Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 1909 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Four years ago, Art Green took a chance on love. Desperate to meet his special someone, he signed on to New Zealand’s first-ever season of The Bachelor, a spontaneous decision that would prove to make him the happiest man alive. Had it not been for that reality show, the handsome star might never have met Matilda Rice, his soulmate, his constant, his closest friend and today, on Friday, February 15, on the sandy shores of Waiheke Island, finally his breathtaking beach bride. It’s a stunning sunny afternoon at the lazy seaside spot where Art and Matilda are preparing to exchange their vows. More than 100 of their closest family and friends have turned out to witness the romantic event, but it’s the presence of one unexpected guest that has given…

Dressed in a striking high-necked white Calvin Klein dress and matching coat, the Duchess of Sussex managed to put on a brave face as she attended a glittering gala performance in London. The outing, with her devoted husband Prince Harry at her side, came after one of her toughest weeks yet. And as pressure mounts on the seven-months pregnant royal, her friends fear she could be on the verge of a disastrous emotional collapse. “Things just get worse and worse, and Meghan’s beginning to show signs of cracking,” says one. “She is crying all the time and feeling desperate. She just wants to hide herself away.” The embattled 37-year-old has come under fire over her apparent decision to allow her best friends to defend her in an extraordinary US magazine…

As Zoe Max raced from her car on to the road where her injured husband Jeremy lay, she leaned down and took his hand. Beneath the 21-year-old’s helmet, he still showed signs of life. The motorbike he’d been riding moments earlier was metres away, crashed against a fence. “It’s OK, babe, I’m here,” the mum of three whispered, praying aloud for the man she married five years ago in the strict religious community of Gloriavale. “You’re going to be OK.” When his fit, young body was carried into an ambulance on January 6, Zoe climbed inside too, before the vehicle sped away, sirens blazing. At the couple’s nearby farmhouse in Temuka, South Canterbury, their children, Simeon, three, Alessia Lily, one, and four-month-old Dylan, waited with Jeremy’s workmate. “The paramedic was…

I had been staying with Mum for a few days at Stanmore Bay, where she was living with our nana after escaping Gary. He had been violent with her for years and had abused me. I had just left my daughter Emma’s father and I rang Nana and said I was coming to stay for a couple of days. From there, everything happened so quickly. I had been in bed when Mum arrived home and then I heard the shots. Nana wouldn’t let us kids out of the house because we didn’t know if Gary was still alive. I went down the steps outside. I saw him and I saw Mum. He was really dark – spiritually a black presence. They were both dead. I looked down at Mum. She…

The idea of playing tennis surrounded by hundreds of people watching your every move may be daunting for some, but for rising tennis star Paige Hourigan, it’s all just part of her job. At just 22, taking centre court for the final of the ASB Classic women’s doubles last month in her professional debut was a dream come true for the small-town girl. “I couldn’t have asked for a better start to 2019,” enthuses Paige, who grew up near Whanganui. “I’m now feeling confident in myself and being able to play in front of New Zealand was just amazing.” As Paige lobs a few balls for her photoshoot with Woman’s Day, you can tell she’s the real deal. Her powerful swing and attention to form is part of the reason…

Pistachio & Flower Shortbread MAKES 24 PIECES PREPARATION & COOKING 1 HOUR (PLUS COOLING) 250g butter 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 2¼ cups plain flour ¼ cup rice flour 2/3 cup caster sugar, plus 2 tablespoons extra 1/3 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped 2 teaspoons dried lavender or 1 tablespoon dried rose petals (see tip) 1. Preheat oven to 170°C. 2. Beat butter, zest and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Stir in sifted flours, sugar and nuts. Press together. 3. Press mixture over the base of a 20cm x 30cm slice pan. Mark into 24 finger lengths, then prick all over with a fork. Sprinkle lavender or rose petals and half the extra sugar over shortbread. Press down…

Place 22/3 cups plain flour and a pinch of salt into a food processor. With the motor running, add 4 eggs, one at a time. Process until dough is elastic and firm. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes or until smooth. Wrap in cling film and rest in the fridge for 30 minutes. Halve dough and lightly flour. Roll each piece of rested dough on a lightly floured surface, using a rolling pin, until 3mm thick. Dust sheets in a little flour and use a knife to cut into fettucine. Drape pasta over a wooden broom handle to dry slightly before cooking.…

