Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 1833 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx were in a world of their own as they frolicked on a Malibu beach, playing volleyball, wrestling in the sand and sharing passionate kisses. The loved-up twosome have been so secretive about their five-year relationship, they once rented out an entire restaurant to avoid prying eyes – but if last week’s antics are anything to go by, they’re more than ready to flaunt their romance to the world! “They were totally engaged with each other,” tells a fellow beachgoer. “They were never on their phones.” Just a few weeks ago whispers were circulating that Ray star Jamie, 50, had put a spanner in the works by hanging out with a bevy of beautiful women and even dancing seductively with some at a nightclub. Less than…

Stepping out in New York last week, Princess Eugenie appeared confident and poised as she addressed an audience about the fight against modern-day slavery. But behind the calm and composed exterior, Woman’s Day can reveal that with less than eight weeks to go before her own royal wedding, the bride-to-be is anxious and stressed – and insiders say it’s not helped by the growing tension and jealousy between her and the Duchess of Sussex. “Eugenie has been telling anyone who’ll listen that her wedding will be much more low-key than Prince Harry and Meghan’s. But the truth is, she’s obsessed with outdoing theirs. She can’t stand the idea that her nuptials will be seen as a lowly version of Harry’s and she’s doing everything she can to make sure hers…

ON HIS LACK OF CONTACT WITH MEGHAN ... “I’m really hurt that she’s cut me off completely. I used to have a phone number and text for her personal aides at the palace, but after I said a few critical words about the royal family changing Meghan, they cut me off. Those numbers were disconnected. I have no way of contacting my daughter. Perhaps it would be easier for her if I died. Everybody would be filled with sympathy for her. But I hope we reconcile. I’d hate to die without speaking to her again.” ON WHY HE WON’T BE SILENCED ... “I’ve just about reached my limit with Meghan and the royal family. They want me to be silent – they want me to just go away. But I…

Kate Hudson wore an itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow bumpilicious bikini on a romantic break with her baby daddy Danny Fujikawa last week. But while her pregnancy belly was on full display, the Almost Famous star was definitely keeping something on the down-low – an engagement ring! Rumours have been swirling that the couple, whose baby is due this month, have split. But an insider tells Woman’s Day nothing could be further from the truth! The pair have been relaxing at the Ojai Valley Inn, Kate’s favourite Californian getaway, which she describes as “the most romantic place on earth”. According to our source, within hours of arriving, musician Danny, 38, fell to one knee and popped the question. And Kate, 39, who has sons Ryder, 14, with Chris Robinson, and…

He’s an All Blacks legend and she’s an Olympic hockey hero, so it was fitting for Richie and Gemma McCaw to announce their pregnancy with a picture of running shoes. The sports-loving couple posted a sweet snap of a tiny pair of Adidas shoes nestled between their own. “Rich and I are very excited to announce that we are expecting our first baby later this year,” revealed Woman’s Day columnist Gemma. The pair, who tied the knot last year, have since jetted off to Hawaii for a holiday, but have shared their thanks on Instagram saying they’re over the moon and “really are looking forward to our best adventure yet”.…

Just two and a half weeks after giving birth to her first child, Eva Longoria couldn’t look happier. The Desperate Housewives actress, 43, was glowing as she graced the cover of HOLA! magazine cradling her precious first-born, Santiago Enrique, whom she shares with her husband, media mogul Jose “Pepe” Bastón, 50. The images were shot “in between taking stops to breastfeed her little one” at the couple’s beautiful Los Angeles home. Besotted new mum Eva gushes, “It’s magical. I feel like I’ve known him my whole life.” Already taking after his superstar mum, Santiago was well and truly working it for the camera as he lifted his tiny hand to give the camera an adorable wave. “We are so grateful for this beautiful blessing,” the blissed out Overboard star tells.…

Mila Kunis has revealed she didn’t fancy Ashton Kutcher one bit when they met on That ’70s Show. Years later, however, she saw Ashton from behind at an awards show. “I was like, ‘Who’s that guy?’ Then he just turns around and it was literally like if we were in a movie, the music would start playing ... I think for the first time ever, he took my breath away.” The pair agreed to have fun for three months and by the time Mila realised she had feelings, she was devastated to learn Ashton was dating someone else. “I felt like I got punched in the gut. I was like, ‘Oh, my God. I love this man and I have to walk away because this is not the agreement we…

