Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 35, 2025 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Creating a buzz She’s horse mad, so spending a day at the races is always a treat for Queen Camilla. Her Majesty, 78, took time out from her holiday at Balmoral in Scotland to pop down to York for Ladies Day at the city’s racecourse. And she seemed so pleased to be in her happy place that she wasn’t too upset when all three of her horses were beaten in their races. But Camilla did admit to other racegoers that she hasn’t been too happy of late when it comes to one of her other interests. She told a couple of beekeepers whose hives are located on the racecourse that she’s also an apiarist and has been having some issues with her eight hives. Harry Silk explains, “We talked about…

The royal family has been rocked by shocking new claims made by Ghislaine Maxwell, with the convicted sex trafficker now dragging the Duchess of York and the late Princess Diana into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Tapes of Maxwell’s nine-hour interview with US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche have been released and in them, she has defended Prince Andrew, who has been stripped of many of his royal privileges thanks to his links to late sex offender Epstein. But she has thrown Andrew’s ex-wife Fergie under the bus, alleging it was the duchess who was responsible for Andrew, 65, getting to know Epstein, and not her as Andrew has claimed. And she says there may have been plans to set up a newly-divorced Diana on a date with Epstein. The comments…

Deciding to marry someone after just 12 weeks might sound like a reckless gamble. But for The Hits Days radio host Hayley Bath, it turned out to be the safest bet she’s ever made. A decade later, with three children, countless memories and plenty of laughter between them, she and her husband Chris are as smitten as ever. “We’re still crazy for each other and pine after each other when one of us goes away,” she smiles. “He’s so genuine and lovely, and we became best friends. We thought, ‘Let’s go for it and hope it works out.’ And it did!” At the end of 2014, Hayley went to watch a rugby game at a friend’s house, not knowing she was about to meet the man of her dreams. She…

Watching his children perform kapa haka at school, musician John Bryers Ruddock couldn’t hide his joy. After years of raising them in Hawai’i, he had finally brought them to live in New Zealand – the land of their ancestors, the place his mother called home and the land he had always considered his own. At first, everything felt right. His tamariki, who had never set foot in New Zealand before, were surrounded by te ao Māori, coming home each day excited to share the haka they’d learned and the words they’d picked up. “It was just a beautiful thing for me as a father to witness them like that,” says John, 38. “But they’re not able to attend school at the moment as they’re technically considered overstayers now.” Despite John…

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These days, a trip to the supermarket is a recipe for heart palpitations, yet many of us are letting a fortune in food quietly rot in the fridge or languish as unlabelled mystery meat in the freezer. Restoring order to your cold storage has multiple benefits, serving up more space, reducing food waste (and saving your coin), and even making it easier to plan your weekly meals. Stack & store Make the most of every inch with smarter storage solutions. “Stackable containers are a must-have,” says organisation expert Annalise Muir. “When looking for fridge storage, ensure the containers are stackable so you can easily fit more than one container per shelf. This will save so much space and also makes it easy to see what ingredients you have in your…

Shout out to everyone feeling a little out of sorts – I’ve been looking around and I’ve noticed it’s not just me. Generally, I’d describe myself as “default mood: chipper”, but my internal Pollyanna is struggling in the face of current national and international events and, as trivial as it sounds, the weather isn’t helping. What I’m seeing is large swathes of the general populace sitting somewhere between “mildly fractious” and “wildly cantankerous”. Out in the world today, I heard a mother telling her kids off with that specific, “If I’ve told once, I’ve told you a thousand times” tone. I almost wish I had some kids to shout at, to be honest. It’s a bit confronting to be generally irritated, then realise the person who is ticking you off…

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Tinseltown tell-all MY MOM JAYNE: A FILM BY MARISKA HARGITAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, NEON Mariska was only three years old when she survived the car crash that killed her mother, film icon Jayne Mansfield. In this intimate documentary, the Law & Order: SVU star interviews the people who knew Jayne best to discover the woman behind the moniker “Hollywood’s smartest dumb blonde” and also reveals a long-kept family secret. Stick it to ’em! OCEANIA CUP 4.30PM & 6.30PM, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 & 6, TVNZ+ The heat is on as the New Zealand Vantage Black Sticks face off against Australia’s Hockeyroos and Kookaburras in this bi-annual hockey tournament. Though the odds lie with the Aussies – the men’s team has won the cup every year of the competition –…

