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Nobody watching the emotional documentary Harry & Meghan: An African Journey could doubt the couple’s love, their determination to make the world a better place or their unhappiness with the pressures of royal life. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, seems especially bewildered by the constant attention, explaining, “When I first met my now husband, my friends were really happy because I was so happy. But my British friends said to me, ‘I’m sure he’s great, but you shouldn’t do it because the British tabloids will destroy your life.’” Prince Harry, who grew up with a stark example of what can happen when the media runs amok, is angry, and insists, “I will not be bullied into playing a game that killed my mum.” The couple’s obvious vulnerability is both moving and…

Playing the role of evil Disney stepmum Maleficent has helped Angelina Jolie through one of the darkest periods of her life. The Oscar winner (44), whose split from Brad Pitt (55) rocked Hollywood, says it took her some time to “feel the strength” to reprise her role as the malevolent fairy in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. “The last few years have not been the easiest,” she says. “I have had my ups and downs. I haven’t felt very strong. So there’s something when you are not feeling very strong where you push yourself and I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to play these kinds of characters that pull out every bit of strength and remind me that I can be strong. I guess I am a little…

James Blunt is not a man who cries easily. He may have made millions from one of the world’s most sentimental love songs, You’re Beautiful, but James is an army man whose stiff upper lip was formed at birth. Yet right now there are tears in his eyes. He’s talking about his new album, Once Upon a Mind, in particular one poignant piano ballad, Monsters. It’s a very different sort of love song, about age, loss and the pain of a son saying goodbye to his dad at the end of his life. It’s about James’ own dad, Charles, a former cavalry officer in the 13th/18th Royal Hussars, helicopter pilot and colonel in the British Army Air Corps. The song is difficult for James (45) to talk about because his…

At just 18, Sophie Handford’s CV already reads like that of someone twice her age. Climate change activist, youth Member of Parliament, fashion ambassador (for sustainable clothing label Kowtow), Girlboss sustainability award winner, inaugural Impact award recipient, 2019 NZ Taiao Youth Award (Commitment to the Environment ), local housing trust volunteer, head girl and district councillor. It’s the first and last of those that have most recently catapulted Sophie into the nation’s consciousness, if not our living rooms. It was Sophie we saw, in orange fluoro vest, megaphone in hand, leading thousands of her contemporaries on the Schools Strike 4 Climate protests through the streets of the capital to Parliament recently, passionately but eloquently putting her generation’s concerns for the planet to the politicians. Now she’s become the country’s youngest…

TOAST THE WEEKEND NOVEMBER 17, 2019 Looking for an excuse to have a relaxing weekend away? It’s time to book your tickets and accommodation for the fabulous Toast Martinborough. The event caters for every taste and features wonderful wine, food and music. For ticket and event details, go to toastmartinborough.co.nz. DREAM TEAM What’s better than crisps and beer? It’s gotta be the new Kiwi collaboration between Proper Crisps and Garage Project Beer - Beer Crisp and Crisp Beer! For a point of difference, potato is used as a starch in the drink’s brewing process, while the chips are lightly flavoured with savoury Nelson Sauvin hops. Available from supermarkets nationwide, RRP $4.50 for a beer and $5 for the crisps. SIMPLY TUMS OF YUMS! Countdown understands what it’s like to be…

• Exercise, not medication, may be more successful in treating some side effects of dementia, such as aggression. Canadian researchers found that people with the condition responded better to outdoor activity than to anti-psychotic drugs. Massages also helped to calm patients, the study found. • Switching to a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, fish and lean meat may ease symptoms of depression in just three weeks. Australian researchers put a group of depressed university students, who all ate poor diets, on a healthy diet that cut out sugar, saturated fats and processed food and focused on nutritious foods. They reported that after three weeks they felt less depressed and anxious.…

Having a new kitten or puppy in the house is very much like having a new baby: there are lots of sleepless nights, pre-dawn wake-ups and plenty of mess to clear up ... and, of course, bucketloads of joy. Our puppy is now almost twice the size she was when we got her. We’ve ticked off a few things in that time. The odd puddle inside is now only due to not being quick enough opening the door post canine eating and sleeping. She sleeps all night. She knows to go off to her mat when we ask her. However, other things are still a work in progress. Chewing is one. We are chew-toy central, and while it seems to be helping somewhat, my slipper is still a fave grab-and-run.…

