Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 2007 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Scotland Yard royal protection officers are still being rotated into Canada to oversee Harry and Meghan’s security – but some are a little miffed at the extra duties they’re being asked to do. “While the guys are happy to be out there doing the jobs, there is a feeling they are carrying out menial tasks, like picking up takeaways and groceries,” a police source tells. “They are close protection officers – they should be sticking close to protection rather than running errands. If something were to happen, it would not be good if one of them was away picking up coffee.”…

TEAM LESINA STEVE MASTERS “I know there are ‘the feels’ with Lesina and me. I want to continue seeing where this connection takes us. I had such a great time with her, shooting shotguns and attempting to throw knives!” TAVITA KARIKA “Lesina’s exactly what I look for when making a dream team! I love how much of a boss chick she is! And her smile makes me smile.” MARC JOHNSON “I was more 50/50 when Lily arrived as I hadn’t really got to know Lesina yet or had much time with her. But as soon as I got my one-on-one time – plus a great kiss – I’m definitely really keen to see where it could go with her.” KURT JOHNSTON “I’m definitely a part of team Lesina. I was…

Once the thinking man’s bombshell, all dangerous curves and joyous wiggle, Nigella Lawson is a slender shadow of her former self. Not that the new slimline Nigella is in the public eye that much. Having just celebrated her landmark 60th birthday, she has all but dropped from view. During the initial freedom years after her distressing split from second husband Charles Saatchi in 2013, you would see her at parties in London, hopping in and out of taxis and dining with literary friends such as Salman Rushdie. But, sadly, no more. Christmas this year was spent in Cornwall with old friend and former Vogue magazine executive Fiona Golfar and her family before returning to her house in London for a quiet New Year’s Eve. There hasn’t been a new book…

Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk showed off their new “friendly ex” status last week when they were snapped hanging out together at a BAFTAs after-party in London. The Russian model, 34, and The Hangover actor, 45, happily posed side-by-side at the swanky soirée, and a source says the pair – who split last year and now share custody of their daughter Lea, two – have finally worked through their issues. “There were times Irina wouldn’t even want to see him,” says the source. But the Sports Illustrated beauty “eventually realised it was better to co-parent on friendly terms rather than as enemies”.…

BEST FEATURE ‘Kindness. And the fact that animals and babies adore him. It’s a good sign.’ – Marian on Tony ‘ Cleverness and funniness. Can’t choose between them.’ – Tony on Marian MOST ANNOYING HABIT He’s always feckin’ right. He finishes the Irish Times crossword before me. He knows everything. ’ – Marian on Tony ‘Sorry, I’m going to be serious here. Her occasional self-hatred.’ – Tony on Marian MOST ROMANTIC GESTURE ‘ When he went on a climbing trip to Chamonix, he sent me a different bunch of flowers every day. ’ – Marian on Tony ‘She arranged my surprise 40th birthday party in The Clarence Hotel, [then] Bono’s place in Dublin. All my family came over – I didn’t have a clue.’ – Tony on Marian BEST PRESENT…

Spaghettini Niçoise SERVES 4 PREPARATION & COOKING 30 MINUTES 250g spaghettini 4 eggs 425g canned tuna chunks in olive oil, drained, flaked (see tip) 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped 250g cherry tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted 100g baby rocket leaves ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes LEMON MUSTARD DRESSING 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind ¼ cup lemon juice 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon baby capers 1. LEMON MUSTARD DRESSING. Place ingredients in a screw-top jar, shake well and season. 2. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until almost tender; drain. Return to pan. 3. Place eggs in a small saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Cook for…

Liquid soap has long dominated the beauty realm, so you’d be forgiven for dismissing the humble bar as being all washed up. Part of its tarnished reputation stems from claims that it’s drying, sulphate-heavy and germ-infested. And for the conventional bar, this was partly true. However, they aren’t as unhygienic as originally thought, as their pH levels make it very difficult to harbour germs. After years of staying out of the spotlight, the good ol’ bar soap is slowing reclaiming its place as the cleanser of choice. And it comes as no surprise in an age heavily influenced by organic and natural beauty that today’s cleansing bar involves more natural skin-saving ingredients, which go far beyond removing oil, grime and make-up. TOP TIP Use a soap dish that offers drainage…

