Innholdsfortegnelse for 12 September 2016 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

She looks small enough to fit in his pocket, but this is the pint-sized Kiwi girl who has captured the heart of basketball star Steven Adams. Internet entrepreneur Ezel Kokcu, from Wellington, has been at giant Steven’s side throughout his New Zealand trip for the past two weeks, but Woman’s Day understands the romance has been bubbling all year. And not even 2.13 metre-tall Steven’s treasured camouflage jacket can hide their relationship any longer! We spotted the couple, both 23, as they left Queenstown airport on Thursday after a two-day holiday, where they went jet boarding and clay pigeon shooting. They were joined by Steven’s pals from his Oklahoma City Thunder NBA team. Ezel, whose name is Turkish, has made a series of low-key trips to the States to visit…

It’s taken almost 25 years for “Queen of Talk” Oprah Winfrey to have her ultimate lightbulb moment. Back in 1991, she admitted that “there is a question of whether I really want to get married or whether I feel I should because society expects that. Frankly, a piece of paper legalising what Stedman [Graham] and I have together couldn’t make it better than it already is.” That was then, this is now, with sources saying the media mogul and her businessman beau have finally decided it’s time to walk down the aisle! “Oprah can be impulsive but to the people close to her, it’s not really a huge surprise that she finally wants to marry after dating Stedman for 30 years,” a source close to the star tells Woman’s Day.…

After singer Drake’s heart-fluttering speech at the MTV VMA Awards – in which he told the world that he’d been in love with Rihanna for seven years – things have gone from “Too Good” to awesome for the head-over-heels hip-hop duo. Rihanna, 28, and Drake, 29, have hardly left each other’s side since the glittering New York awards ceremony last week, making it clear their on-again off-again relationship is most definitely on. And insiders say this time it’s for good. “They love the subterfuge and keeping everyone guessing,” a well-placed insider tells Woman’s Day. “Rihanna has always enjoyed playing games like that. But as far as she is concerned, she has found her soulmate in Drake. He’s all she ever wanted in a man and they’re even talking marriage.” The…

At 47 years old, Julia Sloane says she looks and feels the best she ever has. So what’s the Housewife’s secret to ageing with grace? A loving husband, a balanced diet and exercise – and a little help from the needle, of course. “I’m not ashamed to admit it. Why would I be?” says Julia of her penchant for a little poking and prodding. “It’s so common these days. In Auckland, getting Botox is just like booking in for a wax. “If you’re going to do it, why hide it? I think people are afraid they might have to admit they are older than they actually are.” Of course, Julia – who is mum to Dunbar, 15, and Ella, 13 – says life just gets better with age. “I’m happier…

They’re Hollywood’s biggest advocates for overseas adoption. And now Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are delighted that their family has expanded again. Woman’s Day can reveal the Jolie-Pitts have welcomed two Ethiopian brothers – Caden, nine, and Cruz, eight – into their clan. The siblings were adopted by Brad’s sister Julie, 47, and her husband Rob, who were inspired and supported by their famous in-laws. Brad, 52, and Angelina, 41, themselves have adopted daughter Zahara, 11, from Ethiopia, as well as sons Maddox, 15, and Pax, 12, from Cambodia and Vietnam respectively, along with having biological children – Shiloh, 10, and eight-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox. This isn’t the first time Brad and Angelina have inspired his family to join them on their humanitarian mission. Julie, who also has biological…

As Bridget Jones, she’s ridden a romantic rollercoaster for 15 years that will only get more intense when the beloved movie saga hits cinema screens again this month. After a fleeting romp for old time’s sake with ex Mark Darcy and a passing fling at a music festival with handsome American Jack Qwant, the unlucky-in-love heroine falls pregnant – with no idea which one’s the father. It’s set to be a triumphant return to work for Renée Zellweger, who is making her first film in six years after turning her back on Hollywood to travel through Asia and, as she says, “grow up a bit”. Unlike her famously floundering character, she appears to have emerged from her years out of the spotlight believing she has truly found a partner for…

