Innholdsfortegnelse for 28 November 2016 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Royal courtships are traditionally conducted under a veil of secrecy, with a slow and steady approach over many carefully orchestrated months. But smitten Prince Harry’s love affair with actress Meghan Markle has broken all the royal rules, with the 32-year-old refusing to hide in the shadows and telling palace aides he’s finally found the one. Indeed, Harry’s new love – who was photographed entering his Kensington Palace home last week – has already been welcomed into the royal family, with the Duchess of Cambridge taking the Suitsstar under her wing and passing on all she learnt during her dizzying first years as Prince William’s girlfriend. Astonishingly, the Queen is also said to have invited Harry’s new girlfriend to her annual Christmas celebrations at Sandringham. “Many members of the royal family…

In the past year, Kasey and Karena Bird have spent less than four weeks in their small Bay of Plenty hometown of Maketu. Leaving their partners and families behind, the foodie sisters have visited 17 countries, worked long hours for free at high-end restaurants, made a television series and written another cookbook. So it’s no wonder the girls are counting down to summer, where they have blocked out three whole weeks for a holiday and have firm plans to do “absolutely nothing”. Karena jokes, “I’m going to put a towel down on my lawn and lie on it. I’ll go across the road for swims, then straight back to my towel. That’ll be me for three weeks!” Since winning MasterChef in 2014, the girls have become Kiwi food icons. Hot…

Vodafone Smart mini 7 Jess Ault Editorial Assistant "I have three kids that all want to be connected to their friends and never far from a game or a good dose of social media. That said, I want them to be contactable, so mobile phones are it for Christmas. I didn’t want to spend too much, so at $49 with a free Vodafone prepay SIM loaded with 3GB data, the Vodafone Smart mini 7 is ideal. It’s techy but easy enough to use so the girls can keep up with the play and take fun pics. It's small enough so it can fit in a pocket and affordable enough so that if it gets broken or lost, it won’t break the bank. Well done, Vodafone!" RRP $49* . Vodafone Smart…

As well as an award-winning singer, Hollie Smith is a great friend. When the 33-year-old learned that a close mate was enduring a violent relationship, she immediately set about trying to help. Hollie tells, “Instead of going, ‘OK, you need to get out of there and you need to do this,’ the only thing I said was, ‘Here’s two months – let’s look at what we can do.’” For the first two weeks, she set her pal the small but vital task of making a phone call to Women’s Refuge. Hollie recalls, “I said, ‘You don’t need to meet them. You don’t need to go in. Just make the phone call and see what happens when they pick up.’ She met them for coffee and ended up talking about an…

Chilli Prawn, Potato & Zucchini Salad SERVES 4 PREPARATION 10 MINUTES COOKING 10 MINUTES 500g baby potatoes 500g zucchini, thinly sliced 1 red capsicum, seeded, quartered 1 tablespoon olive oil 20g butter 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1kg large prawns, peeled, deveined, tails on ½ cup egg mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime 1 bunch rocket 1. Place potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil on high. Reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside to cool. 2. Preheat a char-grill pan on high. Spray zucchini and capsicum with olive oil. Char-grill in batches for 1-2 minutes each side until tender and grill marks appear. Set aside. Repeat with potatoes. 3.…

Cherry Chews MAKES 24 PREPARATION 15 MINUTES COOKING 30 MINUTES 1 cup self-raising flour, sifted ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup desiccated coconut 100g butter, melted icing sugar to dust TOPPING ½ cup caster sugar 100g glacé cherries, halved, plus 100g extra ½ cup flaked almonds, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons extra ½ cup shredded coconut 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips ¼ cup self-raising flour 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease and line an 18 x 28cm slice pan. 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and coconut. Stir in butter until fully combined. Press mixture firmly into base of pan (see tip). 3. TOPPING. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Spread mixture over base, then sprinkle extra cherries and…