There are dozens of types of goldfish, so Google a few suppliers to see what appeals. I’ve fallen in love with a Lionhead, which is white with a red heart on its forehead. Then there’s the blue-and-orange Shubunkin and the Butterflytail, which looks like a wet tabby cat. Be judicious in your choice. Unless you do something very wrong, your goldfish is going to be with you for a long time. The Guinness World Record is held by a fish called Tish who lived to 43. For a good overview of goldfish behaviour and personalities, visit spca.nz/advice-and-welfare/article/debunking-goldfish-myths…

Royal rebuke The Weekly is my favourite magazine with great articles and lovely photos. Both my husband and I thoroughly enjoy our weekly read and he does all the puzzles. I just have to say though, when I read the article on the Queen opening London’s Parliament (28.10.19), the referral to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, ”trailing“ behind the Queen did not seem to be an appropriate way to describe her presence. The Weekly is top quality and far superior to any other NZ weekly in our eyes so I hope you understand my little reproach about this article. EDITOR’S NOTE: Well said, Carole. The duchess deserved a better description. Thanks for keeping us in check!…

I used to joke, saying one of the interesting things about living in Wellington was that it was the sort of place where climate change might actually be good news. But really, there’s no good news about the way the world’s weather is heading and it’s already scary to see the way the seas are chewing at our coastlines. An ark isn’t going to get us out of trouble this time round and, of course, some of us won’t be here to see the real start of the worst of it. This is something young people of the world are increasingly keen to remind us older types about. Mutterings about the messed-up, warming-up, plastic bag-filled world we’re leaving our children and our children’s children have recently grown to a roar,…

Growing up, the aim was always to have dinner on the table by 5.30pm so we could sit down as a family to watch the half-hour 6pm news on TV One. If we were running a little late, those haunting closing credits of M*A*S*H would start wafting in fr om the lounge – my cue that I had just 30 seconds left to hoover down the rest of my mashed spuds. It was such an event each night, and I vividly remember some of those newscasts – from watching prime ministers being voted in and out, to big wins in sport, to learning of the stories that would grip the nation for years on end, such as the Bain family murders, or the disappearance of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart.…

After years of dating a string of high-profile celebrities, Hollywood sweetheart Jennifer Lawrence said ‘I do’ to her art dealer beau Cooke Maroney last week – and then she partied all night long! The Hunger Games star tied the knot with Cooke at a luxury mansion in Rhode Island, wearing a beaded Dior gown. Among the happy couple’s 150 guests were celebrities Cameron Diaz, Emma Stone, Sienna Miller, Nicole Ritchie, Kris Jenner and Adele. Smoke from a barbecue wafted through the venue as family and friends arrived for the early evening nuptials. They made their way inside the mansion – which is rumoured to be haunted – and enjoyed an hour of cocktails before Oscar-winner Jennifer (29) and Cooke (34) exchanged their vows. The ceremony was followed by more cocktails…

After 40 years of happy marriage to his beautiful wife Jo, radio legend Murray Lindsay knows a thing or two about what makes a relationship work. Chatting to the Weekly on the eve of celebrating their ruby anniversary, Murray and Jo – who are also both wedding celebrants – can’t quite believe they’ve spent the last four decades together after a whirlwind romance that began in 1970s Tokoroa. Tells Jo, “I’d just come back from my OE and I’d been posted to the post office in Tokoroa. I wanted to hire a TV, so I went into the TV rental shop and got talking to the lady behind the counter. She asked if I knew anyone in town, and I said no. She said, ‘Come along to a party –…

Five years ago, Dot Stowers decided she wanted to collect feathers instead of fingerprints. Worn down by shift work, the police crime-scene attendant swapped a career in forensics for fashion, launching her own business designing handwoven contemporary korowai (Maori cloaks). And the leap of faith seems to have paid off – if not yet financially, Dot jokes, at least by filling up her “creative and emotional kete”. Her dining room now doubles as a weaving studio, and the first thing you notice in her home on Auckland’s North Shore are the dozen or so mannequins lined up from the hallway all the way through to the lounge, draped in exquisitely decorated cloaks. Each one has a story, but it’s a regal, white korowai adorned with coral peacock feathers that catches…

Wood-fired, charcoal, gas – whatever your barbecue situation, we can all agree that food always tastes fantastic cooked outdoors. I’m keen on lots of fresh salads and salsas to go with and balance any grilled meats and fish. Sticky ribs with pineapple salsa SERVES 2-4 These sticky ribs, cleverly marinated in an Indian-style chutney, are magnificent with the sweet-spicy kick of a fresh pineapple-chilli salsa. 2 racks baby back pork ribs 1 tbsp salt 3 tbsp tamarind chutney, (see note) Squeeze of orange or lemon juice SALSA ¼ pineapple, finely diced 1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped ¼ red onion, thinly sliced, soaked in lemon water for a few minutes, then drained Squeeze of lemon Small handful mint leaves 1 To get the ribs really tender, place them in…