One thing about Jennifer is very clear right now – she’s in the best shape of her life! She’s long been a fan of Body by Simone, a dance and rebound-based workout designed by her trainer Simone De La Rue, but to get in fighting shape for her new thriller Peppermint, Jen’s going even further. “She’s all about sweating every day,” a source says. Besides sessions with Simone, the Aliasalum has teamed up with nutrionist Kelly LeVeque and follows her so-called “fab four” diet plan to balance blood sugar and control hunger. “I have Jen and all of my clients eat four categories at every meal,” the Body Loveauthor says. “It’s protein, fat, fibre and greens.”…

Two dog-eared black-and-white photos pinned to the fridge in Sharee Welch’s Auckland home are the realisation of a dream she’s held on to since she was a little girl. Simply labelled “Fetus A” and “Fetus B”, the scans are precious images of the twins Sharee finally carries in her womb after six years of effort and a brave solo quest to the other side of the world. “I’m excited, but I’m also scared,” says Sharee, 42, gently tracing a finger across the scan photos. “I don’t think I will really believe I’m a mum until I have my babies safely in my arms.” Falling pregnant is a dream come true for Sharee and not one that came easily. She was in her 20s when she first began to collect things…

I’d take my six-year-old to McDonald’s occasionally but I hesitated because she often wouldn’t eat much – just a few fries before running off to play. But recently we gave the new Happy Meal® with 100% NZ hoki fish fingers a go. Let them eat hoki My daughter didn’t hesitate in trying the new food! She isn’t usually a massive fan of fish, so I was unsure how she’d respond. However, since the Happy Meal hoki fish fingers were cooked fresh, she enjoyed them – I tried the hoki fingers too, they were actually really nice and didn’t have the texture of supermarket fish fingers. If they’re eaten this fresh and warm, I think lots of kids will enjoy them. Here’s a quote from the six-year-old food reviewer herself: “I…

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It happens every month, but how much do we really know about periods? In Lara Briden’s new book Period Repair Manual, she explains how to have better period health. Menstrual fluid is not all blood Your flow contains some blood, but also cervical mucus, vaginal secretions and bits of the uterine lining (endometrial tissue). Two-thirds of this lining is not shed, but is reabsorbed by your body. Your fluid should be mostly liquid, with no large clots As your uterine lining breaks away and sheds, your body releases natural anticoagulants to thin it and help it to flow more easily. If you have heavy periods, then you may form a few clots because the anticoagulants do not have time to do their job. Menstrual clots are normal, but they should…

Until recently, I’d never stepped inside a Pilates studio. But after hearing about all the amazing benefits, I decided to give it a go and now I’m a total convert. I really urge everyone to give it a try, no matter what age, stage or fitness level. It’s a form of exercise that’s easy on the back, gentle on joints and great for core strength. The merging of physical awareness and mental energy means it’s great for stress reduction too. After incorporating it into my weekly routine, the difference, both physically and mentally, has been amazing. Who knew such subtle exercises could burn so much! So take a leap and feel the power of Pilates. QUALITY OVER QUANTITY Pilates is gentle on the body and doesn’t focus on how many…

A trend seems to be emerging ... that of the digital detox. It seems odd that given our all-encompassing obsession with screens, we’re now at a point where we want breaks from them. I guess with the gradual digitisation of our entire lives and the flurry of gadgets that now rule our homes, it was only a matter of time before we started rebelling. Think about how many devices are in your house, how many times you see your kids’ eyes instead of the tops of their heads and how often there is silence because everyone is on a screen. When I was growing up, our house was noisy because there were no screens, bar a TV that went on only at night for the news. We were forced to…

‘Babe, I know what it is. I know what I want to be!’ Apparently people are quitting jobs left, right and centre here in New Zealand because they have no work-life balance. Nice idea, but looking at it practically, I’d have no bank balance, so I’ll stick to work for now. A friend of mine is a teacher in her late 20s. She’s smart, funny, sassy and gorgeous. Her fiancé is a mountain of a man. He’s 6’6’’ and 140kg. He’d been a builder since he left school and just wasn’t content. For some time he’d been feeling he wasn’t fulfilling his destiny – his job was OK, but it wasn’t his passion. He said to her one night, “Babe, I’m not happy in my job. I really believe there’s…

