Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 1841 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

She famously hit out against the opulent lives of pop stars in her smash hit “Royals” and while she’s now a global music icon, Lorde proved she’s still keeping it real as she and her rumoured boyfriend Justin Warren carried takeaways while catching the subway in New York last week. While Justin – a promotions director for her record label Universal Music – has always insisted they’re just “good friends”, reports suggest the pair have been dating for more than a year. And the pair certainly looked cosy on their Big Apple outing, publicly touching and hugging while they waited for their train. Lorde – real name Ella Yelich-O’Connor – was last seen getting close to Lena Dunham’s ex Jack Antonoff in February, with the pair linking arms as they…

As the cutest members of the royal family, it’s no surprise that Prince George and Princess Charlotte stole the show when they took starring roles in another stunning wedding last month. Photos have emerged of the little heirs at the nuptials of Charlotte’s godmother Sophie Carter – and witnesses say they were as adorable as ever, with the princess bridesmaid in a white dress, flower crown, tights and Mary Janes, and five-year-old George in a shirt, blue shorts, tights and white loafers. At one point, the third-in-line to the throne was seen dancing and marching amongst his fellow pageboys, while three-year-old Charlotte appeared to give her big brother a stern look as she clung tightly to her mum, the Duchess of Cambridge. “George is so charismatic and no matter where…

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern might have held her own in front of 140 world leaders in New York last week, but it was her three-month-old daughter Neve who stole the limelight! Ever since their wee girl was born in June, the PM and her partner Clarke Gayford have gone to great lengths to shield their firstborn from the public, but all eyes were upon them when they arrived in the Big Apple for a United Nations peace summit. High-flying politicians were charmed to see the youngster being cradled by her hands-on dad, 40, as he watched Jacinda, 38, speak about the impact Nelson Mandela had on her. Fish of the Day presenter Clarke shared on social media about startling a Japanese delegation when they walked into a meeting room he…

TEARS FOR DAD SAD SANDRA’S SHOCK LOSS Just when it looked like Sandra Bullock had finally found happiness again, the Ocean’s 8 star has been plunged into heartache by the death of her father John. The World War II veteran and voice coach has passed away at the age of 93, and the Oscar winner, 54, is leaning heavily on her longtime boyfriend Bryan Randall, 52, as she struggles with her loss. “It’s a sad time,” reports a source close to Sandra, who is mother to Louis, eight, and Laila, six. “But Sandy is surrounded by Bryan, the kids and her family and friends.” Sandra had previously described her straight-talking father as her rock during her rise to fame and devastating divorce from cheating hubby Jesse James, saying, “My dad…

Pete Evans is ready to quit his native Australia and relocate to New Zealand after falling in love with Aotearoa while filming his second season of My Kitchen Rules NZ with fellow judge Manu Feildel. The TV chef confesses that he and his wife Nicola Robinson Evans will move to the East Coast to set up an off-the-grid farm, where the New Age couple plan to live solely off the land. “We have thought about moving and we will in about 10 years,” Pete, 45, explains. “I’m married to a Kiwi, so we’re spending time in Australia with my family and then down the track, we’re looking at Gisborne. You can hunt, fish, surf and grow your own food, and you’re away from everyone.” The health nut married Christchurch-born model…

MILEY CYRUS She “Can’t Be Tamed”! The singer, 25, does her best impression of a wild giraffe. HARRY STYLES The 1D hunk, 24, has a mane to rival this Tibetan spaniel. ERIC STONESTREET The Modern Family actor, 47, is rather adorable, but he’s got nothing on his dead-ringer dog, a super-cute Chow Chow. ANGELINA JOLIE Even without the trout pout, there’s something fishy going on between the Shark Tale actress, 43, and her aquatic double. MICHAEL CERA Uncanny! The Juno and Superbad actor, 30, has a three-toed sloth for a doppelgänger. TILDA SWINTON Do you think the Isle of Dogs actress, 57, asked her hairstylist for “The Llama”? EMMA STONE The eyes have it! The Oscar winner, 29, and this cute ginger kitty are almost identical. CHER The 72-year-old “Half-Breed”…

