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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, had people seeing red last week, and no, it wasn’t because of anything she said about the Sussex split. Kate (38) dazzled in a sequin gown by Needle & Thread as she and husband Prince William put their best smiles forward, despite the drama, for a reception in aid of the UK-Africa Investment Summit. During his speech later in the night, William (37) spoke of his love for the African continent. “It is the place my father took my brother and me shortly after our mother died... and when deciding where best to propose to Catherine, I could think of no more fitting place than Kenya to get down on one knee,” he told the crowd.…

The Chase host Bradley Walsh has seemingly taken the title of his latest show literally. The beloved TV personality broke his back in three places while filming Bradley Walsh and Son: Breaking Dad – by falling off a bucking bull. “It sounds a bit more severe than it is,” the 59-year-old tells. “My life’s ambition was to go on a rodeo and [my son] Barney says to me, ‘What would you really like to do, Dad?’ And I say, ‘I would love to do a rodeo’, because I love cowboy films. And then you have the chance to go in the novice class. And I was like, ‘Yeah I’ll have a go at that.’” Despite Barney’s warnings that it was tough going, Bradley tried his luck and says he “fell…

Rumour has it that 2020 is going to be Adele’s year. The British songstress has been on a health kick that has seen her lose a whopping 45kg, and now speculation is rife she’s about to release a new album. After a difficult few years, she’s finally in a good place. Last year was particularly hard, with the end of her marriage to charity CEO Simon Konecki (45). While their divorce may have inspired some songs for her much-anticipated next album – her first since releasing 25 in 2015 – it wasn’t the reason why Adele ended up shedding so much weight. Instead, it was her son Angelo (7) who triggered her desire to be healthy. “She got to the point where she didn’t feel great,” a source says. “She…

Summer fruit is ripe for the picking, but Kiwis will have to be in quick – there’s only a 12-week window before these beauties will disappear for another year! Fresh produce contains powerful nutrients and antioxidants, which can help boost vitality and motivation, lower stress levels, improve general wellbeing and enhance your immunity. For more delicious recipe ideas, check out 5 + a Day’s social accounts – @5adaynz or 5aday.co.nz. We’ve included two of our favourite dishes below for you to try. HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD SERVES 3-4 PREPARATION 10 minutes 6 heirloom tomatoes, sliced ½ cup feta, crumbled ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped DRESSING 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp olive oil Pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper 1 Arrange the tomatoes on a large plate or bowl. Sprinkle…

Bring some safari style to the city this summer season. Soft earthy tones, crisp whites and subtle animal prints are where it’s at. Tally-ho! Feline frisky • These separates from Portmans are purr-fectly coordinated and include a structured blazer and belted short. • They are styled here with a simple white top from Max and a collection of bold, black accessories, keeping the ensemble sleek and stylish. JACKET $139.99 and SHORTS $89.99 both from PORTMANS. TOP $89.99 from MAX. NECKLACE $16.99 from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. BAG $54.90 from SEED HERITAGE. SARA SHOES $119.99 from EZIBUY. Slinky style • It’s a trend that’s enduring into 2020, so try these snake-print coordinates from Farmers. Made from a slinky satin, these pieces work equally well apart as styled together here. • Pump…

WHAT ACTUALLY IS SILICONE? “Silicones are human-made ingredients derived from silica,” explains Caroline Parker, educator for Dermalogica. “Silicone is not one ingredient – it’s the name of the group of compounds, and within that group there are different types of silicones such as dimethicones, which were some of the original forms, and cyclomethicones, which are more recent types.” WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE IN SKINCARE AND MAKE-UP? Silicones provide a wide variety of skin benefits. “They’re great for strengthening the barrier function of the skin and for protecting a sensitive or delicate skin – they keep water in but still feel very light,” tells Caroline. “They have a distinctive silky feel and texture, which reduces friction when you are applying products. Cyclomethicones are also used to deliver other ingredients. Once they’ve…

Are you considering a sleeping separation? Whether it’s snoring, insomnia or tossing and turning that’s getting you down, studies show that sleeping in separate beds can improve the quality of your sleep while rekindling romance in your relationship. While you may think sleeping apart means your relationship is headed for disaster, that is not always the case. “I think we are starting to move away from the assumption that couples who sleep in separate beds are on the verge of a break-up,” says relationship therapist Amanda Joy Robb. For many couples, it has significant benefits. TALK IT OUT “Deciding to sleep apart needs to be a change both partners agree on,” Amanda says. “If it’s one-sided, the other partner may feel rejected and be left questioning why their partner doesn’t…

