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‘This might be my last job’ She’s been losing her sight steadily since being diagnosed with macular degeneration in 2012, but in true Dame Judi Dench spirit, the legendary actress has managed to find quite a satisfying positive. “Because I can only really see someone when I’m six inches away now, I have to get very close to people – and I mean extremely close. “Which,” she tells, “is handy with the fellas – wonderful, really. And you have to find a silver lining, don’t you?” Despite not being able to see much of her co-stars any more, Dame Judi (84) hasn’t let a little thing like a lack of sight stop her career. In fact, she has not one but two films currently playing in New Zealand cinemas –…

Power couple David and Victoria Beckham will soon celebrate two decades of marriage! The pair have been plagued by rumours their relationship is faltering many times since they tied the knot in July 1999, but pop star-turned-fashion designer Victoria made sure her fans knew the soccer star has her support. When David (44) laced up his cleats on Sunday for the Manchester United 1999 Legends charity match against the Bayern Munich Legends, Victoria (45) tweeted, “So proud to see David back at Old Trafford today! He’s still got it, kisses VB.” She also told Entertainment Tonight that David has always been her biggest cheerleader. “David is such a great husband, such a great dad and the most incredible business partner that anybody could ever want. He really supports me in…

Jamie Oliver is the first to admit that his head for business is questionable. “I am susceptible to failure and also I have lots of shortcomings,” he confesses. “I’m very emotionally driven and that doesn’t necessarily mean I’m following my heart. I’ve been impressionable... and that’s often made me fail.” His most recent failure – the bankruptcy of his Jamie’s Italian, Barbecoa and Fifteen restaurants – has certainly been his most spectacular, although he fought long and hard to save them. The popular chef didn’t take a penny from them and last year propped them up using millions from his own personal fortune. What went wrong is a matter of hot debate. Marisa Bidois (40), chief executive of the Restaurant Association of New Zealand, believes the answer is simple: strong…

Renée Zellweger has kept a low profile for the past decade, with the exception of the 2016 sequel Bridget Jones’s Baby. Now the 50-year-old Oscar winner is making a two-pronged return, first on TV in the Netflix series What/If and then on the big screen as icon Judy Garland in the biopic Judy. Sitting in a sunlit hotel suite in West Hollywood, Renée looks relaxed and happy as she talks about her TV series debut in the show created by Mike Kelley. “I’ve never done anything that has a little wink in it, where you know it’s ironic with a character as outrageous as Anne,” she says. “It just seemed like a lot of fun, exploring how we compromise ourselves ethically to push forward an agenda and then justify the…

“ I  was watching a video about magnet fishing on YouTube when another video – on metal detecting – came up. I thought, ‘Okay, let’s have a look.’ I got my first metal detector just after Christmas two years ago. It was a cheap one. I was just testing the waters to see whether I’d like it, but I was soon hooked. Since then, I’ve upgraded to a mid-range detector and joined a couple of groups – Metal Detecting Aotearoa and Pay Dirt NZ – where you can post or show off your finds, ask for advice, arrange meet-ups with other detectors, that sort of thing. I’ve got five children – Mel (36), Leigh (32), Tracey (28), Dani (25) and Shaun (20) – and I’m blessed with nine grandchildren. Tracey…

Butterbean & broccoli soup MAKES 6 X 1-CUP SERVES This is a really simple soup but very delicious. You will not know there are beans in this but they give it a really silky texture. 1 cup onion, roughly diced (around 1 onion) 2 garlic cloves, crushed or finely chopped 2 cups celery, sliced (around 1 large stalk) 1 tbsp oil 4 cups broccoli, roughly chopped (around 1 large head) 400g can butter beans 4 cups boiling water 1 tsp salt 1 cup cashew cream (½ cup cashew nuts and 1 cup hot water) Parsley, finely chopped, to garnish 1 In a pot, sauté the onion, garlic, celery and oil for 5 minutes or until soft. 2 Add the broccoli, beans, water and salt, cooking for 5 minutes or until…