If someone told Maddie Couprie five years ago she would willingly eat human poo, she never would have believed it. “I would honestly have thought, ‘What on earth are you talking about?’” she laughs. “You have to admit, it sounds absolutely disgusting!” And yet that’s exactly what the young Aucklander has done in the hope that swallowing faeces – taken in capsule form – will help her win her battle with the bulge once and for all. Maddie, 19, is one of 80 obese Kiwi teenagers who volunteered to take part in a study into whether changing the balance of microbes in the gut can help people lose weight. International research has already proven that when obese mice are given the gut microbes of lean mice, they lose around 30%…

Wholemeal Spaghetti with Broccolini Garlic Crumbs SERVES 4 PREPARATION & COOKING 40 MINUTES 6 slices wholemeal bread, crusts discarded 375g wholemeal spaghetti 420g broccolini, ends trimmed 150g sugar snap peas, trimmed 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 fresh small red chilli, seeded, finely chopped 2 spring onions, finely chopped 1 medium courgette, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons lemon rind, finely grated ¼ cup lemon juice 75g soft goat’s cheese, crumbled 1. Tear bread into small pieces. 2. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water until almost tender. Add broccolini and peas to water for the last 5 minutes of pasta cooking time. Drain. Reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water. 3. Heat half the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook…

TOP NOTES! • Storage is very important for keeping fragrance at its best. Steamy hot bathrooms and sunlight can alter the notes, so it’s best to keep bottles in their original boxes tucked away in a cupboard at room temperature. Protect your investment! • Keep skin moisturised to make fragrance last the distance. A spritz won’t survive as well on dry skin, so either use a good unscented moisturiser or a matching body lotion first. • Eau de parfum (EDP) is stronger than eau de toilette (EDT). While they’re generally more expensive, EDPs contain more highly concentrated ingredients and essential oils that make them more intense and last longer. • When trying on a fragrance in store, spray onto your skin and wear it all day before you make your…

Q My husband is really into the idea of me giving him a lap dance for his birthday. How the hell do I do that without looking ridiculous? I’m no skinny minnie. Do I choose one of his favourite songs to dance to? • Self-Conscious, Otaki A I’d be flattered that he’s not asked for socks or pancakes. Something catchy with a bit of raunch should work a treat – try 2Pac and Jodeci’s “How Do U Want It?” or “Ride” by Ciara featuring Ludacris. I’d invest in some quality practice time and grab a willing friend to be your subject. Watch some Beyoncé clips for inspiration for how to use your hips and get your strut on. It’s all in the confidence – don’t imagine that you need to…

The jungle is closing in on me. It’s lush and wild, and I’m surrounded by bugs, birds, sticks and ... old socks? Wait, it’s not the jungle – it’s my backyard. It’s a cross between a backyard and a jungle. It’s a junkyard. It happens every year and it’s called “spring”. Gone are the days of looking outside to see bare, ugly trees and almost nonexistent grass, when life can be an indoor pursuit. Last week, as I stood on the back porch, I felt a wave of shame as I looked out on a wet towel and several cushions the dogs had dragged outside, probably on a day they’d been left to their own devices too long. There were weeds, a washing line destroyed by a storm, a half-built…

Ryan Gosling has twice missed out on winning an Oscar, for his movies La La Land and Half Nelson, but now he might finally have his chance to take home the coveted golden statue. The Hollywood star is taking on the role of a lifetime in the new film First Man, in which he plays the late Neil Armstrong. The biographical drama spans the years leading up to the Apollo 11 mission and is the first biopic ever made about Neil’s life, so Ryan was certainly feeling the pressure! “The greatest challenge of the film was knowing Neil’s sons are going to see it,” explains the 37-year-old star. “For me, that was always heavy on my mind – as well as properly honouring Neil’s legacy. It means a lot to…