Just over an hour’s drive north of San Francisco, this 50km long and 8km wide stretch of grapes and culinary treats is a foodie’s dream. 1 Napa The valley’s biggest town of Napa is where you might start your explorations. It’s all about the grape juice in these parts, but our first stop was at the Oxbow Public Market where a jam-filled delicacy from Kara’s Cupcakes spoke to me immediately. Twice. This is a great food hall where you can eat in, casual as you like, or buy yummy things to take home, most of them grown locally. Head next door to The Culinary Institute of America at Copia for a cooking lesson, or check out the CIA’s amazing Greystone campus further up the line – it’s…

Q My mother-in-law is showing signs of hoarding. She hangs on to everything and her home is becoming a safety hazard. What is the best way of tackling this please? We don’t want to upset her, but her home is becoming a hazard and we are worried about her. • Safety First, Auckland A I do understand this. Firstly, a lot of elderly women suffer from this compulsion due to hard times when they were children. Back in the day they were encouraged never to throw anything away. Yes, we should recycle and be sustainable, but hoarding is a compulsion or addiction that can be very tricky. The way I dealt with this sort of thing in the past was wrong to start with. I got annoyed and grumpy. Eventually I…

TO ALL THE BOYS: P.S. I STILL LOVE YOU Wednesday on Netflix Rating: ★★★ In this hotly anticipated sequel, Lara Jean is enjoying her newfound romance when someone else who received one of her old love letters re-enters her life. THE DISAPPEARANCE Thursday on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: ★★★ When 17-year-old Léa fails to return home from a night out,the police investigation leads to her friends and family, who all have secrets of their own. DISNEY’S FAIRYTALE WEDDINGS Now on Disney+ Rating: ★★ Watch as couples take their love for Disney to a new level, planning their big-day celebrations at the happiest place on earth. PARASITE Thursday on Lightbox Rating: ★★★★★ Sheer luck sees a family make their way into affluent society when things take a surprising turn and life becomes…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Dreaming of greener pastures? February’s restless stars are encouraging you to expand your horizons. Some Aquarians might travel this month, while for others, a heartfelt cause will rally you into action. Even if you’re staying put, a new pastime might tap into that obsessive streak. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Discussions might be deep this week, but that’s just how you like it! With Mercury magnifying your feelings, passionate like-minded people are being drawn towards you. If you’re searching for stability, earth yourself in nature or give your taste buds a treat. Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Start making plans! Schemes formulated through February could set you onto a more fulfilling path, while for couples, a shared goal might rekindle old sparks.…

The kids are back at school and the regular routine of 2020 has found its rhythm. Early alarm, uniform, breakfast, lunchbox, school run, pickup, homework, activities, play dates ... it’s back to the old treadmill of the school term. But unfortunately my treadmill hasn’t been moving at a leisurely pace. Instead it’s been on sprint mode, and as I’m no runner, I’ve careened off time and time again. In fact, despite the big grin you see in my photo above, in reality I’ve been a hot mess. Many mums are thankful for the return to school and the regularity of term life. Certainly I was optimistic and ready for day one. There was food for lunchboxes, the stationery order had arrived on time, and uniforms and shoes still fitted. Heck,…

The Duchess of Cambridge has edged out her style rival Meghan in a London fashion poll, according to the UK press. When 2000 voters were questioned on which member of the royal family had the best threads, “Kate won by a country mile,” according to a spokesperson, who said she garnered more than half of the nods. In the survey, Meghan polled highest among the under-45s, but was still beaten by her sister-in-law, who favours more classic looks. Prince Harry edged out big brother William to take the highest rating royal male.…

