Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 16, 2022 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Bruce Willis’ struggle with a cognitive brain disorder has been one of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets. Now, insiders say, it’s a relief to the star’s family, friends and colleagues that his illness has been publicly acknowledged. “We are moving through this as a strong family unit. As Bruce always says, ‘Live it up’ and together we plan to do just that,” the actor’s eldest daughter Rumer, 33, shared on social media after the Die Hard star confirmed he’s suffering from aphasia – a condition that has left him unable to process language. The 67-year-old action man, who shares three daughters with ex-wife Demi Moore, 59, and two with his current wife, Emma Willis, 43, announced on March 30 he was “stepping away” from his 42-year acting career due to his diagnosis…

There was a time in his life when he tried not to think too much about the fact that he would one day be king. Now Prince William has gone from an occasionally reluctant royal to embracing his future as monarch. And although it could be some years before he finds himself in the hot seat, he’s actively getting ready to reign, including planning his future with the help of two important women – his wife, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and his grandmother, the Queen. William – who has recently been addressing the type of monarchy he wants to oversee, following the negative publicity that surrounded his and Kate’s tour of the Caribbean – has been schooled by Her Majesty on how to be a sovereign since he was young.…

She’s amazing for 95, but the Queen is accepting that her age and some associated mobility issues mean she’s going to have to do things a little differently. As a result, she’s planning to carry out as many engagements as possible from her living room at Windsor Castle, and people will just have to get used to travelling to see her, says royal writer Camilla Tominey. “What we think is that the Queen isn’t having health problems but mobility ones – she can’t stand for long periods or walk for long distances, and therefore accommodations are being made. I think we’re going to see more of the Queen in situ, and she might get to the point where she needs to be in private.” Some people who might hope to…

When Rebecca Ryan landed the part of scheming Lydia Chambers on Coronation Street, there was another cast member she could immediately turn to for advice on how to handle playing a villain on the popular TV show. Her younger brother Jack James Ryan had joined the long-running soap just 10 months earlier to play drug dealer Jacob Hay, and was only too happy to share his insights into being a Coro bad guy. And he’s full of praise for her portrayal of nasty Lydia, who has wreaked havoc on the marriage of ex-boyfriend Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) and Sarah Barlow (Tina O’Brien). “I know first-hand how hard it is for the fans to get behind the villains, but she deserves all the love,” says Jack, 25. “I’m so proud of…

She was known for her sparkling smile and wholesome charm, but behind her cheerful onscreen persona, actress Doris Day – who would have turned 100 on April 3 – hid years of heartache. “All I ever wanted is... a baby, a husband who really loved me, a home, all the happiness that they could bring,” Doris, who dominated the silver screen in the ’50s and ’60s, admitted in 1991. “I never got that and that’s all I really wanted.” The Pillow Talk star got the baby – and four husbands – but love and happiness eluded the Hollywood icon. “This image I’ve got… it has nothing to do with the life I’ve had,” she revealed in her 1975 tell-all Doris Day: Her Own Story. The star wed for the first…

Venison nachos PREP TIME 5 MINS COOKING TIME 20 MINS SERVES 4 500g New Zealand farm-raised venison mince 2 tbsp oil 1 red onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp chilli powder 2 tbsp Chantal Organics tomato paste 400g can Chantal Organics chopped tomatoes 400g can Chantal Organics Mexican-style beans Salt and pepper, to season 1 bag tortilla chips Toppings 1 cup grated cheddar cheese ½ cup Superb Herb Coriander, roughly chopped 1 avocado, sliced ½ cup sour cream (optional) 1 Add 1 tbsp of the oil to a large frying pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and venison mince, frying for 5 minutes, using a spatula to break up the mince. Add the remaining oil, garlic, spices and…

Easter party blockbuster Weighing a hefty 800g, this chocolate piñata Easter egg from The Warehouse, rrp $25, is packed full of lollies. There are also plenty of other Easter activities and treats available, including vegan chocolate eggs. See the range in-store or online at thewarehouse.co.nz Pour it on Anchor Blue 2L milk in a new plant-based bottle is now available in the South Island. The bottle is made from sugar cane, a naturally renewable and sustainably sourced material, which can be recycled through curb-side recycling collections. Launched in the North Island in 2020, Kiwis’ favourite drop is now available in selected supermarkets, BPs and Wild Bean Cafés nationwide, rrp from $5.28. New berry flavour Following on from the successful launch of its Marine Collagen Peptide+ Inner Beauty Powder late last…

