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Last Thursday night I had dinner with two of my closest friends. One of them had recently come back fr om a trip to Thailand with her parents to revisit a refugee camp, not far from the Cambodian border, where she was born and spent the first year of her life. It was an emotional conversation as she shared some of the stories her parents had told her , including glimpses of the horrors they endured to get to the camp, as well as their moment of true joy when a Red Cross worker told them there was space for them on a flight heading to New Zealand. They arrived her e with just the clothes on their backs, but were given shelter , medical checkups, clothes to wear ,…

As Jacinda Ardern wrapped her arms around Wellington’s Naima Abdi, tears fell down the young Somalia-born mother’s face. Still shocked and grieving from the tragedy that had beset Christchurch just 48 hours earlier, the mum of three boys was intent on making everyone who visited Kilbirnie Mosque that day feel welcome. As visitors filed into the forecourt to add bouquets to floral tributes carpeting the steps of the house of worship in remembrance of the victims of the Christchurch terror attack, Naima found herself giving a warm greeting to our country’s leader. Adorned in a black headscarf, new mum Jacinda embraced the 30-year-old as she passed through the gates with her partner, Clarke Gayford, on the Sunday afternoon following the March 15 tragedy. “That was quite an emotional time,” says…

It’s a role she never, ever wanted to take on. But as New Zealand navigates its grief, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has led with compassion and dignity, setting the tone for how the rest of the country has dealt with the tragedy. From the moment she first addressed the nation at a press conference less than three hours after the gunman stormed the Al Noor Mosque, she has remained calm and composed, despite her distress. She didn’t launch into a political rant, but nor did she mince words when condemning the perpetrator. She immediately described the shooting as a terrorist attack and promised our diversity, kindness and compassion would not be shaken. Jacinda has shown a combination of “solace and steel”, according to one media commentator. When an Australian MP…

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Researchers have been studying the effects of the Mediterranean diet on longevity in the village of Acciaroli, near Napoli. More than 10% of the 700 people living there are over 100 years old, and they suffer from fewer diseases such as heart disease and Alzheimer’s. They also have very few cases of cataracts and unusually good blood circulation. The older villagers’ levels of a hormone associated with the contraction of blood vessels were found to be similar to those of people aged in their 20s and 30s. Researchers noted that villagers tend to eat locally caught fish, along with rabbit and chicken, and have a lot of homegrown veges and fruit. They also flavour their food with a lot of rosemary, thought to improve brain function.…

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Thanks, NZ Police You really have to hand it to the New Zealand Police Force in the recent terror-filled events in Christchurch. What could well have been an even greater tragedy wasn’t, thanks to the valiant and fast actions of officers who responded to the event. Having lived in London in 2017, at the height of several terrorist attacks, you become only too aware of travelling and associated risks. The British Police too were masters at identifying and containing the many scenes, often at great personal risk. Peter Boys, Auckland $100 WINNING LETTER Crying for Christchurch Christchurch has suffered so much and now our beautiful city is once again traumatised by tragedy, one that has shocked the nation and the world. This unprecedented attack on two mosques was so sudden…

The weekend before last, I took my daughters to Blenheim, not only to visit Grandma and Grandad, but also to give my wonderful wife a break in Auckland. It turned out to be something of an escape from the coverage of the horrific events in Christchurch. My folks were far more interested in their grandchildren than in discussing our nation’s darkest day. We visited playgrounds, won chocolate at school galas and spent pocket money supporting The Warehouse. My daughters were blissfully ignorant, me wilfully ignoring. That came to an abrupt halt on Saturday evening when my wife sent me a text suggesting I needed to explain to our children what had occurred. Realising this was an important job, I did what any parent would do: I googled. The experts say…

MARY POPPINS RETURNS (PG) It was Julie Andrews who first brought the character of Mary Poppins to life in 1965, but in the recent reboot, Emily Blunt is just as magical. The beloved tale got a modern makeover last year, and it hits that perfect balance between nostalgia and new-found fun. The story is set decades after the whimsical nanny’s first visit and this time she returns to help the Banks siblings, who are now all grown up with their own children to deal with. It’s the perfect family-friendly film to add to your DVD collection. Ellen Mackenzie To celebrate the DVD release of Mary Poppins Returns, we have five copies to give away. To enter, email your name and address with the subject line ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ to nzww@bauermedia.co.nz by…

