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Ever since Prince Harry’s marriage to former actress Meghan Markle in May 2018, a photograph of the happy couple has sat on a side table in the Queen’s Audience Room at Buckingham Palace – he in a smart blue suit, she in a figure-hugging dress, both radiating love and happiness. Now it has vanished. The evidence coming in pictures taken just two days after the couple’s controversial, and revelatory, documentary aired in the UK. “Could this be symbolic of a wish to remove a disruptive influence from the front line of the monarchy?” asks one mischievous courtier. “Or could it be the Queen trying to protect the privacy that her grandson and his wife so desire?” It’s unlikely that answers to these questions will be forthcoming, but they do hint…

Dame Emma Thompson has gone into damage control after refusing to allow a fan to take a selfie with her. The legendary British actress was dining with friends at luxury London restaurant Browns when a waiter asked her to pucker up for a quick pic. The Nanny McPhee star (60) has never made a secret of her loathing for selfies and politely declined, saying she didn’t want to impose on her guests – but she was mortified to learn the next day that the restaurant employee had been suspended for breaking protocol. Desperate to save the waiter’s job, Emma is said to have called the restaurant, begging them to rethink the decision, but it’s not known if the Harry Potter star’s intervention saved the day. She has previously made her…

And now for something completely different… John Cleese is 80! The beloved Monty Python and Fawlty Towers star reckons he’s “finally got it right” with wife number four, Jennifer Wade – and that he still only feels like he’s in his 40s! “If you can find a wife you like… I really recommend it,” he jokes, and continues, “Eighty! I can’t believe that. No, [I don’t feel grown up], not at all. I feel about 43. I wish I was 43! “I know so much about how the world works now. I realise the key thing is to realise that very little matters. Just a small number of people – the happiness of those around you.” It’s been a colourful ride for the comedy king. Born in Somerset, England, he…

Celebrity chefs Sue Fleischl and Dean Brettschneider get on like a house on fire. The fact that they get to work together on New Zealand’s sweetest reality show is just the icing on the cake. “I love working with Dean,” Sue exclaims. “We’ve known each other for so long. And we’re a good contrast to each other. His speciality is baking, so he’s more technically minded, whereas I’m sort of a general all-round chef, so I’m looking aesthetically and for flavour.” For Dean (50), who is based in Singapore, any chance to be back in Godzone is a bonus. “I always love coming back because it’s where I was born,” he says. “Not only in the physical sense. My career was born here. My global success is based on my…

WHAT IS IT? Just as great skin comes from regular cleansing and exfoliating, a healthy scalp can be encouraged by a deep-cleanse hair detox. WHY DO WE NEED IT? “The hair can trap oil, sweat and heat, which means the scalp can become a breeding ground for yeast and bacteria, which can irritate the skin and cause you to itch,” explains De Lorenzo educator Jason McRae. “A regular deep cleanse of the scalp can prevent yeast from thriving within your natural scalp oils and stop irritation.” HOW DO I DO IT? Invest in a deep-cleansing product such as a scalp shampoo or scrub, and next time you are at the hair salon, opt for a scalp treatment over a deep-conditioning one. “It’s almost like a facial for the scalp, and…

Start looking into chillies and you’ll find they have more breeding information than racehorses. There’s a whole culture around these hot little numbers, and if you’re going to grow and eat them, you’re at risk of becoming obsessed with something that’s both hot and cool. Colour your world! I‘ve never liked chillies. That is until about a month ago when I made a seafood pasta that called for one chilli in it. I’d never bought one of these spices before and was astonished that the per kilo price was close to $70, fortunately one chilli doesn’t weigh very much. Even so, I decided it was time to start growing chillies myself. British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver says he nibbles a chilli every morning and believes they contain a chemical that…

Being hard of hearing can be an advantage at this time of year, when pyrotechnics are erupting all over the place – but mostly it’s frustrating for everyone in earshot. What can you do? Hear ye, hear ye! Guy Fawkes has come around again, and I really wish it was a non-event. Every year, some stupid people do some stupid things with fireworks that put people and animals in harm’s way. And that’s just the incidents we hear about. Goodness knows what happens that doesn’t make the press. In the last couple of years, our hard-of-hearing dog wasn’t fussed as she couldn’t hear it – altogether a relief from years gone by where she was quite disturbed. Even so, I turned up the TV and made sure she was away…