Case closed! It wasn’t that long ago that Matlock star Kathy Bates thought her acting career had dried up, but now she’s picking up gongs all over town! The 77-year-old won Best Actress at the AAFCA TV Honors in LA. Web of intrigue Could she finally clinch an Oscar? Jennifer Lopez, 56, looked unrecognisable as the first look for her new film Kiss of the Spider Woman was released. Promoting the project will be an interesting job as she co-produced the flick with her then-husband Ben Affleck and his best friend Matt Damon. Going cheap! They’re award-winning actors, but this summer Lupita Nyong’o (left), 42, and Sandra Oh, 54, are entertaining theatre-goers in New York for free! The pair celebrated the opening night of their production of Twelfth Night as…

September 8, 2025 She holds the impressive title of being our second-longest star on New Zealand’s favourite soap opera, but life has not been easy for Shortland Street’s Sally Martin, aka nurse Nicole Miller. In our story with Elisabeth Easther, the 40-year-old opens up about her deep connection with former co-star Pua Magasiva, who tragically passed away in 2019. She is still grieving his loss while also struggling with depression and anxiety, but she has strategies about how to navigate these. More recently, she has found herself a tad adrift after being written out of the show, but is open-minded and exploring what her next chapter will look like. You can read the full story on page six. Elsewhere, we chat with Dame Marilyn Waring. We’ve all witnessed the scrutiny…

Prince Harry’s controversial US visa application could go under the spotlight again. Following a renewed effort from a Washington DC organisation to find out whether he lied about using drugs when he applied to move to the US, a judge in Washington is reviewing which of the papers in the prince’s file can be released publicly. There’s a lot to go through – court records show that there are 1007 papers in his comprehensive file held by the US Department of State, which handles visa applications. A conservative think tank called the Heritage Foundation sued the Department of State in January in a bid to get it to release the paperwork relating to his visa. Heritage believes Harry, 40, may have not reported his drug use on his application when…

January 29 next year will mark the seventh anniversary of the tragic death of Gore preschooler Lachie Jones, who was found dead in the town’s sewage pond. Thirteen days earlier – January 16, 2026 – is a date his dad Paul Jones has marked in his diary. That’s the deadline given to the police to investigate – for the third time – the circumstances surrounding Lachie’s death and report back to Coroner Alexander Ho. Paul hopes it’s when he’ll finally get answers about what happened to Lachie, his only child. “I’m pleased it’s going to be reinvestigated, but we’re back to square one,” he says. “The police should have done their job properly in the first place.” Paul pushed for an inquest into Lachie’s 2019 death after being dissatisfied with…

Hair that? New razor brand Billie has landed in New Zealand, bringing inclusive values, bold design and award-winning, affordable products. A recent survey of Kiwi women shows only 29 percent feel fully empowered to make their own choices regarding body hair. “Billie’s on a mission to champion womankind,” says co-founder Georgina Gooley, emphasising shaving is a choice, not an obligation. “As a brand, we take aim at the societal expectations that dictate how we show up, how we express ourselves and how we define ourselves.” The range includes a Razor Kit, $9.79, Refill Blades, from $11.29, Whipped Shave Cream, $14.99, plus more grooming essentials. Available from Woolworths and Chemist Warehouse. Undie upgrade Experience leaks during exercise? This clever Kiwi creation is the world’s first absorbent performance thong, designed to support…

We all know exercise is good for us. Not just for physical health, but for our mental health too. But knowing something is good for us and actually doing it are two very different things. As we age, there are a few extra things to consider as we embark on any fitness regimen. As our oestrogen levels begin to drop during menopause, we become more aware of aches and pains, and many of us are living with weaker or prolapsed pelvic floor muscles, impacting our ability to move without discomfort or leakage. Take it slow Mish Wright is an exercise educator who specialises in women’s health. She points out that a lot of exercise programmes take an “all or nothing” approach, which can be quite daunting, especially if you’re not…

