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Dancing away her problems on the streets of Los Angeles, loved-up Paris Jackson shares a steamy kiss with girlfriend Cara Delevingne, despite trouble brewing in the Jackson clan. An inside source reveals Paris, 19, has been cut off by her grandparents and various other family members because of her romance with the Brit wild child, 25. “Paris had been apprehensive about introducing Cara to her family, given how they’re strict Jehovah’s Witnesses who don’t agree with homosexuality,” spills the insider. “When she first revealed she was bisexual to her grandparents, it didn’t go down well, but they said they’d support her dating decisions.” However, when Paris tried to bring Cara to a family dinner in LA last week, apparently she was “shot down” at the last minute, with her uncle…

With just weeks to go before she welcomes her third bundle of joy, the Duchess of Cambridge has attended her last official engagement and retreated to Kensington Palace to rest and relax as she waits for baby. While Kate focuses on spending quality time with Prince George, four, and two-year-old Princess Charlotte before their baby sibling arrives later this month, Woman’s Day can reveal that “operation baby” is in full swing, with the duchess’ medical team and the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital on high alert. “Nothing is left to chance when it comes to a royal baby,” an insider reveals. “Security does regular sweeps of the room, then it’s re-sealed each time with tamper-proof tape. It’s a high-security operation. Even the crawl space above the room is checked…

He’s reunited with the love of his life Jennifer, but Brad has also moved on from his split with Angelina by taking up a furniture project! The heart-throb, 54, has been working on sculptures and art pieces at painter friend Thomas Houseago’s LA studio. Now he’s joined his longtime collaborator Frank Pollaro to make a one- of-a-kind conference table – a special commission for a mystery buyer. “Brad has worked with Frank for over 10 years,” a source says. “They met when he delivered a table to Chateau Miraval [Brad and Angelina’s French home]. The end of his marriage was a terrible tragedy for Brad, but also a huge wake-up call. Sobering up has helped him become sharper and have more focus to channel his energies into his art pieces.…

He’s been known as the “party prince” for most of his adult life, so no-one is surprised Harry’s bucks night is slated to be the soirée of the century! There are rumours he’s splashing an eye-watering $180,000 on his last hurrah, with sources saying Meghan has given him a “pass” for the night to let his hair down. Palace insiders speculate the event – organised by Prince William – will include a soccer tournament for his mates followed by sumo wrestling. And, of course, an open bar for all the lads! “He was the royal family’s biggest wild child before Meghan tamed him,” says a source. “But you can bet his former self will be making one last appearance at his stag do!”…

Karen Edwards was just closing the door of her historic Northland farmhouse when she heard the phone ring. “I almost didn’t answer it,” she recalls. It was the morning of July 27, 2012, and the mother-of-three was on her way to a Beef & Lamb seminar in Kaitaia. Thinking better of it, she ducked back inside and grabbed the phone. It was her mum Irene. Breathlessly, she told Karen she’d just received a strange text: “Sorry to hear about Ashlee drowning.” “I remember saying, ‘What bullshit!’” says Karen, 46. She hung up and with shaking hands called her daughter’s mobile. “My heart was racing, my stomach was dropping. I remember praying, ‘Pick up the phone, Ash.’ But nothing.” By then, Karen’s precious only daughter was already lying in the morgue…

Parsnip ‘Penne’ & Chicken Salad SERVES 4 PREPARATION & COOKING 25 MINUTES 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind, plus extra to serve ¼ cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley ½ cup pecans 300g shredded cooked chicken 60g baby rocket leaves 250g baby roma tomatoes, halved 4 cups vegetable stock 6 parsnips 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind 1/3 cup flaked parmesan 1. To make dressing, place oil, 1 teaspoon lemon rind, juice and half the parsley in a screw-top jar. Shake well and season to taste. 2. Stir pecans in a small, heavy-based frying pan over medium heat for 5 minutes or until light golden. Transfer to a board. Cool and chop coarsely. Combine pecans, chicken, rocket and tomato in a…

