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With the Duchess of Cambridge showing off her burgeoning baby bump in an array of expensive designer maternity outfits in recent weeks, you could be forgiven for forgetting that Kate’s not the only member of the royal family who’s pregnant – and that’s exactly what Zara Tindall would prefer! Following a devastating miscarriage in late 2016, Princess Anne’s daughter, 36, is expecting once more, with her second child thought to be due in July. Now, after a family holiday in New Zealand and Australia, she has stepped out of the spotlight to nest and rest at her Gloucestershire home with her husband, former England rugby captain Mike, 39, and four-year-old daughter Mia. “Zara’s still on cloud nine after falling pregnant, but she’s been extremely on edge given the heartbreak of…

SPECIAL TOUCHES Meghan and Harry are writing heartfelt declarations to each other that will be embroidered onto strips of silk, then hidden in the seams of her wedding dress and his suit. Meanwhile, their bridal parties have arranged bathrobes with “Duke” and “Duchess” on the backs, referring to their expected titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex. THE DRESS Meghan will pay tribute to Harry’s late mum by choosing “the ultimate princess dress”, says a palace source, adding that it’ll be a modern take on the gown Diana wore when she married Prince Charles in 1981. There are also whispers the bride will wear the Spencer Tiara on her wedding day, but updated with stones that once belonged to Diana. THE RECEPTION Sir Elton John is tipped to perform –…

Nothing says hot romance like 12 layers of clothes, but Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s rugged-up outing did finally confirm their relationship is back on! After reconnecting during an intimate holiday in the Maldives in January, the reunited stars last week stepped out as a couple in chilly Prague – where Orlando has been filming his new TV series Carnival Row with Cara Delevingne – almost exactly a year after their 2017 split. “They stayed good friends all these months and have been seeing each other from time to time on the quiet,” a source close to the two stars tells us. “They are both free spirits and are wary of commitment, but they think the world of each other.” Katy, 33, and Orlando, 41, initially dated for 11 months,…

Despite being half a world away in New Zealand, Mark Longley knew something was terribly wrong the day his beautiful daughter Emily drew her last breath. “I remember driving around all day and hitting the curb,” recalls Mark, 50. “My wife Hilary was asking, ‘Are you OK?’ All day I had this horrible feeling I just couldn’t shake.” Later that night, on May 7, 2011, Mark and Hilary were woken by a missed call at the dreaded hour of 2am. “I cleared the message from Emily’s mother Caroline, and all I could hear was her sobbing and my daughter Hannah shouting in the background, ‘Emily’s dead! Emily’s dead! Emily’s dead!’ It was a blur after that.” Mark phoned his parents in Bournemouth, on England’s south coast, where Emily was staying.…

Peking Duck Stir-fry SERVES 4 PREPARATION 10 MINUTES COOKING 15 MINUTES 700g canned whole plums in natural juice, drained, stoned 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar ½ teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons peanut oil 100g Chinese pancakes, cut into 1cm slices 500g Chinese rotisserie duck, thinly sliced 2 bunches broccolini, thinly sliced on an angle 5 spring onions, thinly sliced 2 Lebanese cucumbers, seeded, thinly sliced 1 small mango, peeled, diced 1. In a small bowl, combine plums, soy, sugar and garlic, mashing plums lightly. 2. In a wok, heat oil on high. Fry pancake slices for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Drain on a paper towel. 3. In the same pan, stir-fry duck and plum sauce for 2-3 minutes. 4. Add broccolini and onions, stir-frying for…

TONER TONIC Natio has harnessed the power of soothing, fragrant rosewater in its latest skincare collection. The face mist balances the skin’s pH levels, improving the effectiveness of your moisturiser. When sprayed on straight from the fridge, it also makes the perfect cooling treat on hot summer days. PRO HELP Make this the year you deal to any skin concerns, whether it’s fine lines, acne or excess hair growth. Caci has payment plans that make it more financially achievable to kiss your issues goodbye, with 50 clinics across the country. If you sign up for one of the four treatment plans before the end of the month, you’ll receive up to a year of bonus facials (conditions apply). Be heard! Elizabeth Arden is launching “March On” this month in partnership…

