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When Julia Roberts emerged from the wings at the Oscars last month, jaws dropped. As she strode on stage clutching the best-picture envelope she was about to open, a trail of pink couture billowing behind her, Hollywood’s A-list were in raptures. Looking impossibly youthful, a beaming Julia (51) announced that her return to the spotlight was complete in the most, well, Julia Roberts way possible – with a stunning frock and that big, beautiful smile. America’s sweetheart has been quiet in the past few years. She’s shunned Tinseltown for a discreet life in New Mexico and Malibu, and her acting roles have been few and far between, perhaps just one or two projects a year. She’d be forgiven for simply calling it a day on work, given that her net…

One of Meghan’s many appearances in recent days was at the Commonwealth Day celebrations at Westminster Abbey, attended by all the royals, including her sister-in-law Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. It was a good opportunity for the two women to put to bed the rumours of a rift between them, which they did by exchanging a hug. The pair also chatted and smiled at each other while waiting with their husbands inside the cathedral. Days earlier, the duchesses had attended a Buckingham Palace reception to honour their father-in-law Prince Charles, but observers noted that they appeared to keep their distance. One body language expert says that while Meghan seemed to be isolated at that event, the tables turned at the abbey, with Kate taking the initiative and giving Meghan a kiss…

Prince Edward got an extra-special gift from the Queen on his 55th birthday – the Earldom of Forfar in Scotland. He and wife Sophie (54) will be able to use the titles Earl and Countess of Forfar whenever they go north of the border. Locals welcomed the news, saying it would put Forfar and surrounding area Angus on the map. Forfar councillor Colin Brown says, “The Earl and Countess can be assured of a warm welcome when they visit. I met the Earl when he visited the Brechin Community Campus in 2017, he was a lovely man with no airs and graces, he put everybody at ease. He will be a good ambassador for Forfar and Angus.” Edward is currently 10th in line to the throne, and he and Sophie…

The fading light and cooler climes of autumn don’t worry me one bit as they herald in pear season! Try all of these food ideas, I know you’re going to love them. It’s all going pear-shaped! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Parsnip, pear & sage purée SERVES 2-4 Silky and smooth, this purée trumps even the best mashed potatoes every time. 500g (about 4 medium-large) parsnips, peeled and roughly chopped 1 medium floury potato, chopped 3 pears, peeled, cored and chopped – I used Belle pears which are quite small 2 sage leaves 20g butter 100ml cream Salt and pepper, to season Olive oil, for drizzling 1 Place the parsnip, potato, pear and sage in a saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring to the boil.…

If you can’t wait for feijoa season to get underway, then pick up a pottle of The Collective’s new Feijoa, Vanilla and Ginger yoghurt. Created in collaboration with world-renowned chef Peter Gordon, this gourmet probiotic yoghurt is creamy and delicious, with proceeds going to the LAM Trust, which supports sufferers of lymphangioleiomyomatosis, a rare lung condition affecting women between 25-45. Why not do something good for you while giving a little at the same time? Available from all leading supermarkets, RRP $5.79.…

1 Boot up! With the arrival of autumn weather, it’s time to update your shoes. This season it’s all about stylish lace-up boots! Autumn knits Embrace the softly hued knitwear coming through now. At this time of year, it’s best to opt for lighter-weight knits to keep your temperature just right, such as these new-season options. From Madly Sweetly, this super-feminine style with ripple-like tiers lends itself to dressing up denim with ease. This easy-to-wear V-neck style from EziBuy is in a soft merino wool, which works with anything and is ideal for layering. Take a little inspiration from the ’80s with this batwing style from Max. It’s perfect for pairing with a midi-length skirt or tailored trousers. 2 CRAFTY LUXE Beaten is the brand-new collection from local jewellers Silk…

