Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 1809 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

As Kiwi pop superstar Lorde threw her arms joyfully around producer Jack Antonoff on an Auckland street, awestruck fans couldn’t help but wonder if this match made in musical heaven had finally become more than just friends. Their fond embrace on the way to dinner on Auckland’s waterfront showed just how close the two have become after more than a year working on Lorde’s hit album Melodrama. But despite being touchy feely, the pair insist they are just best buddies. In the wake of gossip following his recent split from Girls star Lena Dunham, 31, after five years together, Jack chose to deny a relationship with Lorde, while the “Green Light” singer has said they are “very obsessed with each other on a creative level and as buds”. Needless to…

Bubbly Bachelor New Zealand babe Chrystal Chenery is nursing a broken heart, amid claims her former partner has dog-napped their beloved pooch Bruce Lee and is now stopping her from seeing him. In an impassioned Valentine’s Day plea on social media, the 33-year-old beauty revealed her nasty split from real estate guru Ricky Cave, 32, has spilled over into a custody wrangle for their pet French bulldog. Chrystal claims the pedigree pooch, bought together in happier times, was snatched from her yoga studio last month and her ex, who was unavailable for comment, is allegedly demanding that she sign over all ownership rights if she ever wants to see him again. “My ex won’t let me see our puppy that I’ve raised from a baby,” she tells. “Everyone who knows…

Slut, fat, trashy, ugly … The cruel words litter Ariel Winter’s Instagram feed every time she proudly posts a photo of her 1.55m frame. For years, the Modern Family actress says the taunts cut deep. “It was really disappointing that people would hate me so much for dressing how I wanted to,” the 20-year-old says. “I tried to change myself for a really long time, but people just kept hating on me no matter what I did. I decided those people are going to be rude to me regardless of what I do, so I should just try to be happy with what I am.” Now, instead of responding in kind, Ariel has taken a new tack with her social-media haters, showering them with kindness instead. The star says, “It’s…

As he stepped into the bright arena lights in Porirua, Muay Thai kick-boxer Ra “Razor” Redden held his five-year-old son Ryder’s hand and walked towards the ring. After months of intensive training, it was the final fight of the New Zealand champion kickboxer’s career before he retired to focus on his son and the love of his life Katie Powell. From the sidelines, Katie cheered loudly for her man, while Ryder darted in and out of the backstage shadows to play. Three rounds in, the room suddenly fell silent as paramedics raced to the stage, where Ra was lying stiff with pain soaring down his neck. In slow motion, Katie heard her name called and rushed to Ra’s side. As she grabbed his hand to comfort him, he told her,…

Lamb Kebabs with Chickpea Tabbouleh SERVES 4 PREPARATION 20 MINUTES (PLUS MARINATING) COOKING 20 MINUTES ½ cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves ½ cup mint leaves, plus extra leaves to serve ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ wedge preserved lemon, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes 1kg lamb, cut into cubes char-grilled flatbread, hummus, yoghurt to serve CHICKPEA TABBOULEH  400g canned chickpeas, rinsed, drained ½ cup couscous, cooked following packet instructions ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped 1 large tomato, finely chopped 1 Lebanese cucumber, finely chopped 2 spring onions, sliced juice and zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1. In a food processor, combine herbs, oil, lemon, garlic and…

• Goat’s cheese and sauvignon blanc are a classic match with their grassy, herbaceous characters. • Soft yet luscious cheeses like camembert or brie are ideal accompanied by a rich wine, such as chardonnay. • The more challenging flavour of a washed rind cheese needs some sweetness. Try gewurztraminer riesling. • Cheddars need soft tannins, say a pinot noir, an aged cabernet sauvignon or a shiraz.…

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FLEXITARIANISM WHAT IS IT? Health-conscious but can’t make the commitment of going full vego? This could be for you. “A flexitarian style involves committing to a vegetarian or vegan style of eating but not all the time,” says nutritionist Susie Burrell. “It enables individuals to commit to a plant-based lifestyle as much as they would like to, while still eating a range of different foods made from animal products.” THE BENEFITS You basically soak up all the benefits of a plant-based approach without missing out on the nutrients that non-plant-based foods offer, such as protein from grass-fed beef, chicken, eggs and fish. Research has also shown that plant-based diets lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. MEAL SAMPLE • Breakfast: Wholegrain toast with avocado and tomato • Snack: Piece of fruit…

