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MUCAAD IBRAHIM, 3 The youngest victim was described by his brother Abdi as “loving, energetic and playful”. He enjoyed going to the mosque every Friday. His family is Somalian, but Mucaad was born in Christchurch. His brother managed to flee the attacker and his father survived by playing dead after being shot. OSAMA ADNAN YOUSEF ABUKWAIK, 37 Gaza-born Osama used his life savings to secure a better future for his family in Aotearoa. “He told his wife he loved New Zealand so much, he wanted to live, die and be buried in it,” says his brother Youssef. “He always wants his children to grow up [here], so we will carry out his wish. New Zealand’s reaction is adorable and it tells me why my brother loved his country.” Civil engineer…

When Al Noor Mosque Imam Gamal Fouda considers the devastating impact a rampaging gunman has had on his community and how the nation has rallied in support, he is reduced to tears. With families torn apart so violently on March 15, Gamal is quick to reassure he is committed to Aotearoa, despite the tragedy that unfolded at his place of worship at the Deans Ave mosque. “New Zealand is a peaceful country, and we love it and we will continue to love New Zealand and New Zealanders,” he asserts. “This shouldn’t scare us or stop us from working together as brothers, sisters, and friends in this beautiful country,” he tells NZME. Having been confronted by the unimaginable horror during Friday prayers, the Imam is finding it hard to fathom he…

If there’s one thing Muslim women want the world to know as they mourn the loss of their husbands, it’s that they’re not widowers. They’re wives of martyrs. When 27-year-old intern psychologist Areej Arif flew to Christchurch two days after the shooting that rocked her Muslim community, the Aucklander encountered more strength and resilience from grieving women than she ever imagined. “They’re putting on a brave face because in our religion, it’s an honour their husbands died in prayer in the mosque,” tells Areej, who believes when people die while in prayer or for the sake of religion, they become martyrs and live in an eternal paradise. The young woman has been on the ground offering emotional support to victims and families, and is one of only a few psychologists…

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says the city will not be defined by the atrocious events that unfolded last Friday. “No-one has been unaffected and our city will never be the same, but we will not be defined by this one act of hatred. What we will be remembered for is the way we have rallied together in the wake of these tragic events, and shown love and compassion towards each other.” She said the simple acts of kindness, which illustrated both support and shared grief – the hugs, the baking, the donations that had poured in – would be remembered. As will images of the tributes outside the mosques and at the Botanic Gardens, and “the way our amazing young people have come together to honour the victims and to…

The mosque shootings in Christchurch have traumatised survivors and the families who lost loved ones, but the attack has also affected people all over the country, including children. How do we help our young ones process the events, and soothe their confusion, anxiety and grief? Christchurch-based neuroscience educator and child trauma specialist Nathan Wallis says the old days of overprotecting kids and telling them not to worry are gone. “We need to help them make sense of it,” he advises. “Kids can be more traumatised when they’re aware something bad has happened but they’re given no explanation.” CHILDREN IN CHRISTCHURCH If you live in Christchurch, your youngsters’ needs will be different from families in other parts of the country. Their schools may have been in lockdown during the attack, so…

As George and Amal Clooney walked the red carpet at the People’s Postcode Lottery Charity Gala in Edinburgh on March 14, whispers were rife that the human rights barrister appeared to be trying to conceal the distinct beginnings of a baby bump! Rumours that the couple are expanding their happy brood come just days after the 41-year-old covered her stomach with a loose-fitting dress to attend dinner at Buckingham Palace. What’s more, it doesn’t look like there’s just one bun in the oven either! When 57-year-old George held up four fingers, many said it was a sign they’ll have four little people running around the place, with not one but two babies on the way! Sharing the joy “George was subtly telling the world that he’s about to have four…