We’re often told to love ourselves, which is much easier said than done in our over-competitive society! “Low self-esteem occurs when we have a negative view of who we are based on how we judge ourself and how much value we place on ourself,” says Vicole Tarratt, a provisional clinical psychologist. “It can have a big impact on how you feel, often influencing your work and relationships. But by understanding what impacts our self-value, we can take steps to improve our overall wellbeing.” Start by considering the following five questions: 1. ARE YOUR FRIENDS VERY NEGATIVE? If your friends often focus on your weaknesses and mistakes, and tease you or put you down instead of acknowledging your positive qualities or successes, then you might start believing the negative things they…

If you think a packed lunch is just for kids, think again! Making your own goodies to take to work can have huge benefits – both for your health and your wallet. So when you’re making the school lunchboxes in the morning or the night before, how about whipping one up for yourself too? That way, you can ensure you’ll have healthy, nutritious food, rather than relying on café offerings, which can often be calorie-dense and low in nutrients, not to mention expensive. Treat yourself Most kids love a little treat in their lunch, but instead of something sugar-laden, how about a piece of this homemade muesli slice, inspired by a great Nadia Lim recipe? Good for grown-ups too! 100g coconut oil (or butter) ½ cup maple syrup ½ cup…

I love visiting Pacific Islands but was under the impression French Polynesia was way more pricey than tropical destinations closer to home. Turns out I was wrong. When I saw that Air Tahiti Nui had friendly airfares, I locked in my family-of-four for a getaway to the paradise of Moorea. 1 Getting there After an easy four hours and 50 minutes in the sky with the charming crew of Air Tahiti Nui, we landed in Papeete for an overnight stop at the InterContinental Resort. The kids didn’t care it was dark and were straight in the pool for a swim under the stars. After the most luxe breakfast buffet I’ve ever seen – a mix of Pacific seafood and fabulous French treats – we headed to the port to catch…

I had a very confronting experience the other day. I went to renew my driver’s licence, which was about to expire. Stupidly, I thought this involved just paying a fee and maybe having a photo taken. As I chirpily paid the fee and posed for the picture, the man at VTNZ then motioned me in the direction of one of those machines that you lean your eyes into to read lit-up lines of letters. “Ummm,” I stammered, seeing nothing but a blurred line of greyish squiggles. “Ahhh, is it K, M, L?” I stopped and looked up at him. “Are you reading the line I asked you to?” he queried. “Yes,” I replied. “Let me adjust the machine,” he said, scratching his head. “Try again now.” “Ummm, F? Is it…

1990 The year the talented beauty was born, making her 27 years old. In her new spy film Red Sparrow, Jennifer plays a prima ballerina who, after her career ends due to injury, is enlisted by a secret intelligence service. $ million 159 is her estimated worth and she is the third highest paid actress in the world. $35 million is the combined salary for Jennifer’s starring role for all four of The Hunger Gamesfilms. 0 J.Law’s had zero years of formal acting training! She never even enrolled in the drama programme at school. $41,000 The reported cost of all the wigs she wore in The Hunger Games films because she didn’t want to dye her blonde mane.…

Spot the difference BLAKE LIVELY & EMILY BLUNT Can you find the sixth difference between these two pictures of actresses Blake (left) and Emily at a fashion show in New York? Write your answer on the entry form on page 82. February 19 solution: Table missing a leg. Winner: J Pomare, Lower Hutt. Who am I? I was born Aubrey Graham, in Toronto, Canada, in 1986. Dad, who’s African American, is a musician and Mum, who is white and Jewish, is a teacher, so the family straddled two cultures. My parents divorced when I was young and I was raised by my mother. At school, I was bullied and took refuge in drama. After finding an agent, I landed a part on Canadian teen show Degrassi: The Next…

His time as a hammer-wielding god in Thor has left Chris Hemsworth well prepared for parenthood! The super-dad, 34, put his muscles to good work as he spent the afternoon entertaining his twin sons Tristan and Sasha, three, at a playground in Byron Bay. While his Spanish-born wife Elsa Pataky, 41, and their daughter India, five, were nowhere to be seen, the whole family are often spotted out and about at the beach together. Chris describes their former life in Los Angeles as “suffocating and overwhelming”, adding that it’s been bliss since the family moved back to Australia three years ago. The Hollywood hunk tells, “The laid-back, warm, welcoming attitude is something my wife instantly responded to, and I wanted my kids to embody and be influenced by that sort…

