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He’s been vocal about his daughter Meghan, but there’s one woman Thomas Markle, 75, isn’t spilling the beans on yet – his new girlfriend! “Thomas has been dating an American woman for the past few months, who he met at his complex in Rosarito, Mexico,” says an insider. “They’ve known each other for a while. Their friendship developed into a romance, with Thomas telling friends how he hopes she can help connect him and Meghan, so he can say to her she has a new stepmum.”…

It’s baby joy for Jennifer Lawrence, who is expecting her first child to husband Cooke Maroney! “Jen told her close friends she’s pregnant at a pal’s birthday dinner after avoiding her usual gin and tonic,” claims an insider. “She knew tongues would be wagging given she’s usually the life of the party and the one who’ll have everyone doing shots by the end!" The Mother! actress wed 35-year-old gallery owner Cooke in October last year. “Jen’s made no secret about the fact that she wants to be a mum soon," tells the source. "Despite once doubting she ever wanted children, after meeting Cooke, starting a family was all she could talk about. She even said at times during their engagement that she couldn’t wait for the wedding so she could…

It should have been an easy scene to film. All Jamie Irvine, who plays Dr Ben King on Shortland Street, had to do was eat some sushi in the hospital cafeteria. But the actor, who had used chopsticks hundreds of times before, was overcome with a sudden and total sense of fear. His hands started shaking and his breath fell shallow in his chest. “I was sitting there with the chopsticks and just trying to get through,” he tells. “All I could think about was surviving, of getting through the scene. It was like a freezing of my brain, like I’d had too much adrenaline and at the same time I’m hyper-aware of everything. My biggest fear was not being able to control what I was doing.” None of the…

It didn’t take long before cracks began to show between new couple Poppy Jennings and Luke Eglin, but the mother-of-two is moving on fast! Last week, the hilarious bride was snapped in the arms of a handsome mystery man in her home town of Wollongong. Friends of the brunette photographer, 38, say that Poppy has been open to dating since leaving the show. “She’s moving slow with him, but things are looking good. She’s had her heart broken, so obviously she’s wary and taking things a day at a time,” dishes the friend, who insists Poppy feels robbed after the show’s experts paired her with the Melbourne-based FIFO worker. Luke, 39, frequently travels for his job, while Poppy needs to stay at home for her kids. “She needed someone on…

Life took on a rollercoasterride quality for Jacinda Ardern two and a half years ago. The passionate politician became Labour leader, then Prime Minister in the space of three short months and the following year she made headlines around the globe when she announced she would be the second world leader ever to give birth while in office. As it turned out that was just the start of Jacinda’s trailblazing trajectory because while she had always been admired for her open heart and down-to-earth frankness here in Aotearoa, she was soon being admired by leaders all over the world. In March last year, New Zealand was rocked by the Christchurch mosque attacks, which claimed 51 lives, and our Prime Minister’s empathetic response and immediate work on gun reform made the…

PHONE CHARGER Let’s face it – you’d be lost without your phone, so be prepared for those high-usage moments with a charger cord at the ready. And don’t forget your headphones! SUNSCREEN With New Zealand’s extreme burn times, make sure you’re protecting yourself and your family, even when it’s cloudy. Keep a little tube of sunblock handy so you can replenish throughout the day. NOTEBOOK AND PEN When you’ve got a million lists, diary dates and important thoughts whirling around in your head, sometimes your memory needs a little helping hand. Pop a cute notebook and a pen in your bag so you’re prepared for that work meeting or school pick-up. HAIR TIES You’re forever picking them up off the floor, but you can never find one when you need…

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Q My teens don’t read enough books and it’s because they’re glued to their phones. Their vocabularies have suffered as a result of their lack of reading. They tell me it’s the same with everyone and to let it go, but being able to spell and use punctuation and words correctly is a basic thing, surely? Old School, via email POLLY SAYS Well, hell girl, you’d think so, right? Sadly, many people are growing up not reading or studying the news, history and general knowledge. I’d bribe them to read. I’d give them great novels, then quiz them and pay them. The reason for this is that great readers make great writers and often great speakers. The best leaders, writers and folk who change the world read. Bribe them! Q…

