Innholdsfortegnelse for 2042 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

It’s only been a few weeks since Katie Holmes and the new man in her life, Emilio Vitolo Jr, went public with their relationship, but it appears that they may already be taking things to the next level. The couple were spotted popping into St Patrick’s church in New York when services weren’t being held and disappearing into a side door, fueling rumours that they were meeting with a priest to discuss tying the knot. They certainly seem to be madly in love. Since they were first spotted dining out together on September 1, they have been seen packing on the PDA on numerous occasions, including kissing on a bench in Central Park. Katie, 41, just can’t get enough of chef and restaurateur Emilio, 33, says a pal. “Emilio and…

It’s being called the worst crisis to hit the royal family since the abdication of Edward VIII and the death of Princess Diana. And if the feud between Prince William and Prince Harry can’t be fixed, it will seriously damage the monarchy forever, warns the author of a bombshell new book about the brothers’ acrimonious rift. Respected royal biographer Robert Lacey’s explosive biography Battle of the Brothers claims the breakdown in the relationship between the pair – who have barely spoken in the last few months – is far worse than most people realise. And it seems things have been brewing since they were teens. Both boys were witness to their parents’ bitter public divorce and after their mother was tragically killed, their father spent more and more time away…

Shannen Doherty might be battling stage four 4 breast cancer, but that hasn’t stopped the former Beverly Hills, 90210 star from coming out swinging against her producers and directors. In a recent interview, the 49-year-old actress, who played Brenda Walsh in the nineties hit TV show before she was fired after four seasons, claimed that on set she was “treated like a dog” who should “just follow their commands”. But she also admitted that tact might not have been her greatest attribute. “At 19 years old, diplomacy is not something you understand,” she explains. “Instead I was like, ‘Where’s my sledgehammer?’ But the more I used the sledgehammer to break that down, the worse it got for me.” A one-off revival of the teen soap was made last year and…

Things simply couldn’t get any worse. On July 12, 27-year-old Benjamin Keough – the son of Lisa Marie Presley – died suddenly. Soon after, Ben’s grandmother Priscilla Presley poured her heart out on social media, revealing the immense pain her family was experiencing. She called the days following Ben’s death as “some of the darkest of my family’s life” and wrote, “The shock of losing Ben has been devastating. Trying to put all the pieces together of all the possible whys has penetrated my soul. Each day I wake up I pray it will get better.” Now, three months after Ben’s untimely death, he has been laid to rest at Graceland, buried next to his famous grandfather, Elvis, the undisputed King of rock’n’roll. The world was informed of the young…

Soaking up a stunning Bali sunset with her two sons five days after moving to the beach paradise, Sophie Steevens had no idea of the nightmare 24 hours that would follow – becoming dangerously ill and finding herself tearfully huddled in a hospital bed with her boys, while clueless about the mystifying health turmoil which would follow. However, six years on, the Gisborne-born beauty has transformed her life, achieving what doctors deemed near-impossible – entering a second remission from Graves’ disease (an autoimmune disorder causing an overactive thyroid) by overhauling her diet. Sophie, 33, was awaiting her partner, Kiwi surfer Ricardo Christie, 32, to join her, Eli, 14, and Milo, 11, for their new life in Indonesia when her fever rocketed and she was hospitalised with typhoid fever and kidney,…

MONDAY Chicken koftas with pilaf PREP + COOK TIME 45 MINS + CHILLING SERVES 4 500g chicken mince 3 tbsp korma paste 24 flat-sided bamboo skewers (see tip) 1 cup basmati rice 2 tbsp canola oil 1 cinnamon stick 2 cardamom pods, bruised 2 whole cloves ½ tsp cumin seeds 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 cups water ½ cup frozen peas, thawed 1 cup grapes, halved (see tip) 4 sprigs fresh mint, leaves picked 4 sprigs fresh coriander, leaves picked 2/3 cup low-fat Greek yoghurt 1 Place mince and paste in a small bowl; mix well. Divide mince mixture into 24 portions. Shape each portion onto a bamboo skewer. Refrigerate. 2 Place rice in a medium bowl; pour in enough water to cover rice. Stand for 5 minutes; rinse, then…