Two years ago, Kiwi expat Cathy Evans was nursing a broken heart after busting her cheating ex – caught well and truly with his pants down taking nude pictures for other women. This week the 26-year-old from Taupo hit our screens on the new season of Married at First Sight Australia, desperate to give love another shot. Hoping history will not repeat itself, things are off to a promising start, with Cathy saying she couldn’t have imagined a better love match than her dishy reality TV groom Josh Pihlak, 28. She tells Woman’s Day there were sparks the moment the pair glimpsed each other at their romantic farm ceremony in New South Wales. “I felt like it was a new beginning,” the Thailand-born beauty gushes. “There was an immediate attraction.…

The night was a time for celebration. After winning big at the Screen Actors Guild Awards last month, everyone from Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston to the casts ofParasiteandThe Marvelous Mrs Maisel switched into party mode when the show ended and let loose at bashes with their well-earned trophies in hand. But not Joaquin Phoenix. After taking home the coveted Best Actor prize, the Joker star skipped the parties, sacrificing the praise from his peers, and instead headed to a slaughterhouse some 9.5 kilometres away from Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium. There, still wearing his recycled Stella McCartney tuxedo, the heartbroken animal-rights activist gave water and comfort to a truckload of pigs outside the facility, telling other protesters, “I have to be here.” Joaquin has never fit the mould. Yet now,…

When a heavily pregnant Melissa Chan-Green started having contractions a week before her due date, she decided to go for a walk around the block to encourage things along a bit. But when the Newshub presenter tried to leave the Auckland apartment she shares with husband Caspar Green, she and her mum, who was keeping her daughter company in the early stages of labour, found the streets were crawling with police and protection officers. It soon transpired that the Duchess of Cornwall, who was on a royal tour with Prince Charles at the time, was making a visit to a charity nearby and they couldn’t pass until she’d safely exited the building. While a royal sighting was a welcome distraction from the contractions that had been going on for two…

“When we were first pregnant, her daddy [Chris Martin] said, ‘If it’s a girl, I think her name should be Apple,’” recalls Gwyneth Paltrow, 47. “It sounded so sweet and it conjured such a lovely picture for me, you know? Apples are so sweet and they’re wholesome, and it’s biblical.” Fifteen years later, the Goop founder says that Apple “loves” her unique name just as much as they do. It turns out Pharrell Williams, Anna Wintour and a little Hollywood gossip had a hand in convincing Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, 42, to call their now six-year-old North. “Kanye and I were having lunch, and Pharrell came over to us and said, ‘Oh, my God, are you guys really going to call your daughter North? That’s the best name.’…

Looking at herself in the bathroom mirror, Lisa Stirling’s smile falters as she takes in her size 18 body. She’s lost a staggering 65kg in the last year, 20kg of that after having a gastric bypass in October ... but she isn’t ecstatic with the results. And it’s not because Lisa is desperate to lose more weight. In fact, the mum-of-three is the lightest she’s been since becoming a mum in 2005. Instead, Lisa misses her bigger body and the confidence she felt with it. “I never had a problem with my body at 192 kilos,” Lisa asserts. “I felt confident in that body. I felt good about myself and I felt happy. “When people now talk about my weight loss and say things about me looking so skinny, I…

Fresh Strawberry Milk SERVES 2 PREPARATION 5 MINUTES 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped 1 tablespoon honey, plus extra to decorate 1½ cups a2 MilkTM by AnchorTM 100s and 1000s to decorate 1. Combine strawberries and half the honey in a blender. Add milk and pulse until smooth. Add more honey to adjust sweetness if needed. 2. Place 100s and 1000s in a small saucer. Rub honey around the rims of 2 small glasses or bottles. Twirl rims in saucer of 100s and 1000s to decorate. Fill glasses with strawberry milk and serve. Berry Custard Popsicles MAKES 6 PREPARATION & COOKING 15 MINUTES (PLUS FREEZING) 3/4 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen 3/4 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen 6 tablespoons sugar zest and juice of ½ an orange 2 cups a2…

