Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 22, 2024 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

The dress code is famously strict at Cannes and the stars were shining at the festival’s closing party, the amfAR Gala. Heidi Klum, 50, arrived with daughter Leni Klum, 20, saying, “Leni has wanted to come to the amFAR Gala with me for many years. This year, I finally said yes!” Good pals Demi Moore and action star Michelle Yeoh, both 61, shared a giggle, while Cher, 78, turned back time with an incredible four-song set. The gala raised $26 million to help fight AIDS.…

A furious Sarah, Duchess of York, lost her cool with a chattering crowd at the Cannes Film Festival, telling them to be quiet. Fergie was on stage at the amfAR (The Foundation for Aids Research) charity gala for the auction of a painting of her former motherin-law, Queen Elizabeth II, when she lost it with the audience for talking amongst themselves. She snapped, “Stop, stop, stop” and told them off for being too busy thinking about what party they were going to next. A clip of her scolding the celebrity audience was posted online by model and TV host Heidi Klum. The duchess, 64, then launched into an apology from her generation to young people for “destroying your planet”. Meanwhile, at another charity gala in Cannes, she said she now…

You’d better bee-lieve it – Nigella Lawson is a bee geek! The celebrity chef has partnered with a British online supermarket to find Britain’s biggest “honey hero”. The competition involves the 64-year-old tasting honey made by small producers and it seems Nigella can’t get enough of the golden stuff. “Did you know about the tradition of talking to the bees and telling them everything that is going on in your life?” she says. “I believe it is Celtic. Apparently, you tell them your sorrows and your joys, and that’s meant to be a bonding thing.” She also gets a buzz out of the Italian approach to the sweet stuff, where, “You are given six teeny slivers of cheese and different honey to drizzle over each one. It’s as amazing as…

What on earth would Lady Whistledown make of it all? Bridgerton star Claudia Jessie created a kerfuffle after breaking her wrist while filming season three of the hit Netflix show. The actress, 34, fell over due to a gown she had to wear for the Regency-era drama. “I did a high kick,” she explains. And “when I put my leg up, I was restricted immediately”, resulting in a fall. “Obviously we have medics on set for idiots like me!” The splint on her wrist needed to be hidden from the cameras, so the wardrobe department invented a fashion item which didn’t actually exist. “We just made it up,” says Claudia. “The summer muff!” It would have been odd if only Claudia’s character Eloise Bridgerton wore the muff, so costumers made…

As Asa broadcaster on a national radio show, there’s always an awareness that listeners are relying on the evocative power of your voice to immerse themselves in a story or interview. But when Newstalk ZB host Francesca Rudkin was reading out an entertaining editorial piece on air, a listener’s blunt critique caught her off-guard. “I remember a woman texted in to say, ‘Goodness, you sound like Darth Vader!’” recalls Francesca, who gives a re-enactment of the Star Wars character whose lungs were scorched by lava. “And I thought, ‘Yeah, I do, don’t I?’ because I was taking huge breaths in between sentences. Then I noticed that by the end of my show, I was starting to lose my voice a bit, which was really weird because I was quite fit.”…

Standing on stage in the best shape of her life for the 2021 Southern Regions Bodybuilding Championships, Lisa Maxwell felt fit, healthy and vibrant. And after battling stage four bowel cancer and suffering heart attacks caused by a rare reaction to chemotherapy just one year earlier, health is the best prize she could ask for. Although Lisa admits that taking out first place in three categories, including the overall women’s prize, was also a highlight. “I couldn’t believe it – I have never won anything like that, it was such a rush,” says Lisa, 55, who’s excited to share her story for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this June in the hope it will inspire others to be proactive with their health. “It’s an embarrassing cancer to talk about – it’s…

Pistachio & polenta cake with preserved lemon PREP & COOK TIME 70 MINUTES SERVES 8-10 100g (½ cup) sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing 180g (½ cups) pistachios, plus extra, chopped, to decorate 80g (½ cup) polenta 175g (⅔ cup caster sugar ¼ tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 preserved lemon (about 35-40g) 2 eggs 80g (1⅓ cup) plain yoghurt Grated zest of 1 lemon GLAZE 180g (1 ¼ cups) icing sugar Juice of 1 lemon 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan. Grease a 20cm round cake pan and line with baking paper. 2 Add pistachios to a food processor and blitz until fine. Pour into a bowl along with polenta, sugar, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside. 3 Cut preserved lemon in half and remove any…

CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 Check anything that has to do with numbers, especially money... A bank statement that is lower than it should be, an invoice that is higher than quoted or some rule/regulation that has suddenly changed. You’ll be in for a surprise – a mistake has been made and is sorted out in your favour. LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23 An offer from a friend is not going to be as successful as they’re making out, so be careful – this is not the time to take a risk. There is something new on the career horizon, so be ready for a change. You’re going to take a step upwards whether you’re ready or not. GEMINI May 22 – Jun 21 Your friendship is very…

History of divorce Soon-to-be ex-wives await freedom at a Reno ranch Divorce was more difficult back in the 1950s. In the US, when the state of Nevada relaxed its laws, it became a mecca for women who were splitting from their husbands. All they had to do was spend six weeks living there, then they could be free of an unhappy marriage. And so divorce ranches sprang up. Wealthier women would stay in them, passing their days riding horses and their evenings gambling at casinos while they waited for the time to drift by. In The Divorcées, we spend six weeks at the Golden Yarrow ranch near Reno in the company of Lois Gorski Saunders. She’s an awkward and naïve young woman whose disapproving father is paying for her to…

“Women, “we’re so, so rough on ourselves,” Laura McGoldrick shares in our cover story. At 34, the sports commentator is gearing up for an eventful year. She’s soon off to the US for cricket coverage and upon her return, she’ll be presenting Sky Sport’s Olympic coverage. As a mother of two, Laura juggles the familiar balancing act many face: striving to seize life’s opportunities while also caring for a family. She’s determined to show her daughter – and all of us – that it’s possible to embrace life’s offerings without compromising on motherhood. This aspiration resonates with countless women. My eldest child (adult!) is nearing 30 and the discussions we had decades ago remain as relevant today. No matter our paths, we’re all doing our best and Laura reminds us…

Astriking black and white photo of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has been acquired by the world’s largest portrait collection. The image, taken in 2022, just three days before the death of Harry’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, will now be part of the National Portrait Gallery’s photo collection in the UK. It shows the pair holding hands before taking to the stage for the One Young World Summit in Manchester, England, and was taken by their close friend Misan Harriman, who often travels with Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, to important events. He recently accompanied them on their three-day visit to Nigeria. Misan, 46, says he’s “humbled and proud” that one of his photos will be in the permanent collection owned by the National Portrait Gallery. Another royal,…

A secret wedding? Stranger Things have happened in Hollywood! Millie Bobby Brown, 20, has tied the knot with Jake Bongiovi, 22 – the son of rocker Jon Bon Jovi, 62 – in an intimate ceremony in the US. “It was a very low-key, romantic affair with their closest family with them as they said their vows,” says an insider. The pair, who announced their engagement last year after two years of dating, happily flaunted their wedding bands a week after exchanging vows. During a shopping trip in the Hamptons, they were all smiles as they drove around in a convertible with the top down. Millie earlier revealed that model Jake popped the question underwater, presenting her with a ring inside a shell during a scuba diving expedition. “He puts the…

It’s the age-old battle any working mum feels: the constant struggle of trying to show your children, especially your daughters, that women can have it all, while also actually being there for your kids. It’s a situation that Sky Sport’s Laura McGoldrick, 34, knows all too well and one that’s currently hitting a little too close to home as she prepares to leave her family for almost a month for T20 Cricket World Cup duties in the US. “The mum guilt is so hard,” she tells the Weekly as we catch up for a coffee, and she proudly shows off adorable pictures of daughter Harley, six, and son Teddy, three, as well as former Black Cap Martin Guptill, 37, whom Laura fondly calls Guppy. “I was away for about the…