• TAKE A NAP A Greek study has found that people who take a 30-minute nap at least three times a week lower their chance of heart-related death by 37%. • BREATHE NORMALLY Avoid holding your breath when you’re exercising because this increases blood pressure. • SLOW DOWN Relaxing exercises such as yoga and tai chi – even gardening – can reduce your stress and blood pressure, which is extra good news for your heart. • STAY CONNECTED Experts say people who stay in touch with family and friends, attend social groups, do volunteer work and take group exercise classes tend to have fewer heart-disease risk factors. • EAT LESS SALT Use herbs and spices instead of salt when cooking at home, and ask for your sauce on the side…

It can be hard for parents of busy young children to make time for the wider family. If you’re feeling shut out, think about small ways you can help out while you bond with the next generation. The grandparent trap! And, just like that, there are no more single beds in my house and life has moved on to yet another chapter. Yes, our youngest child has sized up into a queen-sized bed. As we stacked her old bed beside the dismantled family cot and the old rocking horse and pedal car, I looked at her six-foot-two [1.88m] brother, who was helping me, and had a moment. The number of mornings all those years ago I’d peek over the side of that cot to see his little face light up,…

• Build in seating at a right angle partway along two sides. • Build a planter box partway along the body of the deck to divide the space into zones. • Mix and match decking timber with another material, such as pavers or artificial turf. • Build the deck in two parts, divided by a rill (a shallow watercourse) or a channel of river stones. • Lay your decking timber in two different directions. • Build the deck on two or three different levels. • Add an apron to extend the space in one area. • Install large rocks around some of the perimeter of the space before you build and run your decking timber up to them to create a more natural look.…

BEST TOURS: Tours for Tips run lively, informative walking tours of cities throughout Chile in exchange for a donation to your guide. BEST COCKTAIL: Terremoto, which means earthquake – the name hinting at the state you’ll be in after drinking one – is a lethal combination of pisco, wine, grenadine and fernet. Enjoy one amid the blaring reggaeton music in party-zone Bella Vista – it’s the best kind of tacky fun. WHERE TO STAY: The Plaza de Armas Hostel, with its outstanding breakfast buffet (including eggs and strawberries), free weekend drinks and strictly enforced quiet hours, is an excellent budget option.…

PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20 One or two people in your life seem to have a lot to say right now. Enjoy debating with them but do not give them an inch. Their point of view is very different to yours, but the wonderful thing is that whatever the issue may be, you are right! There really is no better feeling than that. It all ends in good-natured laughter too. Your week in general is light and uncomplicated. ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20 Open your heart and let someone special in. For singles, this is a new person, not part of your usual social network; and for those partnered, it’s about reconnecting and rediscovering why you fell in love. There is also strong financial energy this week and…

I’ve been living a one-handed life lately, eating one-handed foods, doing the dishes with five fingers, opening the mailbox backwards, shaking hands the wrong way round. And it’s taken twice as long as usual to write this column. I started a week ago! But that’s what I get for falling over halfway down the steep, sharp steps from our road to our front door. I was in the midst of an ill-judged handyman moment when it happened. I got tangled in the hose, then a step wasn’t quite where I thought it was and I tumbled into a slow-motion dance down the stairs until I hit the dust, snapping the little finger on my right hand, though I didn’t notice that for a while. For several minutes, I lay there…

Novels that fictionalise the lives of real people always attract me, particularly when they are about talented women from the past who were overshadowed by the men they lived or worked with. The Age of Light is about photographer Lee Miller. She was a strikingly beautiful New York fashion model who moved to Paris in the late 1920s and became a photographer. After working with the famous Man Ray, she then went on to be a photojournalist capturing the horrors of World War II. This novel tells Lee’s story through the lens of her love affair and working relationship with Man Ray. But it begins at a low point, towards the end of her life, as her career is stuttering to a halt and she is an alcoholic who has…

She lives in Arlington, Massachusetts with her husband and daughter. She has studied creative writing, written lots of short fiction and also works as a graphic designer. The Age of Light is her first novel. This novel was inspired by... “I first learned about Lee Miller in 2011, when I saw an exhibition of her and Man Ray’s work. As I walked around it, I grew increasingly more surprised, and frankly more annoyed, that she wasn’t as famous a name as Man Ray. Her photos are incredible and she herself is fascinating. By the time I left the exhibition, I was captivated by her.” The most challenging thing about writing it was... “Accurately depicting the after-effects of the sexual trauma Lee experienced as a child. I did lots of reading…

