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Angelina Jolie shimmered in liquid silver as she arrived at the Annie Awards in Los Angeles last week. The Maleficent star, who was there to pick up a gong for her movie The Breadwinner, even flashed one of her pins as she strolled the red carpet – bringing back memories of her crowd-wowing pose at the 2012 Oscars. The actress, who is still working through her divorce from Brad Pitt, 54, was flanked by her daughters Zahara, 13, and Shiloh, 11. In a new interview with Elle magazine, she speaks about the advice she gives her girls. “I tell my daughters, ‘What sets you apart is what you are willing to do for others. Anyone can put on a dress and make-up. It’s your mind that will define you,” she…

As the clock ticks down to their Windsor Castle wedding in May, it should be the happiest time of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s lives. After years of longing to settle down, the prince – last week voted Britain’s most popular royal – is finally getting the fairytale ending he’s always dreamed of, while the former Suits actress, 36, appears to have successfully made the transition from Hollywood star to princess-in-waiting, winning over most of her fiancé’s family and their supporters. However, as we count down to the big day, the highly anticipated regal nuptials have thrown both of their families into a spin, with the Windsors battling it out over tradition and protocol, and the Markles bickering amongst each other, leaving the bride and groom angry and embarrassed. And…

She kicked serious butt in the Kill Bill films – and now Uma Thurman is doing it in real life! Months after first hinting she had a bombshell #MeToo experience to share, the big-screen queen, 47, added her name to the long list of women who claim they were sexually assaulted by disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, while also accusing director Quentin Tarantino of trying to kill her by making her do a dangerous stunt that left her with permanent injuries. Pulp Fiction star Uma alleges Weinstein attacked her at London’s Savoy Hotel 25 years ago. She says, “He pushed me down. He tried to shove himself on me. He tried to expose himself. He did all kinds of unpleasant things. But he didn’t actually put his back into it…

Break-up blues J.LAW’S SINGLE AND LONELY No ‘Joy’ for the desperate, lovelorn star Friends fear heartbroken Jennifer Lawrence is falling back into her old, self-destructive ways in the wake of her November split from Darren Aronofsky. “She’s regretting letting him go and she’s been kicking herself ever since,” claims a source close to the Oscar winner. “Jen really believed Darren would miss her and come crawling back, but she hasn’t heard from him.” Instead, Darren, 49, has been stepping out looking cosy with Jennifer’s former pal, British model Suki Waterhouse, 26, and his coldness is tearing his ex up. “Jen seems to be going off the rails,” alleges our source. “She’s partying a lot and not eating much, just drowning her sorrows in wine.” Early this month, Jennifer, 27, was…

He’d moved to Los Angeles from Dallas with little more than a guitar and ambition, so Mark Salling could hardly believe his luck when he was plucked from obscurity and cast as bad-boy football star turned choir member Noah “Puck” Puckerman on 2009’s breakout TV hit Glee. A year into his gig on the musical – which earned four Emmys and four Golden Globes during its six-year run – he confessed it was “pretty much my dream job”. The dream came to a tragic end nine years later, when Mark’s body was found hanging from a tree in a riverbed near his California home on January 30. His suicide at 35 came just weeks before he was to be sentenced for felony possession of child pornography. “I can confirm that…

Kiwi catwalk queen Georgia Fowler is set to follow in Heidi Klum’s high-heeled footsteps as the host for the first-ever season of Project Runway New Zealand. The 25-year-old had her first big break walking for Chanel in 2012, and has since added brands such as Miu Miu, Victoria’s Secret and Jeremy Scott to her resumé. The brunette beauty has also graced the pages of magazines including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle. Project Runway is set to air on TVNZ 2 later this year, with a panel of judges still to be announced.…

Hollywood comes before Tom With I, Tonya a critical and commercial triumph, earning her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress, Margot Robbie is at a dizzying career high. But friends fear the incredible success has taken its toll on her marriage, which has reportedly hit shaky ground just a year on from the wedding. Despite the couple co-producing the hit ice-skating movie, the former Neighbours actress, 27, has hardly been seen with husband Tom Ackerley in recent months. “They have been leading almost separate lives,” a source close to Margot tells Woman’s Day. “They’re drifting apart. Margot is caught up in the Hollywood circus and it’s beginning to look like she is outgrowing Tom. They move in different circles these days.” These are words echoed by another showbiz insider, who…

