Innholdsfortegnelse for June 26, 2017 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Her royal cousins Prince George and Princess Charlotte weren’t there to enjoy the fun, but little Mia Tindall gave their dad Prince William a right royal runaround instead. The adorable three-year-old shrieked with delight during a game of tag with the 34-year-old heir at a polo festival in Gloucestershire, before a wheelbarrow race with her dad Mike, 38. “They were having a whale of a time,” reports an onlooker. “Mia couldn’t stop laughing as Wills chased around after her. He obviously adores the cherub.” At one stage, fun-loving Mia, whose mum Zara, 36, was also there, looked as though she might join the on-field action when she picked up a polo mallet. And former rugby star Mike even joined Mia on the fair rides while Olympic equestrian Zara watched the…

On the eve of the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, the royal family has been thrown into meltdown over secret tapes revealing astonishing new details about her miserable existence as the Princess of Wales. The previously unheard interviews were recorded in 1991 for author Andrew Morton to write his book Diana: Her True Story. At the time, Diana’s marriage to Prince Charles was imploding and her involvement in the sensational tell-all was kept a strict secret. The Queen is said to be apoplectic over the release of the transcripts by Morton to promote a new version of his book, while Charles and his second wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, are struggling with the constant revisiting of their affair, which has reportedly put their 12-year marriage under extreme strain. We’re…

With two Oscar nominations, as well as starring roles in box-office blockbusters The Help, Interstellar and The Martian, Jessica Chastain was already Hollywood royalty. Now, the ravishing redhead is also real-life nobility after marrying into one of Italy’s most aristocratic families. It’s believed the 40-year-old actress has adopted the title of countess after marrying her partner of five years, fashion executive Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, 34, at his family estate in Treviso, north of Venice. Jessica wore a stunning, custom-made, strapless Alexander McQueen gown with an embroidered bodice and a floor-sweeping, beaded skirt, as she tied the knot at the 17th-century villa that has been in her husband’s family since the 1800s. Girls’ club Guests included Jessica’s Interstellar co-star Anne Hathaway, 34, who wore Valentino and brought along hubby…

Aileen Wuornos was a prostitute who killed six clients she picked up on a Florida highway. She argued self-defence, but in 1992, she was found guilty and sent to death row. On October 9, 2002, she died by lethal injection. Her last request was for a black coffee and her disturbing last words were, “I’d just like to say I’m sailing with the rock and I’ll be back like Independence Day with Jesus June 6. Like the movie, big mothership and all.” Wuornos is still a controversial figure, and sympathisers relay her desperate and troubled childhood. She was raised by abusive grandparents after her father killed himself and she was abandoned by her mother. Sexually abused by many men from a young age, she was homeless by her teens. She…

Anxious parents saw nurse Beverley Allitt as their saviour when they left their sick children in her care at Grantham Hospital in the UK. Instead, over a few months in 1991, Allitt killed four children, attempted to kill another three and caused grievous bodily harm to six more. She became known as the Angel of Death. As a child, Allitt showed signs of a condition called Munchausen’s syndrome – she’d bandage herself and go to hospital for treatment for fake illnesses. Psychiatrists say she craved attention. She became a nurse and, at 22, she began taking the lives of her young victims by injecting them with lethally high doses of insulin. Her first victim was a seven-week-old baby. Others included a 15-month-old toddler admitted to hospital after an asthma attack.…

Minestrone Soup SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION 15 MINUTES COOKING 50 MINUTES 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 100g pancetta, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon rosemary, finely chopped 2 potatoes, peeled, chopped 2 celery stalks, sliced 1 carrot, chopped 8 cups vegetable stock 400g can diced tomatoes 1 cup risoni 400g borlotti beans, rinsed, drained 100g green beans, trimmed, sliced shaved parmesan, parsley, crusty bread to serve 1. In a large, heavy-based saucepan, heat oil on medium. Sauté onion, pancetta, garlic and rosemary for 8-10 minutes until softened, being careful not to brown. 2. Add potatoes, celery and carrot to pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until beginning to soften. Stir stock and tomatoes through. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes…

