important, especially as you get older,” says GP Dr Jane Hunt. “Educating women over 50 about staying alert to the symptoms of diseases, such as bowel, ovarian, breast and skin cancer, is key,” she says. “Dr Google can be useful, but it doesn’t have a filter. If you’re in…

TWICE AS NICE Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste — the NZDA recommends all toothpastes, including ‘natural’ toothpastes, contain at least 1000ppm fluoride, in line with New Zealand Guidelines for the Use of Fluorides. FIVE STEPS TO GOOD ORAL HEALTH Tooth decay is easy to prevent by following these five steps to good oral health, says Plunket nurse Seleisa: • Brush twice a day • Use fluoride toothpaste • Have regular dental check-ups • Lift the lip every month to check for signs of tooth decay • Choose healthy foods and drinks…

I am renting a flat and am happy enough, but now that I’m 79, I worry if I can afford to go into a home. Will my pension pay for it? As I haven’t a house to sell, I have just enough in the bank for any emergency that may come up. I hope you can help, it keeps me awake at night. Jan, Wainuiomata Dear Jan, This is concerning for you I am sure, but rest assured and get some sleep tonight Jan. Call the New Zealand Aged Care Association on (04) 473 3159. I did, and they were super-friendly and helpful, and they have a great website too. It’s findaresthome.co.nz. Although you’re not looking for a care facility right now, it will reassure you about the process (specific…

SERVES ME RIGHT One evening, I spoke to my son, who is fussy about vegetables, about how he needs to eat more and why they are important. He promptly replied, “Mum, I eat potatoes when they are in the form of fries or wedges and I also eat carrots when you make carrot cupcakes. So I do eat my veges, just in a different way!” I couldn’t stop laughing. Smart kid. Sonia, via email SWEET TEMPTATION My elderly mother had been over for dinner. As she was leaving, I said to her, “Be good!” With a sweet smile, she replied, “Temptation doesn’t often come my way at this age.” KS, Havelock North, July 24, 2006 TEA, ANYONE? My daughter, Miss Two, had been learning about boys and girls. One morning…

The Irishman and I recently celebrated our sixth wedding anniversary. (I initially wrote “my husband and I”, but all I could hear was the Queen beginning one of her speeches, so I changed the old boy’s descriptor.) And when I say celebrated, really we just sat outside on the deck, soaking up the last of the sunshine, drinking champagne and chatting, and that was pretty much it. There was talk of going out for dinner, but by the time we’d run through the options and decided on a restaurant we both liked, it was too late, so we ordered in Uber Eats. Fine by me. We’ve been together for nearly 22 years and he is still the most interesting man I know, and a man who continues to surprise me.…

FILM COLETTE RATING M  Keira Knightley shines as the titular character in Colette and it’s fair to say this might just be her best film yet! The gripping tale follows the real-life story of how a young Frenchwoman became a global literary icon. Colette’s career began when she started penning bestselling books under her husband’s name. The film illustrates the social struggles for women during the early 1900s, and shows both the grit and the glamour of that era. Overall, it’s a fascinating watch and it’s not to be missed! ★★★★☆…

Actor Ben Barrington plays Dr Drew McCaskill on TVNZ 2’s Shortland Street . My favourite book ever is… Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy, an epic meditation on the savagery of the American Midwest in the 1850s. I love the relentless pace of the prose and the brutal rawness of its inhabitants. I pick it up from time to time and always end up reading to the end. My book of the moment is… Educated by Tara Westover. The writer struggles to escape the ties of her survivalist Mormon family in Idaho and pursue a career in academia. It’s a really riveting read about self-discovery and challenging one’s ideals and beliefs.…