A good dash of detox is always in order, right? If you don’t have the strength to do it yourself, I wholeheartedly (and bodily) recommend Gwinganna Health Retreat in Queensland. 1 The quick trip Grab a cheap flight to Coolangatta, jump in the free transfer and be transported to the magnificent setting of the Tallebudgera Valley. There are two, three, five and seven-day programmes, all with varying degrees of detoxification. For my first visit a few years ago, I did the seven-day hardcore version, which I loved. Take the decision-making out of the process, people! Let the experts in this haven of good health do the work for you. This time, I went for the five-day Optimum Wellbeing programme, tacking on the more relaxed Wellness Weekend at the end. 2…

Q I am hooked on binge-watching Netflix, but my husband complains that I’m ignoring him. He’s quite happy to watch endless cricket and rugby, so I reckon we’re even. What do you think? • Couch Potato, Feilding A I think binge-watching is an addiction and I’m an addict too. It’s not our fault. If Netflix persists in uploading whole fabulous series all at once, then what are you to do? It’s like stopping at one chocolate biscuit. Impossible! Q We have friends who always seem to pop by when it’s nearly dinnertime. We do love them and are happy to invite them to join us for casual meals, but I’m getting a bit peeved that they never turn up with any food to contribute – not even a packet of…

DYNASTY Season one now on Netflix Rating: Reboots and remakes are the trend of the moment, and this modern update of the ‘80s soap about a wealthy oil family is not to be missed! THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR Tuesdays on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: We all know and love this story! Binge all the episodes of the ‘90s sitcom that launched Will Smith’s career. SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE Now on Netflix Rating: Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan star in this ‘90s romance about a reporter who falls for a widower after hearing his voice on the radio. MULAN Now on Neon Rating: As this animated classic celebrates its 20th anniversary, revisit the tale of a feisty girl who impersonates a man so she can train for the army.…

Silver lady A big thank you for your lovely article “Girl power: Ange’s silver lining” (WD, February 19). Angelina Jolie looks great with her beautiful smile and the powerful advice she’s given her daughters is really inspiring: “A life of service is worth living.” Like her, I believe that “success is not what you have accomplished for yourself or what you have gained in life – it’s what you do for others”. • Mesil, Otago Go, girls! What a great read on radio mates Jay-Jay Harvey and Megan Annear (WD, February 5). Megan, you rock on The Edge! And Jay-Jay, your new radio job will be an amazing new beginning. I also love Gemma McCaw’s Wellness column. Her advice to try a little kindness is the key to a happier…

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2007 The stars first crossed paths on the set of Justin’s movie Tropic Thunder, which he wrote with Jennifer’s Along Came Pollyco-star Ben Stiller. She later confessed, “At first, you think he could be like a serial killer, but he is actually the nicest person in the world.” 2010 Jennifer and Justin reconnected while filming the movie Wanderlustand sparks soon flew, with the couple looking much cosier than co-stars as they stepped out in public. 2011 The acting duo finally went public at an MTV Movie Awards after-party and following a string of romantic holidays, sent a joint Christmas card to family and friends. 2012 After buying their first home together, a $28 million Bel-Air estate, the pair adopted a dog and shared their first public kiss. In August, Justin…

TRAINWRECK TO TRUE LOVE! AMY’S WEDDING JOY Look who ‘snatched’ a husband! Her love life’s been a Trainwreck for years, but Amy Schumer has finally found her happy ending with farmer-turned-chef Chris Fischer. After only a few months of dating, the 36-year-old funnywoman and the Martha’s Vineyard-based foodie, 37, tied the knot in a sunset ceremony in Malibu. Among the 80 guests were Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lawrence, Jake Gyllenhaal, Larry David and Chelsea Handler. Confirming her marriage, the bride – who split from carpenter Ben Hanisch last May – wrote on Instagram, “No, I’m not pregnant.” A best-selling cookbook author, Chris’ restaurant Beach Plum is a favourite of former US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle. Kerr-blimey TWINS FOR MIRANDA Fans are convinced Miranda Kerr and husband Evan Spiegel…