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BRUSHING UP! It’s time to update your beauty tools! 1. Simply Essential Pro Series Solid Make-up Brush Cleaner, $18.99, is a must-have to keep brushes in good nick and bacteria-free. Just swirl them over, then rinse and dry. 2. Designer Brands 10-piece set, $34.99, will introduce you to different types of brushes and their purpose via handy labels. Used to contour, define and add colour to make features pop, these brushes cover all bases from foundation to cheeks, eyes, lips and brows. Love your lips Swipe on a pretty hint of colour with these new Weleda All Natural Tinted Lip Balms, $15.90. So a-peel-ing Murad’s Rapid Resurfacing Peel, $89 for 16 wipes, gently exfoliates skin with an alpha-hydroxy-soaked towelette to reveal more even, glowing and youthful skin. The single-use texture…

If you’re struck by sharp jolts of agony or often feel a dull, heavy ache across your lower back, you’re just one of the estimated 80% of Kiwis who suffer some form of back pain during their lifetime. The trouble is, “nonspecific back pain”, as it’s often described, is difficult to diagnose, can linger long-term, and sufferers often give up seeking treatment and just accept the discomfort as part of their everyday life. With research now showing that painkillers are often ineffective, persistent back problems can be an agonising reality for many, plus a leading cause of depression and anxiety. But in many cases, lifestyle tweaks could be all your back needs to return to normal. Stop suffering in silence and discover which healthy changes could banish that dodgy back…

Does every woman my age, which could loosely be described as the horrendously extreme 30s (but wouldn’t be by anyone other than me), obsess about their bathroom? I can’t stop remodelling mine in my head, even though to the naked eye it’s perfect. But as one advances in years, one requires so much storage in the smallest room in the house. My lotions and potions are literally spilling out the door – I’ve had to devote the dresser drawer nearest the bathroom to cope with the overflow. My socks must be raging. They no longer have a drawer of their own – they’re nestled inside a bunch of 36B cups. Meanwhile, my toiletries gather strength through the sliding door. Putting them away in what little cupboard space I have is…

Funerals are sad and solemn occasions. Recently, my partner’s brother’s ex-wife passed away after a long and mighty battle with cancer. Ann was beautiful and loved by everyone, so much so that almost the entire family of ex-in-laws attended. The funeral was held an hour out of Wellington, so there was a little car-pooling to be done. My man had an MRI at the hospital that day so couldn’t go. I stepped up to the plate happily because I love his family. I got a message from Brigid, Tim’s niece, asking if she could grab a lift. No problem. Brigid is in her final year of law at Victoria uni and the type of mischievous car companion anyone would be happy to transport, although no-one had told me the very…

If you were thinking the conservative, sack-like dresses and stark white bonnets on The Handmaid’s Tale look vaguely familiar, you’re not mistaken! The show’s costume designer, Ane Crabtree, was inspired by the women of local religious cult Gloriavale. “I wanted there to be glimpses of reality in the clothing,” she tells. “There’s this very interesting New Zealand religious group – the Gloriavale Christian Community. They have a very old-world culture, where women are baking bread and children are dressed quite close to the women of the group.” But that’s not the critically acclaimed drama’s only real-life comparison. Many critics are saying the series – based on Margaret Atwood’s 1980s novel, set in a dystopian future where women have been stripped of their rights and those who are fertile, known as…

FILTHY RICH This hot local series is back for another season of drama and the glamorous new cast photo has us buzzing for the big return next month. WONDER WOMAN Starring sexy supergirl Gal Gadot, this flick is the biggest blockbuster ever to be directed by a female. It made a whopping $142 million in profit on its opening weekend. MILEY CYRUS The former party girl has given up drugs and drinking to focus on a healthier lifestyle. It sure is paying off – her sweet new single “Malibu” is winning over fans and critics alike.…