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Cradling his 12-week-old daughter in the crook of his arm, Simon Bridges whispers words of adoration before gently kissing her golden-brown hair. The newly-elected leader of the National Party is besotted with the latest addition to his family, Jemima Alicja Ruth, enjoying stolen moments that he’s all too aware will be few and far between as he takes on the most important role of his political career. Fortunately, Jemima – unquestionably the apple of her father’s eye – has proven to be a gem, already smiling and sleeping up a storm, and only crying if it’s an absolute emergency. She’s oblivious as her older brothers Emlyn, five, and Harry, three, burst through the front door and head for the backyard during our photo shoot at the family’s busy Tauranga home.…

She’s used to wiping noses and rushing to school drop-offs, but Mangatawhiri mother Hania Aitken has left all that in the capable hands of her husband Kyle as she takes on a new set of challenges. The mum-of-four, who’s used to pushing her body to the limits as a marathon runner and a community fitness trainer, is competing on the world’s toughest team-based obstacle course on Australian Spartan – and she says the Aussies had better watch out for this speedy Kiwi! “I applied for the show because I want to inspire other mothers,” explains Hania, 38. “I loved being pregnant, but I put on a lot of weight. I’m talking almost 30kg with my last two. I love my body and will wear a bikini no matter my size,…

Look out, New Zealand – TV icon Oprah Winfrey is returning to our shores! After falling in love with Aotearoa during the filming of her movie A Wrinkle in Time, the talk queen has revealed she’ll be back for a personal milestone in January. “I’m going to plan a big hiking trip to New Zealand for my 65th birthday,” Oprah announced last week in an interview during which she also confirmed she has considered running for US president. “People want leadership that is inclusive and that does bring people together – that does speak to our greater will to do good,” she says. “There’s a longing and a yearning for that.”…

He spent a stormy three months struggling to develop genuine connections with the 23 ladies vying for his attention on The Bachelor New Zealand, but within a day of arriving on US series The Bachelor Winter Games, Jordan Mauger found himself falling for American beauty Bibiana Julian. While the rapid romance was a surprise, the bigger shock came when it all unexpectedly crashed, forcing the 34-year-old assistant film director to leave the series heartbroken. “The fall was hard,” he admits, talking to Woman’s Day in Los Angeles following the finale. “It really hurt because you’re vulnerable when you put yourself out there. I’m so happy I got to that place, but I fell hard and it hurt.” Jordan was stunned how easily he found romance on the series given his…

Her infamous leg-crossing scene in 1992’s Basic Instinct made Sharon Stone one of the most talked-about stars in Hollywood – and on the eve of turning 60, the provocative screen siren is no less controversial when it comes to parenting her children. “I’m pretty open with my boys,” confides the actress, referring to Roan, 17, from her marriage to Phil Bronstein, and Laird, 12, and Quinn, 11, who she adopted as a single mother. She explains, “When my 17-year-old and his friends talk about hook-ups, I’m very clear that if a hook-up means you are having sex, you have to speak to the person the next day – you don’t send a text! You have to have real contact with anyone you hooked up with, whatever that entailed, and it…

Cat got the cream! That special moggy in your life will be “feline” fine when you plate up Dine’s latest luxury cat indulgence. New Creamy Treats are purr-fectly sized 12g sachets so you can show the love between meals – they’ll lick up every last drop of the silky purée, which even the fussiest fur baby will find irresistible. Available at supermarkets, rrp $3.99 for 4 x 12g sachets. Benefits of buffalo The taste of Clevedon Buffalo Company’s Cherry Mozzarella Balls is quite simply divine, but this cheese has more going for it than its deliciousness – it’s also incredibly good for you. Buffalo milk contains 40-50% more calcium and protein than cow’s milk and has 40% less cholesterol. It’s also been found to be beneficial to those who suffer…

