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She’s played royalty so often, sometimes we forget Dame Helen Mirren isn’t a real queen. She may as well be – and it seems the beloved actress had the same idea at the premiere of her new regally inspired mini-series Catherine the Great, where she was carried along the red carpet in a golden sedan chair by four burly blokes. With millions of dollars’ worth of Chopard diamonds dripping from her ears and neck and her enviable figure clad in couture, Helen would have put real royalty to shame – not that she’d ever behave like a royal. She’s the woman Sir Michael Parkinson once infamously labelled a “sex queen “ who projected a “sluttish eroticism” – but who decades later won an Oscar for portraying no less than The…

When the horrific allegations of sexual abuse that were levelled at Harvey Weinstein first came to light two years ago, Gwyneth Paltrow was conspicuously silent. The former golden girl of his company, Miramax, stayed mum as dozens of other Hollywood actresses came forward with complaints of sexual harassment, assault or rape against the movie mogul. While it raised eyebrows at the time, the two journalists who first uncovered the scandal say Gwyneth was actually integral in bringing down the disgraced producer, even helping to organise one of the first meetings between other victims at her Hollywood home. “[She] played a much more active role than anyone’s ever known,” says New York Times journalist Jodi Kantor (44). It was she and colleague Megan Twohey who wrote the original article that led…

In Maleficent she plays a fierce horned villain with a penchant for revenge – but Angelina Jolie confesses she’s a big softie at heart. The mum of six, who has only recently come to a truce in her drawn-out divorce war with Brad Pitt, reveals that the past few years have left her feeling achingly vulnerable. “There have been times in my life where I have felt – and maybe I’ve hidden them well from the public – where I have not felt free, I have not felt safe and I have not felt, like, free of harm,” the 44-year-old Hollywood A-lister confides. In fact, she continues, “I have felt small. I have felt cornered.” Angelina’s relationship with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star Brad (55) exploded in 2016…

There are times when taking a shortcut by using a “ready made” something can be just the ticket to a speedy dinner or dessert. There’s no need to feel guilty about it either, I’m all for saving time. Fuss-free! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Quick chicken & leek pie SERVES 6-8 This is my ultimate chicken pie and the best part is it contains so many shortcuts it can be made in less than 20 minutes! Take advantage of store-bought pastry, use crème fraîche as a magical creamy sauce, and pick up a quality ready-roast chicken and you’re there. 1 ready-roast free-range chicken 1 cup sliced button mushrooms 4 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 2 leeks, sliced and steeped in boiling water ½ tsp ground black pepper…

Make a natural insect repellent, revive your leather lounge suite and make a cleaner from tea tree oil. Freshen up! Insects in the garden can cause headaches, but please don’t reach for pesticides. Try the naturally repelling quality of garlic! 1 garlic head 2 cups boiling water 2 cups cold water 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 tsp liquid soap (such as Dr Bronner’s liquid castile soap) Peel and mash the garlic. Place it in a large lidded jar and cover with the boiling water. Screw on the lid and let it sit overnight. Strain out garlic pulp. Add the cold water, oil and liquid soap to the garlic infusion; stir to mix. Set aside half the infusion to freeze and use another time. Pour the rest into a spray bottle.…

Is it right that when test-driving a car from a dealer you may be liable to pay the first $1000 of any damage from an accident? Also, can having a family trust affect your house insurance premium, and how? Ensure you’re in the know! You recently took a car from a dealer on a test drive. Before you left you had to fill out a form which stated that should you have an accident, you would have to pay the first $1000 of any damage. Is that fair? Surely the car is covered by the dealer’s insurance? Yes, it probably is. But if you had an accident and it’s your fault the dealer’s insurer will, quite rightly, go after you for compensation. If the accident is not your fault, then…

I’m tickled by a group of signs pointing out what’s on offer at one of our local fruit stalls. The last in a set of four says “Is this the way to Tamarillo?” Sadly, I’m old enough to remember the song. When we were kids, there was no such thing as a tamarillo. They were tree tomatoes. Now, much more romantically, they’re tamarillos. I don’t actually like them much but a tree self-seeded into our garden without asking permission and this year has been producing buckets of fruit. The tree is good-looking – a tidy umbrella shape – and the fruit is a very vibrant red that looks splendid in a white china bowl. What’s not to like, apart from the taste? They’re reasonably easy, forgiving plants and they self-fertile…

Mapping history I found Lynley Ward’s article, Off the Charts, about Tessa Duder and her story of Captain Cook creating the first map of New Zealand really interesting. My late husband Ron was a surveyor and very interested in Cook’s achievements. Many years ago we travelled to Gisborne especially to see Cook’s monument. We’ve also seen the replica of his ship in Wellington and one of our daughters gave him a glass bottle with a miniature of HMS Endeavour inside. History really is fascinating! Bev, Tauranga…