Just days after making their first public appearance in London, Princess Beatrice and her new beau Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi looked overjoyed as they strolled hand in hand through New York. But while they may be all smiles, their romance is reportedly ripping apart her family, with the Duchess of York and Beatrice’s sister Princess Eugenie at odds over the six-month relationship. “Bea thinks he could be ‘the one’ and is already talking about their wedding, which is music to Fergie’s ears,” a royal insider claims. “She adores him and can’t wait for them to tie the knot. “But Eugenie thinks Beatrice is making a big mistake. She’s convinced Edo can’t be trusted and is worried sick he’s using her sister to further his own ambitions. Her view is that a…

They finally called it quits after a very tumultuous marriage and now she’s able to speak freely, Cyrell Paule has unleashed on her ex-husband Nic Jovanovic – and it’s not pretty! Speaking exclusively to Woman’s Day, the health-fund consultant, 29, claims 27-year-old electrician Nic was on MAFS purely for fame, adding that he was more concerned with how he looked to the public than trying to establish a real relationship with her. “He kept saying, ‘Why aren’t we being papped, Cyrell?’ and, ‘What do you think happens when you get more Instagram followers?’ and, ‘Are we boring? Is that why we’re not getting filmed today?’” Cyrell dishes. “I basically met a guy who used me for fame.” Seemingly proving her point, we’ve seen texts from Nic in which he attempts…

There are no more teardrops on her guitar. She no longer gets drunk on jealousy. And she certainly isn’t lying on the cold, hard ground! Ahead of her 30th birthday this year, Taylor Swift has shared the biggest life lessons she’s learned and – spoiler alert! – the star who is famous for rushing into romance and then writing songs about her exes wants fans to know those days are long gone. “Before you jump in headfirst, maybe get to know someone!” she advises. “What I know now to be more valuable about a person isn’t their charming routine upon meeting them, but the layers you discover in time. Are they honest, self-aware and slyly funny at the moments you least expect it? Do they show up for you when…

Three years ago, Mark Dye came home from his job on talkback radio with his mind buzzing after an emotional afternoon discussing the topic of medicinal cannabis. He’d been inundated with eye-opening calls from listeners whose loved ones had passed away or were still alive and in need of relief from a variety of illnesses. Some were elderly folk who’d never touched illicit drugs in their lives, while some were sons or daughters whose parents were suffering in their final days of life. “I recall a grandmother saying how horrible it was trying to access cannabis for her dying husband and how ridiculous it was she had to get it through her son, who was getting it through his friend,” explains the Heartbreak Island host, 32, who has launched a…

Fish Tacos with Avocado & Tomato SERVES 4 PREPARATION & COOKING 20 MINUTES 1 tablespoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin 12 fish fillets 1 tablespoon olive oil 312g packet gluten-free white corn tortillas TOMATO & AVOCADO SALSA 2 tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped 1 avocado, finely chopped 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/3 cup coriander leaves CHILLI LIME DRESSING 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 teaspoons caster sugar 1 small red Thai chilli, seeded, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1. Combine paprika, cayenne pepper and cumin in a small bowl. Rub mix all over fish. 2. Heat oil in a medium frying pan over high heat. Cook fish in batches for 5 minutes, turning occasionally or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover…

Q My snoring is driving my husband nuts. What can I do? I don’t want to get surgery. • Noisy Napper, Tauranga A Well, either lose weight, buy a ridiculous snore guard or bite the bullet and get the surgery. Snoring can drive people to breaking point. There’s always separate rooms, but that’s very British royal family, isn’t it? Q My 12-year-old daughter is really upset about hearing all the news that’s come out with the new Michael Jackson doco Leaving Neverland. He used to be her hero. What shall I tell her? • Beat It, Auckland A I understand. Michael was the soundtrack of our lives. For anyone over 40, it’s completely devastating. I guess you need to say that he was sick, he was abused and he was…

COOKBOOKS Chrissy’s new website doesn’t mean the end of Cravings, her popular cookbook series. “Oh, my gosh, of course there’s gonna be another cookbook after this!” she says. TV In addition to Lip Sync Battle, the star is set to judge the upcoming US comedy competition Bring the Funny. “I don’t have any background in any of this,” says Chrissy, “but I think I know what’s funny.” SOCIAL MEDIA Her advice for creating a brand online? “Just build a voice, stand behind it and real ly, really advocate for sticking with it because people are going to try to change you or be offended.”…

