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VALERIE ADAMS This week’s cover girl can’t help but feel touched about featuring in our 30th anniversary issue of Woman’s Day.She remembers as a young girl looking at magazines on the supermarket shelves, knowing her family couldn’t afford to buy them. The highlight of visits to the doctor’s waiting room or social welfare office was being able to have a flick through and read about the glamorous people inside. “I never, ever in a million years would have thought it would be me on the cover one day,” she says. “It feels pretty cool for a girl from South Auckland.” She and Gabe – who shared their stunning wedding in April 2016 – were so excited to see the photos the day after their nuptials that they bought a huge…

When we think of magazine editors of times gone by, long polished talons, big shoulder pads and a decisive air of bitchiness might spring to mind. But in reality, what you get when you bring together four Woman’s Day editors, past and present, is a whole lot of memories, plenty of laughs and a shared understanding of just what goes into leading New Zealand’s best-loved women’s mag. To celebrate the 30th birthday of Woman’s Day, Editor-in-Chief Sido Kitchin, who took over the mantle in 2011, met up with former editors Sarah Henry (2006-2010), Megan McChesney (2001-2008) and Michele Crawshaw (1999-2001) to reminisce. The women, who still work closely at Woman’s Day’s publisher Bauer Media in Auckland, can’t believe it’s 30 years since the first copy hit newsstands. While the cover…

Long before Married at First Sight and reality romance shows even existed, a strapping young bachelor from Hamilton took a leap of faith and signed up to a radio matchmaking contest to find the woman of his dreams. Serendipitously, a lovely Taranaki lass who had “been unlucky in love” tuned into The Edge radio station and, falling for the wannabe suitor’s sexy voice, entered knowing there was nothing to lose. Twenty years and three children later, the two strangers who met at the altar, Zane and Paula Nicholl, are still blissfully loved-up as they mark a significant milestone in their married life. Celebrating their milestone anniversary on October 1, the radio wedding couple – who have shared so much with Woman’s Day readers over the years, including their romantic honeymoon,…

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When it comes to health and fitness, there have been plenty of memorable trends over the past three decades. Jazzercise classes of the ’80s have been replaced with spin cycle sessions and boot camps. Yoga and Pilates are more popular than ever, while ballet-inspired barre classes offer something a little different. Diets have also been in and out of favour, with the low-carb Atkins diet gaining a huge following in the early 2000s, and fasting and detoxes regaining fans recently. Personally, I’m in favour of maintaining a healthy, balanced diet rather than going for short-term fixes or harsh restrictions. But one buzzword I do believe in is “superfood”. With high concentrations of nutrients and vitamins, this amazing group of foods is proven to provide a powerful boost to your wellbeing,…

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Q I am trying to cook healthy meals for my family, but it seems the healthier the ingredients are, the more expensive they are. Very frustrating! Do you agree? • Budget Foodie, Auckland A Absolutely, which is why many of us want GST taken off fruit, vegetables and meat. It irritates me that some people look at poorer people and make stupid comments like, “Well, they’re hardly poor! Look how fat they are!” They are overweight because carb-filled, sugar-filled processed food is cheap. May I suggest you put in a vege garden if you can? Might be a hell of a lot cheaper! Q My wife has a significant birthday coming up but she says she wants a low-key celebration, not a big party. The trouble is that although I…

Girls rule the EMMYS! Winners aregrinners! Fleabag star and creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, 34, was all smiles as she scored a trifecta at the 71st Emmy Awards last week, winning lead actress in a comedy series, writing for a comedy series and best comedy series. “I’m going to sleep,” she joked after the show, clutching her trophies. Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer, 26, The Marvellous Mrs Maisel’s Alex Borstein, 48, and Fosse/ Verdon’s Michelle Williams, 39, also took home gold for their fabulous work – and Game of Thrones took out Outstanding Drama Series. Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian West, 38, and Kendall Jenner, 23, drew roars of laughter as they told the audience their “family knows first-hand how compelling television comes from real people just being themselves”. Awkward! But all eyes were on…