When Kiwi blade runner Liam Malone nestles into his blocks at the Rio 2016 Paralympics in pursuit of 400m gold, he’ll have no shortage of motivating factors propelling him towards his dreams. The ambitious 22-year-old athlete will of course be desperate to deliver for himself, his coach and his country. But above all, Auckland-based Liam will be inspired by his late mum Trudi Scott, who tragically died from bowel cancer in 2012. Liam was born with fibular hemimelia, where part or all of the fibula bone is missing, and had both legs amputated below the knee at 18 months. But the Nelson-born sprinter was raised never to allow his disability stop him from enjoying an active life. “Mum never gave me any slack in terms of how I perceive myself,”…

THINKING AHEAD helped Jodi and James have the holiday of a lifetime. Jodi Markham says she and hubby James share a simple philosophy on travel — “Life is here to be lived and the world is here to be seen”. The fun-loving Wellington couple have already ticked off many of the dream destinations on their bucket list, and spent seven months travelling around Asia in 2011. Their once-in-a-lifetime trip included rescuing a baby monkey in Vietnam and being the only Westerners in a village in China. “Some of the locals chased James down the road because they thought he was the footballer David Beckham!” laughs Jodi. “Ever since then, James has liked to think he looks a lot more like David Beckham than he actually does.” Jodi believes advance planning…

Middle Eastern Spiced Pork with Dates SERVES 4 PREPARATION 10 MINUTES COOKING 1 HOUR, 15 MINUTES 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 750g pork shoulder, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces 2 onions, finely sliced 2 tablespoons ras el hanout spice mix 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1½ cups chicken stock 1 cup apricot nectar ½ head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 eggplant, roughly chopped 1/3 cup chopped pitted dates 1 cup frozen peas couscous, yoghurt, coriander sprigs, lemon wedges to serve 1. In a pan, heat half the oil on high. Cook pork shoulder pieces in two batches for 3-4 minutes each until browned. Transfer to a plate. 2. In the same pan, heat remaining oil on high. Sauté onion for 2-3 minutes until tender, then stir in ras el hanout and garlic,…

I hit the high seas for a four-day jaunt on P&O’s Pacific Pearl, taking in sunny Napier’s annual Art Deco festival. If you’re thinking about floating off for a few days, here’s what you can look forward to ... 1 Dining on deck Along with all the usual fabulous eateries, my partner and I ate at the Chef’s Table, devouring a divine (and quite substantial) seven courses, each complemented with the perfect vino. It was truly a night to remember and just when I thought I couldn’t fit in any more food, along came the mouthwatering “liquid cheesecake” dessert! Another night, we dined like royalty at renowned Aussie chef Luke Mangan’s Salt Grill. And no kidding – Tasmania-born Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, was so impressed by Luke’s signature liquorice…

‘To my disappointment, I’ve been proved hetero. Boring!’ Pollyism of the week Sitting on the bus, I overheard two 30-something women discussing how annoyed they were that anyone can call themselves a woman in this new age of gender fluidity. It’s true. One can identify as any number of things in 2016, plus sexually you can be anything from hetrosexual to pansexual, or identify as completely asexual or unisexual. I’m pretty sure I’m close to 100% hetero, which is a little disappointing. I rather fancy the idea of increasing the romantic odds or becoming a far more interesting person. When I tested my DNA recently, I was thrilled to find out I was more than just bog-standard European, and had bits of Arab and Asian thrown in the mix. I…

It’s already been an action-packed year for Shortland Street nurse Kylie Brown, played by blonde bombshell Kerry-Lee Dewing. So far, Kylie has helped her terminally ill mum end her life, was caught up in an emotionally-charged trial, and saw her romance with TK crash and burn. But things may be looking up this week, with love interest Cam (played by Ryan Carter) making her an unusual offer. We’ll be keeping our fingers crossed that Kylie gets her happy ever after! What has life after Kylie’s break-up with TK been like? I think TK and Kylie’s commitment to each other quickly solidified, and their connection became incredibly intense due to a number of obstacles. The break-up forced Kylie to begin the process of healing and dealing with the consequences of recent…