MARIGOLD MOMENTS Finding your most flattering colours starts with skin tone. In general, there are three categories – warm, cool and neutral. Those with warmer skin and hair tones will suit colours like this golden yellow. They also look great in rich orange and red. MAGNIFICENT MAGENTA If a tone-on-tone look is too much colour for you, pair the skirt with a plain white T-shirt and a denim jacket for a more subtle look. If you want to make more of a colour statement, clash the skirt with another bold colour – emerald green would look fab. GORGEOUS GREEN Choosing simple cuts in bold shades is the best way to get versatility from the bright items in your wardrobe. As well as teaming this classic top with trousers and skirts,…

One of the most difficult misconceptions about PTSD for society to overcome is that individuals experiencing PTSD are simply mentally weak. It is not uncommon for people experiencing PTSD to encounter friends and family asking them, “What are you still afraid of? What happened has happened, get on with your life!” This is a very difficult myth for the mental health and PTSD advocacy community to combat. Unfortunately, mental health issues, in particular PTSD, are plagued by significant societal stigma.…

While we’re aware that a diet rich in whole-grains, leafy green veges, fruit, fermented foods and probiotic yoghurt is good for our digestive system and overall wellbeing, there’s another way to improve your gut health – exercise. New research from the University of Illinois found that exercise may have the power to alter your gut bacteria for the better. The initial study, conducted on mice, found that those who exercised had increased levels of good microbes present in their gut compared to those who were sedentary. These good microbes have the power to not only reduce inflammation in the gut – and the entire body – but also work to fight insulin resistance. After the findings, a second study was undertaken on humans. This study took a group of both…

When planning our gardens, we often think about the pretty stuff such as plants, lawns, arbours or water features. Practical issues such as where to store the rubbish bins or lawnmower are often bumped to the bottom of the priority list. When the garden becomes increasingly cluttered with toys, garden tools and bikes, we opt to hide it all inside a utilitarian shed that becomes an outdoor eyesore. If this sounds like your place, the good news is there are better ideas for garden storage – if you think outside the square. 1. OUT OF SIGHT If planning a new garden, try to think about storage at the outset. A good landscape designer will help you incorporate built-in storage spots into outdoor living areas or utilise inconspicuous corners for stashing…

If the brim of last summer’s hat has lost its shape, hold it in the steam from the kettle until it is limp, then press the edge of the brim with a warm iron. Lay aside carefully to harden. Suede handbags also need steaming occasionally to keep the nap upstanding. – Joanor To make home-made fly spray: Mix 1 cup turpentine, 1 cup kerosene, 1 cup cloudy ammonia, 6d bottle of citronella. Put all in a quart bottle, shake well and spray as required. – Blue Bell To rid the house of fleas that arrive in dry summer heat, place mint leaves under the carpets. The smell is also refreshing and makes the room feel cool. – M A cheap, healthful and tasty sandwich filling, which will please the junior…

SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 Help comes at the last moment and you will be tempted to refuse. You’ve done everything by yourself, down to the wire and suddenly someone wants to take some of the applause. Refuse gracefully and take all the praise for yourself! You may be feeling a little run down; watch your health. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 There is good news surrounding a contract or negotiation. This could be something to do with work, a house contract or a quote for some work you want done. Of course, you will make sure that you have a solid timeline and have read all the small print. Be a little careful around a touchy friend. CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 There is a strong…

I’ve been working with the Woman’s Weekly for the best part of 26 years – I even edited the magazine for a short while. Today I contribute the books page and combine that with other freelance journalism and writing fiction. I live in Auckland with my husband, dog and horses, and this is my 12th novel. This novel was inspired by… a chance remark over a glass of wine. Someone mentioned a friend who’d had a transplant and become close to the other people who received organs from the same donor. I thought it was an intriguing set-up for a story and a way to bring together characters who were very different people but uniquely bonded. The most challenging thing about writing it was… learning what life is really like…