Actress Anna Faris isn’t your usual star – instead of a designer handbag, this blonde beauty straps on a backpack as her everyday accessory! “Mine is black, but the cooler kids have it in yellow,” the mum-of-one jokes as she unzips her bag for us. FLY RIGHT “I have a pin from Alaska Airlines that a flight attendant gave me once, which I think means I can pilot the plane if I show it to the right people.” WHAT A GEM “I’m not much of a mystic kind of person, but I have a little clear crystal rock that was given to me a long time ago by somebody I really care about. I can’t believe I haven’t lost it.” QUICK FIX “I have a tiny dry shampoo that I…

BIG MOUTH Now on Netflix Rating: This edgy adult animated comedy follows a group of teens as they struggle through the horrors of puberty. Season two available Friday. MODELS OF PROJECT RUNWAY Mondays on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: Can’t get enough of Project Runway New Zealand? The drama’s not confined to the workroom – see all the explosive moments that happen behind the scenes with the models. CRIMINAL MINDS Thursdays on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: All-new episodes of the hit show will be streaming the same day as the US! Find out what’s next for the team following last season’s cliffhanger. STATION 19 Fridays on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: The Grey’s Anatomy spin-off returns this week with Andy and her team trying to save everyone from a raging fire in a massive skyscraper.…

Follow @womansdaynz Instagram for candid celebrity snaps and funny staff shots! Instis of the week LA correspondent @leenatailor got caught up in @rhysiedarby’s web at San Diego Comic-Con. Columnist @pollyggillespie and her good buddy Dave brighten each other’s day. Tell the Day & win! PUBLISHED LETTER WRITERS WIN A COPY OF THIS BOOK In Asia Mackay’s debut Killing It (Allen & Unwin, rrp $32.99), new mum Alexis “Lex” Tyler is facing an anxiety-filled first day back in the office after maternity leave. But this working mother is one of a kind. Alexis is an elite trained killer who works for a covert department within Her Majesty’s Secret Service. She’s just been given the assignment of her life, but can she juggle motherhood with the world of an assassin and prove…

Two months after they secretly tied the knot, actress Michelle Williams has finally stepped out in public with her husband Phil Elverum – and the touchy-feely newlyweds were looking very much in love as they took their daughters for a spot of antique shopping in New York. At one point, the doting musician even kissed his beaming wife’s hand while her daughter Matilda, 12, and his three-year-old girl Agathe played nearby. The happy outing comes 10 years after the tragic death of Matilda’s father Heath Ledger and just two years after Phil, 40, lost his wife of 13 years, Geneviève Castrée, to pancreatic cancer. Speaking of finding happiness after heartbreak, Michelle, 38, says, “I never gave up on love. I always say to Matilda, ‘Your dad loved me before anybody…

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For much-loved radio broadcaster and Woman’s Day columnist Polly Gillespie, it was as if someone had flicked a switch. She went from being a happy-go-lucky schoolgirl to a 13-year-old who started to fret about anything and everything. It was so sudden, Polly initially believed the overnight change was due to something being physically wrong with her, rather than what it really was – her first encounter with depression and anxiety. “When hormones set in, I got all kinds of very odd anxiety issues and I didn’t understand why I was so worried,” says Polly. “My mum took me to the doctors and they said it was all in my head, which it was, but that wasn’t particularly helpful. People just thought I was being a bit dramatic.” The way New…

When little Isla Perry McBurney was finally carried into her Invercargill home, her doting parents couldn’t have scripted a more perfect end to a harrowing decade. Just 10 years earlier, mum Sarah was given a shock cancer diagnosis that came perilously close to dashing any hopes she had of motherhood. Now, after years of failed IVF treatment, the seemingly impossible had happened – a child conceived naturally, despite Sarah not having a cervix. “The day we took our baby home was exactly 10 years to the day I was diagnosed,” tells Sarah, who bravely battled a rare and aggressive adenocarcinoma of the cervix at just 25. “I always said to my husband, ‘Wouldn’t it be wonderful if something awesome happened on my 10th anniversary?’ and that turned out to be…