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WHAT IS IT? Squalane is an oil our bodies produce naturally (as sebum). In cosmetics, squalane was originally derived from shark liver but modern formulas source the emollient from plants such as olives, sugar or beets. It’s high in fatty acids, making it an excellent ingredient for keeping skin moisturised and protected. HOW DOES IT WORK? Where hyaluronic acid acts like a sponge on the surface of the skin to attract moisture, Philippa Griffith of By Nature explains that squalane oil penetrates deeper. “Because our skin recognises the molecular structure of this fantastic oil, it’s quickly absorbed into the pores where it hydrates at a cellular level.” WHO IS IT BEST SUITED TO? Squalane oil has a lightweight texture and won’t clog pores, so it’s suitable for all skin types.…

Dear Wendyl, My daughter has just had a baby girl (our first grandchild!) and I have been going over every day to help her. We’ve noticed that the baby has a lot of dandruff-like stuff on her head and I seem to remember there used to be an old-fashioned cure for it when I had babies. I’ve looked everywhere but can’t find it, and I thought you might know what it is. I do hope you can help, Natalie. Dear Natalie, Congratulations to your family on the new addition, how wonderful for you. Your baby’s dandruff used to be called cradle cap, and for a time people thought it was because of bad hygiene, so they would scrub and scrub the poor baby’s head. You can rub some nice cold-pressed…

If you’re retired or working part time and would like to top up your income, here are some ways you can earn a bit of pocket money: • Be an extra in films and TV shows. You get paid for standing around all day! There are several agencies, such as Fresh Talent, looking for people of all ages, shapes, sizes and ethnicities. • Become a mystery shopper. You’ll be assigned to check out customer service for a variety of companies and then fill in a questionnaire. Pay ranges from $20-$50 per assignment, or you may get free products. • Fill in online surveys. You can earn money or gift cards by doing paid online surveys on topics covering everything from supermarket shopping through to fast food. • Look after animals.…

It’s hard to know which way to look during the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. In front of the ropes, there are men solemnly parading in colourful costumes, wearing hats decorated with tall pheasant tail-feathers but, behind, there are women in the audience looking equally gorgeous. The ceremony takes place twice daily at this centuries-old palace, with its courtyards, pagoda-like pavilions and elaborate decorations. Men dressed in flowing red, blue, purple or turquoise robes carry equally bright fringed flags and elaborately painted shields. They march to the beat of drums, cymbals and trumpets, armed with curved swords and poleaxes. In their pointy-toed boots, they stamp along to the triple-arch gateway of the palace, where the guards inside and out are swapped, and marched…

WINNER ANYONE FOR SECONDS? I visited our local Salvation Army store recently and found a lovely oval plate with roses on it. “My daughter will love this plate,” I thought and I bought it for her. When she next visited I presented her with the plate, only to have her exclaim, “Mum! I took this plate into the Salvation Army last week!” Sandynana, via email AND FOR AN ENCORE... The titles of two songs chosen by a soloist at a recent function caused me to smile. Dare I Touch Him, followed by ‘Tis Done - I Am a Bride. Jilkins, Thames, February 24, 1986 TRICKED Four-year-old Rachel was getting undressed for her bath. As she took her shoes and socks off, she asked her dad to smell her feet. Dad…

The Yolanda express I love reading your Weekly People stories, especially your recent one about train driver Yolanda (28.10.19). How fascinating that she came from a ballerina and legal secretary background before driving trains. It’s always nice to read about women working in jobs that have been traditionally male orientated. I also had no idea how involved train driving was. I ignorantly thought it was just pushing a button, then sitting back and watching the scenery go by. The health and safety issues, including fatally injuring someone, really must be hugely traumatic and frustrating. I was also intrigued to hear that drivers also have to be trained mechanics so that they can repair their own faults. Please keep these really interesting stories coming! M Meade, Carterton The writer of our…

SIMONE TAKES UP THE GAVEL IN HER NEW LEADING ROLE Combining the drama of the courtroom with the humour of strong characters, All Rise is the new series not to be missed. The show is centred around Lola, played by Simone Missick, as she begins her first year as a judge in a Los Angeles criminal court. Of her character, Simone (37) says, “I was just so impressed with how funny she was, without the show necessarily being considered a comedy. It wasn’t the typical legal drama that I had come across.” Simone has also starred in Netflix’s Luke Cage, Iron Fist and The Defenders, but this show will be her first lead role. “I might be wrong, but I’m almost positive that this is the first African American female…