The ’70s style is back with Pinterest searches of the look up a whopping 600%. Hollywood sex kitten Brigitte Bardot was the original starlet who rocked the sweeping bangs, but has been brought into the modern day thanks to Sienna Miller, Jennifer Lopez and Nicole Richie. Take this page to the salon for inspiration! Why to get the chop • It’s flattering and feminine, and frames your features. • It’s a great way to change up your style without too much risk – the longer layers make it much easier to grow out. • It’s less of a commitment than the classic straight fringe, which needs regular, dedicated trims. • Invest in a small barrel brush, like Bio Ionic BlueWave Conditiong Brush, $49, to tame your fringe. Start blow-drying it…

CLEAN THE HOUSE Vacuuming, unpacking the dishwasher, hanging clothes on the line – these all make you move and burn calories. And, depending on how big your house is, you could consider it endurance training! PLAY WITH YOUR KIDS It’s a good opportunity to engage with your children while teaching them that being active is fun. If you don’t have a child of your own, get major brownie points by offering to take your friends’ kids out! WASH THE CAR Set your timer and see how fast you can vacuum, wash and polish the car inside and out, which gives you a great cardio workout. DANCE AROUND THE HOUSE Better yet, grab your hairbrush and sing as well while putting on your fave playlist, such as my Booty Blitz Trax…

One of our pets’ best qualities is that they live every day to the fullest. But in doing so, they can run into situations that could seriously harm their health. The good news? There are some surprising tweaks you can make to help your pet avoid harmful mishaps and live a longer, healthier life. Here’s how ... GIVE THEM MORE WATER Drinking more water is well known to improve humans’ health and the same applies to our pets. Proper hydration helps prevent overheating, ensures all their vital organs get the blood flow they need and makes sure toxins are flushed out of their bodies. This is especially important in hotter areas and in older pets. But getting your pet to drink more can be tricky, so here are a few…

QI have been married for 20 years and my husband is still embarrassed about his body. How can I make him stop putting his underwear on the minute we’ve finished having sex? • Stumped, Wellington A The notion that women are the more timid when it comes to revealing all in the bedroom isn’t always true. I know of so many women who describe their partners as body shy. I have known men to be butt coverers, penis hiders and bathroom dashers. You know those people who have taken less than 20 seconds to levitate from the bed and find the closest space to clean themselves up? Self-loathing is not just a strictly female domain, particularly in a social media landscape now that peddles “ideal” men alongside women. I’m going…

Pollyism of the week Is the supermarket the new café? As we sail – or rather rocket – into the era of “hotdesking” and open-plan everything, is the closest we get to catching up with friends accidentally running into them at the toilet-paper aisle at Countdown or New World? Let me explain. I had no idea what was going on when a workmate from out of town asked me if I could show him where to hot-desk. Normally, I can bluff my way through most conversations, but the concept of a hot desk baffled me. “OK,” I said finally. “What on earth is a hot desk and how is it different from a cold or lukewarm one?” I work in a studio, and tend to pile things and random collectables…

BOOK Orphan X by Gregg Hurwitz I am obsessed with the Orphan X series. They are the most thrilling novels I have read in such a long time – the suspense kills me. I won’t reveal too much, but Orphan X is a man who was previously an orphan and got put in a government institution. MOVIE Unbroken I recently watched this and wow, it was so inspiring. This movie is relatable to a lot of people who have overcome challenges in their lives. It was filmed beautifully, and directed by the one and only Angelina Jolie. ON THE BOX Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles This show is my all-time favourite – the personalities are amazing! My favourite is Josh Flagg, who is just so outrageous and confident.…

GIRLS Lena Dunham’s hit series came to an end last year, but we still love the quirky four friends and their hilarious tales. It’s a great one to revisit, so why not spend your week watching all six seasons on Neon! GILMORE GIRLS The iconic mother-daughter duo, Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, have great banter that’s sure to brighten up your day. The series was also revived in 2016 with Netflix adding four feature-length episodes to the original seven seasons. JESSICA JONES It’s no surprise Netflix has decided to release the latest season of this action-packed series on International Women’s Day. The new episodes will follow the hard-drinking anti-heroine as she puts her life back together after murdering her tormentor. THE WHITE QUEEN Behind many great kings sits a powerful queen…