New Zealand’s infamous rock ‘n’ roll station Radio Hauraki has come a long way since its inception in 1966. Originally broadcasting from a boat in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, its motley crew of off-shore DJs ended up changing the landscape of radio in Aotearoa forever. To celebrate the station’s 50th birthday, host Angelina Boyd shares the artists and hits from the past five decades that never fail to get her rocking. All aboard! WEEKDAYS WITH ANGELINA BOYD, 10AM-2PM, RADIO HAURAKI ’70s “I could name track after track by David Bowie and still couldn’t choose my favourite,” says Angelina. “ I’ve gone with ‘Life on Mars’ from his 1971 album Hunky Dory– the lyrics are absurd and magical. Pure genius!” ’80s “You can’t get any better than Guns N’ Roses’ album Appetite…

Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 It’s time to dazzle them! Treat yourself to something you’ve been thinking about for ages and don’t feel guilty – new doors are opening and you’ll need to look the part. A talent for buying or selling could emerge through spring, so why not put that golden touch of yours to good use? Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Things are getting better all the time and not just for you, but for your partner as well. With Jupiter settling into Libra for a whole year, your luck is on the rise. Dreams are likely to come true under auspicious stars like these, but first, mull over your ideas for a few weeks. Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 As the sun casts a…

Shakah brah! Forget the royal wave, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge throw up some gnarly gestures to greet their fans at Towan beach in surf spot Newquay. As part of their whistle-stop tour of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Kate and William, both 34, delight kids and volunteers of the Wave Project, a charity initiative that teaches surfing to reduce children’s anxiety and improve their wellbeing. Though she is hardly dressed for the sandy shores, the duchess opts not to change out of the $1700 pastel pink Lela Rose dress and modest Monsoon heels she wore to an earlier engagement at the spectacular Truro Cathedral. A smartly-suited and booted William tells the locals he’s itching to get out on the water. “We should have brought our wetsuits.…

I remember, aged five, Mum worrying about our brains being sucked into the vortex that was our new television. We had serious limits put on us – one programme a day that the family had to agree on – right through to the time I left home. I still got to watch The Muppets, M*A*S*H, Donny & Marie, Good Times, Sonny & Cher and Little House on the Prairie, but I wanted to see so much more. I grumbled about the strict limits – and may have sneakily watched Radio with Pictures late at night with the sound down – but on reflection, what we did have were nice family evenings without the goggle box dominating the living room. Music played while I read voraciously and became a mean 500…

With four children, a booming fashion empire and a trans-Atlantic lifestyle to maintain, it’s no wonder Victoria Beckham sometimes looks a little strained. But as she jetted out of Los Angeles with her family last week, onlookers couldn’t help but notice just how frail the 42-year-old fashionista has recently become. Wearing baggy black trousers and an open-necked shirt that revealed her bony chest, Posh looked positively skeletal – especially next to her healthy kids, Brooklyn, 17, Romeo, 13, Cruz, 11, and Harper, five, as well as hunky husband David. Now, Woman’s Day can reveal that the former Spice Girl’s loved ones are frantic with worry over Posh’s health as her weight has reportedly dropped to a shocking 42kg. Her waist is said to be a tiny 58cm – 27cm less…

She’s broken up with her toyboy lover and she gave the glittering VMAs a big fat miss – but Jennifer Lopez showed no signs of heartbreak as she rocked the red carpet at an after-party in New York. The 47-year-old mum-of-two sizzled in a stunning, gold-embellished dress that accentuated her hourglass curves at the Epic Summer marquee party hosted by DJ Khaled. Amid rumours her ex Casper Smart, 29, had been playing the field before their split, the age-defying star has been reportedly reigniting the sparks with former squeeze P. Diddy. But there was no sign of the rapper on the dance floor as the “Ain’t Your Mama” singer partied the night away. An insider tells us, “She was flirting with a DJ pal and dancing very provocatively. J.Lo wants…