Falling in love is exciting, but it’s the start of the journey, that’s all. It flags almost nothing about how that love might play out. Which means it’s also highly deceptive. We get caught in a rush of emotions and hormones. We’re overwhelmed with the joy (or perhaps relief) of finding someone who “gets” us; we fix on all their good bits and close our ears to any clanging warning bells. ‘Real or mature love can’t survive in a cauldron of emotion’ We certainly don’t ask about their “crazy”: the buried complexities; their core belief systems; the (often) dysfunctional ties that bind; their fear-based triggers; their negative, recurring thoughts; or what will wake them screaming in the night. Which we probably should. Maybe, however, that would take away all the…

You will need INSTRUCTIONS 1 Before you begin, place rows of pins into foam (about 4cm apart) to make a drying rack. Fill a container with water. 2 Add 4 or 5 drops of nail polish onto the water’s surface. Repeat with two or more colours (A). 3 Using the skewer, drag the colour across the surface of the water to fill any gaps (B). 4 Gently run the skewer back and forth across the surface of the colour to create a pleasing pattern. Do not overwork. 5 Holding an egg between the thumb and forefinger of gloved hand, roll across the surface of the colour wash, covering as much of the egg as possible (C). 6 Place on drying rack. Once dry, repeat…

Not many of us have been to Ukraine. My opportunity arose in 2009 when the makers of the TV series Intrepid Journeys asked if I’d front one of their adventures. I had the option of many destinations: Africa, South America, the Pacific, the Mediterranean – wonderful holiday spots. Then add to that, Ukraine, in the freezing depths of winter, including filming at Chernobyl, the scene of the world’s worst nuclear accident. I opted for Ukraine. My journalistic instincts perhaps. “We hoped you’d say that,” the producer smiled. And I’ll never regret it. Not only did our Ukraine journey make for a remarkable documentary, but this proud country will never be the same again. Its plight is horrific and outrageous. It is impossible to take in that Kyiv, a thriving modern…

Game-changing star What a super variety of interesting stories in this week’s issue. You sure cater for everyone and their different interests. However, this older lady’s favourite article this week is absolutely outstanding and completely shines. Fiao’o Fa’amausili – what a beautiful, classy, down-to-earth, inspirational and very focused lady. Yes, I am an avid follower of sports viewing and of course I am a true Kiwi, interested in both male and female sports. The Black Ferns are a joy to watch. Girls who can run like lightning never cease to amaze me! Fiao’o’s story by Aroha Awarau swelled this old lady’s heart with much pride in every aspect. What a role model and inspirational star for all females. What a prestigious leadership position she has earned too. Most deserving and…

“In a bid to make more feathery friends, I’ve taken to sticking apples in our trees” If I was to make a list of foods I don’t or won’t put past my lips, it would be very short. Cucumber would be on it for sure, along with most insect-based dishes, but after that I’d have to drift into things I’d rather not eat, but would if I had to. Braised lambs’ brains, that sort of thing. I was brought up to eat what was put in front of me and not a lot has changed since then, though Mum’s home cooking never presented many challenges for the faint of heart or taste bud. There is a shuddering memory, however, of jellied tongue. Mum’s tripe and onions were okay, though I’ve…

She lives in Melbourne and has had jobs as diverse as molecular biologist and aluminium sliding door salesperson. This is her fifth novel. This novel was inspired by... My resolution to write books that make people smile. I’m addicted to reading novels and love serious books, but there are so, so many of them, and so few books that are genuinely uplifting! After the last few years, I’ve been looking hard for stories that bring a little joy to my life – so I decided to write one. I wanted it to be a story that reflected the way you can love your family and find them incredibly annoying at the same time. The most fun/challenging thing about writing it was... Never knowing what was going to happen next. I’m…