The 28-day Hormone Rebalance gives you the tools and tactics to balance your mood, energy and weight through equalising your hormones. By the end of the plan, you’ll be lighter, more vibrant and brimming with energy, and you’ll sleep better too. It’s about creating a new skill-set for confidently navigating your way through food choices. AIM OF THE GAME This plan is based on simple principles – to ease digestion and detoxify the liver by eating wholefoods. These are foods closest to their natural state and not made in a factory. Wholefoods are nutrient-dense carbohydrates, vegetables, easily digestible proteins, low-sugar fruit and good fats free from added sugar, preservatives and additives. You’ll eliminate foods that are toxin-forming, difficult to digest or cause sensitivities and allergies. The aim is to gently…

1 Pay attention to what your mind is telling you throughout the day. Is that voice critical and judgmental? Is it saying “You can’t do it” or “Nobody will listen”? If it’s negative, try to challenge such thoughts by reminding yourself of times you have been successful or how it felt when you acted on your needs and wants. 2 Become aware of your body. Our minds and bodies are more connected than you might think. Take some time out of your day to just breathe. Also, give awareness to your senses – they give clues as to what your body needs. 3 Learn from mistakes without punishing yourself for them. It’s called growth. 4 Remember the moments when you felt your happiest. What were you doing and who were…

QI recently met a guy online who says he has a foot fetish. Is he for real? • Suspicious, Auckland AI wouldn’t have believed this until I’d met one myself. I promise you, on behalf of the foot people of the world, this is legitimate. There are just so many theories as to where this comes from that I think it’s almost best to not dwell on anything beyond the question of whether or not you can love your foot and think of it as a sexual object. I personally couldn’t. Like most people, I have spent so long concerned with the major, more obvious, body parts we associate with sex that I just can’t dedicate any more energy by adding my metatarsals to the mix! When I was asked…

Q My best friend is seeing a guy who is all kinds of weird, although she doesn’t seem to register their relationship is not a healthy one. Should I just stay clear until she sees the light or should I persuade her to ditch him? He doesn’t hurt her physically, but he is big into mind games. She seems blind to all his faults. • On to Him, Dargaville A Oh, my sweet, stay out of it! Nothing good will come from you and your opinions. You’re going to have to wait in silence, my friend. Q My daughter returned from her OE before Christmas and has been living at home with us. She is supposed to be looking for a job, but doesn’t seem to be taking it seriously.…

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Jennifer Aniston has never been one to shy away from standing up to the rumbling rumour mill and now, fed up with constant whisperings about her love life, she’s gearing up for an explosive interview in which she plans to reveal how Brad Pitt saved her from misery. In the televised two-hour sit-down with close friend and TV host Ellen DeGeneres, a source tells Woman’s Day that Jennifer wants to address those persistent Brad reunion stories and tell the truth about her split from Justin Theroux. “Jen’s sick of the rumours and, like every other time it becomes too much, she’s decided to speak out and set the record straight once and for all,” says our source. “Her good friend Ellen offered to do the interview shortly after her split…

They’ll tie the knot in front of the whole world, but Prince Harry and his new wife Meghan Markle will toast their newlywed status in complete privacy – under the stars in one of the most remote places on the planet. UK reports suggest Harry, 33, has chosen a yet-to-be-built lodge in Namibia for their honeymoon, where the couple will pay more than $900 per night to stay in one of the least populated parts of Africa. It’s believed Harry and Meghan, 36 – who will marry on May 19 in London – have chosen safari company Natural Selection to help organise the holiday of their dreams. “Harry has visions of luxury camping with Meghan, surrounded by wildlife and nothing but the sounds of the savannah,” says a source. “Meghan…

As they hold hands next to a glistening turquoise swimming pool, there’s no doubt that The Bachelor star Zac Franich and his new TV host girlfriend Erin Simpson are madly, deeply and definitely crazy about each other. It’s been a whirlwind summer of love for the new couple, but now three months in, it’s getting serious. During an exclusive interview with Woman’s Day at the lavish Te Hihi Estate in Karaka, they confess that they’re ready to take the next step. “We have decided to move in together,” says Zac, as he beams at Erin. “We haven’t been together that long, but it feels right. It’s been an easy decision as we know how we feel about each other.” With a smile, Erin adds, “When you know, you know. People…