Gwyneth Paltrow’s secret dream of helping her daughter Apple become a beauty brand has turned her divorce from Chris Martin from the most amicable “conscious uncoupling” in showbiz to trench warfare, say friends. Although Apple is still only 12, sources reveal Oscar-winner Gwyneth is developing a campaign to help the youngster become a star, and Chris is livid. “They’ve deliberately kept the children away from the press to ensure their privacy, but that has all changed,” explains a source. “Gwyneth is determined to boost Apple’s fame by allowing her to create social media profiles and attend meetings about launching her own cosmetics lines, plus beauty blogs and vlogs.” Our insider says Gwyneth has hired branding and marketing experts to help her and has even been talking about getting her a…

Refusing to live in the shadow of her internet-breaking in-laws, reality TV star Rob Kardashian’s heavily pregnant fiancée Blac Chyna has stripped off for two eye-popping semi-nude photo shoots. In the space of a week, the former stripper – who is set to welcome a baby with Rob in November – appeared in several magazine spreads, including a cosy interview alongside her husband-to-be. While Rob’s big sister Kim reportedly joined her future sister-in-law on set at one of the photo shoots, Woman’s Day can reveal that behind the scenes, the Kardashian clan can’t stand Blac, real name Angela White. They’re appalled by the latest attention-grabbing photos and are afraid that Blac – who has a three-year-old son, King Cairo, with “Rack City” rapper Tyga – is more interested in fame…

The classic mullet has long gone, but the face beaming out of Renée Zellweger’s high school photo album is instantly recognisable – despite the recent changes to her appearance which have fans talking. On the publicity trail for her third Bridget Jones movie, Oscar winner Renée has angrily dismissed any talk of cosmetic surgery, saying “Not that it’s anyone’s business, but I did not make a decision to alter my face and have surgery on my eyes.” However, these never-before-seen photos, which Woman’s Day has exclusively obtained from Renée’s teen years at Katy High School outside Houston, show just how different her face appears today. She scored! Back at high school, Renée was a popular student, earning the title “Dream Date” in her senior year. She was a cheerleader for…

What do you get if you put two radio hosts and seven over-excited children together in a room with a photographer? A whole lot of fun, of course – and plenty of chaos! But this hectic scene still isn’t enough to faze The Hits’ drive-time radio hosts Stacey Morrison and Paul “Flynny” Flynn, who say they are used to juggling the demands of family life with full-time jobs. “Our work mantra has always been ‘family comes first’,” says Flynny, who is dad to Jack, 11, Leo, nine, Michaela, five, and 20-month-old Alexander. “We both rush off home at the end of the show to get to our families.” Stacey, who’s been married for 10 years to Marae presenter Scotty Morrison, is mum to Hawaiki, nine, Kurawaka, seven, and three-year-old Maiana.…

You’ve got to chase your dreams because they can’t chase you,” is a favourite quote of Paralympic swimmer Nikita Howarth – and no words better sum up the story of the Rio-bound teenager. Taking up the sport aged three and starting her competitive career as a seven-year-old, the Te Awamutu Swim Club member made history as New Zealand’s youngest ever Paralympian at London 2012, aged just 13. Competing in front of a deafening 17,000 spectators, she performed with pride to place sixth in the women’s 200m individual medley SM7. And four years on from her Paralympic debut, 17-year-old Nikita has matured into a world champion swimmer with the potential to strike gold in Rio. Born with a bilateral upper limb deficiency, meaning she has no hands, Nikita has worn an…

1 PUMP UP LIPS WITH A HIGHLIGHTER The feisty Frida star, who favours dark, sheer lipsticks, says she employs shine because she doesn’t have a lot of definition on her upper lip. “I use a light highlighter at the edges as if it was a liner.” 2 CONTOUR WITH BRONZER Define a jaw by swiping matte bronzer down the sides of the neck and underneath the chin. The darker shade will recede, making the rest look thinner. “But blend well!” warns Salma. 3 ZAP WRINKLES The 49-year-old mum of Valentina, eight, massages leftover eye gel around her lip line. Tells Salma, “It’s my secret weapon for filling in any wrinkles around the lip.” Added benefit: Lipstick won’t feather! 4 CHISEL LEGS WITH SHIMMER Brush bronzer under your calf muscles and…