MILEY CYRUS The child actor turned pop star has dabbled in the world of animated movies, voicing Penny in the 2008 film Bolt. GEORGE CLOONEY Back in the ‘90s, the ER star lent his voice to South Park on two occasions – first as Sparky the dog and later as Doctor Gouache. MELISSA MCCARTHY We know her from hit flicks Ghostbusters and Spy, but back in 2002, she voiced villain DNAmy in cartoon Kim Possible. WIN! NEED FOR SPEED Pixar fans will be racing to cinemas this week for Cars 3 and we can help you get there! To be in to win one of five prize packs, including a double pass, send your name and address to wdaynz@ bauermedia.co.nz  with the subject line “Competition: Cars…

Your letters Best dress I loved “Would you still say yes to the dress?” (WD, June 12). My own wedding dress from 1967 was Twiggy-style, with long sleeves, and sat just above the knee. I’d now prefer a classic gown like Emily Broadmore’s in your story – it’s so timeless. • G. Elvidge, Kapiti Bachelor daze The Bachelor NZ’s Lily McManus calls the show a “shambles”, which is rich from a 20-year-old! But the final three Bachelorettes were all very young – ripe for a needy, older Bachelor to mould, I guess. If the Kiwi version of the dating show keeps on like this, it will probably be more suited for the Disney Channel. • Glenn, Taupo Pippa’s bliss! Your 25th Shortland Street Anniversary Special was incredible, but you really…

Mrs John Legend is Chrissy Teigen  absolutely fabulous in a custom, embroidered Pamella Roland piece. Olivia Wilde Embracing the plunge, the Vinyl star dons a crimson crystal number from Michael Kors. Anna Kendrick Unfortunately, the fit of this subdued, monochrome Miu Miu frock is far from Pitch Perfect. Laura Linney The Nocturnal Animals beauty  brings the sunshine, slaying in a Derek Lam design. Scarlett Johansson Looking über-chic, the Rough Night actress rocks a custom Michael Kors combo. Cobie Smulders Simply Marvel-ous! This Avengers action woman is a breath of fresh air in a fun print from Schiaparelli. Sara Bareilles The “Brave” singer hits all the right notes in this sheer and metallic Naeem Khan creation. Pretty in pink! The recent Cynthia Nixon Tony winner opts for a strapless Rosie Assoulin…

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He’s old enough to be her father, but Lily Collins has had a crush on Brad Pitt ever since she saw him steaming up the screen with his future wife Angelina Jolie in 2005’s Mr & Mrs Smith. Now the Hollywood power couple has called it quits, the 28-year-old actress’ ultimate fantasy appears to be coming true, with showbiz insiders claiming a romance is brewing between her and Brad, 53, despite their 25-year age gap. Lily – daughter of music icon Phil Collins – and the A-list actor couldn’t hide their chemistry as they embraced enthusiastically at last week’s New York premiere of Okja, which Brad produced and she stars in. “They were very flirty with each other,” an onlooker reports, “and they were comfortable enough not to care who…

Singing down the phone, Ali Pugh is doing her best rendition of The Weeknd’s hit single “I Feel it Coming”. “I love that song,” she says, before switching into “Daydream” by Mariah Carey. “But I love the older stuff like that too. You know, the songs from your heyday, when you went to the clubs.” With that, the broadcaster breaks into her trademark giggles and for a few seconds, all you can hear is her peals of laughter. These days, hitting up clubs does seem rather laughable to the mum-of-one, TVNZ reporter and new co-host of The Hits Christchurch’s breakfast show. Rather than the dance floor, now it’s on radio where she’s getting her eclectic hit of music and it’s a role the 30-year-old is loving. However, a slightly weary…

Kathleen Folbigg became one of Australia’s most hated women when, in 2003, she was sentenced to 30 years for the manslaughter of her baby boy Caleb. He was only 20 days old when he died in his cot. But he wasn’t the first of Folbigg’s children to die – she was also convicted of murdering Patrick, eight months, Sarah, 10 months, and Laura, 18 months, between 1989 and 1999. Each child had stopped breathing suddenly and while post-mortem examinations failed to discover why, police became suspicious and Folbigg, from the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, was accused of deliberately smothering her babies. Her diaries appeared to show her sinister intentions and later helped police have her jailed. “I knew I was short-tempered and cruel sometimes to her and she…

