Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 2, 2024 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Graham Norton was once stabbed and left for dead in a violent street mugging – and he says it changed his life for the better. The beloved Irish chatshow star, 60, renowned for his hilarious interviews on The Graham Norton Show with some of the world’s biggest stars, was a drama student in his twenties when a group of young thugs attacked him as he walked home to his London flat. He says he didn’t know at first that he’d been knifed in the chest. It was only when he looked down and saw blood that he realised he was seriously injured. His life was saved by an elderly couple who called an ambulance. “I lost half my blood,” Graham recalls of the incident in 1989. “The morning after, I…

Some celebs love shouting from the rooftops about their big birthdays. Others? Not so much! We’ve got the inside track on who’s celebrating a landmark anniversary this year. Turning 30 BORN IN 1994 Harry Styles Ever since competing in The X Factor in 2010, Harry’s career has gone in just One Direction. The British crooner turns 30 on February 1. Dakota Fanning She was just seven when she melted hearts opposite Sean Penn in I Am Sam, so it’s no wonder it seems like Dakota has been around forever. She blows out 30 candles on February 23. Justin Bieber If you’re a true Belieber, you’ll already know that Canadian pop prince Justin celebrates his 30th birthday on March 1. Haven’t been invited to his party? Sorry! Saoirse Ronan We might…

Tip If you don’t have a 16cm springform cake pan, place the cake on a tray lined with baking paper. Using two layers of baking paper and foil, make a collar around the cake 6cm higher than the cake and secure tightly with string. Tips Ribs can be precooked a day ahead until tender. Refrigerate until ready to serve. You can glaze and heat these in the oven or preheat on a hooded barbecue. Tips The fried bread is so moreish and delicious, you may want to cook extra! Don’t discard olive oil after frying the bread. It’s perfectly fine to reuse when roasting or barbecueing. The dressing can be made a day ahead – refrigerate in a screw-top jar. Assemble salad just before serving. Tip Store relish in the…

“One of the many things I got from doing The Oprah Winfrey Show for 25 years was a front-row seat to unhappiness. Of every, and I mean every, kind. My guests included people devastated by tragedy or betrayal, or deep disappointment. Angry people and people who held grudges. People full of regret and guilt, shame and fear. People doing everything in their power to numb their unhappiness but waking up each day unhappy anyway. I also witnessed abundant happiness. People who had found love and friendship. People using their talents and abilities to do good things. People who reaped the rewards of selflessness and giving.ing. People who’d been given a second chance. And then there was a third category of guest that audiences didn’t know what to make of but…

I’d come up with the perfect gift for our Wellington friends, both keen gardeners. Organic NZ Magazine was advertising its 2024 Nude Gardening Calendar – a fundraiser for the Soil & Health Association NZ. You could buy the Simply Stunning version “for more modest gardeners” or the Cheeky Fun option with “a bit more cheek”. Naturally, I opted for the latter. Unfortunately, I’d discovered the calendar a day or so after the deadline for Christmas delivery. But I thought if I fired off my online order, it might just make it on time. It was this last-minute rush that got me into trouble. Luckily, the calendar could be posted directly to the couple I was buying it for. I simply needed to include their city, street and number on the…

Letters to the Editor MILNE MAGIC ● Winning letter Yes, certainly another super-duper issue and read (NZWW, December 28)! My favourite royals – the Wales family – gracing the front cover with their Christmas card photo sure delighted me. Thank you most sincerely, Judy Kean, for the superb cover story and lovely photos of these very popular monarchy members. However, my favourite read this issue, outshining any other in my opinion, was Kevin Milne’s column “Wishes from the heart”. This very respected, valued, treasure of a man’s reflections on life, written from his honest, impeccable heart, sure tug at my heartstrings. I was completely blown away by this most impressive read. Tears flowed too from this old lady. Yes, I heartily endorse Kevin’s new-year wishes. My husband and I are…

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Songstress Kelly Clarkson has spoken out about her painful divorce and how therapy has helped her through it. The three-time Grammy winner, who won the fi rst season of American Idol in 2002, fi led for divorce from her former music manager Brandon Blackstock, 47, in 2020. The pair share daughter River Rose, nine, and son Remington Alexander, seven. The Piece By Piece singer, 41, says the songs she wrote for her latest album Chemistry were about the split. “I cannot express how appreciative I feel for having that kind of healthy outlet,” says Kelly. “Because the level of depression and things that come with divorce or grieving is extraordinarily hard. You feel alone and it’s just a blessing to be able to have that outlet for those emotions that…