This week marks the 21st anniversary of TVNZ 1’s Breakfast and to celebrate the milestone, the team is sharing memories from their own 21st celebrations. HAYLEY HOLT I was in Canada chasing the snow the year of my 21st and as you do when you’re that age, I ran out of money. So I made the call to the parents and started negotiations: If they saved me from a life on the streets of Vancouver by buying me a ticket home, I would forgo having a 21st party. That was all well and good until it wasn’t. As the date loomed, I managed to convince my folks that a party would be just as good for them as it was for me. So I got my cake and I ate…

Lovable larrikin and international rugby star Nick “Honey Badger” Cummins is suiting up to be this year’s Australian Bachelor – and Bravo viewers should get ready to be seriously entertained. Known for his down-to-earth nature, wicked sense of humour and larger-than-life personality, Nick, 30, is on the lookout for everlasting love and he’s ready to dazzle his 25 beautiful Bachelorettes. Out of the hot line-up of confident young women hoping to win the Honey Badger’s heart, we reckon these two beauties are already the ones to watch … CASS  The former Miss World Australia finalist, 23, is one beautiful woman, but she’s got the brains too, with a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Accounting. But in an interesting twist, it’s already been revealed that Cass had met Nick before and said…

LIKE FATHER Available on Netflix  Rating: In this new film, Kristen Bell plays a workaholic who’s left at the altar and ends up on honeymoon with her estranged dad (Kelsey Grammer). HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE Available on Neon Rating: Bad egg Ricky finds himself on the run with his reluctant new foster father in the New Zealand bush in this hit Kiwi film. BACHELOR IN PARADISE Wednesday on TVNZ onDemand  Rating: The US spin-off series returns with all the shocking twists, surprises, unexpected guests and some of the most unlikely relationships in Bachelor history! INSATIABLE Friday on Netflix  Rating: A teen who was bullied for her looks finds newfound popularity after losing weight but now she’s out for revenge.…

Leo JUL 24 - AUG 23 Fresh starts are written in the stars! By summer, your life may look completely different, so start thinking about what you really want. Meetings should prove productive, while for singles, a friendly set-up could send sparks flying. If an urge to beautify your home strikes, don’t overcommit yourself. Virgo AUG 24 - SEP 23 Someone close may need extra breathing space, so rather than push, pull back and do your own thing. To burn off any frustration, throw yourself into a physical activity. Beautiful items may prove hard to resist this week, but thanks to Venus, your eye for quality should be on the money! Libra SEP 24 - OCT 23 Do you believe in positive thinking? The cosmos may soon present you with…

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Born into the world on the auspicious date of 8.8.88 at 8.18pm, baby Princess Beatrice was tipped to have a lucky life ahead of her. And as she turns 30 this week, attention will no doubt centre again on the young royal, who was the first child for the Duke and Duchess of York before Eugenie came along 18 months later. While Beatrice and her sister have been criticised over the years for luxury holidays and a lack of real employment, those who know her say this is unfair. She currently works full-time for various charities, including Big Change, which she founded to support young people, and is an ambassador for Children in Crisis, which builds schools in conflict zones. She’s also vice-president of partnerships and stragegy for tech company…

As well as planning the trip to Mexico to confront his father-in-law, Harry was busy behind the scenes on secret plans for his wife’s 37th birthday. While the couple were due to attend a friend’s wedding on August 4 – Meghan’s actual birthday – devoted Harry is said to have organised a romantic surprise for the day after, booking out an exclusive hotel and spa for her and their closest friends, including Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge. He also splashed out on stunning gifts to help cheer her up after the latest onslaught of criticism from her dad Thomas. “Harry wants Meghan to know how much he loves her, especially as it’s her first birthday since becoming his wife. He’s chosen a stunning bracelet encrusted with Peridot gems…