As we head towards March, some of those well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions we made may be falling off, and old habits could be sneaking back in. The brain controls our habitual behaviour, which has three elements – a cue, a routine and a reward. The cue is what triggers the habit, the routine is the action, and the reward is the result of the habit. Understanding this enables us to identify how to change bad habits and form new ones. So, if your willpower is waning and discipline dwindling, here are a few ways to make new habits stick. REFLECT Think about a time when you have successfully changed your behaviour or formed a new habit. What enabled you to change? Write it down. If you are clear on what…

Most of my days pass just like anyone else’s but with a lot less happening. This is largely a function of working from home, particularly as we live out of the city. I can go for days without seeing anyone other than the Ginger. And if he’s away, I don’t see anyone at all. If I have a deadline, I go between the bedroom, the kitchen and the office with only the briefest of loo breaks. No canteen, no water cooler, no ciggie breaks. Just me and my computer, which I spend half my life imagining being thrown off a cliff. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Not for me an open-plan office with a hundred people pretending not to be on Facebook. I like…

When I found myself single again, it was a place I didn’t actually imagine being. I was a little alarmed, a little hurt and a little bewildered as to how I would ever get a date again. Then I went through the stage of acceptance that I’d just be single and cool (yeah, I know the cool thing was asking a bit much) for the rest of my life, and my kids and doggies would fill the gap. Ha! Children and doggies are great, but I realised I wanted a man. I started looking at hot men over 40 in the supermarket, wondering if they were married. I felt like a “grocer pervert”. I was eyeing up silver foxes in the vegetable area – the supermarket’s vegetable area, not the…

Second time lucky Wow, what pleasant news about the once-separated couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston as they share the cover of your magazine (WD, Feb 3). Love is sweeter the second time around it seems. By the look of it, they are still Hollywood’s golden couple and it’s really nice to see them rebuilding their relationship. They tried making it work with other people, but they couldn’t find that real connection they have with one another. Jen’s meeting with Brad’s kids and their fondness towards her seems to have helped and brought them closer. Brad and Jen indeed belong to each other. • Maria, Christchurch Breastfeeding blues I read with interest your article on Janika ter Ellen’s gorgeous wee boy Eden (WD, Feb 4). When my first daughter was…

While A-listers descended on London for the BAFTAs, all eyes were on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, with Kate, 38, stunning in a white and gold Alexander McQueen gown that she first wore in 2012. Celebrities and stars, including Best Actor Joaquin Phoenix, 45, rose to their feet as the royals made their entrance. William, 37, later told him, “I absolutely loved Joker. It was brilliant.” But it’s Margot Robbie, 29, who stole the show with her delivery of Brad Pitt’s acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor. As the Cambridges grinned, Margot quipped, “He says he’s going to name this [award] Harry because he’s really excited about bringing it back to the States with him. His words, not mine!”…

Prince Harry might not have enjoyed his life as a working royal, but the delight on his face when he announced the birth of his son Archie in May last year confirmed there was one thing that would always bring him unadulterated joy – fatherhood. Now, it appears, the royal rebel is about to become a dad once again and insiders say the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are over the moon to be starting their “ordinary” lives with the promise of a new sibling for nine-month-old Archie. Since Harry, 35, returned to the couple’s rented luxury mansion on Vancouver Island, Canada, a fortnight ago – after two long weeks of hashing out an exit deal with the Queen – hardly a peep has been heard from the royal runaways.…

It’s been a wild year for Victoria Beckham, so it’s no wonder she was looking forward to a flute or two of champagne at the BAFTA after-parties to take the edge off. After all, in recent months, she’s hit headlines for her business struggles, consistent rumours of her marriage to David being on the rocks, and accusations that Prince Harry thought someone in Posh’s camp may have been selling stories to the press about his wife Meghan. But the trouble for Victoria, 45, seemed to start when she began knocking back way more drinks than normal. “After a few glasses, she got a bit mouthy,” alleges a source from within the British Vogue soirée in London, who adds that Posh’s A-list mates tried in vain to help her sober up.…