Many of us suffer from a dry and itchy scalp at times, but dandruff is not always to blame. While dandruff is one of the most common reasons for an itchy head, if coupled with dryness, it’s likely caused by something else. Consider one of these easy resolutions for a flake-free scalp. Switch your shampoo Shampoos containing sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) can be drying and can lead to irritation and redness, while those containing silicones can strip the scalp of moisture, and leave hair feeling dry and weighed down. That’s why it’s a good idea to change to a more gentle, silicone-free shampoo – especially if you have a more sensitive scalp. Use a clarifying shampoo A penchant for hair-styling products could be the culprit, which is why it’s a…

Playing Monopoly with my daughter over the holidays taught me a valuable lesson. No, not to buy apartments early, but to play as an equal. Playing with kids in a way that allows them to win or lets them believe they’re better than they are only sets them back in the long-term. But it’s the age old quandary, isn’t it? Say Dad is hitting a ball with the kids or playing backyard cricket. Do you let them “have their turn” or run them out on the first ball? Most of us are playing with our kids because we want to have fun with them. It’s a bonding time, a time for connecting, chatting and laughing. Is it fun if they spend the day sulking or in tears because they’re losing?…

THE FAVOURITE ‘I adored The Favourite! It was a quirky taste of British history with a touch of sentimentality and a bunch of laughs. It’s definitely deserving of its 10 nominations. In the acting category, taking on one of music’s biggest icons didn’t seem to faze Rami Malek, who did an outstanding job portraying eccentric Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. ’ – Jennifer Reynolds, Sub Editor A STAR IS BORN ‘Bradley Cooper should win for Best Actor because who knew he could sing like that? He was extraordinary. I’ve never fancied him before, but I do after this film, with his southern drawl and cocky stride – he was the perfect lovable, tortured artist. I think Yalitza Aparicio should win Best Actress for Roma because although she’s up against some serious…

Boyzone is reuniting for a final tour! One World Entertainment is proud to bring the band’s Thank You & Goodnight – The Farewell Tour to New Zealand. Celebrating 25 years, they’ll be playing all of their favourite hits, as well as “I Can Dream” – a special tribute to band member Stephen Gately. Don’t miss seeing them perform classic songs like “No Matter What”, “Love Me for a Reason”, “Picture of You” and many more. Woman’s Day is giving one lucky reader a chance to win the ultimate prize pack, worth over $2000, including a double pass to see Boyzone this April in either Auckland or Wellington! Entry is open to New Zealand residents only. Employees of Bauer Media Group (LP) NZ, and their affiliates, agencies and immediate families are…

FLACK Friday on TVNZ OnDemand  Rating: ★★★★ Robyn is a flack – a PR agent who promotes, publicises and protects her clients. It’s her job to sort out other people’s lives, despite the fact she is incapable of fixing her own. COLD FEET Tuesday on TVNZ OnDemand  Rating: ★★★ Life is not drama or comedy – it’s both and more. This show follows the lives of the couples in their 30s as they navigate love and life in Manchester. A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES Available on Neon  Rating: ★★★★ Based on the wildly popular book series, this addictive show follows a young witch as she learns to master her extraordinary powers. DIRTY JOHN Now on Netflix  Rating: ★★★★★ This psychological thriller follows the true story of an online dating relationship that…

Karen Thompson Walker’s The Dreamers (Simon & Schuster, rrp $35) is the harrowing story of a Californian college town’s epidemic of perpetual sleep. One night in the isolated town, a first-year student stumbles into her room, falls asleep and doesn’t wake up. Her roommate Mei is unable to rouse her. Neither can the paramedics, nor the perplexed doctors at the hospital. When a second girl nods off and then a third, Mei finds herself thrust together with an eccentric classmate as panic takes hold of the college and spreads to the town. Those affected by the illness are displaying unusual levels of brain activity, higher than  ever recorded before. They are dreaming – but of what?…