REST IN FLOWERS While leaving a recent funeral with my daughter and grandchildren, the hearse was parked out the front with the coffin sticking out amongst a pile of flowers. Master Four noticed and yelled loudly, “How are they going to fit all that stuff in?” Needless to say we scurried him away pretty quickly. Debby, via email I CAN HELP! Miss Three was jumping on her nan’s bed early one Sunday morning. Nan asked her, “Can you do me a favour?” Miss Three said, “Sure,” and ran off to the lounge. A few minutes later she came back and said, “I can’t find the favour!” In fits of laughter, Nan told her just to get back into bed. Shirley, Papamoa, November 16, 2015 ALPHABET SONG My two-year-old nephew sings…

Golden milestone Congratulations TVNZ on 50 years of 1 News. I have always found their reports relatable and the quality of presenters outstanding. We all assume that they just turn up right before the bulletin, read off an autocue and then go home, but your article really showed not only the time involved to put together a one-hour news bulletin but also the impact that some of our darkest news stories have had on the presenters. March 15 this year must have been horrendous and Wendy and Simon were true professionals throughout those broadcasts. Judy Bailey, Dougal Stevenson and those who have gone before were broadcasting legends and household names, but I’d love to congratulate Simon and Wendy on 14 years of professionalism, friendship and experience. You have more than…

It’s time for another diamond in the ring! Yes folks, Megan and I have forged another year of togetherness in holy matrimony. We have just passed our 12th wedding anniversary. I need to get in touch with Laurie, our jeweller, and get another gemstone whacked into Megan’s wedding ring. A clever tradition she instigated while I wasn’t paying attention. And that should be the end of my column but, as we’re only into the fourth paragraph, I’m sure you are aware there must be more to the story. There is. Five years more. That’s how long we dated before we “applied the superglue” – that’s my updated version of “tying the knot”. Diamond aside, we are like most couples who are into double figures - we celebrate our anniversary in…

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close and we say farewell to the Pink Ribbon collectors on streets and outside supermarkets for another year, this week one Kiwi talked to us about the importance of not being complacent during the other 11 months of the year, hitting home the message that we must always be vigilant when it comes to breast cancer. And having been through it, he should know. Yes, he! Cancer survivor Greg Sargeaunt is one of about 25 Kiwi men who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year – although we very rarely hear their stories. While they are relatively small numbers compared with the 3300 women who go through it annually , it can be tricky to pick up – and for men to…

Next month we’re in for a treat when Angela Kelly, the Queen’s personal dresser and trusted confidante, releases her second book in New Zealand. Titled The Other Side of the Coin, the Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe, it has been written with Her Majesty’s personal blessing and includes design secrets, plus fascinating and hilarious anecdotes from her many years working closely with the Queen. We’ll be sure to bring you more from the book closer to its Kiwi release date, but this week Angela shared a snippet with Hello! magazine as well as a truly unique image of Her Majesty. Angela discovered the Queen had long harboured a secret wish to be photographed in a more casual way than the countless number of very formal portraits she has sat…

For more than 40 years, actor Anthony Daniels has been grumbling and griping his way through the galaxies as Star Wars’ neurotic robot C-3P0. In December, the 73-year-old Brit reprises the role once again in The Rise of Skywalker, the ninth and final episode of the smash-hit movie franchise. But though his iconic turn as the fussbudget droid has brought joy to generations of movie fans, the actor confesses the part gave him nothing but misery at first. For the making of the first Star Wars film, which was released in 1977, the former lawyer was required to wear a 27kg metal suit, which felt “ghastly” and caused him to blunder around, crashing into objects. “I was incredibly lonely,” he confesses in his new book, I Am C-3P0. “I couldn’t…

Massive pearl earrings. Check. Navy power suit. Check. Concrete hair. Check, check, check! We might know and love actress Gillian Anderson as the intrepid Scully from The X-Files, but the mother of three cuts an impressive figure as former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The Emmy Award-winning actress confirmed in September that she’d accepted the role of the iconic 1980s politician in Netflix’s smash-hit show The Crown and less than two months later, our photos show her stepping into Margaret’s well-polished pumps like she was born to be boss. The scene depicts Gillian, as the PM, stepping off a replica of the Royal Yacht Britannia wearing the exact shade favoured by the woman who made history in 1979 as Britain’s first female head of government and became known as the…

One evening in late July, Kelly Wilson spontaneously decided to paint the most influential horse of her life, Concord. She had saved the wild, blond-dreadlocked stallion during the 2018 Kaimanawa muster. As she picked up her paintbrush, she had no inkling that the next day she’d be saying a devastating goodbye to him. Sadly, Concord had to be put down, suffering from colic. He was eight years old. While every horse Kelly has trained has taught her something profound, there’s been none more so than Concord, the only horse she didn’t think had a chance of enjoying domestication but became “phenomenal”. “He revolutionised how I tame and train horses,” says Kelly (30) who, along with sisters Vicki and Amanda, starred in the top-rating TV show Keeping Up with the Kaimanawas.…