It’s always been a fantasy of mine that the producers of Dancing with the Stars would one day call me. I’d be flustered and delighted, terrified at the prospect of being so vulnerable before a live audience, and thrilled at the thought of finally, finally, learning how to dance properly. I’d demur and dither and eventually I’d say yes. Ten weeks later, Fantasy Me would be in the dance-off for the ultimate trophy – the Glitter Ball – and then, who knows? I might win or I might lose the final. It wouldn’t really matter. What would matter is that I would be a dancer. Not a particularly good one, probably. But one who knew the steps, just like people in my mum’s and grandmother’s generations. From what I understand,…

For longer than a year, I had a tower slowly building by my bed. Whenever someone recommended a good book I’d hunt it down (or borrow a copy – sorry to all the people who I had a book on loan from for far too long!) and put it on my bedside table. Slowly, the stack began inching its way skyward. I kept promising myself I’d go to bed half an hour earlier and get stuck into it, but my good intentions never happened. But then, when I was going on holiday and wanted a book Nicky Pellegrino had recommended, the only place I could find it was the library . Well, I tell you what, my reactivated library card has been a revelation. Maybe it’s the way my magazine…

Five people dead. Nearly 13 years served in prison. Nearly $7 million spent on two court cases. A 15-year campaign for justice. And now, 25 years after one of New Zealand’s most notorious and controversial murder cases, a TV series is being made about the Bain murders. The deaths of five members of Dunedin’s Bain family, along with the conviction and subsequent acquittal of David Bain, have gripped the nation since a 111 call was made at 7.09am on June 20, 1994. A distressed David, then 22, told the operator, “They’re dead, they’re all dead.” When police arrived at his home in Every Street, Andersons Bay, they found the bodies of David’s family. His father Robin (58), mother Margaret (50), sisters Arawa (19) and Laniet (18) and brother Stephen (14)…

ATaranaki dad and daughter have won plaudits on the world stage, she for her beauty pageant potential, he for his number-eight wire ingenuity. The pair, Courtney Pierce (15) and her father Murray, are still buzzing after the youngster was crowned Miss Teenager Oceania and won best national costume – in a stunning outfit designed and made by Murray – at the 2019 Miss Teenager contest in Guatemala. It was Courtney’s first taste of the tough and competitive international pageant circuit, and Murray’s second foray into the world of wearable art. The first came when Courtney and a school friend garnered some success with a neon glow-in-the dark costume they entered in 2017’s Taranaki Fashion Art Awards. “Courtney suggested I should design something, given my engineering background, so I did,” says…

Hoisin-glazed chicken with greens SERVES 4 125ml hoisin sauce 2 tbsp soy sauce 12 small chicken drumsticks 2 bunches of broccolini, ends trimmed 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp garlic salt 1 small red chilli, thinly sliced 3 tbsp sesame seeds (optional) 2 x 250g pre-cooked packets jasmine rice (optional) 1 Preheat oven to 210°C. Line a tray with baking paper. 2 Mix together the hoisin and soy sauces in a bowl. Cut slits into the flesh of the drumsticks, then brush on2/3 of the sauce, ensuring that it gets into the slits and under the skin. Reserve the rest of the sauce. Spread the chicken on the prepared tray and roast for 20 minutes. 3 While the chicken is roasting, place the broccolini in a shallow bowl, drizzle over…

WHAT ARE THEY? Shaped like a face so it hugs every contour, these clever masks are made from a very fine layer of paper, cotton, gel or foil, pre-soaked in concentrated serums and sealed in individual sachets that are ready to use. WHO NEEDS THEM? Anyone can enjoy a sheet mask as a weekly affordable treat. They are an especially good way to prep your skin before a big event, or to soothe and hydrate after a long-haul flight. HOW DO I USE THEM? For the best results, prepare your skin by cleansing and exfoliating first so the mask can be absorbed effectively. Then unwrap, position the sheet over your face and relax. WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW? Make the most of any precious serum left in the…

Snacking helps satisfy hunger pangs that catch us out between meals. But often we eat when we’re not actually hungry – here’s why. Bad habits be gone! If you find yourself tucking into food when you’re not hungry, you’re not alone. It’s quite common to eat for reasons other than hunger, and unfortunately this is often a bad thing because you’re likely to consume extra calories that may lead to weight gain. Most people who eat other than to stave off hunger often choose foods that are seen as treats, and which are high in calories, sugar or salt. Here are some of the possible reasons you’re eating when you don’t need to, and what to do about it. EMOTIONAL EATING This is one of the main reasons why people…