Woman’s Day was right there from the start! Art Green and Matilda Rice’s love story has graced our pages since they met on the first-ever Kiwi series of The Bachelor back in 2015, so it was extra-sweet to be there when they exchanged rings for real on a beautiful summer’s day on Waiheke … no red roses in sight! The wedding of these two soulmates was made even more special with the exciting announcement that the lovebirds will soon become parents – Matilda is three months pregnant! Oh, it’s just too much gorgeousness to cope with all at once. Doesn’t it seem like yesterday that Art and Matilda gazed into each other’s eyes as he gave her a ring in a beach ceremony on the telly? Remember, she had an…

They’ve been smitten with one another from the moment they laid eyes on each other, and now it seems viewers’ favourite couple Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson are getting hitched again in real life! As our exclusive photos show, the lovebirds were recently spotted at a high-end jewellery store in Noosa, where we’re told they bought an engagement ring. The pair couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces as they looked at the sparklers. “They inspected several rings before being taken out the back to try them on,” says one onlooker. Last week Jules, 36, was spotted out in Sydney with what our insider says could be the engagement ring on her ring finger, along with the gold band she received from Cam, 34, during their TV wedding. The stunning…

When we meet Penélope Cruz in a Madrid hotel, she’s dressed for the Arctic, wearing a padded jacket so huge it could double as a duvet, plus a denim boiler suit and sheepskin boots. It’s a far cry from her usual red-carpet glamour, but beauty-wise, the 44-year-old is as immaculately made up as you’d hope for the daughter of a woman who once ran a beauty salon not far from where we’re sitting, in a working-class suburb of the Spanish capital. Our location has been picked for convenience rather than nostalgia – we’re on the road to the out-of-town home she shares with her husband, actor Javier Bardem, 49, and their children, Leonardo, eight, and Luna, five. Javier was Penélope’s co-star in her very first film, 1992’s Jamón, Jamón. They…

There is definitely magic in the air as Australian illusionist Cosentino and his girlfriend Priscilla Stavrou cosy up in Auckland for our exclusive photo shoot. As Cosentino, 36, performs a card trick for the Woman’s Day team, his partner, who is currently starring in the Disney musical Aladdin, looks on with a megawatt smile. “He is always thinking about the next big thing, the next illusion, the next escape,” grins Priscilla, 29. “He’s trying to push the boundaries and I encourage it.” Cosentino – aka Paul Cosentino – adds, “What’s really cool is when I do an effect and it blows Cill’s mind, even though she knows how it all works or has an inkling.” The couple met in 2011 when a young Cosentino was looking for an assistant to…

Not only does vitamin D boost your immune system and strengthen bones, helping your body absorb and use calcium effectively, but there’s increasing evidence that it’s linked with a trimmer waistline too. Research at the University of Milan found vitamin D supplements boosted weightloss in overweight people who were deficient in the nutrient, while a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that overweight adults who were given extra vitamin D and calcium lost significantly more stomach fat than people not taking any supplements. Vitamin D has also been linked with better moods. This two-week plan is filled with calorie-controlled meals, based around fruit, vegetables and high-fibre wholegrains to help fill you up for longer. There are also moderate amounts of calcium-rich dairy to help with fat-burning,…

Lunch is one of the most important meals of the day, but it’s not always easy to stay on track with healthy eating when we’re busy at work or out and about. If we’re not organised in advance, we can be forced to buy food on the go, which is often sugar-laden or lacking nutrients. Here are some quick and easy tips for eating well at work. Stay in control Although it can be tempting when there’s free food around the office, ask yourself, “Am I actually hungry or am I eating this because it’s free and available?” If it isn’t in line with your health goals and you know it will leave you feeling tired or bloated, let that guide you and perhaps just opt for a cup of…

Pollyism of the week I’m thinking of starting a blog or a podcast called Generation Stretched. In fact, I’ll start it today while my brain is slightly focused. Or I’ll put it on a to-do list, then lose the list, forget I wrote one and find it a month from now. Generation Stretched – that’s us, baby! It’s the same for so many of us. We have kids at home and elderly parents. We also have a job and a partner or ex-partner, or both, and it seems that most of our days are spent driving someone somewhere or picking up something for someone. Everyone needs our attention. Last week, I found myself with three different shopping lists – one from my daughter, one from my son and a text…

