Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 44, 2023 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

It started three months late, due to the star being hospitalised for a serious bacterial infection, but Madonna lit up the stage at the first show of her global Celebration Tour at London’s O2. The singer, 65, had sworn the show – which is devoted to her entire career – would go on, and fans were treated to video footage from across her 40-year reign. The Queen of Pop wowed with multiple sultry outfit changes (including a knee brace at one point), singing hits including Like a Prayer and Holiday. “If you want to know my secret, and you want to know how I pull through and survive, I thought, ‘I’ve got to be there for my children,’” she said, following it up with Gloria Gaynor’s I will Survive, and…

Adele has sparked speculation once again that she has secretly walked up the aisle by referring to her partner Rich Paul as her “husband”. During one of her Las Vegas concerts recently, a woman in the audience called out, “Will you marry me?”, to which the Easy on Me singer, 35, quipped back, “You can’t marry me. I’m straight, my love, and my husband’s here tonight.” A few weeks later, she told another audience she was rather lacking in the “wife” department, sharing, “I have spent a lot of my time trying to understand and also enjoy American football. I’m not the greatest wife when it comes to football, even though my partner absolutely loves it.” Adele, who shares son Angelo, 10, with ex-husband Simon Konecki, has worn a pear-shaped…

Hollywood guru and Weekly quizmaster David Hartnell has been writing spicy gossip for print and TV for more than 50 years. Now, as a brand new co-owner of a Thai restaurant, he’s serving more spice – not on the page but on the plate. Appropriately named Thai Thai Authentic Restaurant, David and his partner of 30 years, Somboon Khansuk, bought the Auckland restaurant in July. Somboon was born and raised in Thailand, and grew up in a family who loved to cook. “I’ve never owned a business before,” says David. “People ask me why I’m getting involved in a new career and my reply is – ‘Why not?’” For many years, David has been our very own Mr Hollywood and was our only access to the latest gossip in Tinseltown,…

When her daughters were younger, Clare Thompson spent thousands of hours playing Lego with them – a pastime she didn’t get to experience herself as a child. “We were too poor to afford Lego, but I’m a teacher by profession, and my kids basically taught me how to play and how to engage and learn,” tells Clare, 53. “So I bought them as much Lego as we could afford.” With her children Imogen and Petra now teenagers, those days of endless play together have passed, but Clare finds herself spending more time – and money – on Lego than ever before after amassing a huge 100-kilogram collection to start The Brick Pit NZ. The unique venture sees the former art teacher take her Lego into workplaces for corporate events, where…

It still cracks me up. It’s 2010 and 7am. I’m still in bed. My wife Linda, who got up before me to check the news on her laptop, burst into the bedroom. I’d have got a fright had her face not been creased with laughter. She could hardly speak. It was as though she’d just read the most hilarious story ever. She had. “You’re the second most trusted person in New Zealand.” Having got that out, Linda doubled over with laughter, hardly able to stand. Turned out she’d read the just-released Reader’s Digest Poll of Most Trusted New Zealanders. Remember? It used to be in the news every year. It was carried out by leading professional pollsters, but I used to wonder, “How can you tell who’s trustworthy or not?”…

Letters to the Editor HAPPY EVA AFTER ● Winning letter Sweet 16-year-old Eva Mitchell is living proof that miracles do happen (NZWW, W October 23)! I was blown away reading about the massive challenges Eva has faced with such courage and resilience. I was also amazed by mum Tiff’s strength and determination to raise a child who would be happy every day. Who would ever dream that a child facing multiple surgeries and struggling to survive could actually wake up with a smile on her face? I was also touched by big sister Mela’s love and support for her critically ill baby sister. How hard it must have been for Mela spending much of her early life beside her wee sister’s hospital cot. Eva, your Mum’s birthday poem says…