My favourite children’s books … Anything by Enid Blyton, and mystery series like Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden. My favourite book of all time is … I don’t have favourites, but recently the book I’ve enjoyed most was Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. He’s an incredible researcher and writer, and I learned so much. Quite simply, this book changed the way I look at the world and our place in it. The last book that made me cry … The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. I didn’t actually love the book, but it begins with a son losing his mother, which I found utterly heart-wrenching. I’ve switched to reading mostly non-fiction because so many of the good novels deal with grief, mortality and loss, and it’s…

1 VICKY PATTISON: THE BREAK UP MONDAY, 9.25PM, TLC This British beauty is no stranger to reality TV after making her name on Geordie Shore and starring in a slew of other shows, and now Vicky is taking centre stage in her own series. The show originally started out as a documentary following her wedding planning, but it took an unfortunate turn when her fiancé John Noble was publicly caught cheating. 2 WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS THURSDAY, 7.30PM, SOHO2 Based on Taika Waititi’s mockumentary of the same name, this new series features four vampire roommates attempting to adapt to the modern world and survive living on New York’s Staten Island. The show has an interesting mix of characters and is full of the same…

Quad squad I loved the article about the MacDonald babies (WD, Mar 4). Wow, they are growing up fast! What a delightful family. Raising one baby is hard enough – I can’t imagine how much work four would be! The amount of washing, feeding and nappy changing is mind-boggling, but Kendall and Josh look to have it all under control and are taking it in their stride. Big brother Brooklyn looks so proud and I’m sure he’s a good little helper. Thanks for the update. I look forward to more in future. • Pebbles, New Plymouth Girl talk For many years now, I have been keeping up with everyday things through your magazine. I have recently decided there are three reasons why my day is made when I pick up…

March 15, 2019 will be forever etched into our memories. It is the date the unthinkable happened, when a peaceful afternoon of prayer at two Christchurch mosques turned into the darkest of days for New Zealand. And the sorrow has pierced our collective hearts forever. Two places of worship were the scene of an horrific national tragedy of a scale we’ve never known and never thought possible in this precious country we call home. They’ve called it our “loss of innocence”. Our safe haven of Aotearoa has been rocked to its core and we will mourn this day forever more. As our nation grieves the loss of 50 lives and provides the comfort we can to our Muslim community, never has the time for kindness, compassion and unity been more…

When a sea of bullets pierced the silence at Linwood Mosque, Linda Armstrong darted in front of a friend to shield her from the gunfire. In that moment, the grandmother with the wide, mischievous smile and humble heart made the ultimate sacrifice. She was shot in the chest, passing away in the arms of a fellow Muslim as the Imam knelt beside her in prayer. “To hear Linda did that was really powerful and has given us a lot of peace,” her grieving nephew Kyron Gosse tells. “On one side, there’s this horrific loss of life, but on the other, I can’t help but be proud my auntie’s natural instinct was to protect those she loved.” Linda, a West Auckland seamstress who moved to Christchurch in recent years to be…

Jill Keats’ hands shake as she sips a mug of hot tea and recalls the events that saw her become unwittingly caught up in what is now being described as one of this country’s darkest days. Jill, 66, had just been to a half-price sale to buy a pair of her favourite “comfy” shoes, and was on her way to the mall to meet her sister when she heard gunshots and yelling, and saw two young men running down the street towards her. At first she believed they were throwing fireworks at each other, then she thought “a domestic or drugs”, but as the noise became louder and more violent, Jill, a part-time Uber driver, knew this was more than that. “It was like a war zone,” she tells, recalling…