She lives in London and has worked in the publishing industry and as a bookseller. She also writes historical fiction. This is her first thriller. This novel was inspired by… “I was staying on a remote estate in the Scottish Highlands in the middle of winter. I’d been thinking it’d be a great spot in which to see in the New Year with a group of friends. But at the same time, I thought what a perfect setting it would make for a murder mystery and I suppose the two ideas converged in a rather evil way!” The most challenging thing about writing it was… ”Managing a large ensemble cast of characters who were all on stage for large parts of the action. I’d never had such a tricky set-up…

Well-known faces around the world have flocked to social media sites to pay tribute to victims of the Christchurch attacks and extend their support to the whole of New Zealand. The manager of U2 and Madonna, Guy Oseary, has even set up a Go Fund Me page to raise money, with Ben Stiller, Ashton Kutcher and Madonna herself all donating hefty sums. New Zealand is very clearly in the world’s thoughts. “My heart is hurting about the news coming out of Christchurch. Sending love and prayers to the affected families.” SONNY BILL WILLIAMS TAIKA WAITITI “My heart is broken. My country is weeping and so am I. I am dying knowing that this kind of hatred can happen in my homeland. All my love goes out to Christchurch, the victims,…

It truly was, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says, the darkest of New Zealand’s days. But the country’s response to the terror attacks on two Christchurch mosques, that claimed 50 lives, has shone a light on the compassion and kindness of Kiwis, and our determination that our country should be a peaceful, safe nation for people of all races and religions. From emotional and spine-tingling haka performances by everyone from school students to gang members, through to strangers joining forces to stand guard outside mosques during prayers, New Zealanders from all backgrounds have rallied around to show support for our Muslim community. Hundreds of thousands of people around the country have attended vigils, lighting candles and saying prayers for those who lost their lives. They’ve laid flowers outside mosques, supplied…

They may be all the way on the other side of the world, but when news broke of the horrors occurring here, New Zealand became the focus of the royal family’s thoughts and prayers. Statements reflecting their grief and sadness were quickly issued by Her Majesty, her son Prince Charles and grandsons, Princes William and Harry. Then, on Tuesday afternoon, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex also made a joint appearance at New Zealand House in London to pay tribute to the victims. Meghan (37) surprised many as she was not expected to be seen on any more official public engagements as she begins her maternity leave. The pair were greeted by our High Commissioner to the UK, Sir Jerry Mateparae (64), before placing bouquets among a growing pile of…

When the Weekly’s books editor Nicky Pellegrino started writing her 11th novel, A Dream of Italy, she wanted it to be upbeat and happy – an antidote to the grim things in life. “I wanted to write something I wanted to read, something that’s not negative and dark. There’s enough of that in the world and when I need to be cheered up or just escape for a while, I like to read something that’s uplifting.” Of course, the UK-born, Auckland-based author had no idea when she was plotting A Dream of Italy two years ago that it would be released just days after New Zealand suffered one of the most tragic events in its history – the Christchurch mosque terror attacks. “It really has been our darkest day, and…

This week, we’re celebrating Weekly columnist and author Nicky Pellegrino ahead of the launch of her new novel A Dream of Italy. I adore Nicky’s books and while her stories are fictitious, the recipes are the real deal. I’ve selected some favourites and tweaked them just a little to suit our Kiwi kitchens. Delizioso! A romance with Italy! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Pasta with cinnamon & sausage sauce SERVES 4 The original recipe from The Food of Love Cookery School uses a seashell-shaped pasta. But I prefer making corteccia, a pea-pod shape, as it’s faster, easier to make and will still capture the delicious sauce in all its nooks and crannies. PASTA 500g durum wheat flour (semolina flour) 1 tsp salt Up to 1 cup…

“Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical”– Sophia Loren When it comes to Italian beauty icons, my favourite is Sophia Loren. From her signature cat-eye to her bronzed cheekbones, the screen goddess has always oozed timeless glamour. Bella donna! Those eyes Of all the make-up artistry tricks Sophia picked up in her time, the elongated cat eye is one she absolutely made her own. We have to admit, it does require a steady hand to get just the right angle, which is why we were so impressed to come across Australis Stamp It, $18.99. One end has a wing-shaped stamp to use at the end of each upper lash line, while the other has a felt tip pen to draw…

The second time I visited Italy, my travelling companion promised to take me to “the most astonishing garden”. I was envisaging outstanding design and beauty, but the Parco dei Mostri (Park of the Monsters) in the Garden of Bomarzo was never intended to be pretty. Commissioned in 1552 by a grieving Italian duke, it was designed to shock. The duke, Pier Francesco Orsin, had just been through a brutal war, his friend had been killed, he’d been taken prisoner and held for ransom for years, and he’d finally come home only to have his beloved wife die. He vowed to create a shocking “Villa of Wonders”, and hired architect Pirro Ligorio to help him. The park is a dramatic departure from the symmetry of the typical Italian Renaissance garden, and…

OVER NOT UNDER! My lovely three-year-old granddaughter, holding my hand, stopped halfway up a steep embankment we’d decided to climb at our local park. Looking most concerned she asked, “Can you do it, Nan Nan?” I replied with the old adage, “I’m not over the hill yet, darling.” Her response, “You want me to push you then, Nan Nan?” I nearly fell down, I was laughing so much! Nan Te Clark, Auckland BURNING ISSUE After a fiery Spanish meal one night, my husband locked himself in the loo. Our son (6) was worried. “Dad, what’s going on?” he asked. “Dad just needs to be in the bathroom,” my husband replied. “Oh, I get it,” our son said. “You have a ‘spicy bottom’.” Wild West, Auckland, June 2, 2014 SPECIAL CHEESES…

This thriller is chilling in more ways than one. It transports us to the snowy Scottish Highlands in the middle of winter. Nine old college friends have travelled from London to spend New Year’s Eve at an isolated luxury lodge. They plan to eat, drink and make merry, and aren’t too worried about warnings that they may be trapped there for days should a blizzard hit. The story is told over two timelines – “now” and “then”. So we know right from the very beginning that a body has been found in the frozen wilderness, but we don’t know who the unfortunate person is. That secret will be strung out over many chapters. In the meantime, we learn more about this group of friends – how they met, why they…

As the heartbreaking events in Christchurch unfolded, Bianca Lindstrom was on the phone to her daughter in Australia. Bianca could hear the sirens of police and other emergency vehicles racing to the mosques as she drove home from her job at the University of Canterbury. She called her daughter, who relayed back what she could see on social media to her mum. “I’m Australian. I have often said to members of my family if anything happens come and stay in Christchurch, it’s safe. There was just this sense that this was something bigger. It felt a bit like 9/11, that kind of feeling you had on that day that something was really wrong.” Bianca (45) is one of hundreds of locals who pulled together to set up an emergency crisis…

There’s always been something a little special about the Magic. True, they’re the oldest netball franchise in the country, and have produced some of New Zealand’s most revered and celebrated players of all time – Laura Langman, Irene van Dyk and their current captain, Casey Kopua, among them. But speaking to the Weekly to celebrate the Splice Construction Magic’s 20th anniversary, Casey’s got another theory as to what makes the club, well, magic – that good old-fashioned Waikato attitude. “It’s the farm life,” she laughs. “Just like on the farm, we have an attitude that we just have to do what needs to done, with no excuses. It’s the sort of stuff that came from my parents, you know – if we didn’t do the work on the farm, there’d…