By the time you read this, I’ll be in Paris. Paris, France! I can hardly believe it. I knew, in theory, that after the election, I’d be jumping on a plane and meeting up with my tour group, who have travelled to France for a holiday based around the Rugby World Cup. It’s marked in my calendar and I have the airline tickets, albeit in electronic form. But the reality is something quite different.  I only really started to get excited when I saw the All Blacks vs Ireland game and realised that in just seven days, I would be cheering on the All Blacks from my seat in Stade de France, not from the couch at home. I would be in full All Black supporter kit, complete with a…

“I’m doing a photoshoot!” declared a delightful Frances Jnr when I arrived at the Tipenes’ home for this week’s cover story. “Yes,” I agreed. “It’s for a magazine!” The four-year-old’s eyes widened in joy and with an infectious grin, he led me inside to find his mum and dad. Kaiora and Francis, stars of the hit series The Casketeers, are a family of six sons and have recently welcomed precious daughter Ngāwaiata to their whānau – but it hasn’t been without drama. She was born prematurely and when she was just weeks old, she terrifyingly had difficulty breathing and was rushed to hospital. She’s doing much better now and the love for her in the Tipene home shines through. When Kaiora’s in the middle of getting her hair and make-up…

Originally from Wales, selfconfessed “city girl” Sheila Smith was working in the fast-paced world of television in London and looking for love. She just had no idea that finding “the one” (who literally turned up on her doorstep) would mean relocating to be a farmer’s wife at the bottom of New Zealand, in the tiny South Island township of Tokanui. The gregarious 58-year-old is starring in new television docuseries Shepherdess, which profiles women from rural areas of New Zealand. They aren’t all farmers, or necessarily live on farms, but they’ve each had an impact on their local community in an individual way. Speaking to the Weekly down the line in her lilting Welsh accent, Sheila tells the story of becoming a shepherdess and starting a design business later in life…

Tip “A meat mallet or tenderiser makes all the difference in getting a uniform thickness to your chicken and it will make the meat super-tender. It’s such a handy kitchen tool.” Note “I like to use a butterflied chicken for this dish so as much chicken as possible is in contact with the rich cooking liquid, but if you don’t feel confident cutting chicken in this way, don’t worry, just be sure to baste a few extra times during cooking. Serve with rice noodles and steamed greens.” Tips “This loaf makes a fantastic breakfast, lunchbox filler or afternoon snack. The versatile batter can also be used to make muffins or even a cake. To make 12 regularsized muffins, bake 20-30 minutes. To make a cake in a 23cm tin, bake…

If you pay attention to one trend this season, make it Quiet Luxury. Try paredback styling for a more lowkey approach to luxury – less austere than minimalism but more polished than casualwear. It’s all about pieces that stand the test of time or more simply put, elevated classics. Compile a capsule collection that can be worn from this season on for timeless combinations that say a lot without being loud! Trousers $65.90 Zara An effortlessly cool pair of trousersrs is a style staple you will return to season after season. Relaxed-fit pants makes every outfit look uncomplicated, especially in versatile colourways like khaki, black and chocolate brown. Blazer $99.99 H&M A blazer is a timeless piece of tailoring that has everlasting closet appeal. Look for styles with more feminine…

Are you a fan of timeless elegance and sentimental charm? Decorating your home with cherished family keepsakes is a wonderful way to add a touch of nostalgia and warmth to your living space, and create a sense of connection to your home. Incorporate timehonoured knick-knacks and furniture into your décor with these tips and tricks to make the most of precious pieces. Frame family recipes If you have cherished family recipes passed down through generations, consider framing them and displaying them in your kitchen. This not only adds a personal touch but also serves as a practical reference when cooking family favourites. Before you begin Whether you’ve inherited family treasures, discovered a unique find at a market or unearthed a piece in a second-hand shop, start by taking inventory. Consider…