Dressed in regulation khaki overalls, prisoner 70707-054 was escorted into the soulless visiting room. In a grey, institutional space containing a few battered metal tables and hard plastic chairs, he sat down to greet the first visitors he had seen in weeks. Surrounded by other inmates, some guilty of robbery, rape and murder, even the most hardened criminal or jaded guard could not have failed to cast a sideways glance at the glamorous couple waiting for him. For there, sitting across the table, were two of the most famous people on the planet – Oscar winner Michael Douglas, 73, star of blockbusters such as Fatal Attraction and Basic Instinct, and his stunning wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, 48, proud possessor of her own Academy Award for her performance in Chicago. The shuffling…

GOING PRO Sometimes a smartphone just won’t do. So when 39-year-old JOHN LEGEND won a Tony Award earlier this year – putting him just an Emmy away from collecting the prestigious EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) – CHRISSY TEIGEN, 32, had no qualms about swiping equipment from the press room to make sure she got the perfect shot of her hubby. POINT AND SHOOT KRISTEN STEWART is known to kick convention to the curb and the same can be said for her choice of camera. The actress, 27, hit the glamorous festivities at Cannes with a disposable one. PLAYING WITH THE PAPARAZZI In town to promote his newest film The Meyerowitz Stories, DUSTIN HOFFMAN, 80, turns the tables on the Cannes Film Festival’s notorious crowd of shutterbugs – and…

From chopping firewood in the Hawke’s Bay to partying with P. Diddy and smoking up a storm with Snoop Dogg, rapper Tom Francis is a fascinating Kiwi success story. “Snoop Dogg smokes pot like a chimney,” laughs Tom, speaking to Woman’s Day as he prepares for a night out in Christchurch. “I don’t even think it affects him any more.” Tom would know as he’s spent time at the home of the US rapper and producer he calls “the Elvis Presley of hip-hop”. “He offered me some and even though I don’t smoke, I said yes because, come on, it’s Snoop Dogg!” exclaims Tom, before quickly adding, “There’s a whole different mentality about marijuana in California because it’s legal. It was just a one-off.” Although he was on home ground…

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If you have ever had a broken heart, chances are you know that emotional pain can be just as cruel as a physical blow to the body. But when we have a broken bone or a bad cut, we know what must be done to fix it and heal. So why, when it comes to our emotional wellbeing, do we sometimes tend to ignore our feelings? Unfortunately, there is still some stigma attached to emotional pain. But if we can develop the right tools in our first-aid kit, we will know what strategies to reach for when times are tough. Never be afraid to talk to someone – remember that a problem shared is a problem halved. PULL OUT THE POSITIVE THINKING We have all experienced failure at some stage…

It’s often not until something’s gone that you realise how much you liked having it in the first place. Boyfriends sometimes fit into this category, as do grumpy cats. Or old coats with bobbles and no buttons but, as it turns out, the right everything else. Toenails also leave a rather large gap once they’re gone, something I’m currently in the process of discovering. My sporty summer hike of the Milford Track, which 99.6% of my body adored, was unfortunately rejected by my two biggest and littlest toenails. My boots were not new, nor too small, but on one very wet day, the water sloshed in and sluiced about my tootsies so much that during the subsequent long descent from the track’s highest point, my nails decided they were not…

Having a meal out with Tim is like dinner and a show. I like to think I’m a fairly good home cook. I know I’m better than average because my super-fussy and bitingly honest younger son will always pipe up with something like, “Great dinner, Mum. Potatoes were a bit on the hard side, but pretty good effort!” That always breaks my heart a little, but then he’ll come through with a ripper like, “You should go on MasterChef, Mama. That was MasterChef material”. Comments like that have me imagining being at Whitcoulls and seeing my fabulous cookbook Polly’s Paradise of Puddings snuggled next to Annabel Langbein and Nadia Lim. I’m a pretty good mum cook. Tim is the kind of man who looks at menus online before he goes…

ELLE FANNING “Riverdale – Betty and Jughead are my favourite. It’s really fun, but it’s really smart too.” CARSON KRESSLEY “Stranger Things was quick and easy. I feel accomplished.” TIMOTHY OLYPHANT “I’m pretty binge-free at the moment. But my Netflix experience tends to be things like David Letterman’s new show and his interview with Obama, which I enjoyed.” DREW BARRYMORE “I watched the Lady Gaga documentary and I loved it – I worship her.” NEIL PATRICK HARRIS “I just binge-watched Black Mirror. That show is the perfect explanation of what an anthology could and should be right now. They’re twisted but they’re not too gory. They’re realistic and that’s what’s scary.” KRISTIN CHENOWETH “I watched Mariah’s World a lot. I really want to sing live more. She can do it!”…