She’s spent decades interviewing the world’s biggest names, but Oprah insists, “I don’t think I’ve ever gotten star-struck because I tend to live like we’re all the same. Nobody is more or less than the next person. However, she admits she has had a few hero highlights ... NELSON MANDELA  “Meeting him was a very defining moment for me, in what he represents for freedom and equality.” DIANA ROSS  “There were a lot of tears, a lot of hyperventilating because I dreamed of being a Supreme!” SIDNEY POITIER  “His winning the Oscar in 1964 was earth-shattering for me and little brown kids everywhere.” MAYA ANGELOU  “I became her daughter, and she became my spiritual beacon and treasured mentor.”…

When RuPaul Charles was seven, one of his sisters comforted him with a promise. “Everyone who’s in charge of the world now,” she told him, “they’re all making it better, so that years from now, everyone on the planet will have at least eight pairs of shoes.” Her prediction tells us something about the better world a young RuPaul dreamed of – and in the case of his own shoe collection at least, it turned out to be true. Before the boy was even born, a psychic told his mother he would grow up to be famous, so she took great care to name him suitably. What neither the medium nor his mum predicted, however, was that at 57, he would be the Emmy-winning star of what has been called…

Vanilla & Feijoa Curd Cake SERVES 8 PREPARATION 45 MINUTES COOKING 1 HOUR 170g butter, at room temperature 1½ cups sugar 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1½ cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup feijoa curd (see recipe, right) 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 23cm-round springform cake tin and line with baking paper. 2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the beaten eggs, a little at a time, beating well between each addition, then add vanilla. 3. Add flour, baking powder and salt, then combine with a spoon until just mixed. Spread half the cake batter into prepared tin. Spoon over feijoa curd, leaving about 2cm from the edge of…

Contrary to popular belief, facial oils aren’t just moisturisers. In fact, these golden liquids can be used to treat all kinds of skin conditions and concerns, as well as feel gloriously luxurious on application. And surprisingly, if you have oily skin, it needs nourishment too – the correct oil will actually balance out a shiny face. Beauty expert Deborah Sampson talks us through the ins and outs of oils. What do oils do? They deeply hydrate and nourish the skin, helping to reduce fine lines and enlarged pores, soothe and calm irritations, plus reduce oil production. Ideal for oily skin or for those experiencing changes in the skin, Clarins Lotus Face Treatment Oil, $60, purifies and rebalances. What kind of skin types do oils work best on? Face oils benefit…

• These are the hormones that affect your weight, energy and mood. CORTISOL THE STRESS HORMONE Affects blood sugar levels, blood pressure and the immune system. When we feel stressed out, cortisol releases glucose. Too much cortisol causes fat to be stored on the belly. INSULIN THE FAT-STORAGE CONTROLLER Allows glucose entering cells to be used as energy. If there is too much glucose or the system is faulty, it’s stored as fat. Chronically high insulin levels increase oestrogen and may lead to insulin resistance. OESTROGEN THE PROTECTIVE HORMONE Produced in the ovaries, adrenal glands and fat cells. It affects brain function, the monthly cycle, skin elasticity, libido and mood. SEROTONIN THE FEEL-GOOD HORMONE The mood stabiliser  everyone wants to know more about. It affects our attitude, appetite and sleep.…

TAKE A BREAK Unsurprisingly, social media use has been linked to low self-esteem. Try not to get too caught up in these so-called perfect worlds. Make a conscious effort to go on your social media apps less often. If you’re feeling down about yourself, it might be a good idea to take a couple of days out for a social media cleanse. WATCH YOUR WORDS We all need realism when it comes to beauty. There isn’t one size or shape to strive for as we are all unique. Using positive language can be powerful. Children and teens are particularly vulnerable to negative ideas around body image, so avoid commenting on people’s shapes or sizes and try to link any talk about food choices to the impact they have on our…