Call it fate, call it wishful thinking, but sometimes something unexpected can come along to propel you out of the fog of grief and help you start to heal. And maybe it’s okay to welcome it in. Puppy love! We’ve taken the plunge. Earlier than we’d ideally planned, but we’ve landed on Planet Puppy. When our darling old dog Coco was diagnosed with suspected bone cancer almost a year ago, I quietly searched for her breeder to see if she was still in the game of baby Weimaraners. The answer was yes. I saved her number and hoped it would be a long time until I had to retrieve it… and, happily, it was. In fact, our old girl became a talking point at a veterinary seminar as the exception…

BEST BEFORE... My grandchildren were playing around me, but I wasn’t paying too much attention to their chitchat. That is until Miss Five piped up and asked, “Grandma, how old will we be when you die?” Thinking for a moment, I replied, “That’s a good question, but I don’t know the answer as I can’t seem to find my expiry date!” I love how little people have such enquiring minds. Barb, Auckland MUD-SLINGING Walking down the street one day I saw a wagon-type car thickly coated in dirt. On it someone had scrawled with their finger, “Don’t clean me - plant something!” It’s so nice to see a bit of clean humour in this day and age. JEM, Hamilton, November 22, 1982 BARELY THERE My daughter took Master Three to…

Royal tour de force! I loved your cover story African Amends: Harry & Meghan’s Message of Hope (07.10.19). I also loved the spread of photos of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their wee boy - isn’t Archie just the spitting image of his dad, Prince Harry! With their down-to-earth attitude, graciousness, warmth and lovely natures, Harry and Meghan really do seem so approachable and like they have indeed captured the hearts of everyone - they looked so at ease while mingling with village folk and sampling local dishes in South Africa. What a delightful duchess Meghan is too, being aware of the poverty in South Africa and so choosing to wear previous outfits worn in Australia and Tonga instead of donning expensive designer clothes. She’s shown her true…

I feel light. The house feels light too. By my estimate about half a tonne lighter. That half a tonne is in the skip bin, which is currently squishing the grass on the berm outside our property. It feels good. We have really achieved something, and cleansed ourselves of so much detritus that we are now able to see floors and walls we haven’t seen for years. We are now more a home than storage unit. We tried to be brutal. We tried to throw out anything we hadn’t used for years. And, mostly, we succeeded because that bin is full. I wish they’d come and take it away though. When it’s gone, perhaps the voice in my head will be quiet. I call him Chester. He’s from the Corbett…

THE GOLDFINCH (M) Given the book won a Pulitzer Prize, expectations were high for the film adaptation of The Goldfinch. However, attempting to fit a 784-page story into two-and-a-half hours proved to be a mistake. As someone who is filled with never-ending praise for the book, I found this retelling incredibly patchy and disappointing. While it was propped up by an all-star cast, and the performances of Nicole Kidman and Sarah Paulson stood out, those new to the story are bound to find it slow-moving and confusing.…

She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and toddler, and is a corporate lawyer. She is the author of five books for young adults. This is her first adult novel. I wanted to write this story right now because… ”The #MeToo movement was unfolding across the world. While I’m glad we finally have people’s attention on the sexual harassment that women grapple with regularly, I also wanted to wave my hands and say, ‘Wait, wait, while you’re here, let me tell you about all these other challenges in the workplace that are absolutely particular to women.’” The most challenging thing about writing it was… “The book’s epilogue. I drank far too much coffee trying to sort out how I wanted the reader to feel when he or she turned…

Isn’t this sweet! It seems as though Heidi Klum has taken to heart the Walt Disney quote, “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” The 46-year-old revealed she’d added another string to her bow as the creative hand behind a new $600 Minnie Mouse ear headband, which features more than 150 Swarovski crystals! The German model and Minnie Mouse even teamed up to launch the limited edition headwear at Disneyland in California last week. “Bedazzling the most famous ears in the world is like a dream come true for me. I am still pinching myself,” she says. If Heidi’s variety of talent – model, TV personality, author, producer, actress and businesswoman - wasn’t crystal-clear before, it sure is now!…

It’s a happily ever after that’s been a long time coming but Princess Beatrice of York has finally got her own fairytale ending, accepting a marriage proposal from beau Edoardo ‘Edo’ Mapelli Mozzi. The 31-year-old was as happy as can Bea as she announced her engagement to the British-Italian property tycoon after a whirlwind 10-month romance. “We are both so excited to be embarking on this life adventure together and can’t wait to be actually married,” the happy couple say. “We share so many similar interests and values, and we know that this will stand us in great stead for the years ahead, full of love and happiness.” The news was incredibly well-received from all members of the royal family, with the Duke and Duchess of York leading the congratulations.…