For many people living with coeliac disease, eating at work can cause a great deal of anxiety. There are a number of challenges to navigate, whether it’s kitchens that aren’t properly set up to avoid cross-contamination with gluten-containing food, shared morning teas and lunches that don’t include safe, gluten-free options, or venues and restaurants chosen for events that don’t provide coeliac-safe food. That’s why this year’s Coeliac Awareness Week, which begins on June 10, is shining the spotlight on coeliac disease in the workplace, so employers and employees can be more inclusive towards colleagues living with the condition. What is coeliac disease? Coeliac disease is a permanent intestinal reaction to dietary gluten and occurs when gluten, found in wheat, rye, barley and avenin in oats, causes inflammation and gut damage.…

It’s been an immensely rewarding weekend. At four on Saturday morning, our second grandchild was born. Riggs is the son of our Rory and his partner Emma. New brother to Benny. Both baby and mother are well. Emma’s labour was a tough one. Riggs weighed 9lb 13ozs (4kg), two and a half times my baby weight. He emerged in the difficult occiput posterior position, facing upwards, or as they say, “sunny-side up”. If sunny-side up suggests something to look forward to, you’d be wrong. Rory described the labour as “horrendous”. Emma coped heroically. Even if I could give birth, I wouldn’t be equipped to deal with the sustained pain that difficult childbirths demand. Mums can do little but grit their teeth. Their nails might even bloody the hand they’re gripping.…

Letters to the Editor BAGGING THE BIG ONE ● Winning letter I have just read your article about Selwyn Toogood in a December Weekly issue. In October 1973, his It’s in the Bag show was held at the Ngaio Marsh Theatre in Christchurch. I was the lucky winner of the very first coloured television, a K9 model, given away on the show. Heather Eggleton was his co-host that night. At the time, we had no recording apparatus, so I was never able to have a copy of my exciting evening. It was a live show and an excerpt of it was seen many times advertising the forthcoming show on TV. I was a woollen textile mender at the time. I remember when Selwyn asked my occupation, I actually rubbed his…

As we head into winter and the days get shorter and the mornings get darker, I find I’m often the only one up when I leave the house. Sometimes I can hear seven-year-old Bart upstairs, crashing about, making himself breakfast, but mostly it’s just me. The alarm goes off at 6am and I try to be out the door by 6.20 to beat the traffic, but truth be told, it’s usually 6.30 before I’m on the road. Trying to get ready in a rush and on my own means that sometimes, when I arrive at work, I’m only half ready. I have a couple of dresses that I can’t zip up all the way to the top. My arm has healed nicely after the break at Christmas, but even if…

DAME SUZY D: MY STORY by Susan Devoy (Allen & Unwin, $37.99) Straight-talking squash champion Dame Susan Devoy has had an interesting and varied life. From starring on Celebrity Treasure Island to being the Race Relations Commissioner, she’s brought humour and heart to everything she’s tackled. Now she tells the story of her life, from sporting success to having to start over after losing everything. Filled with anecdotes and pulling no punches, this is the story of a fiercely driven and competitive Kiwi sporting icon. THE LIFE OF DAI by Dai Henwood (HarperCollins, $39.99) Life shifted dramatically for one of the funniest people in New Zealand after he was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer. This book is partly a memoir, covering his long and successful career as a comedian, but…

The Princess of Wales initially hoped to be back at work after Easter following abdominal surgery. Her shock cancer diagnosis then meant her absence from royal duties was extended by at least a few months. Now it seems a return to official engagements may not happen until next year. A palace insider says the princess’ schedule, which is usually organised months in advance, is blank for the rest of the year. “Lots of people involved in planning need to know what all the principals are doing well in advance,” says the source. “I am told that Kate’s diary for this year is empty. She may not appear in public for the rest of the year.” That suggests the preventative chemotherapy Kate, 42, has been having for an undisclosed type of…

Alec Baldwin is making the most of family life as he faces the possibility of jail time for involuntary manslaughter. A judge recently denied the actor a motion to dismiss the charges, which means the 30 Rock star is heading to court. The case follows the deadly New Mexico Rust film set shooting in 2021, when a gun Alec was using during a rehearsal fired, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, 42, and injuring director Joel Souza, 50. The star maintains he did not pull the trigger and did not know the weapon contained live rounds. No live ammunition was supposed to be on set. The film’s weapons handler, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, 27, was earlier this year sentenced to 18 months in prison for her part in the tragedy. Alec’s lawyers say they’re…