Young families need a lot of help, and in these days when both parents often work, childcare can be a huge burden. How can the generations work together to ensure everyone’s needs are met? School’s in! IDEAS ABOVE YOUR STATIONERY I was out buying some folders recently and saw all the back-to-school displays – the exercise books, the pencil cases, the book-covering adhesive... Oh, the book-covering carry-on – I am so pleased I’m past that. I got pretty good in the end though. It’s one thing to wrangle the sticky stuff onto the book; it’s quite another to have no bubbles. These days there are a million and one suggestions online on how to do it well. I’ve just had a look, and yes, I think I developed the best…

WHEN TO GO: Definitely March 8 for the North Canterbury Food and Wine Festival, but any time of the year is charming. BEST HOME BAKING: Coffee and a cabinet slice at Little Vintage Espresso in Amberley. FLY WITH: Air New Zealand to Christchurch, then drive 45 minutes to Waipara. SHOPPING DESTINATION: Amberley has Mumma T as well as several other great gift and homeware spots. WHAT TO PACK: Don’t pack too much, so you have room for all the wine and artisan produce you’re going to want to bring back.…

WHAT DO YOU MEAT? Our five-year-old granddaughter came around to visit us recently and told us that the other day at school they had a salami hunt. To say we were confused would be an understatement. It transpires that it was actually an earthquake and tsunami drill for civil defence! Anne, Hamilton FINAL FLING Some years ago, when large families were the rule rather than the exception, my sister’s fifth child made its appearance. Small sister, when asked what her new brother was to be called, said, “I don’t know, but Grandma says she doesn’t mind what we call him as long as we call him the last!” We are all still having such a laugh at that! NM, Auckland, July 18, 1946 FAMILY PLOT An elderly widow had her…

I’m excited to have come across new Kiwi talent H.G. Parry. She’s produced a literary fantasy that is a completely brilliant read for anybody who loves books or magic. It’s quirky, original and unexpected from start to finish. Rob Sutherland is a Wellington lawyer and a very normal guy. Rob’s younger brother Charley is anything but ordinary though. He has the ability to bring fictional characters from the pages of the books he is reading into the real world – Sherlock Holmes has been an especially regular visitor in his life. It’s a magical skill that Charley can’t completely control and Rob is there to help him out of the messes it gets him into, and to prevent anyone else from finding out his secret. When Rob gets a call…

When I made the decision a few years back to go gluten-free at the advice of my doctor, I was overwhelmed at first. To be fair, I wasn’t feeling too good to start with – hence the suggestion fr om the doc that it could make a difference to the autoimmune disease I was trying to get on top of. But suddenly , eating felt like a minefield. Sure, GF seemed to be trending on lots of menus and food packaging, but gluten also appear ed to be lurking in so many everyday foods. Anything with soy sauce was out of the question, as was everything fr om potato chips to tomato sauce to instant coffee – heck, even certain sunblocks had to be eyed with suspicion. But thankfully ,…

It was the moment fans had been waiting for. Fifteen years after their split, friendly exes Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were finally publicly reunited. The duo showed they’re very much on good terms, warmly embracing at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards as they congratulated one another on their mutual success that night. Photographer Emma McIntyre was backstage taking photos of Jennifer after her win and says she was about to leave when she saw Brad coming down the hall. “I sensed there would be a photo-worthy moment,” she says. And boy, was there ever. “He called out ‘Aniston!’ and she turned around and they embraced and congratulated each other.” Brad is riding a wave of success and picked up another gong for his role in Once Upon a…

Songstress Celine Dion is once again in mourning, with her beloved mother Thérèse passing away last week, aged 92. An emotional Celine (51) paid tribute to her mum during a performance in Miami, telling her fans she was “doing okay”. “I’m pretty sure you heard the news about my mum passing away early this morning,” she told the crowd as she fought back tears. “The nurses called me two days ago to tell us her time was coming soon. So last night I joined my brothers and sisters in Montreal and I spent an evening at her bedside. We told stories. We sang songs. We hugged each other and we said our goodbyes. We are pretty sure that Mum waited for us to be together one more time.” Thérèse and…