Grainy photos of Rosemary West, one of the UK’s worst female serial killers, show a grandmother-like figure, a cardigan-wearing, slightly chubby woman with heavy-framed glasses. But the maternal figure hid a twisted, calculating and cold-hearted persona. With her husband Fred, West tortured, raped and murdered 10 girls and young women at the couple’s cramped terrace home in Gloucester, south-west England, starting from 1972. One of those girls was her own 16-year-old daughter Heather. She was their last victim, in 1987. Together, the Wests had enjoyed a 15-year killing spree. Other victims were Fred’s eight-year-old stepdaughter Charmaine – by his first wife Rena, whom he admitted murdering – lodgers and babysitters who the pair lured into their home with kindness, only to turn into brutal and sadistic killers. After enduring sickening…

It might have originated in China – and originally been called Chinese gooseberry – but since the kiwifruit arrived in New Zealand in 1904, it has quickly earned its stripes as our national fruit. Kiwifruit Freezer Pops MAKES 4 PREPARATION 20 MINUTES (PLUS FREEZING) 1 ripe kiwifruit ¼ cup strawberry yoghurt or melted chocolate chopped nuts, chocolate hail, sprinkles or coconut to decorate (optional) 1. Slice both ends from the kiwifruit. Slip a teaspoon between the skin and the flesh. Slide it around the circumference of the fruit, then slip the flesh out of its skin in one piece. 2. Cut into 4 thick slices and trim to shape with a cookie cutter or sharp knife. Insert a lollipop stick and freeze flat. 3. When frozen, dip fruit in strawberry…

Whether it’s a black-tie gala or dining and dancing, take some inspiration from these stars who’ve adapted four red-hot beauty trends to make them evening-appropriate. GRAPHIC EYE & RED LIP It’s not always about selecting a bold eye or lip. This look is a one-two knockout punch, updating a classic winged eyeliner with a graphic inner-corner detail, then pairing it with a pop of red lip. ROSE GOLD Subtle but chic, soft rose gold is a flattering shade for most skin tones. A wash of shimmering shadow around the eyes complements coordinating colour on cheeks and lips. Lashings of mascara gives the look definition. JEWEL TONE EYES Mesmerising, dramatic smoky eyeshadow gets a cool colour update thanks to a deep green hue. Extending the shape out to a cat-eye flick…

My little pony is all grown up! These celebs’ fashion-forward takes on the classic, low-maintenance ’do show it can be a seriously glamorous option for evening events. PLAITS INCREDIBLE Precise plaits are a unique addition to Gigi Hadid’s pony. Use a tail comb to create clean lines. GOLD STANDARD Lily Collins ensures her pony is red-carpet ready by securing it with gold bands and hidden pins. BUBBLE BABE Bryce Dallas Howard bumps up the drama with this look, made by sectioning the hair with multiple bands and loosening it to create shape. TWISTED SISTER Zoe Saldana’s rope-style ’do was created by twisting two high ponies together, then securing them at the tip with invisible elastic. WAVE LENGTHS A healthy shine and ombré shades upgrade Ashley Graham’s relatively simple style to…

• SHAKTI MAT Based on the principle of acupressure, the Shakti mat ($69 at shaktimats.co.nz) is a padded cotton mat studded with hundreds of spiky discs that you lie on to help ease tension in your back and neck. After two weeks, users report a 98% reduction in pain. Best for Easing muscle tension and stress. • SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY This new treatment is non-invasive (unlike surgery) and helps to reduce back pain using a harness that relieves compression in the spine. Patients often experience a 50% reduction in pain straight after treatment. Visit nzspine.co. nz/spinal-decompression/. Best for Treating disc compression or herniation and osteoarthritis. • ACUPUNCTURE Back pain is the most common reason people try acupuncture. It may look a bit scary, but the needles don’t hurt! They work…

My daughter’s at that age where she has a lot of questions. To be honest, isn’t that every age, though? I think her first words were probably a question. She is innately curious and I’m sure this will stand her in good stead long-term. It has, however, created many an embarrassing moment in the short-term. Every parent knows what I’m talking about here – the “where do babies come from?” question, for starters. Not to mention the inappropriate questions asked at inappropriate times, loud questions in quiet rooms and questions everybody’s thinking but no-one asks out loud. But her latest question line has been somewhat macabre. She’s preoccupied with death. “Why do we die? When will you die? Why do babies have to die? Where do we go when we…