Sinking my teeth into the first strawberries of the season brings me so much joy! I have such fond memories of “pick your own” days as a kid. To me, strawberries hold the promise of a long, hot summer and this week’s recipes make the most of their juicy character. Strawberry & cream sponge drops MAKES 20-24 SANDWICHES These dainty little strawberry sponge sandwiches are divine! The only problem is, it’s very easy to eat a lot of them. 2 eggs ½ cup caster sugar 3 tbsp plain flour 3 tbsp cornflour 1 tsp baking powder 150ml cream, whipped 1 cup strawberries, thinly sliced Icing sugar, to dust 1 Heat oven to 180ºC fan bake. Line 2 (or more) trays with baking paper. 2 Whisk the eggs and sugar until…

Embrace the coming summer months with bold and beautiful botanical prints that will have you looking fresh as a daisy and ready to slow down and smell the roses, wherever you’re headed. CASUALLY COOL • These bold floral-print culottes from Farmers look lovely paired with this smock top from Country Road, but would also work with powder-blue or marigold-coloured pieces too. Earthy and neutral accessories, including a pair of suedette mule sandals from Number One Shoes, complete the look. TOP $159 from COUNTRY ROAD. WHISTLE CULOTTES $89.99 from FARMERS. BRACELET $19.99 from LOVISA. BAG $69.90 from NOVO. SHOES $49.99 from NUMBER ONE SHOES. Tip... Good news for comfort-lovers: block heels are back! STYLISH AFTERNOONS • If this stunning floral-print linen dress from EziBuy doesn’t get you in the mood for…

Get rid of bad smells in your car, treat your face to an egg mask and try my parsley tea remedy for premenstrual bloating. STRAWBERRY TART When strawberries are in abundance, this tart is a lovely way to use up the not-so-fresh berries that won’t last until tomorrow. All you need is a packet of store-bought pastry and away you go. Sweet short pastry 450g strawberries Sugar, to taste 3 tbsp cornflour 2 tbsp water Whipped cream 1 Roll out the pastry and place it in a greased 20cm flan dish. Line the bottom of the pastry with baking paper and pour in some dried beans. Bake for 10-12 minutes at the oven temperature advised on the packet. Discard the beans. 2 Hull the strawberries and set aside four for…

I bought cut flowers recently – a gift for a friend. Did I check the label to see if they were organic, what was in them or, most importantly, where they were grown? No, I did not. Quite a contrast to buying a new brand of muesli, which actually required putting on my glasses to find out where it was made, to read the full ingredients list, figure out how much sugar per serving was in the pack, and whether it had anything in it that might kill the dog should she burgle any leftovers. Until I got home and read a press release about it being New Zealand Flowers Week, I didn’t give any thought at all to how choosing flowers impacts on our industry. But ‘buy local’ is…

Dear Jude, I have a very stubborn husband who refuses to go and get his hearing checked! It’s very obvious to the rest of us that his hearing isn’t too good, but he won’t do anything about it. It’s definitely a problem with the higher-pitched sounds as he has more trouble hearing my daughter and me, but can always hear my son-in-law, so whenever I nag him, he says, “I can hear Rob fine! Maybe it’s your voice that’s the problem!” How do I get him to swallow his pride and get a hearing aid? I have experience of this as both a daughter and a wife! My late papa had hearing issues due to decades of flying and I recall this sort of discussion around the table many years…

The beauty of nature is right on your doorstep – here’s how to get amongst it! Feeling overwhelmed as we hurtle towards the silly season and a whirlwind of exams, end-of-year deadlines, Christmas shopping and work functions? Sometimes change is as good as a rest, and all it takes to refresh your mind and reconnect with family and friends is a change of scenery. Exercise has been scientifically proven to lift the mood and reduce stress – and exercising in nature with other people has even more significant benefits. So escape the grind this weekend with one of our family-friendly walks – because there’s nothing like the great outdoors. OTATARA PA HISTORIC RESERVE WALK REGION: Hawke’s Bay TERRAIN: Historic walk DISTANCE: 1.6km loop TIME: 45 minutes When you see the…

SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22 You’re selling something at the moment and it will be a success. There’s no negotiation either – whatever you have, someone wants it and they’re happy to pay the price. In a family business or family trust there are some financial gains, which benefits everyone. There will be discussions on what to do next, but everyone is in agreement. This is a very stress-free week. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 Your intuition is very strong this week. Of course, going with your gut will be right and whatever choices you make are perfect for you. However these decisions manifest, go along with it. You’ll have wonderful experiences. So good, in fact, that you’ll follow these instincts a little more often. CAPRICORN Dec 23…

Our Cute Kid of the week wins a copy of The Little Yellow Digger ABC (Scholastic, RRP $19.99) by Peter and Alan Gilderdale. Based on New Zealand’s all-time favourite digger, this lift-the-flap, rhyming story alphabet book is a welcome addition to the best-loved Little Yellow Digger series! 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.…

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR LOVE, DAME EMMA THOMPSON DECLARES Is there anything better than a rom-com set against the backdrop of Christmas? Dame Emma Thompson co-wrote and stars in the new film Last Christmas, a touching tale inspired by the iconic George Michael song of the same name. The story follows down-on-her-luck Kate (Emilia Clarke), who dreams of becoming a singer but finds herself taking up a year-round job at a Christmas shop. Yet everything changes when she meets Tom (Henry Golding), who comes to her store and asks her out. “I was asked if I would like to write a story based on the song Last Christmas, and I said, ‘No, not really,’ because I didn’t really like the song,” quips Emma (60), who plays Kate’s mum. “Then I…

Born in Dublin, the youngest of eight children, she studied English at university and has been a writer ever since, aside from a short stint as a hotel chambermaid – she was sacked after a month! She lives in Canada with her family and is known for her bestselling novel Room. On how she became a full-time writer: “I wrote poetry constantly from early childhood. I wrote my first novel, over and over, from the age of 19. At 21, I found a literary agent who believed I had a future (that was the real stroke of luck); when I was 23, she got me a two-novel deal with Penguin, which was probably the most gleeful day of my life. Nothing is certain, and especially in a writer’s career, but…

Describing it as her “biggest role yet”, Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent became a mum last week, welcoming a baby boy with her partner of three years, footballer Kean Bryan. The 27-year-old, who has played Sophie Webster on Coro for 15 years, announced the gorgeous little arrival on her Instagram page, sharing a selection of images plus the message, “On Wednesday 23rd October at 8.14am our baby boy arrived. Mexx S J Bryan, you complete us.” Brooke announced her pregnancy with the Sheffield United player back in April, saying the pair were beyond thrilled with the news. “We’re both each other’s biggest fans, and having a baby together will add an extra bond,” she gushed. “Kean brings out the best in me and it makes me so excited that we’re…

‘You just have to go in there, be yourself and hope your experience and integrity comes through’ Taking over the prime role of a Newshub 6pm newsreader would be a career highlight for many journalists, but for TV3 veteran Ingrid Hipkiss it’s just one of many in her lengthy career. “I’ve been so lucky to be a part of this place, and when I look back it’s all been one big highlight really,” smiles Ingrid. From Monday night, the 46-year-old will fill in for Samantha Hayes (35), who gave birth to her wee boy Marlow on September 19. Her maternity leave was originally covered by Melissa Chan-Green, who herself has now gone on leave to have a bub, so Ingrid’s not sure how long she’ll be sitting in the presenting…

Hopes that Ben Affleck’s battle with the bottle was behind him were dashed last week when the Justice League star was snapped stumbling out of a Halloween party in Los Angeles, losing his balance and grabbing the side of a vehicle to steady himself. The following day, the dad of three, who has thrice been to rehab, downplayed the incident saying, “Well, you know, it happens. It’s a slip, but I’m not going to let it derail me.” But a source close to Ben says his former wife, Peppermint actress Jennifer Garner (47) – with whom he shares children Violet (13), Seraphina (10) and Samuel (7) – was “deeply concerned” about the lapse. “She’s upset,” says the source, “but as always, she’s supportive.” Just hours before Ben (47) fell off…

She’s a one-woman Hollywood hit-making machine, but now Reese Witherspoon has gone and made an enemy out of Jennifer Aniston. Yes that’s right, everyone’s favourite friend is now Reese’s biggest rival – but on screen only! The pair star together in new comedy-drama The Morning Show and, even behind the cameras as co-producers of the TV breakfast show behind-the-scene series, the pair are just as tight as the days when Reese guest-starred with Jennifer in Friends. That was almost 20 years ago and while Reese’s journey to now has been quite different to Jennifer’s, both on and off screen, the two actresses have remained close. The Morning Show sees Reese play the younger, more ambitious rival to Jennifer’s stalwart news anchor character, who faces a big change in her career…