She was once one of the most well-known faces in New Zealand, first as a Silver Fern and then as a TV star, but it has been 10 long years since most people have seen or heard from April Ieremia. However, this week she’s back in the limelight as our cover star for a very important reason. A mum of two, April is now part of a campaign encouraging our girls to get moving. It’s an important message for everyone to get active. For her, this means enjoying a morning walk, which is very different from the intense sports when she was younger, but she finds vitally important for her mind and body – something many will relate to. Elsewhere, we chat with journalist Rebecca Wright who is on our…

They thought their family was complete with six nippers – but Alec and Hilaria Baldwin say they’re “beyond happy” to discover they’re expecting baby number seven. “One of the most beautiful things my children have experienced with a big family is how the heart can grow with every new sibling,” yoga instructor Hilaria, 38, shared on social media recently. The pair already have their hands full with Carmen, eight, Rafael, six, Leonardo, five, Romeo, three, Edu, 18 months and Lucía, 13 months (born by surrogate), and 30 Rock star Alec, 64 – who is currently being sued by the family of the cinematographer he accidentally shot and killed on the set of the movie Rust last year – is also dad to 26-year-old daughter Ireland from his marriage to Kim…

It came as a big shock when Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn Kelly announced in 2020 that they’d pulled the plug on their 11-year marriage the year before. Now mum-of-two Autumn, 43, has moved on, and the new man in her life appears to have been welcomed by her former in-laws. Canadian Autumn is in a relationship with multimillionaire construction company boss Donal Mulryan, who joined her and daughters Savannah, 11, and Isla, 10, at an equestrian event to watch her former sister-in-law, 40-year-old Zara Tindall, in action. Autumn’s niece Mia Tindall, eight, hung out with her cousins, to whom she is very close, and at one stage seemed to be joking around with Autumn and Donal. The couple also stopped to chat with Autumn’s former brother-in-law Mike Tindall,…

She might have taken a less traditional path into journalism, but Rebecca Wright hasn’t wasted time packing in a plethora of “dream jobs” and becoming a well-known face on our television screens. With stints as a political reporter, US correspondent and most recently as a current affairs journalist for Sunday, her can-do attitude has seen her career trajectory rise. Yet stepping into the spotlight for her latest role has come somewhat out of the blue, she tells the Weekly. ‘Yoko Ono lived a few blocks away and I saw Jerry Seinfeld at the supermarket’ Rebecca has begun presenting Newshub Live  at 8pm – a nightly 30-minute news bulletin on Discovery’s new free-to-air channel eden, which launched three weeks ago. “I was feeling like I wanted to do something different,” says…

After 12 years, six series and now two movies, you might think Elizabeth McGovern would have come to some conclusion about why Downton Abbey has been one of the most successful TV shows of all time. But the US actress, who stars as Lady Cora Crawley in the British drama, is still at a loss to explain why viewers love the goings-on on the Downton estate so much. “People have asked me over the years why the show has succeeded and I have no idea,” she admits. “I don’t understand it and we never expected it. Being so successful was the last thing on anybody’s mind. But I am just grateful.” When probed further about why 120 million people worldwide have watched the show since it started in 2010, she…

Vegan for eight years, Stephanie Campbell never imagined she’d eat meat again, but when her exclusively breastfed newborn developed debilitating allergies, she turned to an extreme diet of just lamb, leek and green beans. For more than a year, Stephanie followed the strict regime three times a day. Even a few bites of something different caused severe and painful reactions, including internal bleeding, for baby Clover. Stephanie remembers the first time Clover, then four months old, had blood in her nappy and was told by her GP to drive immediately to Dunedin Hospital, more than three hours from their Wa¯naka home. There followed a nervous wait, with little Clover eventually being diagnosed with allergic colitis, a painful condition where a baby’s immune system overreacts to food proteins, leading to inflammation…