Actress Emma Corrin reckons she looks nothing like Princess Diana, but she’s morphed into the spitting image of the late royal to portray her on the latest series of The Crown. The first shots of Emma, 24, playing Diana have been released and the resemblance is uncanny. In some photos, she wears a purple strapless dress similar to one the princess wore to an event at the Royal Opera House in 1981, but it’s the images of her portraying Diana on her wedding day that have had people gasping. The replica of the young bride’s famous ivory silk taffeta gown was made for Emma from patterns handed over by designers David and Elizabeth Emanuel, who created the original, and captures the spirit and style without being an exact reproduction. The…

I love this time of year. The longer days, the gentle sun and the pop of colour as flowers reappear after sleeping through the winter all bring a smile to my face. And, if there is anything that 2020 has taught me, it’s that taking the time to notice and be grateful for the small things is essential to a happier life. When COVID-19 sent us to level 4 and 3 lockdown, I would make sandwiches every day and my husband and I would sit and chat as we ate them, before going for a walk in our local park. While he was very busy in his job, they were months where we spent more time together than ever and I’ll always cherish them. And when I read this week’s…

While Harry and Meghan are in California, trying to carve out new roles for themselves, William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, are flying the royal flag back home in the UK. Kate, 38, has been announced as the joint president of the Scouts, while William is poised to take over Harry’s role as the Captain General of the Royal Marines. Harry’s said to be heartbroken at losing the honorary military position, which he has held since 2017. There were suggestions that a video he and Meghan released in which they were deemed to be endorsing Joe Biden in the upcoming US election may have been the reason why he lost the role – members of the royal family are not meant to get involved in politics. But sources…

We love her because she’s authentic and comfortable in her own skin, but Jamie Lee Curtis, 61, credits two famous women for influencing her outlook on life – her late mother, actress Janet Leigh, and the late Princess Diana. In a recent interview, the A Fish Called Wanda star, who shares two grown adopted children with her husband of 36 years, Christopher Guest, revealed that she crossed paths with Diana the year she died and they exchanged “a few letters”, so after hearing of the princess’ death in 1997, she was left reeling. The Halloween leading lady, who is 21 years sober after battling a painkiller addiction, picked up a book about meditation and the first thing she read was that “someone who has tried to live a mindful life…

TVNZ’s political editor Jessica Mutch McKay, 36, is juggling reporting on this year’s election with being a new mum. She may be making it look easy, but there’s a lot going on behind the scenes. What’s life like at the moment? Busy but good is the best way to sum it up. Work is high energy and high fun – an election is what political geeks live for. Usually I’m based in Wellington, but I’ve brought my family up to Auckland while I’m covering the election campaign. My 10-month-old daughter Margaux has come, and my two stepsons were up in the school holidays. Your job is full-on, so how do you manage to juggle it with family life? It totally is a juggle. People see me looking pretty polished on…

It’s a blink-and-you’ll miss it moment, two brief seconds at the end of a montage of old home movies released by the royal family to mark the Queen’s 94th birthday earlier this year. But the fact Her Majesty sanctioned the use of the clip showing her former governess Marion “Crawfie” Crawford dancing with her, her sister Princess Margaret and their mother, the then Queen Elizabeth, is a big deal. It may signify that 70 years after Crawfie became persona non grata to the royals for committing the unpardonable sin of writing a book about them, the monarch’s frosty feelings towards the woman who had been a huge part of her childhood may have finally thawed. Author Wendy Holden says the inclusion of the grainy footage could mean the Queen has…