I’m a girl who needs eight hours sleep. Actually, I’m a “lady” who needs eight hours sleep. There’s a big difference because once a “lady” gets to a certain vintage, catching eight hours sleep is like herding clouds – nigh on impossible. Some nights, I am lucky to get four hours, but last night, I did not get one single wink. And do you know why? Because someone was mean to my mum. Can’t blame that sleeplessness on hormones – it was sheer rage ... and two glasses of sauvignon blanc. (White wine is also the enemy of the vintage lady attempting her beauty rest.) Anyway, who among us hasn’t been in the middle of a fender bender? I’ve had many a whoopsie on the traffic-accident front, although most involve…

‘Am I destined to be a weirdo for the rest of my life?’ Oh, no. I’m a flake. He’s right. It’s like someone has observed me most of my life, then slipped the perfect summary of all that is me into the dictionary under “flake”. A couple of nights ago, my partner asked me if I’d kept an appointment I’d made a week earlier. Nope, I hadn’t. I told him I’d changed the meeting for next week because I wasn’t “socially or emotionally prepared”. How was I being flaky? I decided to refer to both an academic and an urban dictionary. Neither definition was even slightly flattering. I don’t want to be a flake. I’m irritated by other people who do the flake on me. I don’t think it’s because…

We chat to 13 Reasons Why star Katherine Langford, 21, about her new role in Love, Simon. ON THE STORY ... At the WE centre ARE , it’s a love story and it a ’s 17 a - coming year FAMILY -old -of boy -age ! named tale about Simon Spier, a closeted gay teenager who falls in love with another closeted gay teenager online. It encompasses a lot about what I feel being in high school is about. I really resonated with the feeling of being in high school and wanting to really be your authentic self. But then, on the other hand, you’re trying to figure out who you are. ON HER CHARACTER ... I play Simon’s best friend Leah, and what you see through the course of…

VIDEO GAME FORTNITE Participate in battles, enhance your building skills, and find the treasure by downloading and playing the most popular survival game right now on epicgames.com. EVENT BODY WORLD VITAL Explore the complex workings of the human anatomy with this fascinating exhibition at Hilton Auckland from April 23. For tickets and more info, visit eventfinda.co.nz. SONG “GOD’S PLAN” You know you can always rely on Drake to put out smash hits as he holds on to the number-one spot for the seventh week in a row! DVD STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI The latest instalment of the hit franchise is out now on DVD and we’ve got five copies to give away! To be in to win, email your name and address to wdaynz@bauermedia.co.nz with the subject line “Star…

FAMOUS IN LOVE Thursdays on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: She was an ordinary college student until she landed the lead role in a Hollywood movie, now it’s time to catch up with Paige (played by Bella Thorne) for an all-new season. SIX BALLOONS Friday on Netflix Rating: Starring Dave Franco, this new movie follows the story of a woman driving her heroin addict brother across Los Angeles in search of a detox centre. IZOMBIE Season three on Neon Rating: If you loved the first two seasons, this brain-munching series, starring Kiwi Rose McIver, now has a third season available to binge-watch. GAME OVER, MAN! Available on Netflix Rating: From zero to hero! Three waiters try to save the day when the star-studded party they’re working is taken over by terrorists.…

Ready rain or shine ... I’ve just seen the photos in last week’s magazine of Nigella Lawson wandering around the beach in her “Kiwi cover-up” (WD, April 2). I guess that her face is her fortune, so she needs to look after it. But a black umbrella won’t help – Nigella will definitely end up cooking in that get-up for sure. Also, she would have blended in with the Waiheke locals more if she’d had no clothes on at all! • Jann, Auckland Go Adine! I know virtually nothing about the Silver Ferns, so I may have missed “Adine’s awful accident: The day I broke my neck” (WD, March 26). But as I read the Editor’s Note, I wanted to know more about this “inspirational” woman. I admire Adine Wilson’s…