They’ve been dating only two months, but Jennifer Lawrence is preparing to move in with her new beau, New York art dealer Cooke Maroney. The pair met through a mutual friend in June and a source close to the Oscar-winning actress tells Woman’s Day it’s super-serious. “Jen’s decided to put her LA mansion up for rent and move back to New York to make things work with Cooke,” spills the source. “She’s been in long-distance relationships in the past, which haven’t worked, and she found out first-hand when she was with Nicholas Hoult how detrimental chunks of time apart can be, so she’s not going to let history repeat itself this time. “Cooke’s already started packing up his place and Jennifer’s arranging a housewarming party for them at her apartment…

Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye Smith could have been mistaken for lovestruck newlyweds as they rode their bikes hand-in-hand through Malibu last week. But unlike the rest of Hollywood, where heartbreak and divorce are rife, this pair are celebrating an impressive 25 years together! The smitten former Bond star, 65, says he still gets “weak at the knees” when his wife, 54, walks into the room and posted a sweet snap on Instagram to celebrate the milestone saying, “Thank you for the love, my love of these past 25 years, onwards…” The couple will also mark their 17th wedding anniversary later this year and have two sons together, Dylan, 21, and Paris, 17. “I found a great woman in Keely Shaye,” the actor said previously of his wife.…

HOFF & HAYLEY Third time’s a charm for David Hasselhoff after he officially tied the knot to model Hayley Roberts in an intimate and romantic Italian wedding ceremony last week. The Baywatch star, 66, has been married twice before, but has said his engagement to the 37-year-old Welsh beauty was his first “from the heart”. David reveals, “I don’t want Hayley to get away. I want to trap her because this is one that I really love.” ROB & SUKI Love is certainly blooming in Hollywood as Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse’s romance went public last week after they’ve reportedly been “dating for months”. The Twilightstar, 32, and the 26-year-old actress stepped out together last week for a date night in London’s Notting Hill. However, a source close to the…

In this exclusive extract from his autobiography, Kiwi NBA superstar Steven Adams, 25, talks of his close bond with his late father Sid, and reveals his final moments with him. No-one knows for sure how many kids my dad had. If you ask anyone in the media they’ll say he had 18, or maybe even 20, but they won’t know where that number came from. If you ask my sister Viv, she’ll say it’s 16. I always thought there were 14 of us. Whatever the number, there will only ever be one Sid Adams. Dad joined the merchant navy straight out of school in Bristol, England, and a few years later, when the boat he was working on docked in the Bay of Plenty, he jumped ship. He ended up…

Cinnamon Meringue Apple Pie SERVES 8 PREPARATION 5 MINUTES COOKING 50 MINUTES (PLUS STANDING) 800g frozen apple pie 4 egg whites, at room temperature 1 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon caramel condensed milk to drizzle 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Arrange apple pie on an oven tray. Bake following packet instructions. 2. In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until sugar has dissolved and meringue is thick and glossy. Stir through cinnamon. 3. Quickly top hot pie with cinnamon meringue. Bake for 10 minutes until meringue is golden. Set aside for 10 minutes. Serve drizzled with caramel. Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake SERVES 12 PREPARATION 10 MINUTES (PLUS OVERNIGHT FREEZING) 250g tub spreadable cream cheese 2…

Summer lovin’ Being bombarded with friends’ endless overseas holiday snaps on Instagram can be tough during winter. The perfect way to combat this, besides sipping Mai Tai’s at your desk, is to inject some tropical glam into your make-up kit. Elizabeth Arden’s new Bronze Vibes Colour Collection contains gorgeous high-shine liquid lip glosses, a highlighting powder and bronzing gel pearls – all of which will get you glowing. NATURAL BEAUTY While the natural skincare sector is booming, some consumers have expressed niggling doubt around the results, and whether the products do actually work, despite being great for them and the environment. In its reformulated Purely Ageless range, Sukin has used powerful natural active ingredients including ribose, paracress extract, crambe oil, white hibiscus and baobab to deliver optimum results for skin…

Countdown has dropped the price of its Homebrand and Select sanitary products to make them more affordable for women and girls in New Zealand. “Period poverty is a reality here in New Zealand,” says Countdown’s general manager corporate affairs Kiri Hannifin. “Sanitary products are a necessity for all women, no matter who you are or where you come from. The fact that not all women and girls can access them is something we wanted to help address by making good-quality products more affordable for all women.” Prices are locked down across the Homebrand and Select sanitary ranges of 15 products, including Select Ultra-thin Regular Pads with Wings 14s for $2.80 (formerly $4.99), Select Tampons Super 16s, $3 (was $3.49) and Select Scented Breathable Liners 48s, $3.80 ($4). In addition to…