Fans of The Crown got a glimpse of Midsomer Murders star Marion Bailey filming her first scenes as the Queen Mother. Marion (67) joined co-stars Olivia Colman (45), Tobias Menzies (45) and Erin Doherty (26) for a scene outside St Marks Church in Englefield. The veteran actress was overjoyed to land the part in the third series of the hit show, which will begin in 1964. “It’s a brilliant show,” she says. “What a gift to be playing the fascinating and greatly loved Queen Mother.” However, Marion did admit that taking over from Victoria Hamilton (47) would be “a tough act to follow”. “But I’m thrilled to be on board and working with a top-notch team.”…

I timed last week absolutely perfectly! The weather was glorious for my week off as I tried to catch that last of the summer sun – which, my goodness, I did. Plus, the beaches were almost empty – save a few tourists wandering around New Chums, marvelling at the beauty of the place (but, rather crazily in my opinion, also grumbling there wasn’t a pub near the beach!). I have to admit, my brain has been wandering a bit this week, thinking up wild get-rich-quick plans to get a little bach and spend my days in the middle of nowhere. It would be bliss! But in this issue, we’ve got a great competition that would put some money in your back pocket, without having to resort to any crazy schemes.…

They seem to have the world at their feet. They’ve all appeared in the world’s longest-running television soap and earned a good living from it. But behind the scenes, a number of current and former stars of Coronation Street are living with often crippling anxiety. Several have been speaking out about it, in a bid to show that mental health issues can affect anyone and to try to remove some of the stigma surrounding the illnesses. SAMIA LONGCHAMBON She plays hairdresser Maria Connor and is the latest Coro cast member to open up about her struggles, revealing she is so sensitive that her anxiety can sometimes be triggered by TV ads. “I can’t even watch a charity advert for cancer or something,” says Samia (36). “I have to turn the…

Grease superstar Olivia Newton-John has opened up in a new interview, dismissing reports from earlier this year that she was at death’s door. The 70-year-old singer, who has been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, has also revealed that she actually spent her big birthday receiving radiation treatment in hospital. While taking part in a cancer walk for her Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia, she felt severe pain and discovered soon after that she had a fractured pelvis, a side effect of the weakening of her bones due to the cancer, which has spread to her sacrum. Olivia says she was put on immediate bed rest to prevent any further fractures and had to learn how to walk again. “There were all these things I…

At the end of Penny Lancaster’s famously long legs, you’ll usually find some improbable strappy shoes. She’s generally all about the stiletto or the sparkle – she is Mrs Rod Stewart, after all. How curious then to find she’s fallen in love with a very different type of footwear. She took her new favourite shoes – well, boots, really – home as a memento after her latest adventure in reality TV, for which she became a regular cop on the beat. One can’t imagine Sir Rod would be thrilled to have her stomping around the bedroom in them, but that’s beside the point. “I love my boots,” she says. “I had to give the uniform back. Obviously I couldn’t keep the stab vest or the radio, but I got to…

Sticky pork ribs SERVES 6 1.5kg pork spare ribs 1 tbsp garlic-infused oil 1 cup chopped leek (green leaves only) SPICE RUB 3 tsp paprika 1 tbsp brown sugar 2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper Pinch of dried chilli flakes (optional) SAUCE 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (3 large oranges) 140g tomato paste 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tsp yellow mustard powder 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 If cooking immediately, preheat oven to 160°C. 2 Remove the white membrane from the ribs. To do this, pierce the membrane with a sharp knife, slice a strip (to get it started), then peel it off using your hands and a paper towel (the paper towel will help…