TAIKA WAITITI ‘My heart is broken. My country is weeping and so am I. I am dying knowing that this kind of hatred can happen in my homeland. All my love goes out to Christchurch, the victims, the families, the Muslim community and all who have chosen our islands as their home. This is not us.’ STACEY MORRISON ‘Whakautua te kino ki te pai, te riri ki te aroha. Answer terror with goodness, anger with love. Love for our Muslim brothers and sisters, and all who are in pain. Kia kaha tatou.’ ANIKA MOA ‘I feel shook up for our fellow Kiwis. I’m feeling for their whanau and I’m feeling for Otautahi once more. E aroha ana au kia ratou. Kindness and welcoming are really easy. Hate and racism can…

There has been a constant hum of “casual racism” in play in New Zealand for a long time. We all hear it. And we might pull it up some of the time, but a lot of the time we don’t. It’s the stuff we overhear on the bus, at the supermarket, at work, with our friends and at family gatherings. You know what I mean. I’ve heard it, you’ve heard it, we all hear it. We read it too. A lot of it. Online, in newspaper opinion pieces, we hear it on the radio, and see it on television as well. This stuff has crept out of the shadows into public discourse. And it emboldens hatred. It is the fertile ground in which the bigger evils grow, and it makes…

As she soaks up the sun in Queensland, things appear to be going swimmingly for Married at First Sight Australia bombshell Jessika Power after packing up her life in Perth to join her new love Dan Webb on the Sunshine Coast. But it seems the bikini babe, 27, and the former league star, 35, may soon be separated, with Dan possibly facing jail time if found guilty of an alleged fraud. “There’s every chance he’s going behind bars soon,” a family friend of Dan’s claims. “The word is he might go inside for around six months and that’s really going to put pressure on his new relationship with Jess.” However, after going behind TV husband Mick Gould’s back to steal Dan from his wife Tamara Joy, we’re told Jessika is…

Ahlia Mangin is a real-life medical mystery. Six years after suffering a series of dangerous blood clots – including one so massive it spanned two-thirds of her body – doctors still don’t know why. In fact, they’re amazed the Auckland interior design consultant survived! For Ahlia, 24, who has to wear thigh-high compression stockings every waking moment so her blood can circulate, her troubles began when she woke with a painful right leg one morning. “I had a really bad cramp in my leg, times a million, and it was blue and cold,” recalls Ahlia, who was drenched in sweat by the time she made it to the doctors. After one look at Ahlia’s swollen limb, her GP called an ambulance and she was rushed to hospital, where she learnt…

Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread SERVES 8 PREPARATION 10 MINUTES COOKING 1 HOUR 2 cups self-raising flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup crunchy peanut butter 1 tablespoon caster sugar 4 ripe bananas, mashed 125g melted butter 2 eggs 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup raspberry conserve icing sugar, fresh raspberries to serve 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease and line a 10cm x 20cm loaf pan. 2. Sift flour and cinnamon together into a large bowl. Stir in brown sugar. Make a well in the centre. 3. In a small bowl, combine peanut butter and caster sugar, then set aside. 4. In a large jug, combine bananas, butter, eggs, milk and vanilla. Pour into flour mixture, then fold together lightly…

Gorgeous Kiwi star Amanda Billing is a treasure of New Zealand stage and screen – memorably starring as Nurse Sarah Potts on Shortland Street and Lady Macbeth at the Pop-up Globe, and soon to be appearing in TZNZ’s new psychological drama The Bad Seed. We chat to the actress about her beauty regime, tips she’s picked up in the make-up chair and the advice she would give her younger self. What was your first experience with beauty? Mum’s handkerchief, which smelled of Revlon lipstick, wiping my sticky face. Run us through your skincare routine. In the morning, I scrub my face with water and a flannel, then use Mario Badescu Rosewater Facial Spray, followed with Rayna Stem Cell and Lipid Active Oil. At night, I use Aesop Parsley Seed Cleansing…

If my personality was taken out of my body and dissected by scientists, they would probably discover with the poke of the first stick that I am not mostly Lynch but Grinch. A lot of things get up my nose. In fact, I think I need a bigger nose because the one I currently have gets full – some of the things that are already up there need to be removed to fit the newer ones in. Like when Homer Simpson took a home wine-making course but forgot how to drive. There’s only room for so much. Oh, and he was drunk. It just seems the older I am, the more I am against. I guess I’ve made my own rules and I’m pretty convinced by them at this point…