Check your tea bags for plastic, use up surplus feijoas and make your scones light and fine. Not my cup of tea! READER LETTER OF THE WEEK Dear Wendyl, I read somewhere that tea bags contain plastic and I was wondering if this means they are bad for you? I tried to do some research but got nowhere and I knew you would be able to find out. Please help! Lucy Dear Lucy, You are right. Most tea bags use polypropylene, which is a plastic substance that seals the bag shut and stops it from breaking up in the water. The biggest concern seems to be that when you throw them in the compost this plastic doesn’t degrade. As to whether that plastic is bad for you to consume or…

From low-carb to Paleo, it seems like a new buzz diet hits the scene every week. And while a high-fibre diet might not be news any more, research shows it’s still our best bet for staying healthy and energised through menopause and beyond. As we get older, our digestion naturally slows down, making fibre essential for maintaining a healthy gut. “Looking after your gut isn’t just about staying ‘regular’,” says dietitian and nutritionist Joanna McMillan. “It has a huge knock-on effect – it can boost your immune system, energy levels, mood and even brain function.” Digestive benefits aside, studies also show fibre can lower our risk of stroke, diabetes, heart disease and bowel cancer. WHAT IS IT? Fibre is famous for “keeping things moving”, but this is only one type,…

GEMINI May 22 – Jun 21 You have to choose sides or a team, so make sure you align yourself with people that will take you where you want to go and who you know work as hard as you do. It means you have to walk your talk, but you’re more than capable of that. It’s time to step up and lead. Intellectually, you are on fire, so planning and strategising is where you are best utilised. CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 This is a very positive week, especially if you are creative. If you’re not, you will impress by coming up with some interesting ideas for your workplace or business. There seems to be a very fast build-up of emotions in a love situation. Calm down and…

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I’m not an early adopter of technology. Humankind wouldn’t have evolved if I’d been in charge. Back in the Stone Age, I would have been standing outside my cave, poking suspiciously at the new-fangled wheel thingy with a stick and warning everyone to stand back. I thought cellphones were going to be a one-minute wonder and for years, my second-hand, utterly basic computer was used only as a place to hang the clothes that didn’t fit in my wardrobe. When the fitness tracker craze came along, I sniffed. What nonsense, I said to myself, as I watched earnest women in lycra marching around the block, checking their little plastic watches every second minute. Why on earth would you need a…

Barbara Else is a New Zealand author who has written novels for children and adults, plays and short stories. Her latest book is Harsu and the Werestoat (Gecko Press, RRP $19.99). My favourite book ever is… “The Complete Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. I read them over and over. I loved the way fantasy could be pinned down by real-life child characters who had to fight their way through moral dilemmas.” My book of the moment is… “This Mortal Boy by Fiona Kidman. It is perfection – sensitive, sad but ultimately uplifting in its delicate depiction of the mother’s love in particular. Also a children’s book called The Mapmakers Race by Eirlys Hunter, which is a quirky adventure novel.”…

A few years ago, when I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, all the books I read on the subject said the same thing – I should eliminate gluten fr om my diet. At the time, it sounded like a ridiculous and near -on impossible idea. What would life be like without hot br ead fresh from the oven? What would I do if I couldn’ t nip out to the café ar ound the corner for the best cheese scone on those days I for got to eat breakfast? Actually , what could I eat for br eakfast now? What even is gluten?! Thankfully , my mini fr eak-out was completely unnecessary – and a small price to pay for helping to impr ove my illness. In New Zealand,…

Camilla Sacre-Dallerup’s eyes well up with tears when she thinks back to the time she walked away from dancing. “Oh, shoot!” she says, dabbing her impossibly high cheekbones with a tissue. “I feel emotional even talking about it. Dancing was my identity. That’s how I used to introduce myself: ‘Hi, I’m Camilla, I’m a dancer.’” The 45-year-old took a break from it all after her sixth stint as a professional dancer on the BBC’s smash hit Strictly Come Dancing. “I had loved dancing and wanted to do it for so long,” she recalls. “Then I didn’t want to dance any more. It was scary because it was all I knew and I didn’t know what to do next.” The ballroom champion started dancing aged two-and-a-half in her hometown of Aalborg,…