This Wairarapa “wine village” is the perfect place for a weekend girls’ getaway. 1 Special occasions Last year I made two new friends at a health retreat in Australia. For a week we ate sparingly – neither meat nor dairy, sugar nor salt passing our lips, and not a drop of alcohol. Before we said our goodbyes, we promised ourselves a reunion. But we didn’t promise it would be a detox. Which is how we found ourselves opting for a winter weekend at The Old Manse, a charming villa within walking distance of Martinborough town centre. The village swells with tourists in the summer, but clear, crisp days, roaring fires, delicious food and plenty of wine make it a perfect getaway any time of the year. Just an hour out…

Holding A’Court Money is awesome. Try to make sure you have some. The awesomeness of money is not that it buys you things, but that it buys you choices. When shitty things happen, it’s great to be able to say, “I could fix that, or replace it, or buy a ticket home, or survive till something better turns up, or do something cheerful”. Sometimes when I’ve felt anxious about life, I’ve realised that, really, I’m just broke. Having money in a savings account helps me sleep better because I know I can rely on me. That’s the thing about savings – they save you. Here are some money rules I live by: Pay off your credit card every month – that way you don’t get into a habit of spending…

When Kate McKinnon first read the script for The Spy Who Dumped Me, she couldn’t put it down. “I read all the scripts that were available in the known universe, and this one just jumped out at me as really fun, well-crafted and super-funny,” recalls the 34-year-old comedienne, who co-stars with Mila Kunis. “I loved the friendship so much. I loved that they weren’t fighting with each other. It reminded me of my relationship with my best friend of 22 years, and I thought, ‘I haven’t seen that recently in a movie. I want to do that.’” The film tells the tale of two best friends who find themselves in the middle of an international conspiracy when one of them learns an ex-boyfriend is a spy. The pulse-racing action alone…

A ourselves for a brand-new dose of drama, let’s take a walk down memory lane and look at Australia’s biggest Bachelor bombshells from previous seasons. BLAKE STRIPPED BARE Season two’s Blake Garvey was exposed as a stripper and the owner of a male entertainment company. BLAKE’S BACHELORETTE SWAP It was a beautiful moment when this Bachelor went down on one knee and proposed to his sweetheart Sam Frost. But in a shock twist, he dumped her after the finale and got together with Louise Pilidge, who was the third runner-up. BEC & SAM’S REPEAT ROMANCE It’s always a bit awkward when you run into an ex, but how would you feel if it was on national television? In season three that happened to personal trainer Sam Wood when he “met”…

Tell the Day & win! Win! PUBLISHED LETTER WRITERS WIN A COPY OF THIS BOOK Detective Sergeant Gemma Woodstock returns in Sarah Bailey’s second novel, Into the Night(Allen & Unwin, rrp $36.99). Lost, alone and broken-hearted, Gemma finds herself assigned with a new partner, the often hostile and uncommunicative Nick Fleet. When a movie star is killled in bizarre circumstances on a film set, the two must put aside their differences to unravel the mysteries surrounding the actor’s death. Who could commit such a brazen crime and who stands to profit from it? Feeling inspired $100 winner I recently bought a copy of both Woman’s Day and New Idea. I finished the New Idea in 10 minutes flat and felt that it was a total waste of money.…

There’s nothing like nesting with a newborn baby, short days and long nights snuggling up with a warm, tiny cherub who makes your heart big enough to burst. I remember it and instantly well up. I can flashback to a moment 15 years ago when I locked eyes with tiny Cleo as she nestled in my bed in Melbourne. And I can recall the first night after Darcy was born at Auckland City Hospital, when I was finally alone with my beautiful wee boy lying asleep on my chest. I love little babies. But with both of mine, I returned to work quickly. With Cleo it was eight weeks and Darcy five months. I don’t regret it. I’ve always loved my work intensely and was the main breadwinner – and…