Kristen Bell Looking like a Bad Mom trying to be good, the funnygirl is a clanger in Emilia Wickstead pieces. The “Closer” songbird Halsey  rocks this sheer J. Mendel number with hand-folded organza embroidery. Storm Reid Rainbow warrior! The Wrinkle in Time lead is a vision in this stunning Moschino suit. Ariel Winter The Modern Family cutie fails to dazzle in a Steven Khalil gown that’s a bit mature for this young beauty. Drew Barrymore It looks like the actress has her Santa Clarita Diet in mind wearing blood-red Stella McCartney. Simply gorgeous in tea- Zendaya  tinged tulle by Off-White, the young style star looks like a prom princess. Paris Hilton All choking aside, the newly engaged heiress puts her look on the line in Zendaya Edit pieces from Boohoo.…

Former rugby and league great Matthew Ridge is in baby bliss with his new son Kenzo Axel. Matthew, 49, was grinning from ear to ear as he and wife Chloe Liggins took their adorable tot on a morning walk in Auckland’s Mission Bay. After welcoming him into the world on New Year’s Eve, the pair have been enjoying nesting with their precious first son. Matthew also has two children – Jaime, 24, and Boston, 20 – with first wife Sally Ridge, 47, and son London, seven, with former TrueBliss singer Carly Binding, 40. Earlier this year, he said on social media, “Words can’t really describe the feeling a newborn gives you as a parent and I am forever thankful that this little cherub has come into my life.”…

Sometimes I think it’s love that makes our Woman’s Day world go round – and there’s certainly bucketloads in this issue. The Bachelor Zac Franich went to great lengths to find “the one” on national TV, only to see his relationship fizzle five months later. But he’s found his soulmate in Erin Simpson (page 18) and their sizzling chemistry is plain to see in our exclusive photo shoot. Pouring rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of Olympic rower and America’s Cup hero Joe Sullivan when he married his lovely bride Jordyn in Auckland (page 28). I’m sure wet weather means the best of luck for these two. The wedding we’re now all waiting for is Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s on May 19, and this week we reveal how the young…

For more than a decade, Hollywood arch-enemies Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston went out of their way to avoid each other. Their assistants would politely decline invites if they knew the other would be there and hosts would carefully choose between the actresses when making their guest lists. But Woman’s Day can reveal that since Angelina’s shock split from Brad Pitt 18 months ago, the women have softened their attitudes. Jennifer, who separated from husband Justin Theroux in February, no longer harbours ill feeling toward the woman blamed for the end of her marriage with Brad. “She’s had so much therapy to get to this point and she says it feels good to let it go,” spills the source. And last week, the two women came face-to-face at their mutual…

He ruffled some feathers by suggesting that, for his wife-to-be, the royals are “the family she’s never had”. But as the wedding day approaches, Prince Harry appears to have mended fences with his soon-to-be father-in-law, Thomas Markle Sr. According to reports, Harry has forged a bond with Meghan’s dad through regular phone calls to the 73-year-old, who lives a reclusive life in Rosarito, Mexico. “Tom thinks he’s a great guy,” a source reveals, adding that Harry calls him “regularly” to discuss the nuptials. For weeks, there has been speculation over which members of Meghan’s controversial family will score an invite to her special day at St George’s Chapel in London, but last week, insiders confirmed that Meghan’s dad has made the cut. “Thomas was thrilled to see the invitation land…

In a year already filled with royal celebrations, there’s another wedding to add to the list! Charlotte Casiraghi, Grace Kelly’s granddaughter, is engaged to be married and the match is something straight from a Hollywood movie. Charlotte, 31, was on a family skiing trip in Austria when Dimitri Rassam, her boyfriend of more than a year, popped the question. The best twist of all? Film producer Dimitri, 36, is the son of French actress Carole Bouquet, who just so happens to be the best friend of Charlotte’s mum, Princess Caroline of Monaco. Rumours had been swirling for a while that the pair were newly engaged, with no official word from the palace. But no further proof was needed after Charlotte and Dimitri attended the red carpet for their first official…