He’s often the only man sitting in a breast screening clinic, but for cancer survivor Greg Sargeaunt any awkward feelings as he waits for his annual mammogram are a small price to pay to stay alive. The go-getting Aucklander is one of around 25 Kiwi men diagnosed with breast cancer each year, a deadly disease usually linked to women. With a scar stretching across the right side of his chest from a mastectomy to remove a tumour three years ago, Greg (66) is one of the first men in the country to have regular mammograms to check for any signs of cancer in his remaining breast. It’s a service that hasn’t been standard practice to offer men who have fought breast cancer. But now, it’s now being offered at Auckland…

Fig, hazelnut & pomegranate salad SERVES 6 AS A SIDE DRESSING 3 tbsp olive oil Juice of 1 lemon Salt and pepper, to taste SALAD 450g mixed salad leaves (such as rocket, mesclun or watercress) 6 fresh figs, sliced 100g goat’s cheese or feta, crumbled ½ cup salted hazelnuts, toasted ½ pomegranate, seeds only TO SERVE Drizzle of honey, optional 1 To make the dressing, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small jar with a lid. Shake until well combined. 2 In a large mixing bowl, toss the salad leaves with the dressing by hand. Ensure the greens are evenly coated. 3 Place the greens onto a plate and scatter over the sliced figs, goat’s cheese, hazelnuts and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle over honey if using.…

Some of us are born with them, others develop them as we age. If you have hooded eyes and find them a little challenging, these tips could provide the lift you’re looking for. WHAT IS A HOODED EYE? It’s when skin droops from the brow bone onto the lower, movable part of the eyelid and there is very little visible lid space or obvious crease. USING MAKE-UP Do you ever carefully apply eyeshadow only to open your eye and find you can’t see where you’ve put it? Or perhaps you find eyeliner and mascara transfer onto the upper part of your eyelid? These are two of the most common make-up challenges faced by women with hooded eyes. To overcome this, try blending an eye primer over your entire lid to…

What are the dangers of using a multi-plug for appliances? And ways to learn te reo Maori without attending a course. Power down! Is it true that loads of house fires are caused by multi-plugs? It sure is true. The New Zealand Fire Service urges you to be extremely cautious with how you use these devices, known as power boards, multi-boards, multi-plugs etc. They cause a lot of fires. Their proper name is electrical portable outlet devices or EPODS. You should not plug appliances into an EPOD that draws a heavy load of electricity, such as heaters, dehumidifiers, electric jugs, washing machines and stoves. Such appliances should be plugged directly into a wall socket. Don’t exceed the maximum load either, which is usually 10 amps. You can check the load…

Reigning true! I’m thrilled to see that season 3 of The Crown will premiere in New Zealand on November 17 - I loved the first two seasons. Each episode gave us a fascinating insight into the stories that have intrigued royal watchers throughout Queen Elizabeth’s long reign. Claire Foy (who previously portrayed Her Majesty) will be a hard act to follow, but I’m sure Olivia Colman has nothing to fear. She will do a stirling job in taking up the ‘reins’ (or should I say ‘reign’!) The Crown seems to be a very candid depiction of Queen Elizabeth and her family. Seeing their true colours makes them more real and therefore more relevant to the rest of us.…

A‘for sale’ sign has gone up across the road. It’s a green house and the man who has lived there forever is lovely. When he goes, the last of the originals that we met when we first moved to our house in Grey Lynn 22 years ago will be gone. Mrs Bhana, our neighbour to the right for years and years, has gone and her old house is now being rented by four young women. Wellpark College of Natural Therapies, which used to be our neighbours to the left, haven’t just left the ‘hood – all but one of the buildings that made up the college is gone completely. The digger came in and tore down the outbuildings and all that remained was one very dilapidated old cottage, built around…

You never know what sort of novel to expect from author Emma Donoghue. Each book of hers that I have read is quite different from the last. This one, Akin, is a tale about family ties through the generations. Widowed New Yorker Noah Selvaggio thinks he has no family left. A retired chemistry professor, he is about to turn 80 and is preparing to head off on a journey to Nice, France, where he was born, to retrace his roots – his grandfather was a famous photographer – and solve a wartime mystery about his mother. Days before he is meant to leave, Noah learns he has a great-nephew. Michael urgently needs a home. The 11-year-old boy’s mother is in prison on drugs charges, his father and grandmother are dead,…