This is a shout-out – I hope she’s reading – to the wonderful woman who saw me bawling my eyes out in the first few minutes of the When The Cat’s Away concert in September at the Auckland Town Hall, and grabbed my hand and held it and said, “Me, too!” It was a beautiful moment – to feel seen and affirmed, not judged. A shared human connection with a stranger, the kind you get from having a laugh together, too. I’m an inveterate weeper. My husband is used to us being the last to leave a movie or a play because I need to blow my nose and dry my glasses. And while I appreciate I’m a bit weird, part of me is shocked other people are so composed.…

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She is the baby girl The Casketeers stars Francis and Kaiora Tipene have always wanted. The precious gift of a daughter in a family of six sons, baby Ngāwaiata could not have been more wished for. As her parents prepared for her arrival in September, they both knew two things. One, that she would probably be early and a premature baby as all the other children had been. And two, that she would never be alone. Which is how they saved her life. Just weeks after her birth, Ngāwaiata stopped breathing while Francis was gazing at her adoringly. “I had just placed her down in her cot because we were at home enjoying our bundle of joy,” recalls Kaiora. “Francis said, ‘I don’t want to leave her down there –…

Suzanne Somers became famous in the 1970s for playing ditzy Chrissy Snow in the sitcom Three’s Company, but her early life was no joke. The star, who died on October 15 after a battle with breast cancer, grew up with an abusive father who Suzanne feared would kill her in a booze-fuelled rage. When she was 17, he ripped off her prom dress and told her she was “nothing”. She responded by hitting him over the head with a tennis racquet. Suzanne started acting in the 1960s, appearing in Steve McQueen’s film Bullitt and as “the blonde in a white Thunderbird” in American Graffiti. It was Three’s Company, about two gals and a guy sharing a flat in an era when mixed flatting was considered risqué, that made her famous.…

The Princess of Wales’ parents have been the subject of a hate campaign in the village where they live. Abusive posters targeting Carole and Michael Middleton over the collapse of their business Party Pieces have been put up on lampposts and trees around Bucklebury, where the couple have lived for several decades. Kate’s brother James, 36, who also lives in the Berkshire village, was seen tearing the notices down, according to locals. The posters referenced the fact that suppliers were not paid after the company, which was set up by Carole 36 years ago and made the couple multi-millionaires, closed earlier this year. The failing firm folded with more than $5 million in debts two weeks after it was bought by a Scottish businessman. Suppliers have criticised Carole and Michael,…

Jada Pinkett Smith hasn’t spoken to Chris Rock since the Oscars “incident” – the one where her husband, Will Smith, slapped Chris in the face in front of a worldwide audience of millions. But the Matrix Reloaded star says stand-up comedian Chris did, many years ago, ask her out on a date. “Every summer, all the reports would come out that me and Will were getting a divorce,” says Jada, 52. “And this particular summer, Chris, he thought that we were getting a divorce. So he called me and basically he was like, ‘I’d love to take you out.’ And I was like, ‘What do you mean?’ He was like, ‘Well, aren’t you and Will getting a divorce?’ I was like, ‘No Chris, those are just rumours.’ “He was appalled…

When fans think of New York Fashion Week, words that spring to mind include extravagant, glamorous and chic. The unkempt rooftop of a run-of-the-mill East Village apartment block? Not so much! Yet that was exactly where the intrigue was to be found at last month’s celebration of all things fashion in the Big Apple – thanks to one curious jailbird called Anna Sorokin. The last most people heard of Anna Sorokin, aka Anna Delvey, she was serving time in prison after pretending to be a German heiress and conning her victims out of around $415,000. So outlandish were her crimes (like stealing a private jet so she could gatecrash a party thrown by billionaire investor Warren Buffett) that Netflix made a miniseries about her, Inventing Anna, starring Julia Garner. Now,…