If you’re longing for gorgeous nude pastels to bring soft and subtle glamour to your summer wardrobe, then make your credit card work smarter for you. With Gem Visa, you get six months interest free on all Visa purchases over $2501 – so buy now and you’ve got a comfy six months before the interest kicks in. There are even more advantages to Gem Visa when you’re clever about where you buy, because there are long-term interest-free offers at more than 2000 retail stores too2 ! You’ll feel more confident about buying something with a bigger price tag if you choose to add optional Shopper’s Protection insurance: If you buy an eligible item and it goes on sale within six months of purchase (at the same retailer), you can claim…

1 Foundation brush Traditional tapered paintbrush-style foundation brushes work well, but for a polished finish, choose a dense, tightly packed brush to buff on liquid foundation in small circular motions. TRY: Bobbi Brown Full Coverage Face Brush, $78, and L’Oréal Paris Infallible Matte Foundation in Radiant Beige, $39.99. 2 Liner brush Easier to control than a liquid liner pen, the stiff, angled bristles allow for a sleek, defined line when applying a cream or gel liner. Start at the inner corner of the upper lid, pull the brush along the lash line and extend out at the end for a cat’s-eye flick. TRY: QVS Angled Eyeliner Brush, $11.99, and Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner, $52. 3 Powder brush A dome shape with soft, fluffy bristles can…

Q Do supposedly happily married people realise the effect that withholding sex has on their partners? In my case, with only two or three hours of sleep a night, a lack of motivation and depression after 45 years of regular rejections (starting from the second day of our honeymoon), I’ve spent the last 10 years of my marriage with absolutely nothing – not even a look. I was completely faithful up until the last three years, when I’d had enough and rediscovered what I had been missing. Should I live the rest of my life in misery or just leave? It would be financially crippling but possible. • Frustrated, Auckland A I’m in two minds regarding your first question. I do believe that some people are genuinely not very…

Q I recently got together with my best friend’s ex and now she won’t talk to me. They have been over for years and have no contact whatsoever, so I don’t see the problem. It’s hard to find people I like as I live in a small town and I really feel like he could be “the one”. I don’t want to choose between them, but I really miss my friend. What should I do? • Torn, via email A You have no choice. Well, that’s not true, actually. You choose the guy or your friendship. If you do choose him, she will be – and I’d argue she has a right to be – peed off, but she might get over it. One of my best friends made a…

My family has a long-standing love affair with Rotovegas. We go every time we have relatives visiting from overseas and that infamous eggy smell always carries that magical holiday feeling. But after so many trips, I thought I’d seen it all. How wrong I was! 1 High praise I’m not great with heights, so it was certainly unexpected that the highlight of my weekend away was stepping out of a 1000-year-old rimu and soaring for 220m across an ancient forest on a skimpy little wire. But the beauty of the unspoiled bush on my Rotorua Canopy Tour made me forget my acrophobia, so I was soon jumping, spinning and flipping my way along the 1.2km network of ziplines, swing bridges and trails. The fun facts and figures my guide provided…

COFFEE “I’ll drink it, shoot it, eat it, snort it. Whatever form it’s in, give it to me.” – Lorelai TEAM SHIRTS Which hunk do you want to win Rory’s heart? Are you Team Logan, Jess or Dean? POP-TARTS “The Pop-Tart tasted like freedom and rebellion and independence.” – Lorelai PIZZA What do the Gilmore Girls say about pizza night? “It’s a lifestyle. It’s a religion.” NO CELLPHONES! It’s a rule at Luke’s Diner, so it’s a rule for the revival.…

Your letters Greedy guts My, my, Mariah Carey is one greedy girl (WD, November 14)! How can someone feel they have the right to a $70 million settlement when their engagement ends? Most of us just dry our tears, have a whinge to a few pals and get on with our lives. But these stars do put an awfully high value on their injured feelings! • D. Davidson, Auckland Turn it down! Diana Spratt’s sound sensitivity in the story “I’m allergic to noise” (WD, November 7) is something I can relate to. I was told I would grow out of it, but it’s a life-long affliction. What Diana needs is a support network of people who can help her cope – and for the Government to put some more funding…