An embattled Prince Harry is leaping to the defence of his wife the Duchess of Sussex amid her latest family drama. Woman’s Day can reveal the royal is preparing to rush to Mexico in a desperate bid to make peace with her father Thomas Markle after his worst interview yet. In a shocking sit-down with a London newspaper last week, Meghan’s father claimed he’s been totally cut off from his daughter and it would be “easier” if he died because “everybody would be filled with sympathy for her”. He said he refuses to “be silenced” by the royal family, ripped into his ex-wife Doria Ragland and claimed Princess Diana “would have loathed” the way he has been treated. And as Meghan, who turned 37 last week, struggles to come to…

Nick Jonas has done a Justin Bieber and proposed to his girlfriend of just two months, Priyanka Chopra. The “Jealous” singer, 25, and the Quantico star, 36, are planning their nuptials after Nick popped the question on July 18. A well-placed insider says Nick closed a Tiffany & Co. store to buy the ring and the 11-year age gap has never been a problem for the star, who is “very mature for his age”. Adds the insider, “He knew she was the one for him after just eight weeks of dating and decided there was no time like the present to go down on bended knee.” Bollywood actress Priyanka has even taken her Grammy nominee boyfriend to England to meet her close friend Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Says our insider,…

When Zara Tindall welcomed her much-longed for baby girl Lena into the world in June, it was a joyous moment as she finally fulfilled her wish of expanding her sweet family. But before she found that happiness, Zara faced months of heartbreak after two miscarriages. The 37-year-old granddaughter of the Queen – who is also mum to four-year-old Mia – has previously opened up about her first miscarriage in 2016, when she was about four months pregnant. But just last week, she revealed she had suffered a secret second miscarriage before the birth of Lena. She says that it was “really early on” and it’s been “too raw” to talk about until now. “You need to go through a period where you don’t talk about it,” she explained. “But, as…

Michelle Williams is good at keeping secrets, which is why the gorgeous mum-of-one took the world by surprise when she announced she’d married a man no-one even knew she was dating. The actress with the trademark platinum pixie ’do was left heartbroken 10 years ago when the love of her life, ex-partner Heath Ledger, 28, died of a drug overdose, leaving her to raise their then two-year-old daughter Matilda by herself. She fled to a house in rural upstate New York and that’s where mother and daughter stayed for six years until 2012, when they quietly moved back to the city. In the decade since her world blew apart, Michelle has built a stellar movie career, including scooping a Golden Globe for her role in My Week with Marilyn. But…

Kiwi Badminton Horse Trials winner Jonelle Price is deftly handling an especially tricky creature. At her pretty thatched cottage in Wiltshire, England, her 11-month-old son Otis crawls across the carpet. Each time he is almost out of reach, she hauls him back. It’s a game they are both enjoying. Otis, the “surprise” baby that turned her world upside down last year, is sturdy and smiley, and desperately trying to walk. Jonelle, 37, is riding high in her equestrian career and freely admits she could never be a full-time mum – but clearly loves the time she spends at home with her gorgeous son. That Otis has inherited her determined streak is no surprise. Motueka-born Jonelle has worked her way up from pony clubs in New Zealand to claim the coveted…

Kale Tarts with Muhammara MAKES 6 PREPARATION & COOKING 50 MINUTES 16 sheets filo pastry 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white chia seeds 4 spring onions, chopped 80g baby kale leaves 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1 garlic clove, crushed 150g fresh ricotta, crumbled 125g haloumi, chopped 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill, plus extra to serve green salad to serve MUHAMMARA ¾ cup (180g) bottled roasted red capsicum, drained, reserving 1 tablespoon oil ½ cup toasted walnuts 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a 6-hole (¾-cup) Texas muffin pan. 2. Layer pastry sheets, brushing between each layer with 1 teaspoon of the oil and sprinkling with 1 teaspoon of the chia seeds. Cut pastry stack into 6 equal squares. Gently…

Combination Wonton Soup SERVES 6 PREPARATION 20 MINUTES COOKING 20 MINUTES 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 10 cups water 2 large chicken stock cubes 500g chicken breast fillets 2 x 200g packets frozen pork dumplings 85g packet 2-minute chicken noodles 2 carrots, cut into matchsticks 400g can corn kernels, rinsed 2 cups Chinese broccoli, chopped 1 cup shredded wombok (Chinese cabbage) 3 spring onions, thinly sliced diagonally sweet chilli sauce to serve 1. In a large, heavy-based saucepan, heat oil on medium. Cook onion and garlic for 2 minutes until soft. Add water and crumbled stock cubes, then bring to the boil. 2. Add chicken to boiling stock. Poach for 10 minutes until cooked. Using tongs, remove chicken from the cooking liquid. Cool…