If you’re already privy to the decadent and delicious world of Tim Tam biscuits and their side gig as an edible straw, keeping it under wraps will no longer be possible with the launch of limited edition Tim Tam range, made especially for the widely adored, highly addictive “bite, sip, slam” experience. Enter Tim Tam Slams. Due to popular demand, Arnott’s has released a trio of choc-gooey goodness aptly named Tim Tam Slams: Choc Malt & Sticky Caramel, Choc Hazelnut & Gooey Caramel and Dark Choc & Sticky Raspberry; each created to take the original “bite, sip, slam” pastime to a whole new level of taste and texture. What is the Tim Tam Slam? While some say practise is key, experiencing a true Tim Tam Slam is all about the…

Tiny changes make all the difference, especially when it comes to your health. While it’s tempting to try to overhaul every aspect of your life at once in order to get healthy fast, opting for smaller, more manageable goals can set you up for long-term success. Here’s how to adjust your everyday routine to maximise the health benefits well into the future. 1 Brush your teeth with the opposite hand to boost brainpower The next time you’re cleaning your pearly whites, use your non-dominant hand (so if you’re left-handed, use your right hand, and vice versa). Why? Studies have found it’s a great brain-training activity and builds the stamina needed for committing to a task. In fact, researchers at Duke University Medical School, in the US, found any exercise that…

Dear Jude, I’d love to spend more time with my grandchildren – my son and daughter-in-law have three children and the youngest is just three months. We live in the same city, very nearby, and I often offer to babysit, but I’m never taken up on it. On one occasion, my son agreed but then he called back and said he’d spoken to his wife and she’d already arranged for her mother to come over. She seems to babysit very often, which I must admit makes me quite jealous. I’m not sure how to speak to my son or his wife about it without sounding like the typical dragon mother-in-law! Do you have any suggestions? Anonymous It sounds like a busy household, with three little people and one still an…

Programming hitch I read Jude’s comments about Married at First Sight with dismay. We do not all feel the same way, but there are few quality alternatives. It is cheap and unpleasant filler, and it is outrageous that such lazy programming is common. The title is misleading as they do not actually marry and the over-enhanced participants will pull any stunt to get noticed. It’s not a very good example of how to conduct a relationship for young viewers, who have enough challenges sorting out real life from the false and artificial scenario that they are presented with on social media. Jude is mature enough to make her own judgement, but honestly, what a waste of time it is. Christina, Oamaru $100 WINNING LETTER Happy medium I was inspired and…

FILM DAFFODILS IS SET TO WOO MOVIE LOVERS Daffodils , in cinemas Thursday Thanks to the likes of La La Land and The Greatest Showman, it’s clear that modern musicals are loved by audiences in today’s movie landscape, and New Zealand is diving into the successful genre with the tuneful tale Daffodils. Kiwi actress Rose McIver plays a young woman, also called Rose, and the story charts her relationship with her husband from the 1960s to the 1980s. Their romance is told through the eyes of daughter Maisie (played by Kimbra), and unfolds alongside a slew of hit Kiwi songs such as Bic Runga’s Drive and Dave Dobbyn’s Language. “This movie reminds us how much musical talent there is in this country. It’s unbelievable,” Rose says of Daffodils, which…

My favourite book ever is… The Mole Family’s Christmas by Russell Hoban. As a child, we had a family tradition of reading a Christmas story each night of December leading up to Christmas Day, and I looked forward to this one every year. When I was lucky enough to have a son of my own, I began reading it to him and it’s our favourite book now. My book of the moment is… Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson. It’s book 13 of the Wheel of Time series. I love fantasy books and the escapism they offer. There are plenty of real-life trials and tribulations every day, so to escape for a few hours to a world that doesn’t exist and just enjoy it is something I…

Despite gale force winds and a heavy downpour, there was no raining on Elizabeth Hurley‘s parade! The actress, who stars as Queen Helena in comedy series The Royals, looked effortlessly elegant as she rubbed shoulders with the real thing at the glamorous Cheltenham races. Race-going regulars Zara (37) and Mike Tindall (40) arrived under a shared brolly and cheered on the riders, while Princess Anne (68) looked as if she may have backed a winner! Elizabeth (53) and Zara were on hand to dole out some awards too. The Austin Powers star posed with top jockey Mark Walsh, who won the Unibet Champion Hurdle, while the Queen’s granddaughter presented trainer Ben Pauling with a trophy. BLUSHING BRIDE-TO-BE Heidi Klum looked tickled pink to be at the Christian Cowan The Powerpuff…