TURNER & HOOCH Available on Disney+ Man’s best friend turned coworker! In this buddy comedy, investigator Scott Turner (Tom Hanks) takes in Hooch when his owner – a longtime friend of Scott’s – is killed. Together, they attempt to solve the murder. A DOG’S JOURNEY Available on iTunes This drama chronicles the life of Bailey, an elderly mutt who lives happily with his owner Ethan (Dennis Quaid), and follows the pup’s multiple reincarnations into other dogs upon his passing. RED DOG Available on iTunes Set in the Australian Outback, this is the ultimate tale of the bond between man and hound. The story follows Red Dog as he goes on a countrywide search for his long-lost owner. ODDBALL Available on Netflix Based on a true story, Oddball is a mischievous…

OFF MENU British comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite their guests into their imaginary restaurant and get them to describe their dream meal, from starter to drink to dessert. GASTROPOD This fascinating series explores the unknown history and shocking science behind food. You’re sure to come away with lots of facts to share at your next dinner party. TABLE MANNERS Singer Jessie Ware and her chef mother Lennie host this foodie podcast where A-list guests, including Emilia Clarke and Jamie Oliver, drop by for a chat and a bite to eat. LECKER Recorded in real-life kitchens, Lecker is described as “a podcast about how food shapes our lives in all sorts of ways”, and explores guests’ personal relationships with food.…

DEADWATER FELL Monday on TVNZ OnDemand RATING: When a mysterious fire breaks out in a remote Scottish village, killing a mother and three children, cracks appear in the once close community. Starring David Tennant, this gripping series deals with heartbreak and betrayal. AHIKAROA Thursday on TVNZ OnDemand RATING: This bilingual series examines Kiwi culture in a gritty yet entertaining way. Follow best friends Smooch, Hemi and Geo as they navigate relationships and heartbreak. Breaking all taboos, this show is not to be missed, with the second season now available to stream. DEVS Friday on Neon RATING: Tech whiz Lily Chan begins investigating a giant computing company following the disappearance of her boyfriend. She has to be careful though, as this company is not afraid to play dirty. Nick Offerman stars…

Scout’s verdict on Judge Judy AMANDA SAYS Judge Judy’s little one comes through immediately and tells me she is still only young – about three years old. Her name is Scout and she is a shih tzu. Judy’s other two dogs, Bogey and Diva, are from the same litter. Scout gets on OK with the others, but wishes they were a little more lively and a lot less anxious. However, she is not complaining about her life as she knows her mum gives her plenty of attention. Scout is very much like Judge Judy – a no-nonsense kind of girl. I have to laugh as she says to me, “I wonder where I get that from?” Scout shows me she has no fear of anything and she sees a very…

Forget Maleficent – Elle Fanning looked magnificent as she walked the red carpet at the Berlinale Film Festival last week in Germany. There for the premiere of her new movie The Roads Not Taken, the 21-year-old dazzled the crowds in her dramatic velvet gown before cosying up with her co-stars Salma Hayek, 53, and Javier Bardem, 50. Meanwhile, Cate Blanchett, 50, was there for her own premiere of Australian TV drama Stateless, and herHow to Train Your Dragon co-star Gerard Butler, 50, picked up a gong for his work for the Mary’s Meals charity, which helps set up school dinner programmes in some of the world’s poorest communities. Sounds like he’s not a fallen angel after all!…

I’m fortunate to be surrounded by incredible women every day. My brilliant mum’s still working as a marine microbiologist at 73. She mentors young female scientists and has always been a proud feminist. She raised me to think that I could do anything I put my mind to. I have female family and friends who I love for their strength of character, big hearts and dazzling minds. Our boss at Bauer Media is an amazing woman who is supportive and inspiring, and most of the team who bring you Woman’s Day are female (hey, we still adore you Andy, Rob and Chris!). I’m constantly amazed at all the different gifts and contributions each and every one of them bring to the magazine. Then there are the half a million-plus readers…

It’s guaranteed that Prince Harry won’t be watching the next season of The Crown, which depicts Princess Diana heavily pregnant with the royal himself. To make matters worse, it’s likely to raise the rumours that his real father is Diana’s horse-riding instructor James Hewitt. “Harry dreads what’s going to be in the show,” says a source. When it was revealed Diana had an affair with James, some insiders speculated Harry was his son. “Harry is aware of the innuendo, and he hates it,” says a source. “Its going to open up some old wounds.”…

When Kirk Douglas died aged 103 on February 5, it heralded the end of a golden Hollywood era. So too, sadly, did it bring about the demise of his son Michael’s tumultuous 19-year marriage. This is according to sources in the US, who say it was only caring for Kirk that kept Michael and Catherine Zeta-Jones together in recent years – and just days after his funeral, Catherine reportedly “sat down and told Michael, ‘I want out.’ “Catherine’s decision to leave the marriage to take time for herself has left Michael completely blindsided,” our source continues. The 50-year-old Chicago star “didn’t make the choice lightly”. “She put a lot of thought into this. Catherine’s been miserable for a long time – years, even – but she kept it together for…