In the mid-1930s, Jean Batten become the most famous Kiwi in the world, acclaimed for her record-breaking solo plane flights. A school in Mangere, Auckland, an airport terminal, mountain peak and numerous streets were named after the glamorous aviatrix, who made the first-ever solo flight from England to Australia. But it wasn’t long before she shunned the spotlight, earning the nickname “the Garbo of the Skies” for becoming reclusive as well as for her striking looks. And when she died of complications from a dog bite in Spain in 1982, she was living in such obscurity that it was five years before family and friends knew she was dead. Jean Gardner Batten was born in Rotoroa in 1909, and moved to Auckland four years later with her parents and older…

Finding your place in your teens can be tumultuous at the best of times, but Joseph Stockhausen faced a whole other set of hurdles – waking up every morning feeling like he wasn’t in the right body, grappling with his identity, then coming out as transgender to friends, many who he lost. Then, just as he was ecstatically commencing the physical transition into a male, Joseph, 21, was dealt another blow – learning he was losing his eyesight. “That diagnosis really took a toll,” says his doting mother Pauline. “I was almost convinced he wouldn’t be around for long.” Welcoming the youngster, who was born as Brianna, when she was aged 21, Pauline never thought twice about her child’s “tomboy” nature or preference for pants over skirts. “I was into…

Quick & easy spinach & ricotta lasagne PREP + COOK TIME 50 MINS SERVES 6 500g ricotta 2 garlic cloves, crushed ½ tsp dried chilli flakes 100g feta, crumbled 250g spinach, rinsed, chopped, wrung of excess moisture 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil (see tip) 2/3 cup grated Parmesan Salt and cracked black pepper 700g bottle tomato puree 3 large fresh or 8-12 dried lasagne sheets, depending on the size of dish 1 cup grated mozzarella 1 Preheat oven to 190°C. Grease a 28cm x 20cm lasagne dish. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, garlic, chilli, feta, spinach, parsley, basil and ¼ cup of the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper; mix well. 2 Spread a third of the passata in the bottom of the…

Accept the individual and their condition without judgement or criticism, and comfort and engage with them. Anticipate triggers and avoid exposure to environments or people who trigger the trauma. Ask how to help, support or provide comfort, and let them lead your interactions. Commit to them and your relationship with them, building trust and safety. Create your own support network and ensure you look after your own needs. Empathise – the emotional toll of trauma has a deep impact, and they may not be up to day-to-day tasks. Grounding – taking slow, deep breaths and describing the environment reduces dissociation. Participate in normal activities including exercise, hobbies and social events. Patience is needed to help the individual recover and process the experience gradually – it will take time. Plan with…

The ultimate aim of most successful renovations is to produce an end result that seamlessly merges new additions with the existing interior. The goal generally is to create spaces that feel as if they’ve always been there and flow effortlessly into the rest of your home. (An alternative approach is to make a feature of the clash between old and new styles – but even then it’s best to ensure unifying elements are used throughout.) Besides setting a realistic budget (including up to 20% extra for unforeseen circumstances), you can also help the process run smoothly by doing lots of research on materials, making a renovation timeline and finding the right contractors for you. DESIGN 101 RENOVATE WITH THE FUTURE IN MIND It’s easy to get hooked on the latest…

LOSING HER MIND! A friend of mine who had mislaid an article just about turned the house upside down looking for it. At last, her efforts were rewarded and she was telling me about it. “And would you believe it,” she said, “there it was in the last place I looked!” Hanky Panky, Levin, September 1970 WAR GAMES My son, who’s 14, makes army models and has special shelves in his room to display them. His reason for never dusting them is, “I want to leave all the dust there to make it more realistic, like a battle scene would be with dirt everywhere.” What answer could a mother give to that logic? Jono’s Mum, Waihi, October 1998 FOUL PLAY We had been asked out for dinner and our hostess…