Her love don’t cost a thing, but her engagement ring definitely does! Jennifer Lopez’s partner of two years, former Yankees star Alex Rodriguez (43), has popped the question and presented the singer/actress with a magnificent 15-carat diamond ring, estimated to be worth $1.5 million. The happy couple recently celebrated their two-year anniversary and are currently on holiday in Baker’s Bay in the Bahamas. Both posted a picture of the Second Act star’s ring to Instagram and were flooded with well wishes from all over the world. In a recent interview, Jennifer (49) admitted an engagement may be on the cards. “We think about getting married... It will happen naturally and when it’s supposed to,” she said at the time. On their anniversary Alex wrote on Instagram, ”Words will never do…

She’s at the stage of her pregnancy where many women just want to kick off their shoes, pull on their maternity trackpants and set up camp on the sofa. It’s highly likely that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, does just that when she and husband Prince Harry are relaxing at home. But for the rest of the time, it’s business as usual for the eight-months pregnant royal, who has been turning up to engagements looking as glamorous and radiant as ever. Despite the fact that she’s expected to go on maternity leave any day now, ahead of the birth of her baby next month, Meghan (37) is showing no signs of slowing down or of pregnancy taking a toll on her. She doesn’t appear to have cut down on her schedule…

When actresses Laurel Devenie and Sally Martin were filming an episode for the 2019 return of Shortland Street, both their characters were pregnant, but there was one key difference. “We were standing next to each to other with one false belly and one real one!” says Laurel, who is over the moon about the impending arrival of her and partner Matt Keene’s baby daughter in May. Kate – Laurel’s Shorty character – lost her partner Mo in last year’s gory cliffhanger before finding out she was going to have a baby. “The crazy thing is, when I found out I was pregnant, they had already written Kate’s pregnancy in,” says Laurel (35). “The producer was away for a couple of weeks. I was about to go down and tell the…

WHAT’S YOUR DAMAGE? Damaged hair can be the result of any number of things – heat styling, UV exposure, salt water or chlorine, harsh environments, product build-up, poor quality brushes, hair ties and, of course, over bleaching or colouring. Being older and more fragile, long hair is even more prone to damage. Add being regularly scraped back into tight ponytails and braids, and you have some seriously stressed follicles. But before you reach for the scissors, consider that a great hair-care regime could be all you need to restore your hair’s condition and retain that length you love. We’re not talking expensive salon treatments or hard-to-find products, either. In fact, a three-step solution is sitting on the shelf at your local supermarket, in the form of the Schwarzkopf Extra Care…

SONG OF THE TIMES While visiting our four-year-old grandson in Sydney recently, we were treated to a performance of his favourite nursery rhyme. He sang to us, “Mary had a little man, little man, little man.” I’m still not sure if he has ever been corrected or if this is a new modern version! Sheryl, Auckland I-RONY Our grandson, 18, came to live with us. He mentioned with envy that Poppa had an iPod, iPad, iPhone and iMac. I said to him, “Well, you can borrow my iRon.” When he looked confused, I said, “You can use it to iron your shirts!” He was not amused. G’ma Sue, Auckland, June 23, 2014 FACTS OF LIFE When my daughter was six, she came home from school one day with a very…

Last Saturday was a day of crossing off annoying chores that have been on my list for months now. I woke up bright and early, and was out the door by nine, armed with a list of companies around Auckland that would be able to fix appliances I had let gather dust as they waited to be repaired. In the back of the car, I had my printer – the third one I’ve bought in the space of a couple of years. I had my NutriBullet, which suddenly and inexplicably didn’t work when I pressed it down to make a smoothie. No smoke, no grindy noise – nothing. And I had a state-of-the-art iron that wouldn’t get hot. It was of absolutely no use to me. I had spent the…