1 Which was the highest-grossing film of the ’90s, earning more than $1 billion? A. Jurassic Park B. Forrest Gump C. Titanic D. Star Wars Episode I – The Phantom Menace 2 The Spice Girls became a phenomenon thanks to their 1996 hit song Wannabe – what are the real names of all five? 3 When Kurt Cobain wrote Smells Like Teen Spirit for his band Nirvana, he didn’t realise Teen Spirit was the name of a deodorant – true or false? 4 Who first used the phrase, “the people’s princess” to describe Princess Diana after her death? A. Her brother Earl Spencer B. Her ex-husband Prince Charles C. Journalist/writer Andrew Morton D. Prime Minister Tony Blair 5 What song by Los Del Rio sparked a worldwide dance craze in…

Generally I am late to the party on whatever the cool kids are into so, for once, I’d like to get ahead of the curve and launch a new fad myself. Allow me to introduce you all to what I am calling the “Tiny Party Food” movement. This is not to be confused with the “Tiny Food” movement from a few years ago which had people serving doll-sized food on dollhouse furniture. That was more about art than eating. This current food mood of mine is, I feel, a sustainable approach to daily sustenance. At my place I have discovered that, if left to my own devices, my preference is to live on hors d’oeuvres. Not as a snack before dinner. As dinner. Also lunch. Crackers, bread rounds and pastries…

ARROGANT PRINCE • Winning letter Forty years ago, the Falklands War had just begun. It’s remarkable to think that Prince Andrew flew missions as a helicopter pilot during the conflict. I recall him being fêted as a dashing hero and remember the photo of him with a red rose clenched between his teeth as he disembarked the aircraft carrier in Portsmouth. How awful it is that this now-disgraced prince still believes he should be front and centre at significant events. It was galling to see him escort the Queen to her seat at Prince Philip’s memorial service. I absolutely love Her Majesty, but it’s long been known that Andrew is her favourite son. It seems a mother’s love knows no bounds. It will be interesting to see what becomes of…

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen former Silver Fern, broadcaster and TV presenter April Ieremia in the media – in fact, it’s been 10 years. But here she is as gorgeous as ever at 54, bright and bouncy, and doesn’t seem to have aged at all while she’s been away from the spotlight. “I can thank my mother Edith for those genes,” laughs April. So why has she been keeping away from the cameras and the exposure? “To be honest, I just didn’t think I was that interesting,” she says. “So, if I thought that, why would anyone else think I was interesting?” An assistant coach for the Marvels netball team, April explains she has returned to her passion, where she started out in her first job as…

After divorcing her second husband five years ago, Fran Drescher has been steering clear of the dating scene – until now. The Nanny star, 64, has revealed she’s started to “stick my toe” back in the water, but says it’s difficult to find someone online who isn’t exaggerating their credentials. “They kind of fudge their age, they fudge their accomplishments,” says Fran, “and although I’ve been with guys who weren’t as successful as I am, I’ve learned the hard way that it’s fun for a while, but then eventually they begin to resent you for paying for everything, and for having more than they have and for being more successful than they are. “It starts to chip away at the male ego. So I’m not gonna do that any more…

Prince Andrew has found himself caught up in a conflict once more – and this time his daughter Princess Beatrice, 33, is involved too. Just months after the Queen’s disgraced second son paid an estimated $24 million settlement to Virginia Giuffre after being accused of sexual assault, it’s been alleged that he was given $1.5 million to pay for his eldest daughter’s wedding in 2020, in return for a favour. The royals have become embroiled in a court case involving an elderly Turkish woman and a banker. Nebahat Isbilen is suing Selman Turk over $80 million of her money she says is missing. Selman was allegedly helping her to move money out of Turkey after her husband became a political prisoner, and according to evidence heard in a London court,…

Given your love of fashion, describe your greatest finds in New York? I got into sample shopping when I was there and have two pieces I treasure. The first is a pair of silver Manolo Blahniks that I got for $100 – they’re divine and are in my on-air wardrobe for the 8pm show. The second is a Givenchy dress – beautiful, bright red, snapped up at the Barneys closing down sale for a song. What’s something your daughter hasn’t inherited from you? She’s musical! I’m not musical at all, so I love watching her sing, learn the guitar and play piano, which she’s naturally drawn to. How do you cope with the often stressful nature of your job? Reporting on big stories that involve fatalities can be really gruelling.…