Thanks to everyone who picked up a copy and read along with us this month! This novel is definitely a child of the #MeToo movement and comes out swinging with punchy messages about women in the workplace. And from the feedback you sent in, you definitely found it to be a gripping, insightful book. It perhaps took a little while to get into the action, but once it arrived, it delivered. THE WEEKLY BOOK CLUB RATING Based on your votes, this book scored:…

SHE RULED HER PREMIERE! Dame Helen Mirren has played three British queens and a Russian empress throughout her career, so it’s no surprise that she easily rocked a regal look as she stepped out at her latest premiere last week. Wearing a stunning turquoise gown with a matching floor-length coat and dramatic blue jewels, the 74-year-old actress glowed as she posed for the cameras. Helen was in Los Angeles celebrating the release of her new series Catherine the Great, in which she plays the titular character, Russia’s longest-ruling and apparently scandalous female leader. Of the rumours about Catherine she says, “It’s appalling the way history treats successful, powerful women. It has to pull them down.” With Helen stepping into the ruler’s shoes, we’ve got no doubt she’ll set the record…

It’s not easy wearing green. Former Desperate Housewives actress Felicity Huffman swapped her red-carpet attire for forest-green prison fatigues on October 16, fronting up to serve time for her role in the US college admissions scandal. A federal judge last month sentenced the 56-year-old to 14 days in prison, a $46,000 fine, 250 hours of community service and a year’s probation after she pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud for paying $24,000 to ensure her eldest daughter Sophia (19) was accepted into an elite college. Less than a week into her sentence at the low-security Federal Correctional Institution in California the star was spotted, with her hair pushed up under a white baseball hat, receiving a visit from husband William H. Macy (69) and youngest daughter Georgia (17).…

When 1 News hosts Simon Dallow and Wendy Petrie say the news never stops, they really mean it – but it’s not often they find themselves at the epicentre of it. As the Weekly catches up with the dynamic duo to mark the 50th anniversary of network news in New Zealand, the pair are reeling from two of the biggest news stories to break in recent weeks – the potential sale of TV rivals MediaWorks, and the devastating SkyCity fire that interrupted transmission of TVNZ One programming. Slightly out of breath with a strong whiff of smoke trailing behind her, the ever-composed Wendy is a touch late for our chat, forced to hurry across town on foot after car access to the TVNZ building was blocked. “It’s been a bit…

There’s no denying that Brooklyn Beckham likes the ladies – and now he’s found one who once worked as a lookalike of his mum Victoria! Instagram star Brooklyn (20) split from his previous girlfriend, model Hana Cross (22), two months ago and word is that he began dating actress Phoebe Torrance (25) soon after. The couple have enjoyed romantic outings and were photographed in a clinch in the VIP room of London’s Wellington Club. Phoebe, however, has had to confess to her new beau that she once used to make cheeky appearances as a lookalike of his famous singer and designer mum. “The money helped fund her university course,” says an insider. “Presumably, she never thought she might one day meet her idol!” Brooklyn’s friends have reportedly teased him about…

Brace yourselves – Jane Fonda is back to her activist best! The two-time Oscar winner was arrested in Washington DC on October 11 after police repeatedly warned her and fellow climate change protesters to leave the steps of the US Capitol Building. A week later she was back, chanting, “Our house is on fire! Put the fire out!” and was again arrested and led away in plastic zip handcuffs. Now, the 81-year-old has revealed she’s taken four months off from filming her hit Netflix comedy Grace and Frankie and has moved to the US capital in order to protest every Friday until she is required to return to work. “I’m going to have a rally every Friday,” the Barbarella star announced before her first arrest. “It’ll be called ‘Fire Drill…

My health issues started in my late teens. I was diagnosed with grade 4 endometriosis when I was 19, and then at 23, just before I was due to head off on my OE, I was told I had psoriatic arthritis. Against my doctor’s advice, I packed a make-up bag full of medication, got a special letter to get me through borders and off I went. I did a six-week bus tour, then for the next few years would work solidly for three months at a time, then travel. I resigned from a very well-paid job at Goldman Sachs in London while I was in Gallipoli. I’d flown to Turkey on Anzac Day; I had £99 in the bank and enough medication to get me through… I ended up in…