Amy Adams More Greek tragedy than goddess, the Nocturnal Animals star looks like she’s en route to a toga party in this Carolina Herrera frock. Lily Collins The young Brit oozes liquid gold in this silk-draped gown by Amanda Wakeley. Jessica Alba It’s a crime how well the Sin City mum-of-two scrubs up in this ravishing lacy Valentino number. Miranda Kerr Looking like a princess, the supermodel keeps it classic in a corseted creation by Reem Acra. Sara Foster The 90210 cutie addresses the tiered and cut-out trends in a Proenza Schouler outfit. Hailee Steinfeld She’s Little Miss Sunshine! The young fashionista shows off her hot figure in a J. Mendel design. Michelle Williams The acting powerhouse shines in this metallic Louis Vuitton creation – it’s just a pity about…

It’s in the bag! For your next adventure, Elephant Stripes has your travel gear covered! We have one prize pack to give away, with a Jetsetter travel pack, a cosmetic case, a faux leather purse, a packing cell set and a folding overnighter, worth $527. To enter, visit womansday.co.nz/ElephantStripes  with the code ES48, or send your name, address and phone number to: Woman’s Day/Ed’s Page, Response Bag 500235, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, by December 2. Subscribe! SECURELY ONLINE MAGSHOP.CO.NZ /WOMANS-DAY-NZ PHONE 0800 MAGSHOP (0800 624 746) Contact us! online at womansday.co. nz email us wdaynz @bauermedia.co.nz follow us @womansdaynz call us (09) 308 2718 facebook.com /womansdaynz Woman’s Day, Private Bag 92512, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1010 tweet us…

GWYN & ANNABELLE CONSCIOUS COUPLING No such thing as a woman scorned here – Gwyneth Paltrow is taking her “conscious uncoupling” from husband Chris Martin to the next level by becoming besties with his girlfriend Annabelle Wallis. Amid rumours the Coldplay frontman, 39, is to marry Annabelle, 31, the Oscar winner made it her mission to befriend the British actress during a recent visit to Los Angeles. “Gwyn knows how serious Chris is about Annabelle and the kids adore her, so she felt it was important to welcome her with open arms,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “She’s determined that they all become one big, happy extended family.” We’re told Gwyneth, 44, and Annabelle hit it off, sharing work stories while exercising and hiking together. Gwyneth – who split from…

Marriage celebrant James Boyd has a wedding to officiate on December 17. Under any other circumstances, it wouldn’t be a big deal. It is, after all, four weeks away. But this wedding is being held in Kaikoura, the coastal town devastated by last week’s earthquake. With the main road completely “stuffed”, as Prime Minister John Key succinctly pointed out, and not expected to be open for months, James has his fingers crossed at least one lane of State Highway 70 out of town will be open. “Kaikoura is a pretty determined little place. Unless we can’t get the supplies in, then that marriage will go ahead.” It’s fighting talk, but then James is also battling to keep his other business going. He’s co-owner of Kaikoura’s Lobster Inn, a popular restaurant…

Amy Clague was barely out of her teen years when she decided that risking an early death was better than waiting for multiple sclerosis to tighten its grip on her life. “I’m young – there’s so much I want to do,” explains the gutsy 23-year-old Wellington woman. “I was never the person who was going to sit around waiting to go blind, get a wheelchair or just start dying.” Against the advice of doctors, Amy – who was diagnosed with MS at 20 – travelled to the US for an experimental stem cell transplant, a radical treatment banned in New Zealand. “It was risky, expensive and it could have killed me,” admits Amy. “But it was my only shot at a normal life.” For close to three months, Amy lay…