This delectable show follows the story of Gina (played by Dawn French), who has inherited the Penrose Hotel and restaurant together with the glamourous Sam (Emilia Fox) – both former wives of deceased head chef Leo Vincent. Dawn, 61, talks to us about what’s in store in season three and dishes on what it’s like to work on the show. Series two ended just after Gina walked away from James on their wedding day. What’s next for her? I don’t want to give anything away, but a couple of things happen that suggest Gina’s learning to leave Leo behind. This season, I don’t think she's looking for love, but a very interesting prospect does come along. Are there going to be more naughty scenes? Oh yes! Always. Are there any…

A gleaming Cadillac pulling up to the swanky Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood hardly raised an eyebrow on February 9. Not only was Grammys weekend in full swing, but actress Jennifer Aniston was celebrating her 50th birthday upstairs. However, as the car door opened and a handsome man in a newsboy cap climbed out and sauntered inside, jaws dropped. It was Jen’s ex-husband Brad Pitt. Fourteen years after their headline-making split – one of the most high-profile break-ups in showbiz history – Brad was on his way to spend an evening with America’s sweetheart. While many of Jen’s famous guests were astonished to see screen heartthrob Brad, 55, steal a special moment with the former Friends star, sharing a warm hug and slipping her a card, a well-placed source…

Newlyweds Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin look the picture of loved-up bliss in the latest American Vogue, hugging, kissing and revealing the truth about their whirlwind romance and sex life in a blistering tell-all. But the showbiz A-listers presented a very different image last week when they were seen leaving a Hillsong Church service in New York looking down in the dumps. Now Woman’s Day has learned there’s a good reason why the couple – who secretly married in a New York court house last September after a heady 12-week romance – seem upset. “Justin is struggling with depression and is undergoing intensive therapy,” reveals a source close to the superstar. “Hailey’s been begging him to get help for weeks but it wasn’t until a few days ago that Justin…

The word is out – Kim and Kanye are expecting their fourth baby! But it’s far from party time in the Kardashian-West camp. In the wake of Kim revealing in a TV interview last week that a surrogate is on track to give birth to their new baby boy “sometime soon”, tensions have been rising between the reality star, 38, and her rapper husband, 41. A well-placed source tells Woman’s Day the couple have been at loggerheads because Kanye suddenly dropped the bombshell that he’s set to leave town to record a new album, just a few weeks after their son’s due date. “Kim hit the roof!” spills the insider. “Kanye did exactly the same thing after Chicago was born and she can’t believe he’s going to do it again.…

When Woman’s Day visits Claire Chitham and Danielle Cormack on the rural Auckland set of their new comedy series Fresh Eggs, it’s a rare day off from filming after a gruelling 10-week shoot and they’re literally leaning on each other for support. “Hey, you’re giving me a wedgie right in my camel toe!” cries Danielle as Claire pulls her to stop her sinking into the mud while they pose for photos in glamorous outfits not exactly designed for a day on the farm. Claire was on the Kumeu set until 10pm the night before, filming scenes that involve her running through the nearby woods dressed only in red lingerie. “I hope I don’t look like I belong in an ’80s porno video,” she quips. “I felt like a giant walking…

Linguine with Garlic Prawns & Chorizo SERVES 4 PREPARATION & COOKING 25 MINUTES 400g linguine pasta 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 250g cured chorizo sausages, thinly sliced 500g uncooked large prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 long red chilli, seeded, finely chopped 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 250g mixed cherry tomatoes, halved 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus extra to serve lemon cheeks to serve 1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted, boiling water following packet instructions until just tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. 2. Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Cook chorizo, turning, for 3 minutes or until browned.…

Taste, don’t waste Countdown’s The Odd Bunch is a new initiative to help cut food waste, use more produce from local growers and make healthy food more affordable. The Odd Bunch is based on season and supply, so fruit and veges will vary from store to store, meaning it’s incredibly unique! Whether you’re interested in supporting local growers, reducing your impact on the environment or simply saving money, these bags are the perfect option for you and your family. Available at Countdown. Dough on the go By now, most Kiwis know how good Ben & Jerry’s ice creams are, so its new Pint Slices are sure to delight. Its famous Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough flavour is mixed with vanilla ice cream and fudge flakes, then covered in a dark-chocolate coating.…