Get Get your whisks and spoons at the ready – The Great Kiwi Bake Off is back for a flan-tastic new season! This year, 10 keen bakers from across New Zealand are preparing to dish up some un-dough-tedly brilliant plates from the bake barn on Auckland’s stunning West Coast, in the hope of measuring up to judges Peter Gordon and Jordan Rondel’s standards. Under the watchful eye of hosts Hayley Sproull and Pax Assadi, our amateur bakers will do their best to butter everyone up and win the ultimate baking battle. Who will fall flat and who will rise to the top? Let’s meet the bakers to find out more. Batter up! JOSH DUNCAN, 32, civil engineering project manager He ate all the pies – then lost 80kg and discovered…

It’s time to channel breezy, coastal cool! Achieving a Hamptons-inspired home involves creating a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere with a nautical influence. Focus on simplicity, neutral colours and incorporating natural elements for ocean-inspired spaces you’ll love all summer long – and beyond. It’s all plain-sailing from here! True blue Stick to a light and neutral colour palette, incorporating hues inspired by the beach, such as seafoam green and sandy beige. Blue is a staple in Hamptons style – consider playing with a mix of hues, from navy to soft aqua. For example, add a navy quilt to your bed or a beautiful duckegg vase to your dining table. Once you have your colour palette down pat, layer with another classic element of Hamptons style – stripes. Add blue-and-white striped throw cushions,…

There’s a lot to be said for being encouraged into doing things you might not otherwise do. I’d counsel against anything illegal or life-threatening, but otherwise having a crack at stuff outside your usual zone is good for the soul. I’m mostly saying this to me because I would stay home forever if I wasn’t encouraged out. I know I seem all chatty and gregarious, but I spend so many nights out working that, if I get a spare evening, my fondest wish is for a pile of ironing and a bit of a story on the TV. Naturally an introvert, I cope best with social things if I have a job to do or a role to play. Scratch the surface of anyone who works in hospitality or entertainment…

The only downside of working on The Project was the hours, especially with young children. I was missing from school pick-up until just before bedtime. Megan was doing all the hard yards solo and I felt I was missing out on something. Then we were told the show would not be renewed for 2024. Problem solved: I would be around to annoy and embarrass my girls and my betrothed! It was doubtful I would be of any help to Megan. The exciting thing for me was that we could now have family dinners. I remember them fondly. As a youngster, they were just dinner, a routine part of the day, but in retrospect, there were many laughs, and much was learned and communicated during that time. With four boys, there…

THE SONG I LISTEN TO WHEN I NEED A PICK-ME-UP IS... Ooh, I have a few of these. I tend to listen to songs I can have a good singalong to – not good singing, but loud! This is Me by Keala Settle (from The Greatest Showman), Sia’s Chandelier and anything by Stevie Nicks. MY COMFORT FOOD IS... Chocolate and ice cream are high on the list – the long, long list! I also love Heartland apple cider vinegar chips. If you eat more than a bowlful, though, which obviously I would never do, it really starts to burn your lips and tongue. MY FAVOURITE ON-AIR MOMENT IS... Giving things away. Handsdown the best part of my job... being able to call someone and say, “You’ve won a prize”, is…

Gwyneth Paltrow, 51, was playing a support role at the premiere of husband Brad Falchuk’s new series, The Brothers Sun, which stars Michelle Yeoh, 61. TV producer Brad, 52, is the cocreator of Glee and 9-1-1. Guru’s guide Kate Hudson says that at 44, she’s healthier than ever since she “tuned in” to her body. The mum of three, who is recording a new music album, now does more strength training and eats more protein. Black magic Cara Delevingne (above), 31, and Annabelle Dexter-Jones, 37, looked ready to slay during filming of American Horror Story: Delicate Part II in New York. Nice girls Lindsay Lohan (right), 37, made a surprise appearance at the premiere of the rebooted Mean Girls, starring Australian actress Angourie Rice, 23. The musical is based on…

The bond between a parent and child is such a magical connection, and in this week’s issue, we acknowledge this at both ends of the life cycle. TVNZ’s Melissa Stokes opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her mum – and her mother’s hugely significant decision to call time on her life with the use of assisted-dying legislation. She tells of her mum’s illness and the family’s ordeal, while at the same time outlining her mother’s adamant wishes, “She didn’t want to be in pain any more.” But losing someone so precious has also taught Melissa some valued lessons about the beauty of life and what is most important. An overwhelming sense of love and loyalty emerges from our writer Fleur’s story from page six. Meanwhile, Rotorua mayor Tania Tapsell…

Hannah Waddingham certainly sizzled on the red carpet at the Golden Globes – but nothing makes her more hot under the collar than people who diss Tom Cruise! The Game of Thrones star, 49, has been filming Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning with Tom, 61. “He is without doubt one of the loveliest and encouraging, positive and inspiring human beings I have ever met,” says the star, who was nominated for a Globe for her role in Ted Lasso. “Isn’t he gorgeous? I have no time for anyone saying anything about him.” Hannah spent five “intense” days with Tom on a US warship to film her part in the movie, which is set to be released in 2025. “It was insane!” she says. “It’s a proper, ridiculous, pinch-me job.” The…