It seems rambunctious royal tot Mia Tindall is following in her father Mike’s footsteps! The feisty four-year-old floored her older cousin Savannah Phillips, seven, during a fun day at the Gatcombe horse trials on her grandmother Princess Anne’s property in Gloucestershire. Her flawless technique was eerily similar to her 39-year-old dad’s days on the field as one of England’s top rugby players. Adorable Mia looked to be having an absolute ball as she raced around with Savannah and her sister Isla, six, the daughters of Peter and Autumn Phillips. The fun was only later interrupted by a quick stop for strawberry ice cream and a cuddle with the tot’s two toy rabbits. The Queen’s beloved great-granddaughter was watched carefully by her pregnant mother Zara, 36, who went under the radar…

Making sure her bright yellow L plates are in place, Sophie Delezio jumps behind the wheel of her family’s specially modified car and cheerily waves goodbye. The 17-year-old loves to hit the road and has bravely tackled learning to drive like every other challenge – with grace and a pinch of that trademark determination. Sophie even clocked up the required 120 hours for her Australian licence in a record eight months, thanks to long daily drives to and from school and around Sydney every weekend – always with one of her parents or a carer beside her in the passenger seat. “I’m in heaven as long as I’m the one in the driver’s seat and in control,” she grins. “I just love to drive. I enjoy the way it makes…

Did you know? If you pop a whole butternut pumpkin in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, it’ll be much easier to peel, seed and dice. Kick start That freshly brewed coffee in the morning is always good and it tastes even better when it’s Grounded Responsible Coffee, a New Zealand brand taking sustainability to the next level. It’s carbon neutral, 100% certified organic and Fairtrade, plus the company is involved with reforestation in Aotearoa and Peru. We have two prize packs to give away, worth $125 each, and includes the Kickstarter and #time2shine blends in whole bean and plunger grind, as well as a coffee grinder! To enter, visit womansday.co.nz/win/groundedcoffee and enter the unique code GC15 by April 16. Available from Countdown and selected Pak’nSave supermarkets nationwide, rrp…

Charity kisses Natural lipstick maven Karen Murrell has partnered with Look Good Feel Better New Zealand and Australia by donating one lippy to the programme for every Karen Murrell lipstick purchased in store or online from now to May. The charity’s ambassador Tash is pictured here wearing Blushing Rose. Sunny side up! We’re loving Shiseido’s updated Global Suncare range. A notable favourite is the Clear Stick UV Protector, which is compact enough to fit in any handbag and has a smooth, non-sticky formula that can be easily applied over make-up if you find yourself unexpectedly sitting in the sun. The four Colour Splash tubes give a pop of sheer colour and a high level of sun protection. Colour-coded goodness For most of us, certain areas of our face require a…

WEEK ONE OUT: Red meat, wheat, dairy, sugar, alcohol, caffeine and processed food. IN: Veges, healthy fats, white meat, non-dairy cheese and yoghurt, eggs, fibre, water, herbal teas and sparkling water, daily exercise and rest. ADDITIONAL CHANGES: None. WEEK TWO OUT: Same as week one. IN: Same as week one. ADDITIONAL CHANGES: From day 14, try intermittent fasting by skipping one dinner (no more) during the week. WEEK THREE OUT: Red meat (apart from grass-fed lamb), wheat, dairy, sugar, alcohol, caffeine and processed food. IN: Same as weeks one and two, but you can reintroduce grass-fed lamb – unless you feel better without it. ADDITIONAL CHANGES: Continue intermittent fasting, skipping one dinner during the week. WEEK FOUR OUT: Wheat, dairy, sugar, alcohol, caffeine and processed food. IN: Same as week…

When the Ginger and I hit the 25-years-married mark, we decided to retrace our honeymoon steps in Nelson and Marlborough. 1 History never repeats Twenty-five years ago, we had our honeymoon at Tata Beach – about two hours west of Nelson – after I advertised in The Nelson Evening Mail and people sent me letters with photos of their houses for rent. Hard to imagine in these Airbnb days, is it not? This time, I couldn’t find anything for our dates in the exact same place, so instead hit the internet and drew up a four-stop itinerary that took us from Blenheim to the very western edge of the top of the South Island. 2 The Sounds Our first stop out of Blenheim was to hang a right at Havelock…