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LATE-NIGHT LEARNING The study shows 15% of streaming happens between midnight and 6am. These night owls like to get their educational fix by opting for documentaries such as Planet Earth and Making a Murderer. IN BED WITH A COMEDY Before catching your 40 winks, comedy tops the list of bedtime streaming. Our favourite quirky laugh-fest is The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, starring Ellie Kemper in the title role. THRILLERS FOR TEA By 9pm, spine-chilling shows such as The Walking Dead, Stranger Things and American Horror Story make it onto the screens of almost a third of Netflix users. KIDS RULE BREAKFAST Results reveal it’s our youngsters who are up the earliest, with Kiwi kids streaming from 5am. The reboot of A Series of Unfortunate Events is a popular choice. LUNCH-HOUR DRAMA…

What are you watching right now? “Most recently I watched House of Cards. I love that show.” Where can we find you when you’re not working? “At a café with a book and a coffee – or a wine depending on the time of day.” Who would you love to work with? “Cate Blanchett, but I’m also terrified because I’m so in awe of her.” What’s something we don’t know about you? “I can play the flute.”…

Gemini MAY 22 - JUN 21 Onwards and upwards! As your confidence surges, it might be time to check out short courses or take on a challenge at work – your creative yet practical approach will give you a leading edge. Something that’s been collecting dust should prove valuable, so unpack a few boxes this weekend. Cancer JUN 22 - JUL 23 As the sun bursts into your sign, your chart should take on a special glow. These feel-good patterns may unlock a new cycle of fortune, so cast doubts aside and start making plans. Friends will be supportive and as fate intervenes, a casual encounter might feel like serendipity. Leo JUL 24 - AUG 23 Lions like to be busy, but your best ideas often spring from being lazy!…

I still remember staying up to watch the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. I was 10 years old and already obsessed with the beautiful bride. I’d just chopped my long hair into a short Diana ’do and wore a peach dress with a pie-crust collar and ballet flats with bows. She was my idol. I truly believed in that fairytale wedding – the most dazzling occasion I’d ever seen. Those of you who know me won’t be surprised by this confession. My obsession with the Princess of Wales has been a lifelong one. I’m teased about it, but I wasn’t alone. There’s never been a woman so popular. She strived for love, life and compassion, and people adored her warmth and heart – not…

She’s always been beautiful, but as she celebrates her 50th birthday this week, Nicole Kidman has never looked more dazzling – despite an exhausting schedule that’s seen her crisscrossing the globe. The actress has been juggling shooting action movie Aquaman on the Gold Coast, attending the Cannes Film Festival in France, accepting awards for her role in Lion in London and promoting Sofia Coppola’s new film The Beguiled in Los Angeles. It would be enough to make any woman half her age feel exhausted, but as Nicole greets her 50s head on, the star has told fans, “I never thought this would be one of the best years of my life. I thought, at 40, that I’d be retired by 50. But I want to tell everyone life begins at…

She starred as Joey Potter for six seasons of Dawson’s Creek and steamed up the big screen as Bruce Wayne’s love interest Rachel Dawes in the box-office blockbuster Batman Begins. But it’s no surprise when Katie Holmes says the strongest woman she’s ever played is Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Her leading role in The Kennedys has been the acting gig of a lifetime, she tells, as well as providing an important lesson about girl power for her 11-year-old daughter Suri. Speaking to Woman’s Day at a Beverly Hills hotel, Katie, 38, reveals she and her little girl supported Hillary Clinton in the last US election. “In my house, we talk about how important it is to grow up to be heard and have a job, and not take any you-know-what from…