It’s an unlikely pairing. She’s a Canadian-born rehab therapist, he’s a former New Zealand heavyweight boxing champion and reality TV star. But together Lisa Gombinsky Roach, nickname Moose Jockey, and Shane Cameron, aka Mountain Warrior, are the team behind Counterpunch Parkinson’s, a non-contact boxing programme aimed at fighting the crippling neurodegenerative disease that affects one in 500 of us. The concept – based on a similar US programme – was hatched over a cup of coffee, with a paper napkin for a notepad. At the time, Lisa, a personal trainer who specialises in exercise for people with motor disorders, was running a pilot class out of an Auckland YMCA. “If you’d told me four years ago that I’d be hanging out with New Zealand’s heavyweight boxers, I wouldn’t have believed…

It can be a jungle out there, so take some inspiration from nature’s finest creatures this season. Be it feline or reptile, here’s how to keep yourself in the style pack. Print perfection! Urban abstracts • Opt for something a bit different when it comes to animal prints, such as this abstract print from Seed Heritage which is in a flattering jumpsuit style. • Pairing a khaki hue with shades of pink is always a winning combination - these snake and crocodile-print accessories keep the trend going from head to toe. JUMPSUIT $159.90 from SEED HERITAGE. BAG $39.99 from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. ISABELLA ANSELMI SHOES $209.90 from MERCHANT 1948. Tip... The print on this jumpsuit can be dressed up or down to suit your needs. Feminine classics • This…

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‘Most of my friends wouldn’t dream of smoking – they know how bad it is for you, plus it’s really expensive and they can’t afford it. But as far as I know, just about all of them, other than me and a couple of others, have tried vaping. They like the different flavours, it is cheaper and it is seen as cool’Lily (16) There’s been a lot of discussion lately about vaping after reports it’s caused serious health problems. In particular, there’s concern about young people taking up the habit – even those who don’t smoke – because they think it’s cool. Here’s a quick guide to vaping, and why you should be encouraging your kids to steer clear. What is vaping? It’s a process that uses an electronic device…

When it comes to colour trends for the coming year, there’s no such thing as random. Teams of designers, marketers and paint makers, among others, make those decisions and we follow them – or not. So what do they have in store for us in 2020? Read on... Colour me happy! I love reading trend forecasts. Not that I’m a trend bunny, and nor am I likely to take much notice of them, but I adore sniggering over the pretentious design-speak and the silliness of the whole idea. Having said that, I accept that trends are big business and an important part of the economy. So next fine day, get out your paint tin and brushes, and colour something in the garden the shade Neo Mint. London trend forecasting service…

GOOD TO KNOW: Steer clear of anyone who offers the chance to ‘pet’ animals – a good safari is about seeing them in the wild. WATCH OUT FOR: People who look “official” – wearing blazers and lanyards – offering to help you out at O.R. Tambo airport in Johannesburg. Tell them no thanks or you’ll be handing over a tip for no good reason. DON’T MISS: If driving from Durban to Drakensberg, stop at the Nelson Mandela arrest site where a small museum gives a history of his life, then take the ‘walk to freedom’ to the end to see an incredible artwork by South African artist Marco Cianfanelli in which Nelson’s profile is crafted out of 50 steel columns.…

LIBRA Sep 24 – Oct 23 For all your balance, there are times you get angry. This week, a colleague needs to understand they can’t just keep teasing you without consequences. It starts off with a little humour, but when you don’t give the reaction they want they push the envelope a little more. You soon make them realise there is a line, and they just crossed it. SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 It’s time to think about balancing dreams with practicalities and weigh up information before making a decision. Throw a rough plan together and do one thing each day that goes towards your grand plan. You’ll be surprised how quickly things happen, and how suddenly the dream becomes reality. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 Smooth sailing…

Our Cute Kid of the week wins a copy of The Invincibles #2: Short Circuit (Scholastic, RRP $14.99) by Peter Millett and Myles Lawford. Follow Tana, Scotty, Zinnia, Andrea and Muzza as they face a giant problem - their super powers have short-circuited and they’ve been transformed into pint-sized players. Can they fix it? Email photos of your child to us at nzww@bauermedia.co.nz with the subject line: Cute Kids. Please provide the full name and age of the child as well as your phone number and address.…

Welcome to the New Zealand Woman’s Weekly Book Club! Every month I’ll pick a great new title to get you reading, thinking and talking. I hope you’ll enjoy the book club choice and share your opinions. Be part of the conversation by joining the book club – all the details are on the opposite page. After you sign up as a club member, you’ll receive regular newsletters by email with giveaways, book news and interviews. Once we’re in the swing of things, you’ll even be invited to cool reader events. Join us this month by picking up a copy of our first book, Whisper Network by Chandler Baker. When you’ve read it, email me your thoughts at bookclub@nzww.co.nz. This novel is definitely a child of the #MeToo movement. It comes…