I’ve adapted some of my favourite recipes to be 100% gluten-free and you’ll be amazed how delicious they are! Plus, I’m sharing my easy risotto recipe – one of my fave go-to gluten-free meals – and Mum shows me how to get loads of greens into my diet with a big green, cheesy torte. No gluten, same taste! Crumbed fish (or chicken) SERVES 2-3 It’s hard to resist freshly crumbed and fried fish, chicken or schnitzel, but what if you’re keen to avoid using breadcrumbs? Polenta can be gritty and rice flour sandy, but this nut crumb is just right! 300g fresh fish – I used gurnard ¼ cup gluten-free flour Zest from 1 lemon ½ tsp sea salt 1 egg, lightly whisked GLUTEN-FREE CRUMB ¼ cup macadamia nuts ¼…

Like laugh lines, grey hairs are a symbol of a life well lived. Going natural is a positive move, however, that doesn’t mean you make the decision to do so lightly. Grey hair, don’t care! HAIR WE GO! TIPS TO MAKE GOING NATURAL EASY Going grey is commonly explained as a loss of pigment in the hair shaft. As your follicles stop producing melanin, your hair pigment fades and you go grey. While the greying process is rather simple, accepting what’s happening is not. Yes, at the initial stage you will get that harsh regrowth root line, and this can be the most challenging part. Regrowth is especially noticeable with darker hair because of the contrast – blonde is more forgiving. To help you through the growing-out phase, consider tweaking…

Make your own sour cream, smarten up your saucepans with a cleaning paste, and throw together a really good compost. Go well! Plum season is upon us, so make the most of cheap plums at the supermarket – or if you’re lucky a tree laden with fresh fruit – to make this jam. I found it in Tui Flower’s New Zealand Woman’s Weekly Favourite Recipes. It’s a favourite of mine and never fails to impress. 1kg plums 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups white vinegar 1 head garlic 2 tbsp ground ginger 2 tbsp salt 1 tbsp ground pepper 500g sultanas or raisins De-stone the plums and put them into your preserving pan with the sugar and vinegar. Simmer until the plums are soft, about 45 minutes. Peel and chop…

Sunscreen may protect you from the summer sun, but what will protect your clothes from your sunscreen brand’s formula? Plus, why the NYPD are saying not to abbreviate the year 2020. Protect yourself! You’ve read that the New York Police Department (NYPD) has advised against using the abbreviated year 20 on documents - for example 18/3/20. They say the 20 can easily be changed to another year. Why is that different from any other year? The NYPD warning is quite useful. Once every century, the year is the same number as the century. For example, 1818, 1919, or this year 2020. If you write, for example, 18/3/20, scammers can easiily add to it to change the year to 2019, 2021 or any other year this century. The NYPD issued its…

AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 Whatever it is you want to do, be it falling in love, building a house or travelling, you can make it happen. This is an important week if you want to move forward quickly in your career. You may have to take a gamble but that’s okay, you’re prepared for that. Put yourself out there and don’t be afraid to show the world your talents and attributes – there is much to gain from doing so. PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20 Nobody will complain when you lead the charge this week. All you need to do is say the word and everyone is right behind you. This is the perfect time to organise a party, so gather family and friends together. Whatever you…

It’s time to lace up my sneakers again. In fact, it’s long overdue. I need to head back out the door and begin again, as I have done so many times before. I’ll start with hour-long walks that incorporate 10-minute jogs. Slow, ugly, painful jogs but they will be something more than walking. I’ve done this before, so I know the drill - get fit, lose weight, run a marathon and decide that’s it, I don’t have to do anything any more, ever again. In my mind, the fact that I’ve done something so monumentally athletic as running a marathon means I have a golden ticket to be slim and fit for life. So I revert back to a life of indolence, gluttony and excess, and expect to stay a…

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI RATING M Expectations are always high for the final film of a series, but maybe none so much as the end of a saga that has spanned decades, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker sadly doesn’t live up to what it should be. After Emperor Palpatine is discovered to be still alive, our heroes Rey, Finn and Poe must race against time to find and defeat the Sith lord and save the universe. Highlights include a plethora of cameos from beloved characters, including some in ghostly form, as well as the performances of Daisy Ridley as Rey and Adam Driver as Kylo Ren. The rest is unfortunately underwhelming.…