My daughter has taken up the clarinet. It used to be the violin, but with her new school has come a new instrument. Music is compulsory at the school she attends, so we were given a list of instruments and she got to write down her first, second and third choices before she began. She’d find out on the first day of school which instrument she had been assigned. She got clarinet – her third choice. “Look on the bright side,” I mused optimistically as we drove to the music store. “It’s something new! It will be an interesting challenge.” We got to the store and she was immediately swept up in all the incredible instruments surrounding her – flutes, bass trombones, guitar and drum kits. It was all very…

After almost a decade of playing Dr Cristina Yang on popular series Grey’s Anatomy, you can understand why Sandra Oh would feel a little nervous about starting a new show. But the 46-year-old also feels an immense sense of freedom when it comes to her role on Killing Eve. “I feel very much in a completely different world,” she tells us. “I was definitely happy for the departure.” Killing Eve is a female-centric killer-thriller where Sandra plays a detective hunting down psychopathic killer Villanelle (played by Doctor Foster’s Jodie Comer). The show – based on the novel Codename Villanelle by British author Luke Jennings – will be Sandra’s first major TV lead in two years, but Cristina is never far from her mind and she says that there are similarities…

START HERE! 2009 SHERLOCK HOLMES When Holmes was on the case, Mark didn’t stand much of a chance as the evil Lord Blackwood. 2010 KICK-ASS As Mafia boss Frank D’Amico, the skilled actor got involved in all the wicked action. 2011 GREEN LANTERN Looking almost unrecognisable in this flick, Mark played Sinestro, the leader of the Green Lantern corps. 2014 THE IMITATION GAME Mark portrays MI6 agent Stewart Menzies, who put together a group of mathematicians to crack the German Enigma code in WWII. 2016 MISS SLOANE In this Golden Globe-nominated film, Mark stars alongside Jessica Chastain, whose character he recruits for his rival lobbying firm. 2014 & 2017 KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE Perhaps one of his most-loved roles is Merlin, the tech whizz for a secret spy organisation. The…

1 MIDSOMER MURDERS SUNDAY, 8.30PM, PRIME It’s another case of whodunnit in this week’s new episode of the hit British crime drama. When a famed cricket player (played by Jason Hughes, above left) dies during a major tournament, DCI Barnaby and DS Winter are called in to investigate. But things are never straightforward on this show, with a person from Barnaby’s past paying a visit and complicating the case. 2 RURAL DELIVERY SATURDAY, 7AM, TVNZ 1 This Saturday marks the whopping 500th episode of the Kiwi series! For the past 14 years, the show has travelled New Zealand from top to bottom to showcase innovation, best practice and sustainability stories from Aotearoa’s primary sector. It’s provided news for local farmers, while also educating city slickers about…

Get snappy! Send in funny pics of your kids or pets and be in to win cash! An egg-cellent duo These mini lop-eared bunnies hop to it on the Easter egg hunt! • Gail, Taranaki Tell the Day & win! PUBLISHED LETTER WRITERS WIN A COPY OF THIS BOOK In Wendy Mitchell’s Somebody I Used to Know(Bloomsbury, rrp $26.99), when the author was diagnosed with dementia at 58, she was confronted by the most profound questions about life and identity. All at once, she had to say goodbye to the woman she used to be. This phenomenal, moving memoir gets to the very heart of what it means to be human. Day details To send a letter to the editor or if you have a story, contact us: Woman’s Day,…

Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 The cosmos is stirring up strong feelings, but don’t do something you might regret. Mid-April should bring a breakthrough or fresh sense of clarity, so rather than overreact, focus on chilling out. Book a massage or catch a feel-good film. Breathe deep and remember, good things come to those who wait. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Your thoughts might feel intense, but if a health-related matter has been troubling you, the recent full moon could lead to breakthroughs. Even best-laid plans will change this week, but Venus is turning up your pleasure dial. Wining, dining, romancing – these passionate patterns may end up being fun! Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 Have you been thinking about branching out or taking on some more…