It was the hardest scene Sam Bunkall has ever had to shoot in nearly 20 years as an actor. The Shortland Street star, who plays Dr Boyd Chakraborty (formerly Rolleston), was dreading filming the recently-aired scene in which his character learns one of his twin sons has drowned, and it was every bit as heart-wrenching as he feared it would be. “If I’d done this scene five years ago, before I became a father, it would have been difficult enough, but now I’m a dad, it was just really, really heavy,” says Sam, who has two children, Rufus, three, and Juniper, one. “You think about what it must be like to lose a child and it’s just… It’s just too horrible to even think about.” Sam, 41, knew when he…

A private moment between a queen and her consort... a playful portrayal of a future king and his sister... and an iconic Andy Warhol image. These are some of the stunning images of members of the royal family that feature in an exhibition that has recently opened at Buckingham Palace. The Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography charts the evolution of royal photography from the 1920s to the present day, with many of the shots shown in public for the first time. Exhibition curator Alessandro Nasini says along with the beautiful vintage shots, related correspondence and proofs of photoshoots are being displayed to “give visitors a behind-the-scenes insight into the process of creating such unforgettable royal portraits”. He adds that the special photo collection can’t be displayed permanently “for conservation…

Meatball subs PREP & COOK TIME 30 MINUTES MAKES 6 500g minced beef 1 egg ½ cup (35g) stale breadcrumbs ⅔ cup (50g) finely grated Parmesan ⅓ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup (250ml) tomato pasta sauce 6 long soft bread rolls 60g baby rocket leaves 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional) 1 Combine beef, egg, breadcrumbs, half the Parmesan and parsley in a bowl. Roll tablespoons of mixture into 24 meatballs. 2 Heat oil in a large, deep non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs, turning, for 10 minutes or until browned and cooked through. 3 Add pasta sauce to pan and bring to a simmer. 4 Split rolls lengthways from the top, without cutting all the way through. Spread sides with sauce.…

Choosing the perfect fragrance is all about finding a scent that resonates with your personality and style – and your budget! Here’s how to find your perfect match. STEP ONE Think about scents you naturally gravitate towards. Do you prefer light and airy florals, warm and spicy orientals, or fresh and citrusy fragrances? Each offers a unique olfactory experience and understanding your preferences will help narrow down your options. STEP TWO Take a trip to a department store or fragrance boutique where you can sample a wide variety of perfumes. Sniffing coffee beans between testing each fragrance can help prevent scent fatigue during this process. Just remember to go with a clean palette (avoid wearing any scented products such as lotions or perfumes). This ensures your skin won’t be influenced…

Craft You will need ● Jumper with ribbing effect at the hem and cuffs ● Matching thread ● Sewing machine ● Fabric scissors ● Tissue paper ● Measuring tape Instructions 1 Fold the jumper in half and cut a curve starting at the arm, crossing just above the armhole seam and to the centre of the jumper. The centre of the jumper should be approximately 5cm below the level of the armhole seam. Cut the bottom of the jumper and the cuffs off approximately 2.5cm above the start of the ribbing. 2 Cut off the ribbing on the bottom of the jumper and the cuffs. 3 Join the ribbed pieces together to form a loop – long section, then short section, then long section, then short section. Sew each seam…

Whenever I go to events that have a lot of women at them, the focus might be on different occupations – education, healthcare, finance, construction – but there is one phrase I hear a lot. It’s the realisation that the feminist catch-cry “girls can do anything” has led us to a place we didn’t quite expect. A place where “women are doing everything”. Here we are in the workplace – still under-represented in the boardroom, sure, but present now in management, as well as the shop floor. Our mothers and grandmothers were offered teaching, nursing or secretarial work (until marriage, anyway), but our options are broader, almost the same as our brothers – just less often the job of CEO. And yet, on average and over a lifetime, we still…

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