CLINTON & JAIME RANDELL While most people might opt for dinner or a drink as a first date, The Edge radio star Clinton Randell took romance to great heights by organising a bungee-jump off Auckland’s Harbour Bridge for him and his now-wife Jaime. However, the adventurous outing fell seriously flat for Jaime, who has all but blocked it from her memory. “I was hoping it would be fun, but Jaime was scared of heights and wasn’t very happy that the bungee people put her in an unflattering harness and overalls,” laughs Clint, 32. “Then they weighed her and wrote her weight in large red numbers on her hand in permanent marker.” And the 2004 date only got worse. Clint continues, “My mum and dad decided that it would be great…

Her adventurous early childhood was spent sailing the world on her parents’ yacht, but most of the time, gorgeous sun-kissed Que Langdon is just like any other giggly seven-year-old girl. “This is my new doll, Matilda,” she whispers, swaddling the plastic baby up in a blanket with her favourite soft toy. “And if you give her a bottle, the water comes out the other end!” Her Swiss-born mother Ariane Wyler, 37, laughs. “Que isn’t a girly girl – she’s into the beach, swimming, anything active and outdoors. The doll is a new obsession. I guess it is part of Que discovering more about herself and her new life.” Last summer, Que and her father Alan Langdon made headlines around the world when they set sail from Kawhia to the Bay…

Sticky Pork with Sweet & Sour Salad SERVES 6 PREPARATION 25 MINUTES (PLUS MARINATING) COOKING 30 MINUTES 1 cup hoisin sauce ²/ ³ cup brown sugar ½ cup reduced-salt soy sauce 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons chilli bean sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon five-spice powder 1kg pork belly rashers, rind removed, sliced crossways into 2-3 pieces watercress, coriander sprigs to serve SWEET & SOUR SALAD 2 tablespoons lime juice ½ pineapple, peeled, cored, chopped 2 oranges, peeled, segmented, segments halved 2 spring onions, finely chopped 1 long red chilli, seeded, finely chopped 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, finely chopped 2 teaspoons ginger, finely grated 2 teaspoons caster sugar 1. In a large bowl, combine hoisin, sugar, soy sauce, orange juice, chilli sauce, sesame oil and five-spice. Reserve half…

It’s in the bag! New World has released a range of new, reusable shopping bags. There are three fun, colourful designs to collect and you can rest easy knowing you’re saving the planet from plastic bags every time you shop. They’re free when you spend $150 at New World supermarkets while stocks last. First-aid must At this time of year, Kiwis love to get outdoors, which means mosquito bites, cuts, grazes and burns are more prevalent. To assist the skin’s natural healing process, Comvita’s new Medihoney Adhesive Dressings are infused with antibacterial medical-grade manuka honey and are ideal for treating these minor wounds. Available from pharmacies nationwide, from $15. Crunch time There’s a new salad range available from selected New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square supermarkets. Fresh To Go layered…

Ah, pimples. They’re the blight of teens, but just when you think you’ve seen the back of those nasty little villains, they rear their ugly heads again – sometimes well into your 30s and beyond. And as you can see from Kendall Jenner’s recent red-carpet appearance, pimples don’t discriminate when it comes to celebs either! Acne is caused by the overproduction of oil from sebaceous glands, which leads to blocked and inflamed pores. But while the skin condition has the same symptoms at any age, adult spots tend to appear more around the chin and neck. Adult acne is becoming more common, especially among women. Key causes are believed to be hormonal fluctuations during menstrual cycles and pregnancy, as well as low-level changes in stress due to the hormone cortisol…

There is not a shop where I can’t find something to buy. It’s both a talent and a curse. OK, who am I kidding? There is no talent to it! No, it is simply a curse. There are those who are extremely talented at shopping. Like Jo, who I sat next to recently. She was wearing the most stunning, funky sandals. “Oh, they are amazing,” I said, mentally doing credit card gymnastics in my head and falling off the balancing beam. “I must have some! Where did you get them?” “Second-hand store,” Jo replied. “Two dollars!” I never find cool stuff for $2. I never find great things on sale and I never find incredible shoes at charity shops. Part of my problem is I have big feet, but that…