Is your favourite denim feeling a little snug these days? Whether it’s the dreaded muffin top or lumpy thighs, there’s surely nothing more uncomfortable and confidence-sapping than squeezing yourself into a pair of too-tight jeans. The good news is this super-simple, nutritionist-approved, kilo-controlled meal plan is designed to maximise fat burn – so it will blitz any extra padding around your tummy and thighs. Even better, you won’t go hungry because it contains appetite-curbing lean proteins and lots of bulky plant foods such as vegetables, beans and wholegrains that help to fill you up and provide slow-release energy. Plus, the potassium-rich foods in the plan will help you to de-bloat and lose unwanted water, and those rich in purple anthocyanins, such as berries, red onions and eggplant, will help to…

Being the eldest child in my family, I was doing all the firsts. First to get married, first to have a baby, first to have a mortgage. This is a lonely place. I didn’t get to benefit from anyone else’s experience. I started young when a lot of my friends weren’t having babies either, so I had to learn on the job. Eek. Many of you reading this column will have littlies. I’m here to tell you what happens when they grow up. Put it in your back pocket somewhere ready to pull out when your wee cherub hits the teens. I wish I’d known in advance so I didn’t make all the mistakes I have. Your teenage son, by the age of 17, will have lots of girlfriends (hopefully…

HILLARY, SUNDAY, 8.30PM, TVONE He stars as adventurer Sir Edmund Hillary in TV One’s acclaimed series, but when actor Andrew Munro first met his Hillary costar Amy Usherwood, he was wearing a dress and make-up! Laughing, ex-Shortland Street actress Amy recalls, “We’re both from Dunedin and when we were teens, we did pantomimes. I was playing Wendy in Peter Pan and he was in drag as one of the ugly stepsisters.” Perhaps conveniently, Andrew, 37, has no memory of that meeting, but he does recall when they were reunited years later, when the cast of his rugby movie The Kick and the stars of Shorty booked dinner at the same Auckland restaurant. “We reconnected then and have been friends for four years now,” tells Amy, 31. “When I heard…

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5 – SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11 MONDAY MOVIE DUE DATE Iron Man’s Robert Downey Jr plays expectant first-time dad Peter in this comedy flick. After missing his flight, the father-to-be is forced to hitch a ride with aspiring actor Ethan (played by The Hangover’s Zach Galifianakis) in order to make it to his child’s birth. But with the clock ticking and the drama escalating, can he do it? MONDAY NEW SERIES RUDE (ISH) TUBE This is one for your funny bone! Featuring the wackiest and freakiest clips to have ever hit the net, this side-splitting series looks at everything from ninjas to nannies, embarrassing dads to extreme sports – and, of course, the fur-balls that have taken the internet by storm. Tune in for pranks, stunts and plenty of…

I managed to get two of the hottest tickets in town last week. Not only did I attend my first MTV Video Music Awards, but I also made the cut at John Legend’s pre-party in New York, where I got to interview the man himself! We talked everything from his adorable baby Luna to Snapchat filters, and it turns out John is every bit the legend you’d expect. He and model wife Chrissy Teigen welcomed their little bundle in April, and the 37-year-old couldn’t be more smitten. “Luna is a product of our love and fatherhood is the best,” he said. The “All of Me” singer was humbled to hear his fans see his marriage as one to look up to. “Relationship goals, you reckon?” he said. “We laugh about…

Wearing a show-stopping sheer off-the-shoulder mini dress that flaunted her astonishing post-baby body, Kim Kardashian-West rocked the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards last week. Teaming her eye-popping outfit with wet-look hair and towering gladiator-style heels, Kim’s name immediately made it to the top spots on best-dressed lists around the globe. But while Kim, 35, and her controversial rapper husband Kanye West were all smiles in front of the cameras, Woman’s Day can reveal that behind the scenes, the reality TV star has been left feeling insecure, jealous and miserable – consumed by her fears that Kanye, 39, is in love with pop star Beyoncé. “Kim tried her best to look happy but in reality, she was fuming with Kanye because he blatantly flirted with Beyoncé all evening,”…