Get snappy! Send in funny pics of your kids or pets and be in to win cash! Sleeping lamb How many sheep did Aiden, three months, count before nodding off? • Fe, Otago Behind the scenes Follow @womansdaynz on Instagram for candid celebrity snaps and funny staff shots! Instis of the week Our Ed @sidokitchin and columnist @pollyggillespie have a royally good time with “Her Majesty”. Lucky lady @maryammattii cops a feel of her ab-tastic beau @josefrakich. Tell the Day & win! PUBLISHED LETTER WRITERS WIN A COPY OF THIS BOOK In Louise Allan’s The Sisters’ Song(Allen & Unwin, rrp $32.99), Ida loves looking after her younger sister Nora. But when their dad dies in 1926, everything changes. The young girls move in with their grandmother, and as Nora grows…

Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Get ready to take on something new, Pisces. A major phase in your life may be winding up, but don’t let sentimental feelings hold you back. As the sages say, when one door closes, another one opens. On an upbeat note, if animals have been tugging at your heartstrings, why not check out farmstays or visit a zoo? Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 That old mojo is returning in spades! With so much on offer, knowing when to apply the brakes might be hard. You’ll be full of enthusiasm this week, but with all the excitement, caution is advised with finances. Research options until mid-July, then prepare to make some big decisions. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Your view of the world…

I’ve just come back from what was supposed to be a relaxing week off. After working through Christmas and the New Year, I was finally taking my summer holiday in the last week of the sunny season – a train trip from Auckland to Wellington, then a roadie from Queenstown to Dunedin. The rail ride was a glorious reminder of how lucky we are to live amid such stunning scenery, but then Cyclone Gita hit, drenching the capital in a month’s worth of rain in just one day. Soaked, I squelched my way around Te Papa, then holed up in my hotel room with a book, emerging only briefly for a tour of Parliament, something I hadn’t done since our last female prime minister was in power. Fortunately, the storm…

For years, he has captured Meghan Markle’s rise to fame through his camera lens, watching her transform from a little-known TV actress living in Canada to the most talked-about woman in the world. Now Meghan’s photographer friend George Pimentel, who has been close to her for the past seven years, opens up to Woman’s Day about how she’s prepping for her big day, just 10 weeks before she marries Prince Harry. “She’s getting on great with the wedding planning,” says George. “She’s been really involved with every aspect of it and wants to ensure every detail is perfect. She’s promised all her old friends they’ll have a part in the big day and she’s already picked the flower girl, the daughter of one of her Toronto friends.” It’s thought that…

Since the start of their romance, it’s been one shrouded in secrecy, with Margot Robbie making it clear she didn’t want her low-profile marriage ruined by Hollywood and the fame game. But last week, the Oscar nominee’s husband Tom Ackerley made an unconventional move, posting a series of photos of the loved-up pair at a wedding in Australia on his Instagram. While it looked like a purposeful move to silence recent break-up rumours, a well-placed source tells us the trip Down Under was an attempt to save the relationship – and it may have been a success! A source tells, “Margot and Tom’s trip has come at a vital time as they’re at breaking point and have both agreed that this vacation is make-or-break, given the past six months they’ve…

Four years ago, hackers got into Jennifer Lawrence’s phone and publicly posted nude photos intended only for the eyes of her then-boyfriend, actor Nicholas Hoult. She described the incident as a “sex crime”, adding, “It’s scary when the whole world judges you.” But now the 27-year-old Oscar winner is facing her biggest fear by getting naked again, this time for her role in the new thriller Red Sparrow. “There was a long period in my life when I didn’t want to be seen sexually and I didn’t want anybody to see my flesh, so I was definitely scared,” the actress tells Woman’s Day. “But I knew that the only way to tell this story was if I agreed to really do the scenes and go there. “You can’t ask something…

When the going gets tough, the tough go ... bike riding? Star Wars actor Ewan McGregor remained tight-lipped when reports emerged that he’d been dumped by his new love Mary Elizabeth Winstead – and the plot only thickened when, a day later, he was seen at the home of his estranged wife Eve Mavrakis. The pair have barely spoken since 46-year-old Ewan left his wife of 22 years for his Fargo co-star Mary Elizabeth, 33, and rumours swirled that the actor was begging Eve to take him back. However, French-born production designer Eve has since revealed that the divorce is still going ahead, and insiders insist Ewan and his new love are still together. Meanwhile, the Trainspotting star, who has four children – Clara, 22, Esther, 16, Jamyan, 16, and…