Transforming your go-to ’do into a polished style is all in the details – high-impact shine makes an ordinary ponytail look extraordinary. The secret is to part hair in the centre before blow-drying, to coax strands to lie flat, which amps up reflection. Placement of the hair tie is also key – it needs to be precisely at the nape of the neck to look its sophisticated best. Gloss wax serum is your friend and helps to create that super-sleek, polished look at the top.…

Sanitary pads Disposable pads are the oldest technology. Modern versions are made from absorbent cotton and they adhere to the inside of your underwear. Pads are more user-friendly than tampons or cups, and they’re a good choice when you’re young and have just started menstruating. Pads come in different sizes and absorbencies, from light pads for light-flow days to more substantial pads for heavier flow. You can use a pad on its own or together with a tampon to catch the overflow. To prevent bacterial growth, you should change your pad every four hours. Pads aren’t suitable for swimming or some types of exercise. Tampons Tampons are a bundle of absorbent material that you insert into your vagina. Many women find them more comfortable than pads and they can be…

I wonder how old you have to be before you really truly believe that the grass is not greener on the other side of the fence. Like, 100? I’m halfway there and no nearer to clocking it than I ever was. All my life I have looked at girls with long, sleek, shiny ponytails and wished I had hair like that. Straight, glossy hair that swings across your back like a curtain when you walk. Smooth, chic hair that can be twisted in the blink of an eye up into an elegant chignon. Silky, lustrous hair that I might pull into a faux messy top knot with somehow still not a tress out of place. But alas, the hair gods did not bless me in this way. When they called…

Q Every time my niece and nephew come around, they constantly ask for money. It’s never huge amounts but it adds up over time. It’s usually $10 to get lunch or $20 to go to the movies. I feel as though I am obliged to because they’re family and they’re still kids, but I can’t afford this week after week. What can I do? • Every Bit Counts, Waikato A Try something revolutionary – say no. They’re having you on! “No” is a word some kids don’t know. Let’s teach them what “no” means. Guess what? You can’t have everything you want and if you want money, work for it. Crazy, huh? Q My son has become completely obsessed with playing an online game. I know this is something most…

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1 I love Chinese food. My go-to is din sum. I will eat it 24/7 anywhere in the world. 2 My first job was at Burger King. I liked working in the drive-thru. 3 I’d like a male actor to play me in a move. I want to see them take the challenge. Maybe Chris Pratt? 4 My first car was an Audi S6. I once lent it to my sister for a date and as she pulled out of the driveway, she totally scratched it! 5 Being a powerful woman in Hollywood means making myself a role model for younger women.…

Fired up Your story on the schoolgirl firefighter Kaitlin Bowmar (WD, August 6) was an inspiring read. I admire Kaitlin for her devotion to the fire service and giving up her time to volunteer. We need more people like her who are passionate doing this sort of work. Her family must be very proud of her as she is setting a great example to others. I wish her the very best. • Concesa, Christchurch Family pain I’ve just read about the family with Long QT syndrome (WD, August 6). My daughter also has this condition and just had a defibrillator implanted. She’d been told she suffered from vertigo until she was finally diagnosed. It is good to know there are amazing doctors out there. Thank you for your article. I…

Fuunyman James Corden is never short of a cheeky one-liner, but the Late Late Show host will be thinking twice before he tells Tom Cruise his sky-diving stunts look like a piece of cake again! Mission: Impossible – Fallout star Tom, 56, immediately called out the UK comedian, 39, challenging him to a 4600-metre daredevil dive. As the duo arrived at the California airstrip, father-of-three James looked terrified, while Tom joked, “I was half expecting him to text me saying he was cancelling.” James jested that he had, but that he’d sent his protestations of food poisoning to Tom Hiddleston by mistake. The pair hummed the Mission: Impossible theme tune as their plane took off, at which point James couldn’t hide the terror on his face. But much to his…