She lives in Wellington and teaches English literature, film and media studies. The H.G. stands for Hannah Gabrielle. She has written lots of short fiction and this is her debut novel. This novel was inspired by… “The years I spent at Victoria University studying English literature. I wanted to write a book that celebrates books, particularly Victorian novels and children’s stories, but I also wanted to celebrate the study of English literature. It’s ended up being a book filled with a lot of things that I love: Wellington, sibling rivalry, Dickensian streets, girl detectives, secret passages, houses teeming with old books, the footprints of a gigantic hound, and multiple versions of Mr Darcy.” The most challenging thing about writing it was… “Finding the right mix between literary adventure and family…

For some, taking on the role of the world’s most photographed woman in an award-winning show might be intimidating but, as these pictures show, Emma Corrin is handling it with aplomb. The 24-year-old and the cast and crew of The Crown were spotted recreating Diana, Princess of Wales’ iconic, paparazzi-crazed arrival at the Bernardo’s Champion Awards at the Savoy Hotel in the 1980s for the fourth season of the popular Netflix series. Says her co-star Josh O’Connor (29), who portrays Prince Charles, “Emma’s doing a brilliant job and it’s breathtakingly accurate. She looks the spitting image [of Diana], and it’s kind of extraordinary.” We agree Josh, we agree!…

Just weeks after dropping their bombshell news about stepping back as senior royals, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have begun their new life on Vancouver Island in Canada. But while Meghan has been able, to some extent, to slot back into the life she left behind when she married her prince, Harry is having to adjust to an existence that’s not quite what he imagined when he announced that he and his wife wanted to carve out “a progressive new role within this institution”. Instead of being able to fully support the Queen while working to become financially independent, as they wanted, they have lost most of the privileges and perks of royalty, including their Royal Highness status. Harry has forfeited his role as Commonwealth youth ambassador along…

1998 Brad – a Hollywood superstar – and Jennifer, TV’s most famous actress, are set up on their first date by their agents. September 1999 They walk the red carpet together at the Emmy Awards as an official couple. July 2000 The pair marry in Malibu in front of 200 guests, saying their own handwritten vows – her promising to make his favourite banana milkshake, him vowing to always split the difference on the thermostat. January 2004 Brad begins filming Mr & Mrs Smith with Angelina Jolie. February 2004 Jennifer tells The Guardian she’s ready to start a family, saying “it’s time”. January 2005 Just days after paparazzi photos showed the pair in loving embraces during a romantic Caribbean holiday, Brad and Jennifer release a statement, announcing their separation. April…

Dame Barbara Windsor’s battle with Alzheimer’s is growing tougher, her husband Scott Mitchell tells. Scott, who has been Barbara’s carer since the legendary actress was first diagnosed in 2014, says the EastEnders and Carry On star frequently asks for her late mother, and often thinks she’s at her parents’ house when she’s in her own home. “I’ve definitely seen a progression in the last year,” the 57-year-old admits. “Barbara’s symptoms have deepened, especially where her confusion is concerned. Constantly, she will not realise where we are, even in the house. She will ask me, ‘When are we going home?’ “Sometimes she will ask about people who have already passed away, as if they are still here. That is something she does regularly about her own parents. It is a very…

All he ever needed was a trusty paperclip and a bit of ingenuity and Angus “Mac” MacGyver could get his way out of any sticky situation. Give him a pair of shoelaces and he’d detonate a land mine, set up a trap or rig a machine gun. If he was chewing gum, he’d use it to make a bomb. And if he had a pocket knife, well, he was unstoppable. During the 1980s, MacGyver was one of the hottest shows on the telly, with its central character – an all-American hero working for a clandestine government agency – always able to save the day (or, sometimes the world!) using just a few everyday items in inventive ways. It was family-friendly fun, with plenty of adventure and action. It’s hard to…

It was supposed to be Patty Chinnock’s forever home. Echoing with the laughter of kids and grandkids, it was meant to see the expat Kiwi through a happy retirement. It’s now little more than ash, incinerated in the 1000-degree New Year’s Eve inferno that ripped through the tiny township of Conjola Park, a close-knit community on the south coast of New South Wales. The fire also consumed the house next door, belonging to her late husband’s Keith’s brother, destroying a cherished family stronghold. Patty feels like she has lost Keith all over again, with all the memories and mementos of their life together now little more than ashes. “Everything is gone,” Patty says through tears. “Thinking of all the things that are lost – the sentimental things that you just…