The final climax of the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy has arrived, and leading lady Dakota Johnson and her hunky co-star Jamie Dornan reveal it’s set to be a thrilling ride – with both a wedding and a pregnancy. About her third outing as Anastasia Steele, Dakota says, “There’s more suspense, more of a thriller aspect, with additional characters and more action – all of that is intertwined with the love story.” A highlight of working on the final film for the 28-year-old actress was tying the knot. “I married Jamie 14 times that day!” she laughs. “It’s a funny thing in itself to do a wedding scene, wear a wedding dress and say all the marriage jargon, but even more silly to do it with him. We both could…

Three months ago, Damien McKiernan’s biggest claim to fame was his career as a professional snooker player. Now the Irishman has shot to stardom by taking over the role of Rory in the raucous comedy Mrs Brown’s Boys. Although he counts Brendan O’Carroll, who plays Mrs Brown, as a good friend, Damien’s never done any acting or worked in the entertainment business. “Basically, I paid them a whole lot of money to put me on the show,” he tells us. “Just kidding! I’ve known Brendan for a long time and he didn’t want an actor for this role. His view on comedy is that it’s not Downton Abbey – he wanted someone who could add a little bit extra. My name came up and here we are.” After officially being…

1 YOUNG SHELDON MONDAY, 9PM, TVNZ 2 The Big Bang Theory came the evolution of a young Sheldon Cooper! This prequel series takes us back in time to see what the eccentric, socially inept physicist was like as a kid in school. The first episode was watched by over 17 million people in the US and since its predecessor, is the best-performing series for any new comedy in its timeslot. 2 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES TUESDAY, FROM 3.30PM, PRIME Escape New Zealand’s sweltering summer and join host Bernadine Oliver-Kerby for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. Today, you can tune in for coverage of the women’s and men’s snowboarding, then later in the evening, chill with the men’s alpine skiing, short-track speed skating and luge. 3 MOM WEDNESDAY, 9.15PM,…

Your letters Get real, Eugenie I have just read “Eugenie’s bid to outshine Meghan” (WD, February 5). Why doesn’t the princess just accept the palace pecking order? Eugenie should be happy and enjoy the privileges she already receives as part of the royal family, then I think people would feel a lot kinder towards her too. Meghan Markle seems to be fitting in without any unnecessary fanfare. • Pat, Papamoa Sad snap Reading about Gianni Versace’s murder – which I can remember like it was yesterday – it was really sad to see the photo of Princess Diana at the funeral (WD, February 12). Not taking anything away from the story of the designer, little did we realise that about five weeks later, we’d all be mourning our favourite person…

Bowled OVER It might have been the biggest sporting night of the year in the US, but it was the music stars who caught our eye at last week’s Super Bowl rather than the football players. Half-time performer Justin Timberlake, 37, got the crowd to their feet with a medley of hits old and new, but his gig got mixed reviews from critics, who say he failed to bring “SexyBack”. Meanwhile, our hero of the day was Pink, who delivered a soaring performance of “The Star-spangled Banner” despite being ill. The pop rebel, 38, posted on Instagram that she was “trying to practise the flu away” during rehearsals and was sucking on a lozenge right up until she opened her mouth for the anthem.“I’ve been waiting to sing this song…

SNOOP DOGG Who knew the rapper was such a metal head? DJ KHALED & ASAHD CHRISTINA AGUILERA Looks like the diva’s “Genie in a Bottle” granted her royal wish! JIMMY KIMMEL The chat-show host enjoys his party throne, a gift from pal Adam Sandler. TAYLOR SWIFT Tay lords it over us in her “Look What You Made Me Do” video. That’s a wrap! Farrah’s Snack Wraps are perfect for kids on the go! We have five prize packs, worth $100 each, with Farrah’s wraps, a lunchbox and bag. To enter, visit womansday .co.nz and click on the “Win” tab with the code FR08, or send your name, address and phone number to: Woman’s Day/Farrah’s, Response Bag 500235, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142 by February 23. Find Farrah’s…