Researcher Thilini Jayasinghe is lucky she’s passionate about her work because she’s spent hours getting up close and personal with human poo! Thilini, 36, and fellow researcher Karen Leong are the two PhD students working on the groundbreaking Gut Bugs Trial, and it was Thilini’s job to deal with fresh stools from rigorously screened “super-donors” who had to be both lean and in excellent health. The stools were reduced to a fine sediment before being carefully squeezed into capsules and frozen until they were needed by the trial’s participants. Thilini says it took a lot of mental preparation to steel herself for a day in the lab. “At first, I skipped my lunch and didn’t feel like eating much at night either,” she laughs. “It’s one of the hardest jobs…

If those bad-hair days are outweighing the good right now, there may be a subconscious mistake you’re making with your mane. Check out these five surprising habits and how you can remedy them. NO NOURISHMENT Constant cycles of blow-drying, straightening and colouring can leave hair dry, brittle and in desperate need of good hydration. Give locks a dose of weekly TLC in the form of a mask or leave-in treatment. These tubs smell good enough to eat and are formulated to address four key concerns – nourishing, repairing, protecting and smoothing. They’re also 98% natural and vegan. OVERDOING DRY SHAMPOO We all know this time-saving wonder is a gift from the gods, but overuse isn’t great for your scalp as residue can build up at the roots. Every third wash,…

An intoxicating mix of traditional Melanesian and cosmopolitan French culture, New Caledonia is a fabulous alternative to the classic island holiday and only a two-and-a-half-hour plane ride from Auckland. 1 What’s to love With its tropical weather and plethora of patisseries, cafés, boulangeries and boutiques, it’s well-deserving of its unofficial title as the “Paris of the Pacific”. The jury is still out on whether Captain James Cook was homesick or hallucinating when he discovered and named New Caledonia in 1774, declaring it reminded him of the islands off the stormy Scottish coast. It’s one of nature’s masterpieces – tropical green valleys fringed with an iridescent aqua lagoon and immense coral reefs as far as the eye can see. 2 What to do We stayed in the capital, Noumea, at the…

With not a great amount of notice, it became apparent that we could not remain living in our house while our renovations were continuing. I like ventilation as much as the next person, but once the rain and fog start coming inside the room, you really do need to up sticks. Luckily, I have two very hospitable sisters who opened their doors to me, the Ginger and our dog Ted. Unluckily, Ted chose this exact moment in our somewhat complicated life to go on a hunger strike. He’d already been turning his nose up at a few of my homecooked delicacies, but he’s not the first species to do that. I thought it was his protest at the builders whose use of nail guns he takes very personally. But once…

A problem shared is a problem halved. This old adage has certainly helped me in tough times. I’m sure many of you have bottled up troubles, but when you’ve finally shared them with a friend, you’ve walked away feeling like a weight has been lifted. For someone who lives with mental illness, however, not having someone to talk to about what’s going on can have tragic consequences. This week in Woman’s Day, we start our Half It campaign (page 22), highlighting the importance of taking the time to listen to those with mental health issues. For the next six weeks, we will speak to well-known Kiwis who will explain how having a much-needed ear has helped them during their darkest days – and hopefully inspire you to reach out and…

Oh-so-private lovebirds Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx are finally close to their happily-ever-after as a blended family under one roof – including having a baby of their own. Friends of Katie, 39, have revealed to Woman’s Day that the former Dawson’s Creek star is going all-out to conceive a baby and Jamie – once a good friend of Katie’s ex Tom Cruise – is thrilled to be building a future with the woman of his dreams. In fact, the secretive A-listers have all but signed the dotted line on a $16.5 million mansion in California! “With her 40th birthday looming in December, Katie knows it’s now or never if she’s going to be a mum again,” spills an insider close to the Batman Begins star. “Her work is very important…

As the old saying goes, a problem shared is a problem halved. And that is also the case when it comes to mental health struggles. Depression and anxiety can be incredibly isolating, but the Mental Health Foundation suggests a few ways to approach a conversation with a friend you’re worried about … 1. Ask them how they’re going by saying things like, “I’ve noticed you don’t seem like yourself – what’s going on for you?” And then really listen without judgement. 2. Don’t try to jump in with advice or solutions. You don’t need to “fix” them. Just be there. 3. Ask them what kind of help they need. They might want practical support or they might just want you to listen. 4. Always ask if they think they would…