After almost biting off the tip of her boyfriend’s nose during a dust-up at her California mansion, Heather Locklear has been cheekily renamed “Heather Lockjaw” by Hollywood wits. But friends and family of the Melrose Place star are desperately worried for the actress, who has a long history of alcohol and substance abuse. “Heather will stop drinking for a while after this, but she will relapse,” says a source close to the 56-year-old star in the wake of her arrest for domestic assault and attacking three police officers. Heather’s brother called police to her California home on February 25 after a fight between the star and her boyfriend, former high-school sweetheart Chris Heisser, 56, turned nasty. When officers saw the end of Chris’ nose had been practically bitten off, they…

When hit series The Vicar of Dibley first screened back in 1994, it was the support role of Alice Tinker, played by Emma Chambers, that stole the show. The nice but dim character with the big eyes and warm smile was loved and laughed at in equal measure as she stumbled through life as St Barnabas church verger. It’s perhaps no surprise that when severe allergy sufferer Emma died last week, aged 53, after a suspected heart attack, the tributes flowed. Her co-star Dawn French, who played Geraldine Granger in the show, described her as a “unique and beautiful spark”. The pair’s off-screen friendship was built firmly from 13 years of shared scenes, including those end-of-show jokes that Alice could never quite get. Her Notting Hill co-star Hugh Grant explained…

When Josef Rakich looks at the sleek green sports car in the driveway of his West Auckland home, he can’t help but smile. In 11 years, Josef has transformed himself from a skinny 16-year-old college dropout working in a freezer for his parents’ food-packaging firm to a social-media success and a self-made millionaire with rippling muscles. In a true rags-to-riches tale, Josef, 28, is the man behind a global self-titled fitness movement that he boasts has 100,000 international clients, and that has earnt him four million followers across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat. Sitting down between his two favourite women – Mum Sandra and girlfriend Maryam Matti – he tells Woman’s Day, “I dropped out of school because the only subject I passed was PE. I was a teenage…

Colour correctors – you’ve no doubt seen them at the beauty counter and chances are you’re slightly perplexed as to how they’re incorporated into a make-up routine. We explain how they work and the way you can use them to camouflage and neutralise all kinds of skin concerns. The entire theory is based on the colour wheel, under the premise that the colours directly opposite each other on the ring will cancel each other out. Used sparingly and specifically, the colours can be applied to cleansed and moisturised skin before make-up to even out and neutralise problematic discolouration. Once applied, go in with your usual base and concealer over the top, lightly blending and buffing so as not to wipe off the corrector. Dull, sallow skin LAVENDER It’s the perfect…

In celebration of International Women’s Day and our wonderful Kiwi mums, Woman’s Day and Vivo are searching for New Zealand’s most inspiring mum. Nominations are now open – we’d love to hear all about your mum or a mum you know that deserves a once-in-a-lifetime treat. Tell us how fab she is and we’ll spoil her rotten! Partnering with our friends at Vivo, we will reward the deserving winner with a bespoke Vivo hair experience, where highly experienced stylists will create a stunning new hairstyle with her in mind. Vivo has become the go-to place for over 65,000 returning customers across New Zealand and was voted the Best Hair Salon 2017 in the Best in Beauty Awards, so Woman’s Day knows the winner will be looked…

Tassels and pompoms wall deco Instructions Make a selection of pompoms and tassels from each Yana colour (as pictured, right) in varying sizes, leaving two longer strands of yarn to tie to the rod. Attach a length of double-sided tape along the bamboo rod. Tie the pompoms and tassels at varying heights, then wrap the bamboo rod with three strands of yarn, one of each colour, to hide the knots. Secure at the ends of the rod with a dab of glue. To hang the rod, make a twisted cord using one length of each colour. How to make a tassel Cut a piece of cardboard to the finished length of the tassel. Wrap the yarn around the centre of the cardboard until desired thickness is reached for the tassel.…