Spot the difference HALLE BERRY Can you find the sixth difference between these two pictures of the Catwoman actress with 13-year-old Brianna from the Make-A-Wish Foundation in LA? Write your answer on the entry form on page 90. February 5 solution: Dakota’s bag is bigger. Winner: JS Vine, Putaruru. Who am I? I was born in the US in 1980, and raised with my sister and three half-siblings. There was little artistic spirit in our house, yet I was drawn to acting. I started in community theatre and, by my early teens, I was appearing on shows such as Baywatch and Home Improvement. Due to bullying, I quit college and was home-schooled, which I balanced with my acting career, including parts in films such as A Thousand Acres,…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Hold on to your wallet as your finances are receiving a shake-up. The recent eclipse could usher in a few changes, even a major overhaul. As your entrepreneurial streak grows, you’ll be raring to go – just don’t take on too much. Aquamarine is one of your lucky gemstones, so why not track one down? Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Life may feel turbulent at the moment, but if you just go with the flow, exciting opportunities can appear. Some Fish might switch careers or find a pastime lucrative. Under Saturday’s chatty stars, people will reveal all sorts of things. For lovebirds, the vibe may flip to hot, hot, hot! Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Stop pushing so hard, Goats! As you…

There’s nothing like a fresh season of Married at First Sight to get the women in the office oohing and aahing. After a new episode airs, we can’t get our day underway until we’ve had a group recap and a cackle. I was slow to start the latest Aussie version, so I’ve been bingeing – and I’m loving it, although my husband is rolling his eyes. He’s glued to the Winter Olympics while I’m watching a whole other type of sport! I know the MAFS premise is somewhat bonkers – having a wedding before you’ve met your partner – but I still get completely caught up watching all those lovely brides, weddings and honeymoons. It’s silly, but it’s romantic. I’m only sad they miss out on the lovely stage of…

For two decades, Sex and the City co-stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall have denied reports that they can’t stand being in the same room as each other. But the cat’s finally out of the bag – and its claws are out! Last week, Kim, who played sexpot Samantha Jones on the hit TV show, was reeling from the sudden death of her younger brother Chris, 55, and was thanking fans and colleagues for their kindness on social media. However, when she received a message of condolence from Sarah Jessica, 52, who played the show’s lead Carrie Bradshaw, the temperature dropped to below freezing. “My mom asked me today, ‘When will that @sarahjessicaparker, that hypocrite, leave you alone?’” Kim responded. “Your continuous reaching out is a painful reminder of…

His marriage to Christchurch ambulance driver Aaron Chisholm was on life support right from the start, but controversial Married at First Sight NZ star Ben Blackwell, a member of the Pretty Committee, has now found new love with a hunky bloke named Jay. Although they’re keen to keep their relationship under wraps for a couple more months, Ben, 26, posted a cute snap of the pair on Instagram on Valentine’s Day and later told Woman’s Day, “We’re really happy at the moment,” adding that they’re “enjoying this time together”.…

‘I am fighting fit and I’m feeling incredible – this is my year!’ They say that revenge is a dish best served cold, but Angela Stone prefers to serve hers with a new killer bod and a fightback attitude. The Real Housewives of Auckland star has dropped a whopping 10kg and is ready to take on the haters who publicly tore her down. During an exclusive shoot with Woman’s Day, showing off her fabulous new figure, she cheers, “I am fighting fit and I’m feeling incredible. This is my year!” Flashback to late 2016 and Angela, 46, admits that life was tough. She’d been ripped to shreds by her co-stars on the hit Bravo show and her social media was growling with trolls. Add to that a very public and…

‘My gave mother me, unwittingly, the best job that I could ever have imagined’ Elisabeth Easther and her documentary crew are bumping through the bush on Tiritiri Matangi Island in a jeep when suddenly a trio of dinosaur-like birds rush out of the long grass and give chase in a scene reminiscent of Jurassic Park. It’s a hungry takahe mother, father and chick, and soon they’re almost literally eating out of Elisabeth’s hands on the Hauraki Gulf nature reserve. “This is extraordinary,” she whispers to Woman’s Day as the endangered, flightless birds creep closer. “Especially considering they were thought to be extinct until the 1940s. And they’re so fearless, despite their history with people. I’m going to carry takahe food in the glovebox of my car from now on!” Most…