While the gun violence and political turmoil can often seem a world away from the safe serenity of New Zealand, Rhys Darby has slowly settled into his “second home” in the US. But as his sons, Finn, 12, and Theo, eight, near their teenage years, the Kiwi comic admits that raising a family in Hollywood comes with extra worries. “There’s more concerns,” he confesses, talking to Woman’s Day to promote his series Voltron: Legendary Defender. “It’s really just about getting them into good schools, then not worrying too much about shootings. It does happen and guns are a huge thing in America, but luckily less so in Los Angeles. We’re in a bit of a bubble.” It’s been five years since Rhys, 44, stopped jetting back and forth across the…

‘I can still have adventures, but they will look a little different’ A SWEET SURPRISE Angelica Kappos is the first to admit her journey from a globetrotting flight attendant to single mum is an unusual one. For one, the 26-year-old didn’t even know she was pregnant until 30 weeks! “I’d had a racing heart for a week and had this terrible backache,” Angelica recalls. “Like everyone else, I jumped straight on to Dr Google and it said that my symptoms meant that I was either pregnant or had kidney failure. “I knew I wasn’t pregnant so braced myself to hear about my kidneys, but when I saw an actual doctor, he clicked straight away. He got out the audio sonogram and we heard the heartbeat. Yep, I was very, very…

‘EXPERTS NEED THERAPY TOO!’ She has two decades of experience in relationship guidance, but new Married at First Sight NZ expert Stephanie Dowse admits she and her husband of 29 years still see a therapist when their own romance hits a rocky patch. “I try to use my own skills, but I’m not very good at it,” the Wellingtonian confesses. “Having a third person involved really helps you get things off your chest. We see someone if we really need it. It used to be every two to three years, but as we’ve grown up and matured, we’ve learnt to be direct with one another.” Stephanie, 58, and her hubby Peter Riordan, 60, had only been on a few dates when he decided to join her on her OE in…

1 FRESHAIR Take work to the beach – made all the more easier with the Holden Equinox backseat plugs. 2 BABY WIPES Seriously useful for a quick hand wash or wiping up spilled coffee or milk. 3 SNACKS We never know when Kaewa will be hungry, so we always keep a bag of crackers, carrot sticks or fruit in the glove box. 4 TOYS We make sure there are at least two or three toys for Kaewa hanging on the hooks in the Holden Equinox. 5 APPLECARPLAY & SUNROOF Like fish ‘n’ chips, they’re the perfect combo for a beach day! F O R M O R E I N F O G O TO H O L D E N .C O. N Z › E Q U I…

Mile-high Lemon Meringue Pie SERVES 6 COOKING 35 MINUTES (PLUS RESTING) 1 23cm pre-baked pie shell (buy sweet short pastry and follow packet instructions) FILLING 6 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 2 cups sugar zest of 4 lemons, finely grated, plus juice 1 cup softened butter MERINGUE 6 large egg whites 1/8 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar 6 tablespoons icing sugar 1. Preheat oven to 150°C. 2. FILLING. Whisk together eggs, yolks and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat for 7 to 8 minutes, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and forms a custard. 3. Remove from heat, then mix in lemon zest, lemon juice and butter. Let it cool while making the meringue. 4. MERINGUE. Whisk egg whites in a bowl until frothy.…

POSITIVE VIBES Remember to schedule in things you enjoy and spend time with people you love. Studies show that people with stronger social networks are thought to have better mental and physical health. If you are feeling tired, it can be helpful to surround yourself with people who energise you. DRINK UP When you are dehydrated, your brain can’t function properly and you will feel far less energetic. Try drinking water when you wake up, as well as consistently throughout the day. It is the easiest habit to get into and one of the fundamentals to a more energised lifestyle. People who are dehydrated often have poorer memory functions and experience increasing amounts of anxiety and fatigue. EAT WELL High energy levels are helped by eating good, nutritious food. The…