They were calling her name. A tiny pair of red ballet shoes in the store window that Mary Keeling passed each day as she and her mother walked her brother to school in Cambridge, England. “I want those and I want to be a dancer,” badgered the then four-year-old, until her mother finally gave in, buying the shoes and enrolling Mary in ballet classes. Seventy years later, Mary gives a knowing smile and admits the investment paid off. Until recently, the grandmother-of-two was still working part-time as a ballet teacher. But retirement has given her the chance to reminisce on a career which had a dream start when, at age 12, she was chosen as the first child to dance the part of Clara in The Nutcracker with the English…

If I won $1 million, I would? Have a holiday with my husband, probably give our children some towards a deposit on a house each and put the rest aside for our retirement. My favourite fictional detective? Mulder and Scully from The X-Files. I really like the suspense of them investigating weird and strange happenings. Three people I’d love to have around for dinner? Why stop at three? I’d have all my family around, just like at Christmas time because these days it’s hard to get everyone together at the same time.…

This week’s model Shirley answers our quick-fire beauty questions... Bare-faced or make-up? Definitely make-up but I tend to go for the “no make-up, make-up look”. That usually involves a tinted moisturiser, bronzer, eyebrow make-up, neutral eyeshadow, mascara and lip gloss. Lipstick or gloss? Both really. Lip gloss for everyday and a bright lipstick (usually red) for an occasion. Shave or wax? Shave. It’s simple, easy and doesn’t require having to fit in an appointment. Natural skincare or cosmeceutical? Natural is my preference. The less chemicals the better. DIY colour or hairdresser? Hairdresser. It costs me a lot! Real tan or faux? Faux. I wish I hadn’t gone for the real thing when I was younger because I’m paying the price with pigmentation now.…

Handed down over generations, there’s a reason old wives’ tales have been around for so long – there’s a grain of truth in many of them. In plenty of cases, it seems that Mum really did know best with her old-fashioned home remedies. From easing colds to relieving pain and keeping other assorted afflictions at bay, these golden oldies also have the potential to save you money. “So many common household items can have therapeutic benefits, and now science backs them up,” says naturopath Jess Gleeson. Here are seven homespun health tips that still stack up today. CRANBERRY JUICE PREVENTS UTIs Why it works: Can a glass of cranberry juice a day keep the doctor away? Yes, so says a US study on women with a history of urinary…

Most of you will not know it’s National Adopt-a-Cat month. But you will probably know it’s Queen’s Birthday and Matariki in June, so that’s three good excuses for having a wee spend at the garden centre. Something exotic and pretty for the Queen, a standout native for Matariki and (don’t tell the Partner) a ginger cat for me. Fit for a queen! Due to the number of occasions coming up this month, I’ve been thinking about suitable plants to use as memorials for milestones, or to mark the resting places of people or pets you love. For a mostly unsentimental person, I like planting trees to mark such events. Sometime around 1980, our Siamese cat Rocky died. After copious quantities of whiskey (best thing in the event of a pet…

Praise the memories I did enjoy reading your article about the two Tims both having Presbyterian ministers as fathers (27.05.19). It brought back memories of almost 80 years ago as my father was an elder in the church, and we went every Sunday. One memory is of God looking down on us, from the centre of the upper floor, he wore a dark suit, had white hair and looked very stern, so we had to be good. I did find out later on it wasn’t God, just another member of the congregation, but I liked church and loved the hymns, so thank you for the lovely memories. Also, I still love doing all the puzzles every week! Muriel, via email $100 WINNING LETTER Satiated by help! Thank you for your…

Sometimes I’m not sure if the life lessons my children learn are good or bad. My eight-year-old daughter has discovered something about air travel which she applies every time she is lucky enough to fly. She stumbled upon it perhaps two years ago when we flew to Blenheim to visit Grandma and Granddad. As most parents know, one of the laws of aerodynamics states that the moment an aircraft’s wheels leave the tarmac, any children on board will become instantly bored and restless. Something to do with unequal and unfair reactions. When this duly occurred, we did everything we could to combat the situation: We put our headphones on, we turned up the volume, we pretended they were not our children. All to no avail. Luckily, the flight attendant had…