Choose your showpieces • Serve between three and five cheeses – any more will confuse your guests’ palates. Dish up a variety of flavours, textures and strengths so there’s something for everyone’s tastes. • Consider a soft, mild cheese like a brie, a washed rind (or cheddar) and a blue. You could add a goat’s cheese or soft curd variety Touch base • Cheeses should be served at room temperature on a platter that’s large enough to prevent them from touching. Each needs its own knife. Remove the wrappers, but leave the rind. • Soft varieties can be cut with a butter knife. If the cheese is spreadable, choose a wider blade. Firmer cheese will require a sharp knife. Eat with ... • Quince paste, muscatel grapes, figs, nuts, candied…

What a Gal! Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot has been named as Revlon’s newest global brand ambassador. The actress’ impressive CV, including wife, mother-of-two, ex-soldier, former Miss Israel and women’s advocate, makes her the perfect front for the company’s Live Boldly campaign. Nice & nude Attention Double Wear fans! Estée Lauder’s iconic foundation has a brand-new baby sister – Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Make Up SPF25. It comes in 15 shades and has an ultra-fluid formulation, so it’s thinner than the original and provides a sheer, even finish for the perfect “no make-up” look. Lunar love So girly-girl! Romantic pinks, peaches and corals for lips and cheeks, plus a to-die-for nine-shade palette make up M.A.C’s New Year Lunar Collection. Strokes of genius It’s true that you’ll get the absolute…

Q I asked my 15-year-old daughter last week if she was having sex and she said no, but I read her diary and I now know she’s lying. I’m horrified and don’t know what to do. • Sneaky, Wellington A This is an age-old parental dilemma. You have two options as I see them. One is to ’fess up to your act. It’s a breach of trust, full stop. No matter what your good parental intentions, from her position, you’ve violated her privacy. She’s not going to understand nor should you expect her to. So I would brace myself for a reckoning if you go so far as to say you have done this and you want to talk about what you’ve found. The other option is to insist on…

I thought starting a new job with a new puppy might be a bit of a challenge, but here’s what I didn’t weigh up – all the stuff that goes with the territory of being a mum that you don’t plan for. Like the night before your first 3am alarm, your daughter can’t sleep because there’s a mozzie in her room, and she needs you to hunt it down and kill it. Or the teenagers who wind up in some drama that takes hours of chatting to resolve, the stress of running a household, trying to do a job, thinking you have it all planned out ... and then, whammo, all the unplanned stuff creeps in! That’s before we even get to the puppy, who decides to do wees in…

Angela Bassett is one busy lady. Last year, she received an Emmy nomination for her guest role in Netflix’s Master of None and filmed Mission: Impossible 6 alongside Tom Cruise, as well as appearing in Three series 9-1-1. Now the beauty is hitting the big screen in Marvel film Black Panther. Tell us about your character. I am Black Panther’s mother Ramonda. I’m also the Queen Mother of Wakanda. It has been Ramonda’s greatest joy and honour to serve the people. She is the widow of T’Chaka, Black Panther’s father. What was your initial exposure to Marvel and Black Panther? My kids knew more about it than I did, of course. I had heard of the character, but I wasn’t familiar with the comic. So it was absolutely eye-opening to…

1 THE BRIT AWARDS THURSDAY, 7.30PM, UKTV Tune in for the biggest and most prestigious night in the British music calendar! Ed Sheeran is expected to win big this year with his hit album Divide and all eyes will be on Justin Timberlake, who will be performing at the awards 15 years after he infamously groped Kylie Minogue’s backside on stage. 2 HEATHROW: BRITAIN’S BUSIEST AIRPORT WEDNESDAY, 7.30PM, TVNZ 1 In the new season of this documentary series, explore the life behind the scenes at Europe’s biggest and busiest airport. Filmed over the course of five months, the show follows Heathrow’s army of 76,000 staff, from plumbers and pilots to police, who all work together to transport a whopping 200,000 passengers every day. 3…

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