McCaw family album Looking up at the thousands crammed into Auckland’s Civic Theatre, a slightly bemused Richie McCaw offered the enthusiastic crowd a sheepish grin and thanked them all for coming. For a humble man who usually likes to stay out of the limelight – unless he’s in boots on the rugby field – the sight of people gathered to watch a movie about his life was surely surreal. In fact, the All Black hero admitted to the audience that he wasn’t even sure anyone would want to see the flick Chasing Great because he really doesn’t think he’s all that interesting. Returning to his seat after a brief speech, Richie, 35, passed his friends and family – including his mum and dad Margaret and Donald, and sister Jo –…

When you think of the typical “cat lady”, you usually conjure up an image of a reclusive singleton surrounded by fur-covered couches and the musty scent of kitty litter. But The Real Housewives of Auckland’s Anne Batley Burton sure scratches that stereotype. As Bravo viewers watched her flit about at her annual charity gala – the aptly named Pussy Galore Party – wearing a saucy dress teamed with decadent kitty-themed Cartier jewels, the “Champagne Lady” proved her feline devotion is both staunch and stylish. A longtime cat collector, Anne’s affection for her four-pawed pals dates back to age seven, when she adopted her first batch of kittens. “My mother was saying, ‘For God’s sake, don’t let Anne see them,’” she laughs. “But I had already found them in my father’s…

Just as former Coronation Street beauty Michelle Keegan is being touted as a future Hollywood starlet, she fears the laddish antics of her husband of 15 months are tarnishing her image. After long stretches away filming, Michelle is busy launching a new TV series and producing another in her hometown of Manchester, while reality star hubby Mark Wright – who shot to fame on The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) – parties 300km away in his home county. That situation is straining the marriage and Michelle, 29, has been seen out several times without her $40,000 wedding ring. But matters escalated dramatically at a pop festival on August 20, when Mark got involved in a stoush with EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, then watched as a group of his pals attacked…

Walking through the door of his Christchurch rental home, his arms laden with school bags and enough goodies from his local bakery to feed a small army, Black Cap legend Chris Harris is trying his best to restore some order amid the chaos. His six-year-old twins, Louie and Phoebe, are racing around the living room, eldest daughter Sophie, 15, is practising a dance routine in the middle of the kitchen and, to top things off, one of the six adorable puppies the family are minding for a friend has escaped from downstairs and is making a beeline for the front door. It would be enough to make any parent give up and settle on the couch with a cup of tea (or something stronger), but Chris and Linda, his wife…

Ride of her life! PEDALLING TO THE PODIUM KATE HORAN CYCLIST Kate Horan has always been one tough cookie. Whether it’s been overcoming her disability from birth, winning medals across two sports on the global stage or raising three kids as a solo mum, the Wellingtonian has consistently managed to conquer life’s challenges. Now the 41-year-old once again hopes to defy the odds as she lines up for her third crack at the Paralympics. Born with fibular hemimelia, where part or all of the fibula bone is missing, Kate had her right leg amputated below the knee at the age of five. But despite her disability, sport has played a central role in her life, with sister Sarah a national champion athlete and her father a marathon runner. “My parents…

She shot to fame in 2009 after giving birth to octuplets conceived via IVF. Natalie Suleman, who was then called Nadya and quickly became known as “Octomom”, already had six children at the time. She went on to become America’s most controversial mother, turning to stripping and pornography in order to provide for her huge family. Now, in her most candid interview to date, Natalie, 41, says she was forced to “kill off” her “vile” Octomom character in a bid to save her life and focus on raising her children as best she can. In an exclusive chat with Woman’s Day, she says she’s ashamed of the “dehumanising and exploitative” work she did as a celebrity porn star and stripper. Natalie also reveals she turned to the prescription drug Xanax…