At the mention of serial killers, most people think of names such as backpacker murderer Ivan Milat, strangler Ted Bundy and “Yorkshire Ripper” Peter Sutcliffe. But as these horrific stories show, women are capable of cold, calculated killing too. Marissa Harrison, associate professor of psychology at Pennsylvania State University, has studied female serial killers and says their sprees tend to last longer than those of men – and most of them know their victims. While sex is often the key motive for male killers, she reveals female killers are more often driven by money. “Nearly 40% worked in health-related fields such as nurses or aides, and about 22% worked in direct care-giving roles – they were mothers or babysitters,” she says. “Most were married at some point and nearly two-thirds…

Karla Homolka was 17 when she met salesman Paul Bernardo in 1987. He had already been held responsible for a series of rapes in Toronto, Canada, with police identifying at least 19 victims. When the pair became an item, later marrying, Homolka embraced Bernardo’s depravity and their first victim was her 14-year-old sister Tammy. In 1990, Homolka drugged her sister with tranquillisers stolen from the veterinary surgery where she worked. Bernardo raped her repeatedly until Tammy choked on her own vomit and died. The cunning killers covered up the crime. They married at Niagara Falls in 1991 and continued their evil killing spree. Their next victim was 14-year-old Leslie Mahaffey. They lured her into their car, where they raped and tortured her. Then they cut her body into pieces and…

By day, she sold popcorn and worked as a professional wrestler, but Juana Barraza had another career – as a serial killer. She murdered more than 40 elderly women in Mexico City and is nine years into a 759-year sentence. Police swooped in January 2006, when a resident saw Barraza fleeing from the home of an 82-year-old woman who had just been strangled with a stethoscope. After Barraza was arrested and admitted to the killing, police found her fingerprints matched those at other unsolved murder scenes. They’d finally caught the elusive Old Lady Killer, who’d terrorised the city’s elderly for eight years. Barraza, 59, was cool and cunning in her approach. She’d offer to carry the groceries of old women who lived alone in order to gain entry to their…

Most mums know how chaotic mornings can be, but for Alexis Brett, it’s a whirlwind of laying out piles of uniforms, serving up two large boxes of cereal and buttering up an entire loaf of bread before her boys rush out the door to school. And it’s only going to get worse – Alexis, who already has nine sons, is about to give birth again ... to another boy. The 37-year-old Scotswoman and her train-driver husband David have welcomed a new baby son every two years for the last 15 years and are believed to be the first couple in the UK to conceive 10 boys in a row. But despite their record and as delighted as they are with their brood, former nurse Alexis says that she plans to…

Mexican Beef & Bean MAKES 8 PREPARATION 15 MINUTES COOKING 30 MINUTES 750g beef mince 400g can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 onion, grated 1 egg 30g sachet taco spice mix 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped, plus extra to serve 1 cup tasty cheese, grated 1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease and line recesses of an 8-hole mini loaf pan with baking paper. 2. In a bowl, combine mince, beans, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, taco mix and coriander. 3. Press mixture into the recesses, smoothing the surfaces. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. 4. Drain juices. Sprinkle loaves evenly with grated cheese. Bake for 4-5 minutes until melted. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Lift out and serve with extra coriander. Top tip •…

RAE’S TOP 5 BUYING TIPS 1 Don’t wear make-up when you shop – you won’t get a true reflection of a product if you’re layering it on top of others. 2 When testing foundation, apply it to your collarbone or décolletage, then go for a walk before heading back to the store. Foundation takes about 20 minutes to truly reveal itself. 3 Take before and after photos with and without flash when testing a product to see what it will really look like. 4 When trialling eyeshadow, take a clean finger and wipe along the powder once, then wipe along the fleshy part of your palm before blowing on it. If you have to apply three times for it to look like the packaging, it’s no good – cheap pigment…

Q My husband has started taking Viagra after a long-standing medical condition. Despite us being oldies, he’s got a new lease on his sex life, but I feel that ship has sailed for me. I’m wondering what my options are. I don’t want him to cheat on me but I also appreciate he has needs. Is there something I’m not considering? • Over the Hump, Waikato A It’s sad that you feel in such different places, physically speaking. Are you quite sure that the ship has left the harbour? Is it possible that your mind is telling you one thing, but your body might be happy to consider another? Somewhere along the line, it sounds as though you have just decided it’s “over rover” and parked your sexual self somewhere…