It’s a wonderful week for Woman’s Day. We’re celebrating turning 30! Yes, the big three-o. Funny thing is,I feel like the Day has been a part of my life forever. A bit like my kiddies! I can’t imagine a world without this great love of mine. However, it was back in 1989 when Woman’s Day was the new magazine on the block. Kiwi women, myself included, soon fell for this modern mag with its warmth, heart and great gossip. We adored poring over the cover, then flicking straight to the back to the showbiz pics before reading all about celebs, royals and everyday Kiwis with the most extraordinary stories. The recipes, fashion, health and beauty tips were just right for us – and let’s not forget the great puzzles! After…

With his chubby cheeks, sparkling brown eyes and adorable gummy smile, little Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor stole the show as he joined his parents in South Africa last week. Making his debut on his first royal tour with a visit to meet Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the five-month-old kicked his legs and cooed in his proud mum’s arms. In touching footage released by the notoriously private Duke and Duchess of Sussex, dad Prince Harry can be heard gently whispering “Archie, Archie!” to his adorable baby boy as they approached the 87-year-old hero of the anti-Apartheid movement. It was an historic moment for the newest royal, whose likeness to his dad as a baby was immediately noticed by commentators and royal fans alike. “Everywhere they go, people say, ‘Wow, he’s just like his…

It’s the morning after Sam Wallace was crowned this season’s Celebrity Treasure Island winner and the radio star jokes about the irony of having a broken light switch in the loo at his North Shore home. It’s a stark reminder of the rough weeks he spent in Fiji, going to the toilet in the pitch-black night. “It sounds dumb, but being in that situation makes you really appreciate little things like light switches,” laughs Sam, 38, who won a total of $105,000 for the Starship Foundation. While Sam’s partner Sarah Bowman prepares for our photo shoot and their nine-month-old son Brando naps, The Hits breakfast host questions whether to take his top off. “I think it’s acceptable for me to walk around without my shirt on in my own home,…

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1 Great Wall of China I have no idea why this 21,196km, 600-year-old fortification packs such a punch, but it does. 2 Greek Islands I’m a big fan of Athens, but the islands have to be holidayed on at least once in a lifetime. Santorini is your picture-postcard version, but it’s hard to go wrong anywhere in these Aegean waters. 3 Turkey The south coast of this beautiful country is perfect for newbies to boating holidays. Don’t miss hot-air ballooning in Cappadocia either – unforgettable. 4 Milford Track Retrace the steps of our early explorers on this guided (if you’re me) 54km walk through the glacial valleys of Fiordland. 5 Venice This collection of 118 islands joined by bridges and canals has a reputation for being overcrowded, but take one…

Just as Woman’s Day was arriving on the New Zealand scene 30 years ago, I was heading in the opposite direction on my first big OE. I’d been to Sydney before but that was it, so when I arrived in Amsterdam in the summer of 1989, I didn’t know what had hit me. Everything looked so different, so did everyone, and there were so many of them! Plus they spoke Dutch. Toto was not in Kansas any more, that was for sure. I probably hadn’t heard of comfort zones back then but I was definitely out of mine. Although being able to buy deep-fried peanut butter from a vending machine remains unmatched as a travel memory, as does walking by a pretty canal eating a large cone of French fries…

Woman’s Day is 30. What a time to be alive. No longer in your 20s, but still young and ready to party. Maybe not party quite so hard as you did at 18, but still young, vibrant and going places. On my 30th birthday, I had a party at McDonald’s as we waited to hear the news of the birth of the baby we were going to adopt. The party was silly and fun, and perfect for a 30-year-old who was going on seven. The call didn’t come and inside I knew the young mother had changed her mind – and I was on her side. I didn’t feel any resentment. I understood the pain of losing a baby and therefore understood the pain a woman would feel handing her…

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KYLIE MINOGUE & MICHAEL HUTCHENCE IN LOVE It was the glamour hook-up of two Aussie superstars – pop princess Kylie and INXS frontman Michael. In 1989, the off-guard snaps of the lovebirds canoodling in a park confirmed rumours the duo were an item. RACHEL & ROD MARRY Dubbed a match made in heaven, the Kiwi supermodel caught the eye of the “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?” singer at a club in LA. After a whirlwind courtship, the couple wed in 1990, had two kids, but split before their 10th anniversary. DIANA & CHARLES SEPARATE A fairytale that was too good to be true. In 1992, after 11 years of marriage, two sons and claims of infidelity, the pair split. But the bombshell came in 1995 when Diana said, “There were…