Chipped nails After investing time in a home manicure, nothing’s more frustrating than seeing the polish chip. SOLUTION: After painting the entire nail with your chosen colour, such as (1) Rimmel 60 Seconds Super Shine Nail Polish in Caramel Cupcake, $6.99, carefully apply polish across the edge of the nail tip during the second coat. This adds a protective layer where the most wear and tear takes place. And don’t forget the all-important top coat! We recommend (2) O.P.I Designer Series Top Coat, $22.99. Over-washing Do you shampoo and condition your hair roots and lengths, but suffer from damaged cuticles or greasiness? SOLUTION: Limit shampooing action to the roots, rinse thoroughly, then follow with conditioner on the ends. A good option for sensitive scalps is QV Gentle Shampoo, $15.99. Lipstick…

I’m hoping like crazy that there’s no truth in the rumour that the Duchesses Kate and Meghan are bitter foes. However, my track record in predicting these things is woefully poor. I argued vociferously against any trouble in Charles and Diana’s marriage, and was proven spectacularly wrong. I thought Fergie and Prince Andrew were lifers. I once bet a UK celebrity gossip columnist that George Michael was not gay. The real truth is that those in the know do often let their tongues wag, which is why where there’s smoke there’s often fire. But what a shame if these two commoners can’t get on for the sake of their husbands and children, if not the royal family at large. Can’t the Queen get them all together over tea and cakes,…

The South Island’s wild West Coast is a scenic wonderland with the historic town of Greymouth right at its heart. 1 How to get there You can take a car from Christchurch, on the east coast, or from Wanaka in the south, but the Ginger and I came via the TranzAlpine train, which I couldn’t recommend more highly. We picked up a rental car at the small but busy Greymouth railway station, then made our way to the Coleraine Motel, a couple of kilometres away. I’m not generally a fan of the Kiwi motel. I’ve stayed in too many dark, dingy, cold, horrible holes, but this isn’t one of them, with a large, airy studio room, a bright spacious bathroom – with spa tub – plus a decent kitchenette. Ten…

New drama series Vida follows two estranged Mexican-American sisters who are reunited following the sudden death of their mother. Confronted by the past and uncertain of the future, their eyes are opened to a surprising truth about their mother. Melissa Barrera, 28, who plays Lyn Hernandez, chats to Woman’s Day about her character. What is Vida about? I feel like it’s about a lot of things, but primarily it’s a show about family and rediscovering your roots and where you come from. It centres around two sisters, Emma and Lyn. They are second generation Mexican-American, and they grew up in Boyle Heights in east Los Angeles, which is an area that’s very LatinX oriented. A lot of LatinX people live there and have lived there for a while. What is…

Hope for Hollie $100 winner Thank you for the story “Hollie’s miraculous journey” (WD, Feb 4). When it comes to recovering from a brain injury, positivity is very much needed. We, too, have been down a similar route and from the outset were given little hope – but for us, HOPE stands for Helping Other Possibilities Emerge. It’s about synchronicity and searching for the missing knowledge that you need to move forward, whether you find it in a conversation, a book, a therapist or specialist ... any little thing can help. This applies to much of life really, but it can help open the door for other possibilities. There is always hope. I wish Hollie and her family every success on what will be a long but rewarding…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 With Wednesday’s super-moon illuminating your money sector, lightbulb moments await. Just be sure to keep an open mind and don’t discount a friend’s idea. Socially, sporting events and alfresco dining should set the scene for fun, so why not plan a picnic or two? Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Heart-to-hearts are about to hit the agenda. Emotions might surge under the supercharged midweek moon, but conversations may lead to breakthroughs. Passions are being stirred on the love front. If you’re single and up for fun, someone theatrical could send sparks flying. Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Ready to fine-tune your routines? If you’ve fallen into some bad habits, Wednesday’s supermoon could propel you into a healthier, more balanced phase. Relaxation is crucial,…