She hasn’t attended an official royal event since her split from Prince Andrew in 1992, so it’s no surprise the Duchess of York is said to be delighted at news her nephew Harry has fought for her to be invited to his wedding in May. The prince was reportedly outraged when it was revealed Sarah Ferguson, 58, a beloved friend of his late mother Princess Diana, was left off the palace’s initial guest list due to her past scandals and insisted his fellow redhead be invited. “Harry is close with his cousins, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, and the idea of leaving out their mum was absurd to him,” a royal insider tells us. “Harry feels that since he has been forgiven for his many mistakes, from his infamous Hitler costume…

U ma’s first husband Gary Oldman is tipped to be a shoo-in for Best Actor at next month’s Oscars for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in the movie Darkest Hour, but there’s one person who thinks his past performance isn’t up to scratch – another of his ex-wives, Donya Fiorentino. The former model, 50, the third of his five wives, has accused the actor, 59, of wrecking her life after meeting at Alcoholic Anonymous in 1996, saying, “He’s a great actor. Was he a great husband? No.” Donya, who was married to Gary for four years, alleges he beat her in the face with a phone as she cradled their youngest son, and that he blew a fortune on booze, drugs and prostitutes. He denies both charges. But his most…

Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman may have inked lucrative contracts for season two of Big Little Lies, but younger co-star Shailene Woodley says she’ll walk away if she doesn’t get a whopping fee too. “Shailene isn’t even close to signing,” spills an insider. “Reese and Nicole got sweet deals that nearly tripled their salaries, and Shailene is pushing for some equality. There’s no script yet, so they could easily drop her, but she’s standing firm.” Reese, 41, and Nicole, 50, will reportedly be paid $1.4 million per episode, while Shailene – who’s dating Kiwi rugby star Ben Volavola, 27 – is seeking $700,000. We’re told a lot of the budget has been swallowed up by the casting of screen icon Meryl Streep.…

JANE LYNCH “It’s been tough – he was a troubled, troubled ” guy, the actress, 57, tells us. “This is a very sad end to it, but I know that he’s at peace.” MATTHEW MORRISON The actor, 39, shared a photo of himself with Cory and Mark on Instagram. The caption consisted of just three emojis – one sad face with two angels. IQBAL THEBA “Some of you might know him for only his flaws, but I also knew him as someone who was great to work with,” tweeted the actor, 54, who played Principal Figgins.…

My Kitchen Rules Australia kicks off this week and already the reality cooking series has been riddled with scandal, with network bosses forced to intervene in the biggest feud in the show’s history. We’re told things got so heated between siblings Jessica and Emma, and friends Roula and Rachael, the Sydney sisters demanded they stay in a separate hotel to the Melbourne mates to avoid a violent fight. “Jess and Emma really did fear for their lives,” alleges a show insider, adding it felt like a physical altercation could erupt during filming after Rachael, 21, and Roula, 34, made jibes about the sisters’ weight, cosmetic surgery and IQs. “Jess was saying she was desperate to leave the show.” The teams were eventually moved to separate hotels, but Jess, 31, and…

There’s always a ruckus in Sandra Bullock’s seven-bedroom Los Angeles mansion. Her kids Louis and Laila are “the loudest children on the planet”, the Gravity actress jokes. “I don’t know if it’s the acoustics – they’re amazing.” Still, she’ll take the incredible noise over silence any day. Sandra adds, “They’re just good, funny souls.” You can chalk their charm up to the 53-year-old Oscar winner’s hands-on parenting. A friend of hers tells Woman’s Day, “Sandra does anything and everything for her kids. They are her world.” Louis, seven, and Laila, five, are also a testament to her strength. In 2010, despite going through the adoption process with then-husband Jesse James, Sandra brought her New Orleans-born son home alone. At Louis’ request, in 2015, she adopted Laila, also born in Louisiana.…