If you have children or grandkids and a garden, little good comes of being precious about either. As long as a sizeable area of the garden is child-friendly, it’s a fantastic place for the young to play, learn and let their imagination run wild. Let them, unfettered by a list of constraints, trample through the shrubbery, make huts under the bushes and mud pies in the dirt. Let them run on the lawn, roll, kick a ball and lie back to cloud-gaze. Children have enormous amounts of energy, and a lawn and paths are perfect for using it. A lawn doesn’t have to be vast – just long enough to run up and down. Deficiencies in length can be ameliorated by turning the area into a track by creating a…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Zendaya will no doubt enjoy plenty of Euphoria on September 1, when the Challengers actor turns 29. Her Spider-Man fiancé is sure to have searched the world wide web for gifts! Meanwhile, Frida star Salma Hayek will be up from Dusk Till Dawn celebrating her 59th on September 2. VIRGO Aug 24 – Sep 23 It’s your season and you’re feeling ready to take control. Channel that energy into your finances or long-term plans. An emotional situation might distract you briefly, but try to stay grounded. Your attention to detail makes a difference, especially at work. A compliment you receive isn’t flattery – it’s well-earned. LIBRA Sep 24 – Oct 23 You may feel torn between pleasing others and staying true to yourself. Choose the latter. A relationship…

We’re the old couple next door. I realised this when the kids from number 16 popped over on a recent Saturday afternoon for a baking session with us. Well, not so much with us, as with the beloved wife, an accomplished baker, especially in the area of the Victoria sponge, a particular favourite of mine and not baked often enough around here. Anyway, they didn’t make the cake of my dreams, but rather a tasty banana and walnut loaf, even though one of the kids – Ted, I think – said he wasn’t crazy for walnuts. It was agreed he could just pop them out when he came to eat a piece, which just added to the fun. As they left, with half a loaf to take home to their…

Revenge romance Three women are connected to the same creepy guy Toxic men seem to feature in fiction a lot at the moment and they don’t come much viler than the guy in this domestic thriller. Parts of the story are told from his perspective and I can’t say I enjoyed spending time with him. Fortunately, the female characters are better company. All of them are linked, although they don’t know it. First there is Nina. Her charismatic restaurateur husband Paddy was pushed under a train and now the 51-year-old widow is struggling with grief, as well as trying to keep their business afloat. So when she hears from a former colleague of Paddy’s, it provides a welcome distraction. Nick Radcliffe is good-looking, charming, a lovely man, and if her…

Kiwi actor Sally Martin can lay claim to being one of Shortland Street’s longest-serving core cast members. Second only to Michael Galvin’s Chris Warner, aka Dr Love, Sally spent 15 years playing the gutsy Nicole Miller. Married three times, including once to herself, she also survived brain bleeds, a helicopter crash and attempts on her life. If that wasn’t enough, in the past year, she was sentenced to 10 years for murder after killing a woman with her own mother’s urn. Nothing was ever deemed too far-fetched for nurse Nicole because the writers knew Sally would play whatever they threw at her with sincerity, wisdom and warmth. Which is how Sally became part of the Ferndale furniture, making it a terrible shock when Nicole was written out. And it wasn’t…

Squabbling over a game of cards as if they’ve been doing this their whole lives, you’d never know sisters Hillie Moot, 63, and Lia Kuis, 73, only met each other for the first time six months ago. Or that before a DNA kit revealed their connection, Lia believed she was the only surviving member of her family and was struggling with her physical health, losing the will to live. That was until August last year, when in her homeland of The Netherlands, Lia received a phone call from New Zealand. It was a nervous Hillie calling from Christchurch to say, “I think you’re my half-sister.” Without a moment’s hesitation, Lia responded, “I’m not your half-sister – I’m your sister.” Though it came as a surprise to both to discover a…