QI love my two grandkids to pieces, and I am happy to help my son and daughter-in-law look after them sometimes. But lately I’ve been feeling like a free babysitter. How do I broach this without running the risk of them getting the pip and not letting me see my grandchildren as much as I would like? • Gran on Call, Wellington AI don’t think that will happen. They’ve just got themselves into a lazy cycle because you’ve seemed OK with it. I’d just tell them that there are certain days you can’t babysit because you’re starting yoga, meditation, movie club or something. Let them know you have a life, that you’re still keen as mustard to help out when you can, but it might not be as often. Hey,…

Having spent my childhood holidays camping, skiing and always on solid ground, I was nervous stepping aboard P&O Cruise’s Pacific Jewel. But after four days at sea, I’m officially a cruise convert and ready to book my next trip when the ship arrives in New Zealand this September. 1 Adventure Fiji, Vanuatu and Noumea are just a few of the exotic destinations of the Pacific Jewel cruise that attracts over 1600 passengers of all ages. I was excited to enjoy four days of relaxing on our journey from Sydney up the coast to Moreton Island. But little did I know there was more to this holiday than cocktails and kicking back. From rock climbing to a Segway obstacle course, the Pacific Jewel boasts Australia’s largest adventure park at sea. Even…

It’s based on a true story! Glow stands for Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, a real-life professional wrestling promo from the ‘80s that saw struggling actresses cast in a reality series to make a fighting team. Let’s get physical! Leg-warmers, ripped tights and leotards are all part of the fun in the much-anticipated new series. Tried and true It’s by Jenji Kohan, the same mastermind that brought us Orange is the New Black and Weeds. Now she’s back producing this new Netflix series. Flashback costumes! The nostalgia is strong in this series. You’ll be transported back to the ’80s with the amazing hair, make-up and outfits. Everybody’s talking about it! With a stream of articles, tweets and buzz around the show already, the trailer alone has clocked up over one million…

Danced “I attempted to teach everyone at work the ‘Carlton dance’ from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” Laughed “I can’t remember! Not because I don’t laugh, but because I laugh so much, usually at the hands of my boy Ron-Dawg AKA my co-host Ronnie Taulafo.” Cried “Was with my mama when we watched The Age of Adaline – it was a very emotional movie.” Felt nervous “Before the show on Sunday. I’ve been doing this for a couple of years now, but I still get nervous before every show. Good nerves, of course!” Sang out loud “In the shower this morning. Everyone still does that, right?” Was star-struck “When I went to Justin Timberlake live. It was the best concert ever! I may have cried too!”…

FILTHY RICH Season one on Netflix Rating: ★★★ Prepare for the new season of this local drama series – hitting screens next month – by binge-watching all the saucy eps from season one. MARY KILLS PEOPLE From Tuesday on Neon Rating: ★★★★ Starring Kiwi actor Jay Ryan, this topical new show follows a woman who helps terminally ill patients end their lives. YOU GET ME From Friday on Netflix Rating: ★★★ This dark, new Netflix original movie starring Bella Thorne tells the tale of a twisted high-school love triangle. QUEEN SUGAR From Wednesday on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: ★★★★ Produced by talk-show queen Oprah Winfrey, this captivating series is back for a second season. Nova, Charley and Ralph Angel are all struggling to move forward after the death of their father.…

Va-va-voom, Vanessa Hudgens! Amid a galaxy of stars, the High School Musical hottie stole the spotlight at the Moschino fashion show in Hollywood with her mirrored, Mexican-inspired outfit. The 28-year-old actress joined Modern Family star Sarah Hyland, 26, English rose Kate Beckinsale, 43, and former Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie, 42, in the front row to watch models such as Hailey Baldwin, 20, and Kiwi beauty Stella Maxwell, 27, flaunt the colourful label’s latest designs on the catwalk. Also strutting her stuff on the runway was newlywed Miranda Kerr, 34, who was still glowing two weeks after marrying billionaire Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel. One hot mama Solo parenting looks damn fine on beach babe KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN, 38, as she soaks up the sun in Miami with PENELOPE , four, and…