Looking for a chic way to change up your look for spring? Consider snipping an on-trend face-framing fringe. DIY fringe A fringe adds an instant style statement, creates a youthful vibe, and emphasises your eyes and cheekbones. The best part? You can cut it in yourself! To start, blow-dry hair smooth with a flat brush. Gather the hair you want to use to create the fringe, then secure the rest away from your face to avoid snipping any strands unintentionally. How much to cut These days, fringes are worn fairly long, so to land the look, be sure the length you cut softly grazes your eyebrows. The deeper into the crown you go, the thicker the fringe created will be. Modern fringes are deep and thick. Comb the locks you…

YOU NEED SIZE GUIDE ABBREVIATIONS BACK AND FRONT (Make both alike) Using 4mm needles and two strands of MC tog*, cast on 61 (67-73-77-83) sts. Beg Rib – 1st row (RS) – K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. 2nd row – K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Rep 1st and 2nd rows until work measures 3 (4-4-5-5) cm from beg, ending with a 2nd row. BEG STRIPES Do not break off yarn when changing colours, instead carry colour not in use loosely up side of work until required again. Using two strands of MC tog, knit 2 rows garter st. Using 2 strands of CC tog, knit 2 rows garter st. Last 4 rows form garter st stripes. Cont in stripes…

No-bake Choc-caramel Cheesecake SERVES 8 PREPARATION 20 MINUTES (PLUS CHILLING) 200g Caramello chocolate 205g Oreo biscuits 100g butter, melted 1½ teaspoons powdered gelatine ¼ cup boiling water 500g cream cheese, softened, chopped ½ cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup thickened cream 100g dark chocolate, melted, cooled 300g salted caramel sauce whipped cream to serve 1. Place Caramello in freezer. Line a 20cm springform pan with baking paper. 2. In a food processor, pulse biscuits until fine crumbs form. Add butter, then pulse until mixture comes together. Press into the base of pan. Chill for 15 minutes. 3. In a heat-proof jug, whisk gelatine into water. 4. In a clean food processor, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla, pulsing until smooth. Add cream and gelatine mixture, then pulse…

One of the best things about the cooler months is not having to pretend you’re interested in the outdoors and curling up instead with a book. I’m on a major thriller binge at the moment. Why not scare the living daylights out of yourself? That’s what chocolate brownies are there to help you recover from. I’ve always liked a mystery. Even as a schoolgirl, I couldn’t get enough of Agatha Christie. Then I moved on to Stephen King and indeed The Shining is probably still the pinnacle of literary scariness, if you ask me. But in recent times, I’ve been embracing the edge-of-the-seat “girl” books. It started with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, although all those Scandinavian names made my eyes go blurry after a while. So Gone Girl,…

UNREAL, LIGHTBOX .CO. NZ WE SAY ... INDULGENCE ICE CREAM I love ice cream, especially mint-chocolate-chip. I always keep it in the house - our freezer is stocked with so much of the stuff. It’s a big thing for our family! ESCAPE ... MEXICO My partner Jon Snook and I went last year, and had a great time. it’s beautiful! DRAMA ... SHONDA RHIMES She knows how to write three-dimensional women and her shows [Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal] are great.” FIRST CRUSH ... FRED SAVAGE I met him in fifth grade. My dad told him I had a crush on him and we took a picture together. I was so embarrassed, I ran to the bathroom and cried. The shame!…

Your letters Kia kaha I’d like to congratulate Woman’s Day for the article about Nadene Lomu and her sons (WD, August 22). It was wonderful to read about them again and find out how they are coping. Nadene was so brave in letting the country share in her husband’s funeral, so it was great that your magazine could reveal how she’s been getting on without her beloved Jonah. It’s stories like this that are the reason why I buy Woman’s Day each week. • Ravelle, Feilding Golden hour Congratulations to all our wonderful sportsmen and women for all their amazing achievements at the Rio 2016 Olympics. It was fantastic to watch you compete and display such sportsmanship, and even better to see your homecoming. We are so proud of each…