Tip Stand cake at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving. Notes This quick unyeasted bread is inspired by bara brith, a traditional Welsh fruit-enriched bread, flavoured with dark tea and spices. To serve, spread with butter, dusted with a little extra mixed spice. As you’d expect, it partners well with a cup of tea. We used Earl Grey tea, but any strong black tea is fine. Use any combination of dried fruits. Notes This super-easy bread relies on the reaction between alkaline baking soda and acidic buttermilk to produce carbon dioxide for aeration. Since the reaction is immediate upon mixing, make sure you get baking quick smart. Try other dried fruit and nuts, such as sultanas and pecans. If dried cherries are hard to find, you could…

Some of us are most definitely in the oily or dry skin camp, but many experience the highs and lows of both. Combination skin is more common than you would think and as with most skin types, there is often more than one factor at play. When your skin is either dry or oily, taking care of it is pretty straightforward. But when you have a little bit of both, things start to get complicated. Hydrating creams are too hydrating, oil-absorbing masks are too absorbing… But with the right products, your combination skin can be just as happy as any other. How do I know if I have combination skin? All skin types can be affected by seasonal and hormonal changes, but there are some definitive signs that point to…

YOU WILL NEED ● Lampshade (we got ours in an op shop) ● 1.8m light cotton fabric ● Bias tape maker kit ● Glue gun ● Iron ● Dressmaking scissors ● Metal ruler INSTRUCTIONS 1 Begin by taking the fabric and wrapping it around the shade to give a rough idea of sizing and how many strips you will need to cut. Add slightly more than you think you need as the strips will overlap. 2 Cut the strips slightly longer than the shade using a metal ruler and dressmaking scissors. It is helpful if you cut the top of the strip off at an angle so it feeds into the tape- making tool easily. The width will depend on the size of your tape-making tool. Cut two much longer…

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 The only recognition you’ll get this week is for physical work. You can have all the right ideas and be as creative as you like, but what everyone notices is you working with your hands. Moving furniture, gardening, laying concrete will be satisfying because at the end of the day, the job is completed and you did it! CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 You’re planning some down time to do spiritual work, to catch up on reading and creative projects. It’s taken a while to plan to have this time and you’re going to treasure every moment. It’s not often we get time to catch up with ourselves in this busy world. AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 You need to be realistic…

Daughter number four Uma posted a frantic message on our family link-up website. “Goodness, I’m not cut out for this,” she announced. Alongside was a photo of her son (my grandson) Kobey, behind the wheel of their car, a wild and crazy grin on his 16-yearold face. She was giving him a driving lesson. “I need brakes on my side,” she added. It brought memories tumbling back, not all of them good ones. Like the time I took daughter number two Gemma for a driving lesson in an enormous empty car park in the neighbourhood. I made her tense with my tone and she kept stalling the car, which made my tone even worse, making her even tenser until she burst into tears and we went home, lesson failed. By…

Botanical whodunnit An intoxicating read with an addictive new heroine Anyone that loves gardens and mystery is going to be hooked by this unusual story. Devil’s Breath is a winning mix of the botanical and the sinister. It features a character who is isolated and eccentric. A lot of novels at the moment seem to follow the same formula and I don’t always find them convincing, but Professor Eustacia Rose is a wonderful creation and the story is strikingly original. Eustacia lives alone in London, where much of her time is spent meticulously tending the collection of poisonous plants she grows on her rooftop. Botanical toxicology is her specialty and, even though she lost her job after an unfortunate incident in her lab, she remains committed to her research. She…

Sheer delight Nicole Scherzinger, 45, has received rave reviews for her role as eccentric ageing silent film star Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard in London’s West End. King for a day! Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik, 54, and Crown Princess Mary, 51, took to the balcony of Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen to celebrate the 18th birthday of their son Prince Christian. The day included a changing of the guard, followed by a gala that was described as “straight out of a fairy tale”. By George he’s good! George Clooney, 62, looked dapper as always as he attended a pep rally to celebrate the Roybal Film & Television Production School. Other attendees included Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington.  BALLS OF FUN British songstress Paloma Faith, 42, showed no signs of ruffled feathers…