For many people, bugs are a cause to shriek, squirm or simply turn and run. But for Don McFarlane and Ellie Stringer, creepy-crawlies are a shared passion that has bonded them for life. The animal-obsessed Auckland couple met more than 10 years ago while working at the insect house at London Zoo and they credit their thriving relationship to their fascination with all things small and scuttling. Don, 40, grew up in Kingston-upon-Thames, where he caught wild swans with his grandfather, a wildfowl warden, and was fascinated by the alligators and snakes his friend’s dad kept. “They used to escape into the lounge, but I wasn’t scared – I was fascinated,” he recalls. He went on to study zoology in London, which led to his job at the zoo, where…

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DEMI LOVATO The singer’s up-do is “Cool for the Summer” and is perfect for showing off statement earrings. HAILEY BALDWIN The star’s feeling the scrunch with this ’80s hair accessory. ASHLEY GRAHAM It’s a case of “bigger is better” when it comes to pairing statement hoop earrings with Ashley’s long, wavy ’do. KERRY WASHINGTON For sleekness, comb the front of the hairline with a toothbrush spritzed with hairspray. ZENDAYA The key to the versatile style the singer wears here? Pull the front ultra-tight to contrast with the volume at the back.…

Sugar is delicious – there’s absolutely no denying it. It’s also extremely abundant in our lives, more than most of us even realise. Excess sugar consumption increases the risk of us developing obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and it also impacts on our mental health, mood and quality of life. It’s these health issues – along with the daily struggles of mood swings, skin breakouts, fatigue and depression – that mean we need to drastically curb our sugar intake. While we often think we’re eating healthily, many foods contain hidden sugars, so it’s worth reading the labels. The daily recommended intake is just six teaspoons of sugar, the equivalent of what’s in one glass of orange juice! If you can dial back your intake of sugar, you’ll see…

I loved Tonga when I went there outside the whale season, but this time, I swam with the mammals myself. In a word, wow! 1 Where to stay My lovely friends at the tiny, perfect Mounu Island Resort in the northern Vava’u island group liked me so much last time (not always the case), they invited me back in the high season. Kirsty Bowe runs this four-fale (Tongan for house) island with help from her mum and sister, and the organic food this crew turns out day after day is reason to go there alone. Sipping cocktails on the deck overlooking this pristine part of the Pacific is sheer bliss. In fact, it’s one of the most special places I’ve ever been to. 2 Who else goes The southern humpback…

‘Perfection, thy name is dark chocolate and macadamia’ I’d always imagined that a long, hot Kiwi summer would inspire excessive sportiness and outdoor pursuits, but if this last one was anything to go by, I’m wrong. Excessive sportiness in extreme heat is a dumb idea, especially when you’re not interested in being sporty in any other temperature. As for outdoor pursuits, walking the dog in the cool of the early morning or flopping in a pool whenever the opportunity arose was pretty much it. No, for me, the biggest life change with all our lovely weather was strictly about ice cream. Go to Europe in the summer and there’s ice cream for sale on every corner. A bit hysterical, I always thought. Do people, grown-up people, really eat that much…

“THE WEEKEND” BY SZA At the top of Rita’s playlist is this break-out Grammy nominee’s sexy single. “Of course I’m listening to some SZA,” she gushes. “I love this track!” “REDBONE” BY CHILDISH GAMBINO The singer praises the musician, aka actor Donald Glover, for “bringing back the essence of hip-hop and rap”, claiming it’s been noticeably missing from the industry. “ROCKSTAR” BY POST MALONE While blasting the rapper’s 2017 chart-topper, the actress finds her confidence. “This literally makes you want to take over the world!” “TOO GOOD AT GOODBYES” BY SAM SMITH “This is like a love song,” she says, “but it also makes me feel like I’m worthy, which is awesome.” Rita listens to the entire The Thrill of it All album on loop. “EVERGREEN” BY YEBBA The newcomer…