Goat’s cheese roulade with cherry tomato salad SERVES 8 50g butter 1/3 cup plain flour 300ml milk ¾ cup Parmesan, grated, plus extra to serve 4 eggs, separated Pinch of salt 250g soft goat’s cheese 2 tbsp chives, snipped ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped Baby spinach, to serve (optional) CHERRY TOMATO SALAD 500g cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 tsp sumac ½ tsp dried chilli flakes 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Preheat oven to 190ºC or 170oC fan-bake. Line a 32cm x 26cm Swiss roll pan with baking paper. Ensure the paper extends above the pan rim. 2 Melt the butter in a pan on a low heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until a pale straw colour. Gradually whisk in the…

1 MEDITATE Start your morning with a mini-meditation and you’ll feel calm and in control for the rest of the day. Not sure how to get in the zone? There are plenty of apps available to help you get started. 2 LIGHT A CANDLE Candlelight has a soothing effect on the soul, and coupled with a delicious scent it creates a moment of sensory delight – an essential element of any self-care routine. 3 EXERCISE Pamper your body by giving it what it craves – exercise and movement. Fit in five minutes of pilates or yoga stretches and you’ll feel energised. 4 DANCE Free your mind and your hips will follow! Pull down the blinds, turn up your favourite tunes and dance like nobody’s watching. 5…

Does your partner pass the salt before you even ask? Maybe you keep a grinder on hand at work to pep up your lunch? Or store sachets of soy sauce in your handbag, just in case. Either way, you could be among the majority of Kiwis who are exceeding the national dietary guidelines for safe salt consumption. “Most people are unaware they’re eating too much salt,” says dietitian Sonya Stanley. “Seventy-five percent of our salt intake comes just from foods that we eat, before we’ve even added table salt.” Shocking isn’t it? Find out just how much salt you’re eating and whether it could be affecting your health. WHAT IS SALT? “Salt is made up of sodium and chloride, but sodium is the part that’s bad for your health,” Sonya…

It may be The Partner’s fear of plants that grow too tall that has kept me from compiling this short, go-to list of big, flowering trees. But there are gardens that really need one or two or 20 tall trees, and if you can choose varieties that flower, why wouldn’t you? Go big or go home! You don’t see too many ’some of the best’ lists describing large flowering trees. Most of us choose small ones, and shrubs, so we can experience their offerings at close range. But on a big property, or in the country, there’s often place for a tall tree with spectacular blooms that you can see from miles away. Here are a few to consider. SILKY OAK We planted a silky oak (aptly named Grevillea robusta)…

The beauty of nature is right on your doorstep – here’s how to get amongst it! The holidays have flown by and it’s nearly time to get back into the routine of work, school and driving the kids from one activity to another. But before you vanish down that rabbit hole, maybe there’s time to squeeze in a few more fun family outings. Heading outdoors for a bush or beach walk is rewarding on so many levels – it’ll improve your fitness, lift your spirits and give you the opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family. New Zealand is blessed with literally thousands of walking tracks, so plan yourself some weekend walks to keep the summer vibe alive! North ISLAND SUNRISE TRACK REGION: Hawke’s Bay TERRAIN: Easy overnight…

Heavy is the head... Like most of the world, I have watched the departure of royals Meghan and Harry with great interest and some trepidation. Your special feature Harry and Meghan Walk Away (27.01.20) gave very balanced coverage of the known facts and your editorial, Alice, gave us even more insight into the pressures and anxieties that this young man has grappled with his whole life. At the same time, the Queen deserves our respect for the dignified and compassionate way she has dealt with such a difficult situation. As the article pointed out, she has faced a never-ending list of family dilemmas and ‘sticky’ situations during her very long reign. Looking at the pictures of this 93-year-old monarch, she must be really tired of holding up ‘the head that…

The world, as my old mother reminds me regularly, is going mad, though I’m not sure she knows just how mad it’s going. I hope she didn’t notice the story I read recently concerning one of the world’s biggest nations going to the dogs. Well, the cats and dogs actually. In China, with a population of 1.4 billion, sales of pet food have now overtaken sales of baby formula, suggesting that the country’s young people would rather raise a dog or a cat than a baby. This comes at the same time as a continuing drop in the country’s marriage and birth rates. Experts say it’s a cost issue – a small fluffy dog being a lot cheaper to run and an awful lot less trouble than a baby. And…