Smoked salmon roulade with lime & avocado mousse SERVES 4 2 tsp gelatine powder 2 tbsp lime juice, plus lime wedges, to serve (or use lemon) 3 small avocados 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped ¼ cup sour cream 600g smoked salmon, sliced Watercress, to serve (optional) 1 Combine the gelatine and half of the lime juice in a small heatproof jug. Stand in a bowl and add enough boiling water to come halfway up the side of the jug. Using a fork, whisk until the gelatine is dissolved. 2 Combine the avocados and remaining juice in a large bowl. Mash until smooth. 3 Stir in the coriander, onion and sour cream. Add the gelatine mixture and stir well. 4 Place 60cm of cling film…

Take inspiration from above and add some chic sunset-coloured pieces to your wardrobe. From rich bold hues through to softer muted shades, don’t let the sun go down on your summer style. Burnt amber • This stunning high-low pleated skirt from Seed Heritage is in a sunburnt orange hue and contrasts beautifully with this burnt sienna square-neck knit from Witchery. • Earthy, neutral accessories tone the colours down nicely for a wearable ensemble that can take you anywhere. KNIT $149.90, BAG $199.90 and SHOES $64.90 all from WITCHERY. SKIRT $109.90 from SEED HERITAGE. AMBER ROSE EARRINGS $19.99 from EZIBUY. Tip... For a dressier look, simply add neutral-toned heels. Dusky tones • This Loobie’s Story glitter knit offers a soft-looking sleeve style with its delicate ruffle design that runs from shoulder…

For some people it sounds like a chorus of cicadas, others get a non-stop hissing noise. Could you have tinnitus? More than 200,000 Kiwis suffer from an annoying ringing or buzzing in their ears. Here’s what you need to know about tinnitus: 1 You are not going crazy. If you’re hearing a phantom noise in your head, it’s most likely tinnitus. 2 You’re not alone. Around 15 to 20% of people are affected by the condition. 3 The most common sounds experienced are: • Ringing • Buzzing • Clicking • Hissing • Humming • Roaring • Cicada-like chirping 4 The sound may vary in pitch and might be in both ears or just one. It can come and go or be there all the time and, for some people, it…

FLY WITH: Air New Zealand – on November 23 they begin direct flights from Auckland to Seoul, which will take 12 hours there, 11 back (it’s downhill!) LOCAL ETIQUETTE: Bow when meeting someone, and if shaking hands it’s polite to hold your right forearm with your left hand. Try not to blow your nose in public, especially at the table, no matter how spicy your food. Pour drinks for other people and let them pour yours. Use both hands for giving or taking things. BEST FOOD: Street food rules. Go to a market such as Gwangjang and enjoy browsing the huge variety displayed at the stalls. Taste the free samples and try the delicious mung-bean pancakes.…

SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22 This is one of those times when you must listen to what is not being said. There are huge chunks of a story that are not being told so don’t make a move until you know the truth. This could be at work, in your social network or a romance. You will get to the bottom of it and you’ll also be pleased you held off making decisions because the missing piece changes everything. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 It’s a very competitive week for anything and everything and you will win more than you lose! There is a major power struggle, and while these are tiring at the best of times this one is worth engaging in. Its outcome gets you up…

I have never written about my guilty secret before. I barely speak of it because I’m so ashamed. My family and close friends know, but work colleagues and acquaintances are probably in the dark… the thing is, I’m a nail biter. I bite them down to the quick. I’ve done it since childhood. It used to drive my dad mad and now, perversely, it’s one of the things I most loathe seeing other people do. On one hellish flight from Perth to Auckland I sat next to a man who alternated between biting his nails until they bled (I’ve never done that) and picking his nose. My stomach turns thinking about it today. I suppose it was an entirely appropriate punishment for the years I have revolted other people with…

Welcome back 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’m hoping lots of you will enjoy the book club choice and share your opinions. After you sign up to be a Weekly Book Club member, you will receive a regular newsletter in your email inbox with lots of giveaways, news and interviews. Sign up at womansweekly.co.nz/bookclubsignup. This month, join us by picking up a copy of Tidelands by Philippa Gregory (Simon & Schuster, $37.99) and don’t forget to share your perspective on this month’s book club title by emailing your thoughts to bookclub@nzww.co.nz. READER REVIEWS At the beginning, as the story delved into the women’s lives, I got a bit fed up with their…

She was born in Kenya and lives on a farm in Yorkshire, England. She was studying for a PhD in history when she started writing novels. Her other great interest is a charity she founded, Gardens for the Gambia, which raises funds to help schoolchildren in this poor African country learn to grow their own food. I chose to write a story set in the England of 1648 because... “Actually I didn’t! I’d originally planned to start a little earlier, but during my research, I realised that Charles I was imprisoned nearby on the Isle of Wight before his execution in 1649. The tension of the civil war was at an all-time high as the king continued to plot and bargain his way out of captivity. So it felt like…