WONDER WAITRESSES Stella and Jazzey, both 21, will serve up a night to remember as Perth’s “best waitresses”. BEST BUDDIES Brothers-in-law and pals for over 20 years, Stuss, 56, and Steve, 52, love Greek food. MELBOURNE MUMS Childhood friends Kim and Suong, both 38, want to win for their families. ITALIANO BROS Dubbed the “tall one” and “short one”, brothers Josh, 36, and Nic, 33, are cool, calm and confident. SIZZLING SISTERS Blonde beauties Jess, 31, and Emma, “30-ish”, are siblings who speak their mind. SUNNY SURFIES Chilled Sunshine Coast couple Ash, 25, and Matty, 26, have only been dating for 18 months! FRIENDS WITH ATTITUDE Besties Roula, 34, and Rachael, 21, will heat up the competition with a fresh hit of hip-hop. COCKTAIL COUPLE A drinks consultant and a…

WHEN WE FIRST MET Available on Netflix  Rating: ★★★★ Adam Devine stars as an unlucky guy who gets friend-zoned but finds a way to go back in time to right his wrongs and try to win the girl of his dreams. EVERYTHING SUCKS Available on Fridays on Netflix  Rating: ★★★ It’s 1996 and a group of high school misfits navigate the ups and downs of teenage life while making a movie. HERE AND NOW Season one available on Neon  Rating: ★★★★ From the writer of True Blood comes this hit series, starring Holly Hunter, following the tumultuous lives of a multiracial family. DIMENSION 404 From Wednesday on Lightbox  Rating: ★★★ Starring Glee’s Lea Michelle, this sci-fi series delves into the wonders and terrors of the digital age, exploring the weird…

JAN 21 – FEB 19 Aquarius It’s out with the old and in with the new! This week’s eclipse might unleash big changes, but new people and pastimes are just the tonic you need – and that adventurous streak needs satisfying too. To top it off, look out for a generous gift or unexpected payment over the weekend. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Your world is awash with activity as you search for emotional and creative sustenance. Thanks to Friday’s eclipse, you might find it. By March, fresh directions and passions are to the fore – a new love interest might even waltz into your life. Write down ideas and listen to hunches. Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Do you believe in the power of wishes? Under this…

Looking lovely in Jenny Lucy Hale Packham, the Pretty Little Liars star looks like butter wouldn’t melt … Hailey Baldwin The “it girl” is going to be a pretty bride someday as this stunning Roberto Cavalli creation shows. Olivia Culpo Former Miss Universe Olivia puts her best leg forward in this sparkling Redemption Couture gown. Sistine Stallone Don’t look now, Sly but your daughter is all grown up in a dazzling keyhole Cristina Ottaviano design. Taraji P . Henson The Empire drama queen is one yummy Cookie in this luscious metallic David Koma frock. Heidi Klum The statuesque supermodel gets it so right showing off her enviable body in this daring Zuhair Murad dress. Elsa Hosk Yikes, the Swedish beauty needs to head back to bed in these satin and…

As soon as I got back from my family holiday this week, I booked another break. Well, OK, firstly I had to pat our crazy, needy cat until she drooled, but then I was straight on the computer to lock in another weekend away. I recalled our columnist Gemma McCaw’s recent sage advice on how to avoid the back-to-work blues after a trip – and that was to book the next vacation right away! There’s nothing like the joys of a really good holiday to remind you how important breaks are for your wellbeing. I’ve just spent nine days with my family in sunny Hawke’s Bay and I was on a high when I got back, inspired by the natural beauty of the place and reconnecting with those I love.…

Their gorgeous baby daughters have been born within weeks of each other, but shared motherhood has not brought sisters Kim Kardashian West and Kylie Jenner closer together. Instead, it’s ripping them apart! Hot on the heels of Kylie giving birth to her baby girl Stormi on February 1, her big sister Kim has been in a stew of envy because their mum Kris hasn’t been paying her enough attention. “Kim loves Kylie, but she’s very upset that she’s no longer the favourite,” a source close to the Kardashians tells Woman’s Day. “Somehow this ugly duckling – this little brat who used to follow Kim around in her wake – has eclipsed her and she’s frighteningly jealous.” While Kim, 37, proudly shared the news last year that she was expecting her…