Most Kiwis wouldn’t guess that, nestled in the hills of Wellington, a global sporting superstar has made a home. Thousands of kilometres away from the US, where she’s mobbed by fans, the world’s most famous female marathon runner enjoys a more laid-back life of dinner parties, movie nights and pounding the pavements of the windy city. Because at 72, Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as a registered entrant, in 1967, is still a runner and still committed to women’s empowerment. “All things being equal, you can run for your lifetime,” says Kathrine. “I’ll run till I drop! There are, of course, injuries – I tripped on a tree root the other week – and anybody can get sick. But it’s phenomenal what the body can…

Bruschetta with broad beans & marinated capsicums SERVES 4 2 red capsicums, halved and de-seeded 2 tbsp basil, coarsely chopped, plus extra leaves to garnish 1 tbsp salted baby capers, rinsed, drained and chopped 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp red wine vinegar Sea salt and black pepper 1½ cups frozen broad beans 1/3 cup ricotta cheese, crumbled 8 slices bread, toasted Mint leaves, to garnish 1 Preheat grill to high. Place the capsicums on a baking tray. Grill until the skin blackens and blisters. Transfer to a large bowl, cover with cling film and set aside to steam for 20 minutes. Then carefully peel off the skin and discard. Cut the capsicums into 1cm-wide strips. 2 Put the chopped basil, capers, olive oil and vinegar in a…

This week’s model Sarah shares her beauty secrets with us… What has surprised you the most about getting older? It’s not nearly as bad as I had imagined! Have you made any new beauty discoveries? Linden Leaves Miraculous Facial Oil. I’ve always been a huge fan of their Body Oil, so it’s no surprise to discover that this is such a beautiful product too. What beauty tips do you most often pass on to others? Look after your skin by having a good skincare regime and find yourself a great hairdresser because a good cut is everything. Beauty-wise, what would you never do? Get long, talon-like acrylic nails. They’re just not me. What’s the one thing you wish women of your age would do more of? Stop thinking of yourself…

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ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20 Social events and the internet could take up a lot of time. Do not get drawn into an online discussion, it distracts you from more important things such as romance and your relationships. There are social gatherings you feel you have to attend and a couple of them do clash. Don’t try to do it all. Pick the ones that are the most important and decline the rest. TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 This week you need to choose between chaos or order. Right now, a bit of chaos is probably the best choice for you as from chaos comes change. It’s time to live in the moment - be spontaneous and a bit wild. Fill the fridge with wonderful food and drink…

When news of the Christchurch atrocity broke, like so many other Kiwis, I felt sick with pain and horror. I walked around our neighbourhood on a beautiful, early autumn evening, trying to come to terms with the fact that this sort of evil could happen in our country. I had always thought it wouldn’t happen here; that somehow we were immune to the acts of terror that are common around the rest of the world. The sun was slowly sinking over the sea and the temperature was balmy. I passed two couples sitting at a table outside a café, their faces were grave and they spoke in half sentences, unable to finish a coherent thought. A grandmother was pushing her granddaughter in a pram towards me, and the little girl…

Former politician Annette King shares her life story in a new book, Annette King: The Authorised Biography, by John Harvey and Brent Edwards (Upstart Press, RRP $44.99). My favourite book ever is… I enjoyed the beautiful, evocative images and at times funny moments of The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan. I felt transported to the old house in London, watching the twists and turns as the story unfolded. A heart-warming story which was the top of my fiction list for 2018. My book of the moment is… Girt: The Unauthorised History of Australia by David Hunt. It is hilarious, irreverent and sets out the “cock-ups and curiosities” of the settlement of Australia. I like the humour, but no doubt the facts can be disputed!…

It was as low-key as it could possibly be, but still the pomp and pageantry of the royal family was on show last week, as little Lena Tindall was christened in Gloucestershire. In the arms of proud dad Mike (40), nine-month-old Lena was carried into the church for the ceremony wearing the same gown worn by all other royal babies, with mum Zara (37) following closely behind. The church service named Prince Harry (34) as Lena’s godfather, with the dad-to-be on hand to receive the honour alongside his very pregnant wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (37). The Queen (92) was present for the occasion, as was Princess Anne (68) and former husband Captain Mark Phillips (70). An observer noted that many villagers were oblivious to the fact that a large…