J. R.R. Tolkien is a literary legend thanks to his classics The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, but now the author’s own personal story is brought to life in the highly anticipated new film Tolkien. The Favourite actor Nicholas Hoult steps into Tolkien’s shoes, charting his early years as a young student trying to find his way. “I knew so little about him, all of it came as a surprise,” says Nicholas. “It’s someone who is gaining confidence and becoming a man but also hasn’t got that in-built self-assurance in any way. He’s also struggling with almost being on the cusp of a world he is never part of.” Les Misérables actress Lily Collins plays Tolkien’s love interest Edith in the film and was similarly unfamiliar with the…

He’s having a ball! Prince William is officially the Football Association’s President-Designate, and he’s a man who clearly loves his work! William was at Wembley last week to cheer on his favourite team, Aston Villa, and was heavily invested in the game. At one nail-biting point, he held his face in his hands, then he jumped with elation when his team won. William has followed the team since he was a youngster. “I wanted to have a team that was more mid-table, that could give me more emotional rollercoaster moments,” he says. Looks like they delivered!…

It’s the reunion tour that fans have really, really wanted for a long time! Now, 25 years after they first stormed the charts, four of the five Spice Girls belted out their biggest hits at Dublin’s Croke Park. Kicking off their tour, Melanie Brown (44), Melanie Chisholm (45), Emma Bunton (43) and Geri Horner (46) captivated the crowd as they performed chart-topping singles, including 2 Become 1, Wannabe and Say You'll Be There. Most of the group’s costumes paid homage to their best ’90s looks, but there was an extra bit of sparkle – the singers, along with their dancers, debuted 100 costumes with a total of one million Swarovski crystals. However, not everyone enjoyed the evening. The concert was plagued by sound problems with some fans claiming they couldn’t…

Standing under the lights of a buzzing television studio, Glen Osborne looks every bit the pro-dancer, gliding across the floor in sync with his Dancing with the Stars partner Vanessa Cole. When he finishes the routine, the judges commend him and the audience applauds, all while public votes pour in for the former All Blacks icon. But away from the glitz and glamour - not to mention the demands of juggling work and dance rehearsals - Whanganui’s favourite sportsman-turned-cop wants nothing more than to be out in the bush, pig hunting on the back of a horse. “It’s like my personal therapy and I usually go once or twice a week, but in the last three months, I’ve only been once,” laments the former Maori TV presenter who qualified as…

It appears life is imitating art for Helena Bonham Carter! The quirky British actress has kept a low profile since her split from director Tim Burton in 2014, but last week she was more than happy to show off her new love on the streets of New York. After celebrating her 53rd birthday, Helena took a stroll through the Big Apple with her boyfriend, writer Rye Dag Holmboe, putting on a very public display of affection. The duo spent an afternoon shopping at Helena’s favourite spots, including Barneys and the Ugg Store, before grabbing a bite to eat at Fanelli’s Café. But on the way, the Alice in Wonderland actress couldn’t resist throwing her arms around her beau whenever a pedestrian crossing called for them to pause for a moment.…

Sunny actress Sneha Shetty is settled into the make-up chair, happily rattling off the various roles she plays in upcoming play A Fine Balance. “I’m a beggar, one of the people at the construction site, the lady at the hospital who is waiting to get a sterilisation because she’s already had five children… and I’m puppeteering the dog Tikka, which is really exciting as I’ve never done puppeteering before,” she grins. But the 34-year-old hasn’t always been this full of joy. In 2013, she went through a dark period after her beloved mother Rupa passed away in Sneha’s hometown of Pune, in Maharashtra, India. Rupa had earlier beaten cancer but after it returned, there was only six months between her second diagnosis and her death. At the time, Sneha was…

Going gluten-free is a choice for many nowadays, but for those with coeliac disease, eating foods containing gluten is strictly off the table. With Coeliac Awareness Week (June 10-16) upon us, I decided nobody ought to be restricted from eating delicious sweet treats, so this week all our recipes are 100% gluten free. Coeliac Awareness Week! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Apple & rum cake SERVES 8-10 Oh, how I love this cake! It’s such a joy to be able to serve this up to anyone on a gluten-free diet and see the delight as they eat it. 4 Granny Smith apples Juice of 2 lemons 130g gluten-free flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp baking powder 150g sugar 120g butter, melted 3 small eggs, beaten…