The bird life isn’t very exciting in our new backyard, mostly sparrows, bright-eyed blackbirds and mossy-coloured finches with an occasional guest appearance by a silver eye or a fantail. The fantails are my faves. I like the way they follow you round. Our previous place, which was deep in the bushy hills of northern Wellington, was like living in an aviary. Fantails would flutter inside, fat kereru¯ bounced off windows and tui buzzed past my ears if I wandered too close to their favoured tree of the moment. It was an all-nature experience, which almost made up for the challenging climate in those parts. But now we’re back in Auckland where the birds are mostly struggling big-city immigrant types, though they have their charms. And, anyway, there are compensations for…

MY COMFORT FOOD IS... anything rice-based – fried rice, rice pudding, it doesn’t matter, I love it all! But I have been trying to balance this carb overload with good fats and proteins in every meal lately. It’s much better for my mood and overall feeling of wellbeing not to have highs and lows. THE REALITY TV SERIES I LOVE IS... Your Home Made Perfect, which presents couples who are dissatisfied with their homes a couple of architecturally-designed renovation schemes. They then choose one design and you see the whole building process. I love architecture and renovation – I actually started an architecture degree before I went to drama school, and anyone who follows me on Instagram will know that I love to renovate, so this show is right up…

While millions of foodies around New Zealand and the globe swooned over Chelsea Winter’s famous Lockdown Loaf during COVID, the beloved Kiwi cook was soaking up every moment with her bright-eyed son Sky, after a busy six months working. Now happily basking in the tranquility of quiet Mount Maunganui farm life again, as her plant-based cookbook Supergood hit the shelves late last month with sales already looking like they will surpass her previous best-seller, Eat, Chelsea reflects on the pressure of juggling her sixth publication with a brand-new bub. “Coming up with the recipes for my new book was fun, but I created it when Sky was six months old and I look back now and wonder what I was thinking,” laughs Chelsea, 36, who gave birth to the blond-haired…

Senior royals were “hopping mad” over Harry and Meghan trademarking Sussex Royal products and services, which was seen as “commercialising the crown”. The Queen, who has always had a soft spot for Harry, stripped him and Meghan of their Sussex royal title because she felt they were “erratic and impulsive”. When a photo of the Queen with Charles, William and Prince George was released in early 2020, it was seen by Harry as a sign of his place (or lack of it) in the order of succession. The Queen, Charles and William were not consulted about Meghan and Harry’s plans to take legal action against the media following the publication of part of a letter she sent her estranged father Thomas Markle, and believe the image of the monarchy was…

She was once the belle of the ball, glittering like a rare jewel on the red carpet, scooping up awards and letting slip salacious details about her love life. These days, however, life for Angelina Jolie is a very different story. According to those in the know, the stunning Maleficent star has all but turned away from the world – either unwilling or unable to engage with the people she once called her friends and colleagues. Instead, say insiders, the actress spends most of her time holed up at home with her five youngest children, rarely going to events, hardly seeing anyone apart from her household staff and barely venturing out except to run errands. To her legions of fans, Angelina’s shockingly pared-down existence might seem like a sad punctuation…

1. Margaret was always interested in the way she looked but Elizabeth “never cared a fig”, wearing whatever she was told to without an argument. 2. During an outing to a self-service café in London, Elizabeth inadvertently left her tray at the counter and was yelled at by the till operator, much to the princess’ delight. No one had ever raised their voice to her before. 3. During the war, Crawfie kept the girls distracted with piano playing and sing-alongs. Thoughtful Elizabeth once remarked, “Oh Crawfie, do you think we are being too happy?” 4. When Philip began courting her, a smitten Elizabeth would play People Will Say We’re in Love from the musical Oklahoma! over and over. 5. Elizabeth is extremely neat and from a young age her nightly…