Dad was a great gardener. The relish he made from his tomatoes was legendary. He grew fruit and vegetables, and everything he weeded and watered flourished and thrived, turning into delicious food for our table. I’m not a green thumb like him. I’m a gangrene thumb. Last week, I was sick of my frontyard that used to be absolutely beautiful until someone stole the rose bushes (crazy, right?) and then a contractor bulldozed my hydrangeas (unlike Madonna, I simply adore hydrangeas). The formerly beautiful yard looked like something from the Oklahoma dust bowl in the 1920s. And it wasn’t helped by the phone company chopping up half the area because of a broken cable. My frontyard was ground zero. Something needed to be done. Bunnings is quite the Disneyland for…

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the beloved animated movie Up. The touching tale was an instant hit when it first came out in 2009 and it’s still a favourite to revisit. To celebrate the milestone, take a walk down memory lane with these fascinating figures. 20,622 is the number of balloons attached to Carl’s house. 4 seconds of animation took an entire week to produce. 12,658,392 balloons would be needed to actually lift a standard 150m2 house off the ground. 400 children auditioned for the lead role of Russell. 2 letters in the film's title make it Pixar’s shortest movie name ever. 5 Oscar nominations and two wins – Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score. 11 is the number of times the word “up” is spoken throughout the…

AFTER LIFE Now on Netflix Rating: ★★★★ Ricky Gervais is known to most for his comedy, but in this new drama, he surprises us with a tear-jerking story about a man whose life falls apart after his wife dies. TULLY Now on Neon Rating: ★★★ The much-hyped movie from 2018 stars Charlize Theron as a struggling mother-of-three who forms an unexpected bond with the nanny she hires to help with her newborn. SANTA CLARITA DIET Friday on Netflix Rating: ★★★★ Get ready for more antics from everyone’s favourite urban zombie! Drew Barrymore’s deliciously quirky series returns for season three. ROSEHAVEN Wednesdays on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: ★★★ The award-winning comedy series is back for a third season with Daniel and Emma now happily settled in Rosehaven.…

In Kate Rhodes’ Ruin Beach(Simon & Schuster, rrp $35), Ben Kitto is the Scilly Isles’ deputy chief of police, but as the island’s lazy summer takes hold, he finds himself missing the excitement of the murder squad in London. When the body of a diver is discovered anchored to the rocks of a nearby cave, Ben’s investigative  skills are needed. With even those closest to the victim refusing to talk, it seems that plenty of people may have had reason to harm her. Everyone is a suspect and no-one is safe.…

It’s quiet beside the river at Christchurch Botanic Gardens as the Omars huddle together for a photo. They’re dressed in coordinating reds, which is a complete fluke since their minds are barely functioning. It’s been five days since the sixth member of their family walked into the Al Noor mosque and never came out. Just days ago, they had confirmation their beloved son and brother Tariq, 24, was killed in the shootings. It’s been one night’s broken sleep since his parents, Rashid and Rosemary, identified his precious bullet-wounded body. On the day Tariq was tragically killed, Timaru-born Rosemary stayed home from work with a headache, while his Singaporean-born father – who Rosemary met while travelling and who shifted to Christchurch 29 years ago – went to work as an electrician.…

Carl Pomare was on his way to meet clients at a construction site when he first saw people running. Victims fell as gunshots echoed in the streets. The grandfather, dressed in high-vis for a day at work, found himself just 100 metres from the Al Noor mosque, where the terrifying mass shooting was unfolding before his eyes. “People would’ve only just turned up or been hiding and decided to run,” tells Carl. “They were being hit from behind, and we saw maybe three or four shot and fall to the ground. It’s like when you’re running really fast and trip up.” As Carl and a workmate hid behind the cars they’d used to cordon off the street, they heard another 10 to 12 bullets fired, before the gunman came into…