PEARLY WHITES Enjoy a healthier mouth today with the new improved Colgate Total. It provides all the benefits of the original formula – excellent protection against plaque, stains, tartar and cavities – plus additional new benefits: instant neutralisation of bacterial odours, seeking and fighting bacteria for enamel protection, as well as new cooling flavours for lasting freshness. RRP $4.59 for 115g. WHATEVER THE WEATHER Kidz Kingdom is an enchanting place for children eight years and under at Rainbow’s End. The Kidz Kingdom all-day pass offers 11 undercover attractions for perfect playtime in all weather. Rainbow’s End specialises in magical birthday parties, with themed spaces for private party time. Find out more at rainbowsend.co.nz SOUP PACKS THAT PACK A PUNCH Hellers has souped up its soup with two delicious new flavours…

Podiatrist Dr Patricia Turnbull answers our foot health queries. How should I cut my toenails to avoid ingrowns? I’ve just been using clippers, but a friend said I should cut a V-shaped nick in the middle. Which way is right? Correct cutting can certainly help avoid ingrowing toenails, so if you find it difficult to bend down or have poor eyesight, it’s best to see a podiatrist. If you want to do your own, always trim them after a shower or bath when they’re soft and supple. Using proper nail scissors, cut straight across the nail so the edges reach the fleshy top of your toe. Don’t cut down the sides, but gently smooth rough edges with a nail file. As for cutting a “V” in the centre of the…

• A shining example of a memorial tree is the Callery pear that became known as the ‘Survivor Tree’ after enduring the terror attacks at the World Trade Center. The tree was found at Ground Zero in October 2001 with snapped roots and burned and broken branches. It was rescued and given to the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation for rehabilitation. It was returned to the Memorial in 2010, its smooth new limbs growing from the gnarled stumps, creating a visual demarcation between the past and present. • We didn’t always plant trees and shrubs to create beautiful resting places for loved ones. City cemeteries used to be cramped, spooky places, and when the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris opened in 1804, it offered a new concept…

NOTHING’S EVER FREE! The husband and I were visiting a mall where we stopped to use a unisex toilet. Husband made the first visit and when he came out, said to me, “There’s a box labelled Sanitarium in there, maybe it’s free breakfast cereal!” “I doubt it,” I replied, puzzled. I went in for my turn and found the label he was talking about. It actually read, “Sanitary products only!” 70 plus, Hamilton EXTREME PUNISHMENT Miss Nine was worried about starting at a new religious school. “I’m not really into God - I can’t see him,” she explained. “And if I don’t know my prayers, will they nail me to a cross?” Taurus, Hokitika, March 14, 2005 WORDSMITH I was showing my six-year-old grandson a wordsearch one day and asked…

It was the Duchess of Sussex’s venue of choice the night before her wedding and it’s hosted a slew of other stars. Now Cliveden House is opening its doors for everyone in this fascinating new four-part series. Hosted by Four Weddings and a Funeral actor Simon Callow, the show takes you behind the scenes of one of the world’s most exclusive country house hotels and features interviews with guests of the hotel as well as the busy staff who work tirelessly to make sure even the pickiest of visitors leaves happy. A Very British Country House, Prime, Tuesday at 7.30pm.…

Calling all book clubbers. This novel is an ideal choice as there is so much in it to unpick and discuss. It has a definite flavour of The Handmaid’s Tale except it seems disturbingly much more likely to happen for real. The Farm tells of an upmarket rent-a-womb facility. Rich women who aren’t able or simply can’t face carrying their own babies can pay other women to do it for them. These surrogates are often poor and desperate, like Jane, an immigrant from the Philippines who is struggling to survive now that her marriage has ended. It is her cousin Ate’s idea for Jane to earn some much-needed cash as a surrogate. Ate is making her own sacrifices for the sake of her family and their futures. So, while it…