The flick of a tail, the blink of an eye, the twitch of a whisker and the flutter of an ear are all visual cues for decoding the inner workings of your frisky feline’s mind. By learning to understand their body language we can begin to peel back the layers on these complex creatures, who really do love you (and not just because you spoil them with DINE® Creamy Treats). The body language of cats If the tail is up high, your cat is feeling confident, if it’s curled around another cat or human, they’re in a friendly kind of mood. If their tail is tucked underneath, their feeling anxious and if it’s puffed up like a scrubbing brush, they’re likely threatened and might need some space. Forward ears indicate…

I learnt a really good new thing this week, so I thought it was about time I updated my annual older and wiser pearls of wisdom. Most things you will already know, but if you’re anything like me, you need to learn some things five or six times before they take. So ... 1 Never buy shoes that are too small. It’s amazing how convincing a delicious heel and a half-price sale can be, but take it from someone who’s had to give away a lot of footwear – unless you amputate your toes, your tootsies are never going to get smaller. So buy the right size even if it means paying full price. The same goes for all clothes, actually. I have a pair of jeans I bought in…

When Sam Frost received the news that she had landed a role on the iconic Australian drama Home and Away last year, she was ecstatic. Like most acting newcomers, the opportunity to call Summer Bay home was simply a dream come true. But, sadly, not everyone was celebrating her victory. Shortly after the announcement, the former star of The Bachelorette Australia was hit with a tsunami of criticism and her social media was inundated with trolls labelling her a “publicity stunt” for the show. “I can understand why people would say, ‘Hang on, isn’t that the chick from The Bachelorette?’” the 28-year-old tells Woman’s Day. “But people don’t see the months of gruelling hard work I did in the lead-up to it.” As it turns out, this wasn’t the first…

Buff Brisbanite Wendell Sailor is a familiar face in the rugby and league scenes, but now he has a different gig as host for new reality series Australian Spartan. We chat to the sports legend about his adrenaline-fuelled show, which sees teams of three race through tough obstacles to win the ultimate title. Was it a no-brainer for you coming on to this show? As an ex-sportsperson, I get inspired seeing all these athletes from all walks of life. No colours or barriers – you can be the smallest or the biggest. When I learned about Spartan,I thought, “I want this job.” Which obstacle is your favourite? I’m scared of heights, so watching the contestants on the Tyre Swing going up in the air and jumping off at the right…

RIVERDALE Thursdays on Netflix Rating: Starring Kiwi hunk KJ Apa, the addictive series is back this week with brand-new episodes and even more mystery. MY NEXT GUEST NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION Fridays on Netflix  Rating: In this month’s episode, talk-show host David Letterman sits down for an intimate interview with human rights advocate Malala Yousafzai. GRANDPA’S GREAT ESCAPE Monday on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: This heart-warming adaptation of David Walliams’ bestselling children’s book follows a boy who helps his grandfather escape from an old folks home. DENIAL Now on Neon Rating: Based on a true story, this film is about a professor and a Holocaust denier who face off in court.…

Time’s up Good on you, Sido, for addressing the dreadful subject of our domestic abuse rates – “the worst in the world” (WD, March 5). How has this situation come about in our caring country? Real stories told by brave people may help us grapple with changing this culture of violence. I hope that, as Kiwis, we can shine a light on the reasons behind these appalling statistics. We need enlightening. • Orange Light, Auckland Royal watch It is true that Princess Diana, Wallis Simpson and Meghan Markle embody style, and it is a powerful weapon (WD, March 5). Less photogenic members of the royal family just don’t shine as much. Also, an American friend was once cautioned that university would harm her appeal as a wife. In this day…

Ooh la la! The star is prim and pretty in a Rodarte frock at the Paris premiere of I, Tonya. Such a frill to see Margot at the Critics’ Choice Awards in this fashion-forward design by Chanel. It’s The Big Short! The Aussie dons a couture mini from Chanel for the BAFTA Nominees Party. At the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the beauty is all wrapped up in Prada separates. It’s not Easter yet, honeybun! Margot wears Brock Collection with a Judith Leiber clutch at the LA Peter Rabbit premiere. Sporting ice-skater sequins, the actress goes glam in Louis Vuitton for the I, Tonya UK premiere. Floating down the red carpet in a sparkling Miu Miu gown, the leading lady ruffles feathers at the SAG Awards. The ice maiden turns…