Q Should bridesmaids pay for their own dresses even if the bride has chosen something super-expensive for them to wear? • Out of Pocket, Auckland A No, no! Absolutely not! These tropical weddings with designer dresses are simply bridezilla territory. It’s perfectly lovely to get married in Barbados or Greece, but who can afford the trip there? It’s all very well to want bridesmaids in Dior or Vera Wang, but should you have to fork out thousands for the joy of being selected as a bridesmaid? Is it such an honour that you are expected to get a loan just to hold a bunch of flowers and own a pair of emerald-coloured Jimmy Choos? I think the bride should pay for anything to do with the wedding that costs more…

I thought I’d banned slime. In fact, I thought I’d banned slime about twice already, but the other day, a tell-tale trail of glitter along the hall and into my daughter’s bedroom confirmed my worst fears – it was back. “What is this?” I asked her as I held shiny, flinty pieces of plastic into the light. “Umm, glitter?” she replied as though she wasn’t sure (every child’s strategy to avoid getting into trouble). “Yes, it is,” I replied. “And why am I seeing it? Does it mean there is slime back in the house?” “Umm,” my girl pondered, playing for time and weighing up whether this was the right time for a full confession or whether she’d be better off playing dumb for a little longer. “Yes,” she eventually…

$100,000 The grand prize that will be awarded to one lucky team. 3 seasons of My Kitchen Rules New Zealand have come and gone – this series is the fourth. 1 set of matching tattoos came out of last year’s season, with competitors Jaryd Gray and Heather Anderson getting MKR-themed ink together. 45 The age of judge Pete Evans. His co-star Manu Feildel is 44. 750+ people applied to be on the show this year. 88 The highest score the judges will dish out this season. 19 The age of the youngest contestant they’ve had on the show – Charlotte Brown from last year. 18 The number of years the judges have known each other – their on-screen chemistry sure shows it! 6 cameras are used to shoot the show…

1 GRAND DESIGNS NZ WEDNESDAY, 7.30PM, THREE The local design show is back with brand-new episodes. Host Chris Moller visits Kiwis across the country as they take on the challenge of building their own unique and inspirational homes. In tonight’s premiere, we meet Isabelle and Tim Weston, whose unique Christchurch house was left to them by Tim’s late father John Britten, the world-class motorcycle designer. 2 RESTAURANT SOS THURSDAY, 8.40PM, TVNZ 1 Hotel and restaurant guru Alex Polizzi is kicking off a new series and this time she’s joined by British food critic Oliver Peyton. The duo will travel around the UK to help restore the fortunes of struggling restaurants that are facing closure. 3 SIX DAYS SEVEN NIGHTS SATURDAY, 8.50PM, TVNZ 2 In…

Touched by tragedy Before I boarded my plane to Christchurch last week, I bought a copy of Woman’s Day as usual. I got to the story about Kurt Brunton and his battle with a killer disease (WD, Sept 17). When I had finished, it was hard to stop the tears welling up as I was on my way to see my son who has just been diagnosed with cancer. It has absolutely knocked us all because my son has never been sick and is even younger than Kurt. I do hope Kurt and his family manage to endure this dreadful experience, and that he can be around to see his daughter grow up. Treasure your health – it is so precious! • Lyn, Pokeno Give a little Kurt Brunton’s story…

Libra SEP 24 - OCT 23 Playing the waiting game is never easy, but patience can pay off. This month’s changeable stars could bring new strategies on the financial front, so rein in that spending at least until plans have been finalised. As Mars combines fitness with fun, choose activities that can be shared with friends and family. You’ll have an absolute ball! Scorpio OCT 24 - NOV 22 Ready to spring-clean your life? The cosmos is inspiring you to get organised – whether it’s overhauling your home, garden or health, write a list and get cracking! If a personal clash has left you worked up, now’s the time to get things off your chest. Someone’s change of heart might surprise you. Sagittarius NOV 23 - DEC 22 Your brain…