As they sit on their couch, staring adoringly at their smiling baby boy in his woven flax basket, Shortland Street star Jayden Daniels and his partner Gigi Barclay are so calm, you could be mistaken for thinking these first-time parents had done it all before. But it’s simply that their son Kaewa Bear Maiti is a “cruisy” little lad, the 23-year-old actor tells, adding that the wee guy has only grizzled ever so slightly over the muggy Auckland summer. The beautiful baby was a “happy surprise” for the couple – as was his name. Make-up artist Gigi, 31, explains, “We knew we wanted him to be adventurous, so we looked up ‘explorer’ in the Maori dictionary.” They were tossing up between Kaea (“leader” in te reo) and Hiwa (after the…

They’ve been through an unbelievably tough time watching their four-year-old son Noah battle cancer, but Michael Bublé and his wife Luisana Lopilato have found happiness after heartache with news they’re expecting their third child! “This is a time of great celebration for Michael and Luisana,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “They both wanted another child, but making sure little Noah gets better has been their top priority and they didn’t even think about trying again until then. Now they feel truly blessed.” Noah was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2016 and after months of chemotherapy, Michael, 42, and Luisana, 30 – also parents to two-year-old Elias – declared last July that “the worst is over” for their precious son. “They’re so inspired by their little boy’s strength,” our insider says.…

Announcing on her wedding day that she’d have no problem stealing another bride’s husband if he was hotter than hers, Davina Rankin made it clear she’s ready to ruffle some feathers on Married at First Sight Australia. Obviously unimpressed with her tradie groom Ryan Gallagher, 29, the Instagram star from Brisbane made an unforgettable debut on the hit Three reality series last week that saw her being compared to last season’s Cheryl Maitland, who infamously switched husbands and sparked endless controversy. Davina, 26, says, “If I’m not having a great time, I’m getting pissed off or we’re fighting all the time, then it will get to the point where I’m like, ‘I don’t want to fight with you any more. What are the other guys like? Are there actual gentlemen…

It was an amazing achievement as Aaron and Daniella Winter were crowned winners of House Rules, pocketing $200,000, but the Gold Coast couple say it’s also been the most “heart-wrenching” time of their lives. Daniella – a mum to Jaxon, four, and Brooklyn, one – recalls, “Our youngest was only three months old when we had to leave for the show. Our emotions were running wild. I was like, ‘What have I done? I’ve left my boys behind!’” But the couple of 12 years say bringing home the win to their children made all the pain worth it. Daniella laughs, “Jaxon is already picking up a hammer and wanting to help Daddy build!” While the Three series only just ended here in New Zealand, it’s been almost five months since…

1 MORE POP HITS! It was the first time all five Spice Girls had been together in one room in almost six years, but despite rumours of catfights and bullying, they seemed to be having a ball as they met up at Geri Horner’s London home. “Such a great day!” posted Victoria Beckham. And the presence of the iconic girl group’s former manager Simon Fuller, 57, showed these ladies were serious when it came to their press release promising to “explore some incredible new opportunities together”. Those options? We’re told Ginger, 45, and Posh, 43, will join Melanie “Sporty” Chisholm, 44, Melanie “Scary” Brown, 42, and Emma “Baby” Bunton, 42, in another world tour, as well as releasing a greatest-hits album, hosting a TV talent series and starting their own…

A plate of steamed dumplings sits in front of Pasione Paea, teasing him, calling him and ultimately seducing him. It’s well into the afternoon and he hasn’t had lunch, so he succumbs to three morsels, each dipped in soy sauce and topped with pickled ginger. In a former life, the 33-year-old South Aucklander admits to Woman’s Day, he would have eaten a dozen. “Before I had my stomach surgery, I’d have eaten that whole plate – probably three plates,” he says. “Actually, I would have had McDonald’s and not really tasted any of it. Now food is about flavour and quality over quantity.” It has been two and a half years since Pasione’s gastric sleeve surgery. The operation helped him drop from his heaviest weight of 190kg to 118kg and…