Pumpkin & sage risotto PREP + COOK TIME 35 MINS SERVES 4 1 quantity basic risotto (see next page) 2 tbsp olive oil ½ cup loosely packed sage leaves 500g chopped pumpkin, peeled 1 Make basic risotto (see next page). Keep warm. 2 Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat; cook sage, stirring, for 2 minutes or until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel. 3 In the same pan, cook pumpkin, turning until browned and tender. Just before serving, stir pumpkin and sage into the risotto. Basic risotto PREP + COOK TIME 35 MINS SERVES 4 1.5 litres (6 cups) chicken stock 100g butter, chopped 1 medium brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 cups (400g) Arborio rice ½ cup (125ml)…

1 Spinach is loaded with valuable nutrients in a versatile, affordable and low-calorie package. 2 Famous for being a good source of iron, it’s also an excellent source of vitamins A, C, K and folate, among others. 3 These days it’s available all year round, but spring is historically “spinach season”. 4 Wash fresh leaves well to remove any gritty sand. 5 As it has a high water content, after chopping it to cook, dump it into a clean tea towel and wring out the excess moisture before adding to the recipe. Don’t do this if using it raw in salads. 6 We use the large stems for cooking and the baby leaf spinach for salads.…

The biggest mistake people often make when designing a room is including too many design elements in one space. A good rule of thumb is that a great room will have just one key focal point or feature. A room with no focal point will seem boring and sometimes cluttered. You can turn a variety of design elements into a feature – from an eye-catching patterned rug, favourite artwork or gorgeous light, to an elegant fireplace or statement piece of furniture. Select your focal point and design your room around it.…

As the body begins to deteriorate and in need of more medical attention than in any other time in life, elderly folk need to find the most cost-effective medical insurance policies on offer. Sign me up! You’re approaching your senior years and finding health insurance increasingly difficult to afford. You don’t smoke and keep reasonably fit. Are there any ways you can cut the cost of your premiums? First thing I’d do, if you haven’t already, is don’t insure yourself for day-to-day medical costs. You shouldn’t need insurance to pay $50 for a doctor’s visit, for example. Keep your health insurance for big-budget hospital procedures. Heart or cancer conditions, hip and knee replacements, speedy access to MRI scans, that sort of thing. This will significantly reduce your premiums. Something I…

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I was astonished – and a little saddened – to read of the theft of a rare plant from Christchurch’s Botanic Gardens. You may have heard about it too – it was a variegated monstera, one of the world’s most popular houseplants. For the uninitiated, like me, who wouldn’t know your variegation from your vegetables, variegation is the display of a secondary colour edging or pattern on leaves, generally white or green. When I saw the images of the pilfered plant, I didn’t think it was worth stealing. The white patterning made it look like it was dying. Apparently, it was one of the more popular exhibits at the gardens. And when I thought about it, I’d noticed these odd-looking plants popping up on my younger friends’ social media feeds…

This week, instead of a book that I’ve read, I’m featuring one that I wrote myself. Tiny Pieces of Us is my latest novel. It has all the elements that have featured in my previous stories – family, friends, love, food and, yes, even Italy – but this time I’ve tried to create a deeper human drama, a story that would really touch hearts. It was challenging to write and I was extra nervous about the prospect of sending it out into the world, because so much of my own heart went into it. This novel is the story of a young woman called Vivi Palmer who’s had an organ transplant that both saved and changed her life. What Vivi wants most now is for everything to stay small, safe…

DARLING BUDS! There’s no denying Jennifer Garner is one in a million. The Peppermint star, 48, might have a lot going on between raising her kids, Violet, 14, Seraphina, 11, and Samuel, eight, and juggling a demanding Hollywood career, but that didn’t stop her dropping off a pretty bouquet at a friend’s new office in Brentwood, Los Angeles. BURLESQUE BEAUTIES Sultry Demi Moore stole the show at Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty show in LA. The Hollywood siren, 57, posed up a storm in a racy black bodysuit complete with fishnet tights, while Paris Hilton, 39, sizzled in pink. Rihanna, 32, looked berry nice rocking purple. Dressed to the Hilt-on! She might be the “shy one” compared to big sister Paris, but handbag designer Nicky Hilton Rothschild, 37, turned heads as…