When Wellingtonian Ruby Jones heard what happened in Christchurch, the young artist was desperate to help. So the 25-year-old decided to channel her pain the way she knew best – through her drawing. “It felt like the only thing I could do in that moment was put a tiny speckle of warmth out there for anyone who needed it,” explains Ruby. It wasn’t long before her image of two Kiwi women embracing – one a Muslim wearing a hijab – went viral on social media and was reposted by thousands of people, including director Taika Waititi and supermodel Gigi Hadid. Speaking of the inspiration behind the design, Ruby tells, “A hug, although small, is a symbol of love, togetherness and warmth.”…

Leading the royal family in paying tribute to the victims of the Christchurch attack, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex made a visit to New Zealand’s High Commission in London, where they laid flowers and signed a condolence book. In beautiful calligraphy, Meghan, who wasn’t expected to make any more public appearances due to maternity leave, wrote, “Our deepest condolences. We are with you.” In a simpler hand, Harry added, “Arohanui.” A few days earlier, the couple had joined Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge in issuing a message of support. “We have all been fortunate enough to spend time in Christchurch, and have felt the warm, open-hearted and generous spirit that is core to its remarkable people,” they wrote. “We know that from this devastation and deep…

I still feel numb. It’s hard to comprehend the unthinkable tragedy of the Christchurch terror attacks. It’s overwhelming to begin to understand the magnitude and devastation this has caused our people, and the country we all call home. It’s also difficult to explain the unexplainable, knowing we will never be the same again. Words can’t take away the pain, but we must continue to pull together to help those affected by this horrific event. Compassion flows in times of tragedy, and we must continue the outpourings of strength and unity. Here are some simple ways we can spread the love and kindness to those affected. WRITE If you are in Auckland, you can pay your respects by leaving personal messages to the Christchurch community on the board set up opposite…

The Queen was clearly in the pink as she joined her granddaughter-in-law, the Duchess of Cambridge, to open a new wing at King’s College in London last week, but it wasn’t just the special occasion that put her in a good mood. While the palace has been in turmoil as once-inseparable brothers Princes William and Harry set up their separate households, Her Majesty is said to be delighted that she’s got her way in the split, with Harry and the Duchess of Sussex now finally under her control. Hidden in a benign press release came the surprise news that Harry and Meghan’s new PR guru – Sara Latham, who has previously worked for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton – will report to the Queen’s press secretary, with the rest of…

NIC I did the right thing. Shut it down. Have a goodnight. CYRELL Yup! Real hero thanks for letting me know in the first place! U R f***ed! All for fame least now I got the proof NIC Go away. Read the messages. I did nothing wront. [sic] CYRELL Hmm funny yet even Mick said the elevator incident was real ... Here I was getting into cat fights because of U... Piece of s***! U were always flirting with her in the first place! I never should of defended U! N Martha was never lying! U R a f***ing liar! Good luck…

Riley Ann Hyndman giggles as she chases bubbles around her nana’s Tauranga yard, her nappy scrunching with the pace of her little legs. The toddler loves nothing more than playing outside with her mum Brittney McComb and dad Sam Hyndman, splashing around with water or snacking in the sunshine. But the 15-month-old can only spend short stints in the warm rays because of a large birthmark that takes up 60% of her body. The tot has a bathing trunk nevus – a birthmark coated in hair that runs from her back down to her thighs. She also has hundreds of smaller birthmarks covering her body. The condition is called neurocutaneous melanosis (NCM), a disorder so rare, there are less than 200 known cases in the world. As Riley happily sucks…

QUILTED TRIANGLE POUCHES STEP 1 Cut each fabric and wadding square through the middle diagonally to make two equal right-angled triangles. Place one triangle aside of each fabric and wadding (these can be used for another pouch). STEP 2 Fuse wadding to the wrong side of outer fabric. STEP 3 Cut off stoppers on each end of zipper and remove zip pull from zipper. Place one of the zip tapes, right-side down, along the long edge of the patterned side of quilted fabric, aligning outer edge of zip tape with raw fabric edge. Sew zip tape to fabric using a zipper foot. STEP 4 Place lining piece of fabric on top of quilted fabric and zipper, with right sides facing. Sew lining to outer fabric over same stitching line of…