Fresh Tomato Tart SERVES 6 PREPARATION 30 MINUTES (PLUS CHIILLING) COOKING 35 MINUTES 2 cups plain flour 125g butter, chopped 2 eggs 1 bunch basil, leaves picked 1/3 cup grated parmesan 2 tablespoons pine nuts 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 500g cherry tomatoes 1. In a food processor, pulse flour and butter until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add eggs and process to a dough. Form into a disc on a floured surface. Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes. 2. Reserve 2 tablespoons basil leaves. Place the remaining leaves into a food processor with parmesan, pine nuts and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly add oil until mix is smooth. 3. Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Line an oven…

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No, it’s not a new type of sushi or a form of martial arts. The latest wellbeing buzzword “wabi-sabi” stems from the Japanese art of appreciating the beauty in a naturally imperfect world. “In everyday life, wabi-sabi means seeing the beauty of what is and not always wanting more,” says life coach and wellness expert Alex Kingsmill. “So many of us are fuelled by a sense of not being and having enough. “When you embrace wabi-sabi, you come to know that everything is exactly the way it’s meant to be.” Want to dip into the trend? Follow Alex’s advice on how to bring wabi-sabi into your everyday life … Accept yourself “So many of us feel rotten for failing to live up to society’s very narrow definition of physical perfection,”…

THIRST QUENCHERS Swap juices and fizzy drinks for water, sugar-free soda and juices with no added sugar. BREAKFAST BOOSTERS Forget about sugary cereals – kickstart your day with plain cereals or porridge. BAKING Hold off on white sugar wherever you can. Choose recipes that use honey or stevia instead. JUST DESSERTS Goodbye, tubs of ice cream – hello, healthy bliss balls. ALCOHOL Wine can really add to your waistline. Lay off the booze or choose something lower in sugar, such as vodka and soda. HOT DRINKS Ditch heavy, overly sweet coffee and order one made with low-fat milk and no sugar. SWEET TREATS Say no to mid-afternoon chocolate biscuits and yes please to fresh fruit. SAUCY & SWEET Many sauces and condiments are laden with sugar. Choose low-sugar tomato sauce…

Q My friend is beginning to frustrate me. She and her husband have a business that’s doing quite well. Lately they’ve had a lot more cash to spend. I am happy for her – I really am – but we can’t keep up with going halves on the tab at the dinners and wine festivals that she organises. How can I tactfully tell her and keep my pride? • Struggling, Wellington A Pride comes before a fall. Baby, most people glide through life having no idea about other people’s finances. You need to be honest and say, “Honey, things are tight. We can’t do luxury treats for a while.” Once Grant and I were in France with a far wealthier friend. We agreed to go to dinner with him, his…

With a new year comes all the new firsts. This year sees a couple for our family – a new job for me in radio and a new school for my daughter. As adults, we dish out a lot of advice to our kids: “Don’t be nervous, be cool, you’ll be fine, it’s no big deal ...” But none of that’s true, of course. First-day nerves are a real thing, whether you’re a child or an adult. The hurdles seemingly don’t get any easier to climb just because you’re a bit older. I was a bundle of nerves starting my new job and I did that before my daughter started her new school, so I couldn’t very well pretend that her hurdle was any less scary than mine. As the…

What’s it like to play a sexy firefighter who can’t keep it in his pants? Actor Oliver Stark, 26, gives us the inside scoop on his juicy role as rookie firefighter Evan “Buck” Buckley in this hot new series. What were your thoughts going into 9-1-1? It was kind of riddled with signs that this was going to be a job for me. About six months ago, I thought about becoming a fire-fighter. Then later on, as I stepped out of my Uber to go meet the director, a fire engine with its sirens on went blaring past me and I just thought, “Yeah, this is the one.” Why did you want to be a firefighter in real life? I hadn’t had an action job in a little while and…

Spot the difference MELISSA McCARTHY Can you find the sixth difference between these two pictures of the Mike and Molly star on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in California? Write your answer on the entry form on page 90. January 29 solution: “New” changed to “York” on T-shirt. Winner: JM Parkes Taumarunui. Who am I? I was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1978, although I was raised in Louisville, Kentucky, after my parents divorced when I was a baby. Mum is Hawaiian and my biological dad is of Filipino heritage, so as a kid in a small town, I felt different because I didn’t look like everyone else. A quiet, shy child, I found my outlet performing in school productions and with a local theatre group. After high school,…