When William Shakespeare fan Steph Curtis treads the boards this month to act in one of The Bard’s most famous comedies, forgetting her lines or getting stage fright is the least of her worries. Steph will be acting in the play Measure for Measure while she is more than eight months pregnant and is hoping her baby will not make a surprise debut during her performance. “We have been preparing for every eventuality,” Steph says with a smile. “If it does happen, it will certainly be a memorable show!” Steph, 39, says her current pregnancy is a blessing because more than a year ago, she suffered a miscarriage. In December 2022, she lost her baby at 15 weeks, a son they named William. She had the support of her husband…

How to test if a chicken is cooked The traditional test is to pierce a skewer into the thickest part of the chicken, remove the skewer and observe the juice that oozes out – it should be clear and not show any sign of pink (blood). The most reliable method is to use a meat thermometer and to measure the temperature at the centre of the thickest part of the piece being cooked. When the temperature has reached 75°C, the chicken is fully cooked.…

Ever feel baffled by the amount of conflicting beauty advice on offer these days? With so many tips and tricks doing the rounds, it can be difficult to cut through what’s fact and what’s fiction. So allow us to debunk some widespread myths and shed light on what’s actually true. Chocolate gives you spots  Fiction Hooray – the truth is that chocolate won’t actually cause a breakout! However, a poor diet, excessive washing or harsh cleansers can irritate your skin and worsen acne, so do everything in moderation. TO ADDRESS ACNE ISSUES, TRY: Glow Lab Face Wash for Acne, $16. Formulated for acne-prone skin, it stars salicylic acid to dissolve debris that clogs pores and lactic acid to remove dead cells from the skin surface. It also has soothing aloe…

AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 Personal possessions, security and money are important to you this week, and it might surprise you how intense you are concerning where your money goes and how your belongings are treated. A friend is lax in returning a borrowed item. Just ask – they may have genuinely forgotten. PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20 You should be feeling empowered and strong. This is a time of being confident in knowing that what you’re doing is right for you and the people you love. You have a charisma that people are drawn to and they want to learn all about you. If you’re job hunting or wanting something, you can talk and charm your way into it. ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20 If you…

Well. This is not how I imagined spending my holiday. Yes, we got the glorious summer we all deserved and it’s true I’ve had a break – three of them, I think – but while you were out swimming, hiking and spending time with your families, I’ve been confined to quarters in a cast with a badly broken elbow. Another fall. Another one! Coming only a few months after I tumbled down the stairs at home. This one happened on the dance floor at the wedding of beautiful young friends, so it was all very public. Thank heavens I got to see the church service, which was lovely, and hear the speeches, which were moving and funny, but I’d only been on the dance floor for a matter of minutes…

Soul sisters Three fierce females forge a bond in foster care Domestic thrillers are return together to help the hot right now and while police with their enquiries, this one may be a little even though this means a light on “thrill” or tension, reckoning with events all of it’s a well-crafted mystery them would prefer to forget. with a social conscience and The story is told from characters to care about. multiple perspectives, Darling Girls is the story flipping back and forth from of three sisters who aren’t the present day to the past. related by blood but are still Wild Meadows may seem bound closely together thanks like the most idyllic place for to the nightmare childhood children to grow up, but no they shared as foster children.…

Sometimes you do what you have to do to keep going – which, in Natasha Lyonne’s case, means slurping a Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffee! The Poker Face actress, 44, is a huge fan of the drink. Good as gold! Celebration for one! Aussie songstress Kylie Minogue, 55, took a momentto appreciate a night off from her Vegas residency – by relaxing in a bathrobe in full glitter make-up and red lipstick by a bucket of her own wines. “Missing that post-show feeling,” she quipped. Party people Isla Fisher, 47, and Rosamund Pike, 44, were all smiles for the Golden Eve Party at LA’s Chateau Marmont, even though Saltburn actress Rosamund has revealed a Boxing Day skiing accident left her face “entirely smashed up”. Winning duos Oppenheimer’s Robert Downey Jr, 58,…

Gee-gee, she’s good! Loved-up royals Zara and Mike Tindall looked every bit the happy couple when they popped over to Australia’s Gold Coast in Queensland for the Magic Millions. Rugby legend Mike, 45, and Zara, 42, who is a longtime ambassador of the illustrious thoroughbred event, were in great spirits at the racehorse auction, with Zara later hopping astride a horse to show off her polo skills for a friendly game. Mike and Zara are frequent visitors to Australia – they were there late last year, before returning to the UK for Christmas. It’s a popular destination for the pair, who met in a Sydney bar in 2003, where Mike had been “drowning his sorrows” after being cut from the England World Cup squad. Zara was on a gap year.…