That’s why, together with the team at The Good Taste Co., we’ve developed a new range of dips created from my “Good from ScratchTM ” philosophy. They’re packed full of great flavour combinations, sure to make summer more interesting! Black Bean & Beetroot is a tasty and vibrant addition to any summer platter, but also delicious served with fish. Check out the recipe and the easy how-to video at goodtastecompany.co.nz . DRY-RUBBED FISH & APPLE SLAW WITH BLACK BEAN & BEETROOT DIP SERVES 6 / PREP TIME 10 MINS / COOK TIME 10 MINS 1 Tbsp cumin seeds 1 Tbsp coriander seeds 1 Tbsp fennel seeds 6 fish fillets 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 apples, grated with peel on 3 Tbsp chopped mint…

Balsamic Lamb Chops with Zucchini Salad SERVES 4 PREPARATION 25 MINUTES COOKING 30 MINUTES 1 tablespoon crema di balsamico (balsamic cream) 2 garlic cloves, crushed 8 lamb loin chops ZUCCHINI SALAD 6 anchovy fillets 2 garlic cloves 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar ½ cup extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste 2 zucchini, sliced into ribbons with a peeler TOMATOES 12 cherry tomatoes 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar olive oil 1. Mix together the crema di balsamico and garlic. Coat lamb in the marinade and set aside for 15 minutes. 2. ZUCCHINI SALAD. In a mortar and pestle, pound the anchovies and garlic until they form a smooth paste. Add the red wine vinegar and mix through, followed by the olive oil. Taste the dressing and season to taste.…

For the record, I am not a fan of quinoa. I know it’s the king of fibre and has more protein than you can poke a stick at, not to mention iron and magnesium, and blah blah whatever. But it is not pronounced the way it is spelled and for that reason, its grainy little preciousness will not pass my lips. If you’re pronounced keen-wah, why not spell yourself that way? Like many people, I’m sure, I was rudely corrected in its pronunciation when trying to buy a salad featuring it at an overpriced health-food store one day. How you get keen-wah from quinoa, I really don’t know or care, but something should change to make it easier for the unenlightened among us to know what we’re talking about. Anyway,…

Why do we find ourselves on occasion completely bamboozled by the behaviour of other people? I know what people are like and we all know the adage “there’s nowt so queer as folk”. (I’m using queer in its old form, meaning strange.) Folk can be alarmingly, strikingly odd, though. Sometimes I stop dead in my tracks, often at the supermarket, with mouth agape, thinking, “Holy crap, that was weird!” People can still surprise me. People can be so odd. Now, odd comes in many forms. Odd can be charming. Take, for instance, the woman who wears polka-dot dresses and a beret, and walks her cat. This odd is delightful – although I’m not entirely sold on the idea of cats being walked. I doubt that they like it particularly. Still,…

At long last, the Gilmore Girls reboot is finally here! Get ready to run to your computer faster than you can say “copper boom” because TV’s favourite mother-daughter duo is back in a new Netflix reboot. We’ve missed Lorelai and Rory’s coffee-fuelled banter since the show ended in 2007 – and according to Lauren Graham, fans are in for an emotional ride. “I’m nervous because the expectation is so high,” tells Lauren, who plays Lorelai. “But my expectation of myself was very high doing them too and I feel like we did what we wanted to do. I hope fans feel that!” Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life has four 90-minute chapters, each set in a different season of the year. All your Stars Hollow faves are back, including…

Your favourite comedy show is hitting the road! As the 7 Days comedy crew prepares for their live tour across the country, Urzila Carlson shares her road trip survival guide. 1 What’s your must-have road trip app? WhatsApp, so you can stay in touch with family back home and share photos. Also, I like to play Bejeweled Blitz – it’s a mindless game you can play for hours without thinking. 2 Do you have a top tip for making a long drive seem shorter? Never take a hangover with you in the car – that makes it seem super-long! Also, a good playlist on your phone so you can switch off from the constant talking. 3 What’s one item that you couldn’t go on…