When she stepped up to the mic for the first time at the age of 60, Lianne Karaitiana never imagined she would become New Zealand’s next great comedy star. But after impressing Pax Assadi on TVNZ’s new talent show 60 Seconds, the great-grandmother is swapping the local open-mic night for a nationwide comedy tour opening for the veteran Kiwi comedian. “I thought I’d be happy to go home with $500 just to cover costs, so Pax’s offer to be his opening act on his tour was absolutely incredible,” tells Lianne. “I was blown away. That was the biggest break I could ever imagine.” Lianne, who lives in Carterton, in the Wairarapa, was drawn to comedy after losing her son Shannon in 2018 after after a 10-year battle with type 1…

“Growing up in Whangarei, I was obsessed with dance and loved performing on stage, but I had never been exposed to acrobatics or circus theatre. Then at 15, I saw the Cirque du Soleil show Quidam. I don’t think I blinked the whole time! It opened my eyes to a whole different world and planted a seed. At the same time, there was also an article about Cirque du Soleil in the Weekly and at the bottom it said, “If you want to run away with the circus, email New Zealand’s only circus school in Christchurch.” So, I did – from my mum’s email address because I didn’t have my own – and ended up going down there at 17 to do a Diploma of Circus Arts [which is no…

• All Black Jordie Barrett and golfer Lydia Ko are born • The first hybrid car, the Toyota Prius, is unveiled in Japan • Popular television shows include Water Rats, McDonald’s Young Entertainers, Ally McBeal, Frasier and Cold Feet • The biggest hits of the year include As Long As You Love Me by the Backstreet Boys, Men in Black by Will Smith and Sway by Bic Runga • The English Patient wins the Best Picture Oscar • Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is published • The UK hands sovereignty of Hong Kong to China • Gianni Versace is shot dead outside his Miami home • Diana, Princess of Wales is killed in a car crash in Paris.…

ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20 It is all about the paperwork, and getting it all out of the way and finished. You know you have left things just a little longer than you should – the pile is getting higher – so get onto it right now. You will find a refund, a coupon or gift voucher in there that needs to be claimed. Give yourself a treat at the end of the week with a facial, massage or something that lifts your spirit. The weekend is going to be full on, so spending some time on yourself on Friday will have you well and truly prepared. TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 An email or message will pop up in your in-box and you will have mixed feelings…

In the widow’s footsteps I was 10 years old and had just finished a little shopping errand for Mother, when a Salvation Army lassie proffered her collection box. Conscious that the sole wealth left in my purse was one cowering copper coin, I stammered a bit. “I’m sorry,” I said. “But I have nothing smaller than a half-penny!” Maida Such language! Needing some cat’s meat, I rang our butcher. “Have you a yellow-striped shoulder?” I asked. “No,” he replied, “but I’ve a nice blue forequarter.” Language can be so confusing! Rainbow Senior moment? My sister and I, respectively 65 and 67 years of age, recently paid a visit to Wellington. Early in the first morning, we were seated in a salon having the works… hair do, face massage, the lot!…

With some authors you never know what to expect when they release a new book. Every one of Toni Jordan’s novels has been different to the last and they are always brilliant. The latest is a story about family life. It is clever and funny, but the real brilliance doesn’t become apparent until the very end, and to say any more would be a spoiler, so I won’t! Dinner with the Schnabels is about a week in the life of Melbourne man Simon Larsen. Things are not going very well for Simon. He was a successful architect with a beautiful home. But then during lockdown his business failed and the home has to be sold. Now Simon has moved his family to a tiny flat, and he is unemployed, broke…

A leopard never changes its spots – and when you’re supermodel Iman, why would you want to? The 66-year-old fashion icon wowed the crowds in a Sergio Hudson animal-print gown, complete with opera gloves, when she was honoured for helping women of colour break through the glass ceiling at an event in New York on April 2. Iman, the widow of late rock legend David Bowie, was celebrated by the nonprofit group The Fifteen Percent Pledge, which is based on the premise that black people make up 15 percent of the population in the US. The group therefore asks businesses to donate 15 percent of their shelf space to brands owned by black people. Somalia-born Iman founded her own line of cosmetics in 1994, providing shades that were difficcult to…