Stop! In the name of Ross! Motown superstar Diana Ross (74) looked radiant in red as she performed at the 61st Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. The Supremes songstress performed The Best Years of My Life and Reach Out and Touch just weeks before her 75th birthday. “So much love in this room,” she said after leading the audience in an epic sing-along. “Together we have no limits. There’s only success ahead, and you can lead the way. Learn, dream, unlock new doors – all is possible, all is possible with music and with you.” The awards show also honoured the late Aretha Franklin, who passed away last August, aged 76.…

Bo Derek (62) looked ravishing in red as she strutted down the catwalk with Flynn the Bichon Frise for The American Heart Association. The actress was delighted to be paired with Flynn. “Dogs are part of my earliest memories as my family always had dogs and I can’t imagine my life without them,” says Derek. “When I think of the important moments of happiness and sadness, my dogs were there for me.” Silky smooth moves! French star Juliette Binoche (54) donned a shoulderless silk blue dress and had a laugh a minute on the red carpet to promote her new romantic drama, Who You Think I Am , at the Berlinale International Film Festival. Busting out the laughs! Dolly Parton (73) was a sequined sensation as she…

Super-fan and new star of Big Little Lies Meryl Streep (69) could barely hide her joy as she joined her castmates to promote the second season of the show. On stage with Nicole Kidman (51), Reese Witherspoon (42) and Laura Dern (52), the stars chatted about the upcoming episodes and how the women of Monterey go on after the shock death of Perry, Nicole’s character Celeste’s husband. Meryl will star in the hit HBO show as Nicole’s mother-in-law Mary Louise Wright. The Oscar winner confessed she was an addict of the show’s first season.…

I have a rhubarb plant that supplies me with an abundance of glossy red stalks, almost year-round, so forgive me if this week’s recipes seem a little ahead of the full flush of rhubarb season! I couldn’t resist sharing these treats. Tartly sweet! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Rhubarb custard crumble pie SERVES 4-6 This combines all of my favourite ways to eat rhubarb – with custard, in a crumble and encased in buttery, sweet pastry! 2 cups rhubarb, diced into 2cm pieces ½ cup caster sugar 2 sheets store-bought sweet shortcrust pastry 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp cornflour 1 cup cream, heated to tremble stage CRUMBLE 50g butter 2 tbp demerara sugar 2 tbsp rolled oats ½ cup walnut pieces 1 Preheat…

SPICE THINGS UP THE EASY WAY Pams Finest brings an innovation in flavour infusion to your kitchen. The brand’s new herb and spice drops are an all-natural, unique and convenient extract concept. They’re little drops of flavour designed to transform your cooking. Now you can get the flavours of fresh herbs straight from the garden or the strong aromas of authentic spices in an economical, waste-free and mess-free way – no chopping, peeling, mincing or grinding required! Available at New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square stores, RRP from $5.49. Try this recipe for delicious and easy garlic butter using garlic drops. 100g butter, softened 4 drops Pams Finest Natural Garlic Extract 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley Simply mix the ingredients together and use immediately on bread or steak, or tossed…

AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 You will be restless at the beginning of the week and want some excitement – and that’s what you’ll get! Be prepared to pack a bag and travel in an instant, or put on your glad rags for an unexpected function. This week has some great financial opportunities but, when it comes to work situations, people may want more than they are prepared to pay for. PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20 Make sure you look fabulous if you have to leave the house – you don’t know who you’ll meet! Success is in the air, so dress for it. People are asking for advice, sending work your way and including you in adventures and ventures. Pick and choose – you don’t have to…

We still have one of those old-fashioned landline telephones connected at our place, though I’m not sure why anymore. Hardly anyone rings us on it and if they do, it’s mainly our mothers. If anyone else calls, it’s often one of those dodgy people from the other side of the world trying to get into our personal details so they can rob us. They’re usually not very convincing, thank goodness – like the chap who rang me the other day. “I am from internet security,” he announced in a foreign and faraway voice. “Are you really?” I said. “Someone is controlling the Wi-Fi in your area,” he said. “What area’s that then?” He didn’t have an answer for that because he didn’t know. He just wanted to get into my…