Natalie Medlock is an actress, comedienne, writer and director who came on our radar as Shortland Street nurse Jill Kingsbury. Since then, we’ve seen her in Auckland Daze, The Almighty Johnsons, The Yeti Show and now Funny Girls. As she takes to the stage in Perplex – at Auckland’s Herald Theatre until December 3 – we chat to her about the theatre. Can you describe the play? It is a laugh-out-loud, high-octane entertainment feast! It is a good time for all. What’s your character like? Well, it’s a bit complicated, so you need to see it to get it. My character’s called Natalie, but I’m not playing myself – I’m shifting character all the time, so that it’s really about relationships. I go from playing an au pair, to a…

MONDAY CONTINUING HUMANS Set in a parallel present, in this show, robotic servants have become the new iPhone – everybody has one! But actress Emily Berrington says it’s made her rather fearful of technology. “I’ve been a bit more aware of self-checkouts and stuff like that where you think, ‘That was a job and now it’s a machine.’” CONTINUING DCI BANKS If you’re looking for an explosive, gritty crime show to start off your week, this one’s for you! When a body is discovered at a shrine to a local girl who recently committed suicide, the team is left wondering whether this was a random killing or if there is indeed something more to the story. TUESDAY CONTINUING HOTEL HELL Check in for a new season of Hotel Hell! Tell-it-like-it-is…

Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Your problem-solving skills are on fire, Scorpio. A frustrating situation should be fixed with surprisingly little effort, then progress will be rapid. With Mars adding a turbo-charged boost, you’ll have energy to burn – perfect for backyard blitzes or tricky home-related projects. Behold the queen of DIY! Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Your girly charms are skyrocketing, so take advantage. After a stressful few months, a mini-makeover may be just what the doctor ordered, along with some gorgeous summery clothes (hey, what’s money for?). As the weekend nears, your inner party girl will crave action, so get planning! Capricorn DEC 23 - JAN 20 Are you feeling surrounded by chaos? For some, a stressful person may be testing your patience, while for others,…

My son Darcy is a sensitive little boy. He loves school and wants to be early every day. He sprints for the front gates with a smile, his Stormtrooper backpack staring back at me while I wave. The only thing Darcy dreads is standing up in front of a crowd. I was exactly the same at school. He spent three months working with his team on a Trash to Fashion creation, dragging bubble wrap, fairy lights and wine boxes (shame!) to school. My boy talked about an amazing Bir-croca-bride (a bird-crocodile-bride mash-up) excitedly for weeks. We work late on a Thursday at Woman’s Day, but I let the team know in advance I’d be at Darcy’s show last night. I nabbed a front-row seat and was in prime position for…

They just celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary, but friends fear Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness are drifting apart and living increasingly separate lives. “They haven’t seen a lot of each other lately,” an insider tells us. “Everyone is hoping that it’s just a bump in the road.” While Deborra, 60, is throwing herself into acting once more with the Aussie TV show Hyde & Seek, Hugh is hanging out with his celeb mates. Last week, he shared a snap of himself with pop star Madonna, 58, while his friendship with Zac Efron, 29, is going strong. We’re told the 48-year-old Wolverine star is worried about staying relevant in his career. “He’s hit the panic button,” says our source. Friends want the pair – who have son Oscar, 16, and daughter…

James Middleton is sitting in the Berkshire office of his personalised-marshmallow company Boomf, his adored cocker spaniel Ella by his feet. Ella is the mother of Lupo, the puppy James gave Prince William and his big sister, the Duchess of Cambridge, as a wedding present five years ago. But while Ella and her pup are blissfully unaware of their royal connection, James can hardly escape it. He was 24 when he became brother-in-law to the future king – as Kate’s marriage not only changed her life forever but also thrust her whole family into the limelight. “It’s always been, whether at school or now, that I am Pippa and Catherine’s little brother,” sighs James. “It’s probably going to be the story of my life, but I am James Middleton. I…