Lady Gaga was proudly sporting a bump on the balcony of her Miami hotel last week – and friends are buzzing that she’s expecting a baby with her new entrepreneur boyfriend Michael Polansky. The 33-year-old singer, who split from audio engineer Dan Horton, 38, last October, has been “inseparable from Mike” since December, reveals an insider. “Gaga and Mike have flirted with each other for years at his charity events, but she’s never been single,” spills the pal. The loved-up twosome finally hooked up at a mutual pal’s birthday party in December and, dishes our source, “all the signs are there that she’s got a baby on board! Aside from the bump, she’s been avoiding booze and has cut back on her extreme exercise regime.” The timing couldn’t be better…

Passionfruit & Mango Lassi Bircher SERVES 2 PREPARATION & COOKING 15 MINUTES (PLUS REFRIGERATION) ¾ cup rolled oats 1 teaspoon golden flaxseed meal 150g silken tofu, drained, patted dry 190g low-fat high-protein natural yoghurt ½ cup trim milk 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste ½ cup passionfruit pulp 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 ½ tablespoons buckwheat 1 mango cheek, diced 1. Place oats, flaxseed meal, tofu, yoghurt, milk, ¼ cup water, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla, 1/3 cup of the passionfruit, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a large bowl, stirring to combine. 2. Divide oat mixture evenly between two small bowls or 1 ½-cup (375ml) jars; cover. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. 3. Place buckwheat in a small frying pan over medium heat. Stir for 2…

As nice as it is to have the kids back to school, it’s also a really challenging time for many parents. The costs for term one are huge. I was not surprised to read recently that many parents are irate at uniform prices. I’m glad parents are speaking up about it. And it doesn’t seem to matter what decile school you go to either. It’s a terrible time of year budget-wise for many – right on the back of Christmas. The advice I read was that parents should agitate their boards of trustees about uniform costs, and I urge you to do so. In a recent survey, 50% of parents said they felt overwhelmed or worried about organising kids for back to school. Because it’s not just uniforms, is it?…

TOM CRUISE Hits like Risky Business, Top Gun and Cocktail made Tom Tinseltown’s ultimate leading man back in the ’80s – and he’s held that title ever since! After showing off his acting chops in A Few Good Men, Jerry MaguireandMagnolia,the star went on to become the king of big-budget blockbusters, scoring his top box-office success to date in 2018’s Mission: Impossible – Fallout, which grossed more than $1.2 billion. Not too shabby for a 57-year-old! MOLLY RINGWALD Molly ruled the ’80s thanks to star turns in John Hughes’ classics Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink.Andwhile she took a break from fame in the ’90s – “I moved to France,” says Molly, admitting that she found all the attention “incredibly uncomfortable” – the 51-year-old has since made…

1 JAMIE’S ULTIMATE VEG THURSDAY, 8.30PM, TVNZ 1 Meat takes a backseat in Jamie Oliver’s latest celebration of all things green. Showcasing the flavours vegetables can bring, the Naked Chef turns the grill up for this show in an effort to zhuzh the ways you can prepare and present meatless meals. “Flexitarian” diets are all the rage and now you’ll find out why! 2 IF THE DANCER DANCES WEDNESDAY, 8.30PM, RIALTO CHANNEL This documentary follows a group of New York City’s top modern dancers as they waltz and plié their way across the screen, honouring the work of legendary choreographer Merce Cunningham. To keep a dance alive takes dedication, especially when dealing with the mastery seen in Merce’s work. 3 HOW TO BE SINGLE…

Justin Bieber isn’t letting his health problems stand in the way of new music after being spotted arriving at a Los Angeles recording studio last week. The 25-year-old pop star, who has Lyme disease, revealed in an episode of his YouTube documentary series Seasons that he uses regular IV infusions and a hyperbaric chamber to help him deal with his anxiety and rid his body of toxins after years of drug abuse. He also shared just how bad the problem had become, saying, “I was waking up in the morning and the first thing I was doing was popping pills and smoking a blunt and starting my day. It just got crazy.” His loving wife Hailey, 23, is sticking by her man, saying ,“He’s on the road to maintaining a…