Potato soufflés PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR SERVES 4 350g all-rounder potatoes, peeled, chopped coarsely (see tips) 2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs 60g butter 2 tablespoons plain flour ¾ cup (180ml) milk 3 eggs, separated 90g cheddar cheese, coarsely grated 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 1 Boil, steam or microwave potato until tender. Drain. Mash potato in a large bowl. 2 Preheat oven to 200°C/ 180°C fan. Oil four ¾-cup (180ml) soufflé dishes. Sprinkle bases and sides with breadcrumbs, shaking out excess. Place prepared dishes on an oven tray. 3 Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Cook flour, stirring, until mixture thickens and bubbles. Gradually add milk, stirring until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in egg yolks, cheese, thyme and potato, mixing until cheese melts and mixture is…

WHY IS CLEANSING SO IMPORTANT? Our skin is our most external layer of defence against the literal sea of pollution, radiation and aerosolised oxidants – think floating mini skin invaders! Cleansing is the first step in removing the impurities, restoring neutrality and replenishing the natural skin barrier. Is double cleansing really necessary? Double cleansing isn’t mandatory and can often do more harm than good. If you wear heavy make-up or have exceptionally oily skin, double cleansing could be incorporated into your routine, but for most people, a single cleanse with a balanced product is more than adequate. How do I choose the right cleanser? It’s important to select a cleanser that supports your specific type of skin. DRY: Avoid astringent products or those with heavy fragrances. OILY: May be a…

I didn’t expect my children to all be the same. And they aren’t. I’m surprised how different they all are. Parents may be inclined to think of their children as their own creations. But our offspring’s unique genes materialise from generations of forebears, each child being gifted a different set. Though it’s interesting our kids, often different in personality to their parents, nearly always look like them. For me, one of the true surprises of parenthood is it’s impossible to like one of your children more than the others. Just impossible. I have no favourites – not even secretly. I wasn’t expecting that. We always like some people more than others. But not as parents. I have four offspring aged 42 to 24 and love them equally. Yet the challenges…

Letters to the Editor GUILTY PLEASURES ● Winning letter Sometimes it’s the small things that amuse me the most – such as Michèle A’Court telling us “How the Cookie Crumbles” (NZWW, September 1). I’m pleased to know that I’m not alone in savouring these little naughty treats, such as a biscuit or two not long before dinner. Though I still hear my mother’s voice in my ear: “You’ll ruin your appetite!” I was interested to read the tip from Michèle’s friend’s husband Tim, who makes the best shortbread: “The trick is to use custard powder...” I’m considered to be a dab hand at making shortbread. I’ve always used a ratio of half cornflour, to half flour. But I’m ever keen to learn other people’s culinary secrets, so next time I…

The past few times I’ve travelled to the Bay of Plenty for work or for pleasure, I’ve stayed in Tauranga. Even when the event I’m emceeing is at Bay Park Stadium at Mount Maunganui, I’ve tended to stay in Tauranga because that’s where the radio station is and that’s where I have to report for duty early-ish in the morning. This time, though, my lovely office manager Anne-Marie had booked me into a hotel at the Mount. I’d flown down from Auckland on the 2pm flight, so I arrived while there was still plenty of sunshine left in the day. I wanted to make the most of it. I’d brought my exercise gear with me, so it was time to walk up the Mount. It took about 20 minutes to…

EDIBLE WEEDS HANDBOOK by Andrew Crowe (Penguin Random House, $35) With grocery prices rising, free food seems more tempting than ever. New Zealand is full of wild, edible plants and if you want to start using them in your kitchen, this illustrated guide will help with foraging safely and productively. From miner’s lettuce to watercress and acorns, it shows you how to identify plants and which parts are safe to eat, explores traditional usage and how we can include them in our cooking. SPRING: THE STORY OF A SEASON by Michael Morpurgo (Hachette, $50) As spring arrives in Aotearoa, so does this uplifting book from UK author Michael. He writes of life on his Devon farm, small moments of joy in his garden, as well as including poems and memories…