Fragile is the word Sandy Horne uses to describe how most people affected by the recent quake are feeling. The 54-year-old heads a team of 11 Red Cross welfare support volunteers who, like her, also have full-time jobs. Caring for people at a relief centre set up in the South Island town of Ward, she has been working up to 14 hours a day since the quake struck. At the time Woman’s Day went to press late last week, the town had no electricity, running water or sewerage. Many homes have been severely damaged and there had been up to 20 people staying at the centre each night. Others dropped in for food or water, or to use the on-site portaloos, Sandy says. “The quakes have affected people in different…

It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when Matt Chisholm bagged the role of host on Survivor New Zealand, but the gig came at a huge price for the Seven Sharp reporter. Not only did filming the top-secret show steal Matt away from his heavily pregnant wife, but while he was on set in Nicaragua, he also missed the birth of his first child! “I was away for 47 days and was torn about the decision right up until I got home, back to Ellen and this wee guy,” Matt reveals as he proudly cradles his adorable boy Bede Dennis at the family’s Auckland home. The newborn snuggle is still a novelty for Matt, who was a 23-hour plane ride away when their bonny boy with the deep-grey eyes made his way…

I really look forward to asparagus season, but it’s short, so we need to make the most of it. I love how it can make a meal seem special, plus it’s very versatile – and not to mention good for you too! I have reworked what I think are some classic flavour combinations for a brunch, lunch and a gorgeous dinner to share with friends. These recipes are super-simple to create, look stunning and taste delicious. Enjoy! Asparagus, Kumara & Smoked Kahawai Salad with Lemony Horopito Dressing SERVES 4 PREPARATION 15 MINUTES COOKING 20 MINUTES 2 kumara, peeled, cubed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed ¼ cup sliced almonds 1 small red onion, finely sliced juice of 1 lemon 500g smoked kahawai, flaked 150g baby kale leaves LEMONY…

The colour of the season? Deep, rich shades of berry and pomegranate. An unconventional choice for summer, the colours work because they look great on almost everyone, pair perfectly with warm glowing skin, and are a party-season winner. If these shades are too strong for your face, opt for a pretty plum mani instead. Top tip During the day, keep skin matte and porcelain, but for night, a slick of eye liner and a sweep of bronzer adds a sexy summer spin.…

MYTH RED EYES ARE CAUSED BY CHLORINE Nope, it’s not the chlorine – we wish it was! You can blame your stinging eyes on people peeing in the pool. Yes, really. Red eyes and a strong smell of chlorine are a total giveaway that the pool you’re swimming in is contaminated with urine (or worse), according to US scientists. When a kid pees in the water, bacteria such as cryptosporidium, norovirus and E. coli are released, and even chlorine can’t kill the germs fast enough. And it’s not just your eyes at risk when someone pees in the pool. Water-borne germs can cause coughing and runny noses, as well as skin, ear and lung infections. Rest assured that the chlorine does eradicate most of the germs – but always try…

My son dipped his toe into the real world the other day. By “real world”, I mean a place where he had to think and act for himself, find his own way and exist without the “hovering” that is his helicopter mother (me). I’m not proud of being a helicopter. I am trying to stop it, but stopping it is hard. Anyhoo, my brother (who’s a great mentor, not just for my son but also for me) told me Jackson had asked for a holiday job. I think my boy envisaged hanging out at his uncle’s office, getting coffees, chewing the fat, maybe going for a Subway lunch, perhaps a cushy desk of his own and a bit of filing (aka time on Facebook). Instead, my brother offered him a…

DAILY NOURISHMENT Do you want instantly soft and visibly smooth hair? Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner protect hair from wear and tear. The special formula with Pro-Moisture Complex gently cleans and nourishes, without weighing hair down. Available in supermarkets, from RRP $7.49. HOMEMADE JUST GOT EASIER My Main Course is the new way to enjoy homemade meals in no time. Premium ingredients – such as fresh chicken and pork or beans and lentils – are combined with authentic-tasting sauces. My Main Course inspires hundreds of nutritious meal ideas. Find the full range in the fresh food chiller at supermarkets. FLAWLESS SHAVE There are good reasons why BIC® Soleil® Twilight® is New Zealand’s number one women’s disposable shaver. Its lubricating strip is enhanced with lanolin and vitamin E, and the…