Pregnant at 46! HEIDI’S MIRACLE BABY The newlyweds get a sweet surprise Supermodel Heidi Klum, 46, was positively radiant at the Emmy Awards after-party last week for a very special reason – she’s pregnant to husband Tom Kaulitz! “Heidi was glowing at the bash, showing off her sweet baby bump in her sexy sheer frock, and openly telling everyone she and Tom are expecting a baby boy in March,” a source shares. “She said it was their ‘miracle baby’ after doctors gave her just a three to four percent chance of conceiving naturally at her age and she was advised to use a donor egg. She even made Tom get 12 tests to be sure as she was in such shock!” And her 30-year-old husband, who she married in…

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What better way to celebrate our 30th than an interview with Rachel Hunter! The iconic Kiwi supermodel has been on the journey with us, sharing many major life milestones along the way. We chatted recently about her beauty philosophy and how she stays looking so naturally gorgeous. How would you describe your beauty philosophy? Beauty isn’t something limited – it encompasses everything. If you start limiting beauty, it becomes flawed. It’s also something that evolves constantly. Beauty shouldn’t just reflect what we grew up with, in that conditioning way, like Barbie or Ken, or whatever you grew up with. It’s so much more than that now, and I think that’s due to the internet – we all get to discover those different versions of beauty from around the world. What’s…

1 Wear the correct bra size Love that bra-off feeling at the end of the day? You could be wearing the wrong size, which can cause breast, neck and back pain. Get your bra fitted by an expert to make sure you’re properly supported and as comfortable as possible. 2 Walk in the fresh air It’s a quick way to lift your spirits, but research shows getting out and about in the fresh air is also good for your digestive system, improving blood pressure, strengthening the immune system, giving you more energy and sharpening your mind. 3 Meditate This doesn’t mean you have to put on a robe and head to a hill-top monastery! Meditation apps such as Calm and Headspace…

I remember 1989 distinctly. Which is weird given I don’t recall many other years as clearly as that one. But I had such a good year, it’s permanently ensconced in my memory bank. It was the year I finally got my act together at school. After mucking around and driving my parents and teachers nuts for the first few years of high school, I finally pulled my finger out in my second-to-last year. It was called “sixth form” back then and for reasons beyond my comprehension, I made it into a small selection of sixth form prefects. It was also the first year I got to drop all the subjects I hated – maths, Latin and science – and pick up ones I loved – hello journalism! I already wrote…

DRIVING MISS DAISY iTunes Picking up an impressive four Oscars – as well as a Golden Globe and a BAFTA – this charming movie stars Morgan Freeman as the driver of a wealthy widowed woman. DEAD CALM iTunes This was the flick that started Nicole Kidman’s international career. She stars with Sam Neill, playing a married couple sailing a yacht through the Pacific. THE LITTLE MERMAID Neon It’s the movie credited for saving Disney Animation from the brink of death. Before the hit underwater musical, the company’s once-loved cartoons were failing to win over fans. This movie kicked off the decade now known as the Disney Renaissance, which included the release of The Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and many more. GLORY iTunes The Oscar-winning movie stars Matthew…

Much Moore Thank you for the fascinating article “Demi’s darkest days: My 15 years of hell” (WD, Sep 30). The versatile and talented Demi Moore might have faced several of the most painful episodes of her life – divorce, infidelity, substance abuse and traumatic childhood experiences – but any regrets and frustrations have been pushed into the background as she has learnt to carry on with life. I admire Demi for her honesty, frankness and sharing her troubles in her memoir Inside Out. I salute her for showing amazing patience and perseverance in the face of the heartache she has encountered. Demi might have suffered, but she regained her confidence and has remained friendly with both Ashton Kutcher and Bruce Willis. Better times seem to be coming for her and…

Libra SEP 24 - OCT 23 With Mars boosting your bravado, it’s the perfect time to broaden your horizons and inject some extra excitement into things. If a cloud’s been hanging over your home, Pluto’s directional shift should bring sunnier skies and fresh ideas for the future. For some, summer might bring a move. Scorpio OCT 24 - NOV 22 As Pluto swings into gear, making positive changes will be a cinch. Whether it’s launching a fitness kick, updating your décor or mastering a new skill, your actions could snowball. On the dating scene, October’s dynamic patterns propel you into a whole new chapter. Why not join a club? Sagittarius NOV 23 - DEC 22 The cosmic signals are switching to high beam, and thanks to Pluto’s directional shift, interesting…