What an inexplicably tough week and where do we even begin to be able to explain this to our children? My first inkling of what was going on was a call from my Christchurch-based sister, who was beside herself because she could not get hold of one of her kids in a school lockdown. At that stage, there was pandemonium and terror in the city that a mad gunman – or several of them – were on the loose. My niece and nephew were in lockdowns at separate schools, and as is lockdown policy, sometimes phones are taken off them so as to prevent the kids seeing or hearing too much and getting too scared. It also means frantic parents can’t speak to their kids, which was equally upsetting. As…

When Chrissy Teigen’s toddler refused to eat anything but “spaghetti and fish sticks”, the model-turned-mum hatched a plan to make dinnertime a little easier by creating a personalised kids’ menu for Luna, two. She revealed on Twitter a binder of laminated pages with pictures of kid-approved meals such as grilled cheese, ham sandwiches and chicken tenders. “Who have I become?” the star joked. This kind of relatable yet over-the-top content has earned Chrissy, 33, more than 34 million Twitter and Instagram followers – and has put her on her way to becoming a millennial Martha Stewart. The cookbook author has serious skills in the kitchen and recently announced plans to give her fans more of what they crave with her very own website. “Right now we’re in recipe development and…

Kiwi internet sensation Jamie Curry is just one of the stars attending this year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. She’s been nominated for Favourite Content Creator and ahead of the big night, we nabbed the funny girl for a quick chat. What does it mean to you to be nominated for a Kids’ Choice Award? It means a lot, which might sound silly to some people, but I was nominated three years ago and since then, I took a break from the internet. So to be nominated again after that amount of time off, it’s really cool to know that I have people who care about me and like my videos. What memories do you have of the awards growing up? I remember sitting around with my family watching them when…

TV STEPHEN KING POP-UP CHANNEL There’s no denying Stephen King has penned some brilliant books and with almost every novel has come a film. From March 29 to April 1, Sky Movies has a pop-up channel dedicated to all his hits, including cult classics Carrie, It, Misery and more! MOVIE FIVE FEET APART In cinemas Thursday Cole Sprouse and Hayley Lu Richardson star in this new tear-jerker about two teenagers suffering from cystic fibrosis. The film is getting compared to the 2014 hit The Fault in our Stars, so make sure you pack the tissues for this one. BOOK HIDDEN BODIES This gripping thriller is a sequel to Caroline Kepnes’ bestseller You, which has since become a TV series. While the second season of the show is still in production,…

TAME FRIZZ & FLY AWAYS Schwarzkopf Extra Care Oil Elixir leaves hair feeling supple, and looking smooth and shiny. It provides lightweight nourishment and a non-greasy finish that won’t weigh your hair down. It’s available in Rose Hip for normal to damaged hair and Grape Seed for normal to dry hair, rrp $18.99. Find it in department stores and supermarkets, or visit style-studio.co.nz. GREY IS GORGEOUS Resene Colorwood Whitewash and Greywash are popular inside paint options. Now Resene Woodsman Whitewash has been extended to include two greywash choices. Choose from a light or mid greywash for a new way to enhance timber finishes. Available from Resene ColorShops or resene.co.nz/ colorshops. Testpot, rrp $5.60. BE YOUR OWN BARISTA DeLonghi’s new La Specialista allows you to make superior quality coffee in the…

Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Answers are just beneath the surface, Rams. Trust your instincts and pay close attention to night-time dreams – you’ll be verging on psychic this week! On a more down-to-earth level, sporting and community events might keep you busy, and as a result, your fitness levels should soar. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Ready to step things up? Some Bulls will take on more responsibility through April, while others will launch into something stimulating and new. Financially, the celestial gates are being unlocked and after a costly month, that’s fab news. Why not plan a garage sale to get things rolling? Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 As Mars catapults into Gemini on the weekend, your energy levels should soar. This six-week burst of…