1 LORELAI AND LUKE ARE TOGETHER The biggest question of the revival is, will we see this on-again, off-again couple finally marry? Sneak-peek videos online reveal they are together, but the trailer also hints at trouble when Lorelai says, “Lately, things seem hazier ...” 2 RICHARD GILMORE DIES Actor Edward Herrmann, who played the beloved Gilmore patriarch, passed away in 2014 and his death will be addressed on the show with a funeral. 3 RORY IS UNEMPLOYED She might be a Yale graduate, but Rory is jobless! In the trailer, she’s caught saying, “I have no job! I have no underwear!” Other sneaky shots see her standing in a classroom, so perhaps there’s hope for her yet. 4 RORY’S MEN RETURN Whether you’re Team Logan, Jess or Dean, there’s guaranteed…

WE’RE THE MILLERS (ITUNES) RV? Check! F ake family? Check! Illegal drugs? Check! Smal l-time pot dealer David (Jason Sudeikis) is in debt to his supplier , so he’s forced on a road trip to Mexico to pick up the big guy’s shipment. LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE (NETFLIX) Follow the dysfunctional Hoover family on their journey across California to support daughter Olive as she competes in the Little Miss Sunshine pageant. ZOMBIELAND (ITUNES) When zombies take over the US , Columbus (Jesse Eisenber g) joins Woody Harr elson’s crazy character Tallahassee on a road-based quest for Twinkies and survival.…

It’s the new show that will drive you into fits of laughter! Follow Britain’s top instructors as they attempt to get desperate failed learners through their licence test. But they’re not the only bad drivers – celebs can be just as dodgy. You’ll probably want to steer clear of these famous faces on the road! CELEBRITIES WHO DRIVE US CRAZY Lena Dunham The Girls star won’t drive because she is afraid of causing an accident! Daniel Radcliffe He was a whiz on the Quidditch pitch, but Daniel didn’t learn to drive until he was 21. Mariah Carey After failing her test a grand total of three times, the singing queen eventually got it! Robert Pattinson He once said, “I don’t actually know how to drive. It’s absolutely terrifying.” Emma Roberts…

HOT WHEELS Make it epic with the new Hot Wheels® Sky Shock™ RC and Hot Wheels® Criss Cross Crash™ boosted trackset. Mattel is giving four lucky readers the chance to win these must-have toys, worth $160 each. BIKE BARN PACK The VX6 Team Scooter is the best bang for buck model in the MGP range of scooters. These and other models, some exclusive to Bike Barn, are available from their 20 stores nationwide or online at bikebarn.co.nz. Colours may vary. The prize pack includes MGP VX6 Team Scooter, $269.99, Harsh HX1 helmet, $49.99, and a $200 Bike Barn Voucher. PEPPA PIG Fans of hit preschool show Peppa Pig will be delighted with this new range of playsets from Planet Fun. Designed to encourage imaginative play, the sets feature favourite characters…

Kia ora, Hollywood! The world premiere of new Disney movie Moana in LA was a Kiwi affair, with Temuera Morrison, Taika Waititi, Rachel House and Ladyhawke joining Auckland-raised Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on the blue carpet. The former wrestler, who voices Maui, joked that the animated film should be renamed “The Kiwi Frozen because of the amount of Kiwis we have in this one”. Laughing, he added that he wished Thor director Taika had directed Moana instead of just acting as screenwriter, telling me, “Maui versus Thor? Man, I tell you what, I’d love to see that. But Chris Hemsworth isn’t ready for me. He’s a friend of mine and I love the guy, but he ain’t ready.” The Rock, 44, was last week named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive,…