A week after opening up about his painful divorce from Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck has shared even more intimate details of how he’s turning around his troubled life. And Woman’s Day can reveal that the revelations have brought old feelings to the surface for his ex-wife, who’s told pals she feels “emotional, tearful and proud”. “Ben had Jen’s blessing to open up, but she had no idea what he was going to say and it came as something of a shock – especially given he’d never told her many of those things to her face,” a family friend has revealed. “It was incredibly emotional for her to read and obviously a huge tug on her heartstrings. They’ve remained so close and she’s watched him overhaul his life and become a…

When Tavita Karika packed up his life in Noosa, Australia to return to New Zealand, he left behind six years of personal training clients and a career in youth work. It seemed a strange move, relocating from the bustling beach town to slow-paced Ashburton. But for The Bachelorette New Zealand contestant nothing felt more right. He was coming home to be with his mother Rachel Bower, who suffers from mental illness. “She’s got chronic Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and intrusive thoughts, which can be overwhelming,” reveals Tavita, who grew up with his mum and grandfather Peter Bower as his closest family. “I’d seen her about six times since I’d been overseas, and each time I left feeling frustrated and upset because of where Mum was at physically and emotionally. I’d tell…

Grace Polley walked into her cleaning job at a Tauranga retirement village last year, chatty and full of energy like always. She looked her usual self and nothing seemed out of the ordinary. But three days later she rang her boss to say she couldn’t come into work. She’d had a surprise baby. “No-one had any idea I was pregnant, not even me!” shares Grace, 27, who welcomed her daughter Sasha, now seven months, within hours of learning she had a bub on board. “I’d had no symptoms. My stomach was flat, I was still getting my periods and I’d been on the Pill.” Even more shocking for Grace and her bewildered family was that it wasn’t the first time she was told she was pregnant after going into labour.…

Monday FETTUCINE BOLOGNESE WITH VEGETABLES SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 30 MINUTES 2 tsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 500g lean beef mince 2 cups passata ½ cup beef stock 375g fettuccine finely grated parmesan, chopped parsley to serve 1 Heat oil in a large frypan over high; sauté onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Add carrot and celery, cooking for 5 minutes or until tender. 2 Add beef; cook, stirring, until beef changes colour. Add passata and stock, bringing to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until mixture thickens. Season. 3 Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet instructions until just tender; drain. 4 Serve pasta topped…

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I spent the weekend clearing out my office, which you would think a terrible waste of precious time off, but actually I made some wonderful discoveries. Like the photo of the Ginger and I posed as Turkish royalty in the underground cistern in Istanbul about which I’d totally forgotten. I look adorable but he’s wearing a massive blue pumpkin on his head and has a very frightened look on his face. He often wears the look, just not the blue pumpkin. I also found a letter from someone who read my book Screw You Dolores in which I moan about the pain of authors being told by readers that they got their book for free. Or out of a rubbish bin. This reader – with no return address – sent…

It was my birthday last week. Not a big one. Not a stellar one. Not a monumental one. Not even a tough one, but still, it’s not as much fun as that time you turned 10, am I right? Birthday parties were so much fun when I was a kid. I loved them. I loved mine. I loved yours. I loved my friends’ parties. I was a party freak. I thought birthday parties were about the best thing that could happen to a primary school girl. They didn’t appear to take much organisation back then, either. They just seemed to happen. There would be friends, lots of brightly coloured fizzy drinks (probably not ideal when you come to think of it), cakes, cheerios, chips and other assorted fabulous food, and…

He’s well-known for his powerful ballads, but in his latest album James Blunt gets up close and personal about his life. Once Upon a Mind is both vulnerable and open, as James, 46, sings of love and family, including the heart-wrenching song “Monsters” about his father who is battling stage four chronic kidney disease. The talented artist is coming to New Zealand in November and recently chatted to Woman’s Day about his music and life. What would you say to 2004 James Blunt? What I’ve learned pretty easily is to not take it all too seriously, to just enjoy it. It’s a strange shift. I came from the army, dealing with life and death, and now I’m in a place that deals with hip and hop and what’s cool, and…

Hope after tragedy We were all devastated by the murder of Grace Millane and the public shame it brought our country. But we seemed more ashamed of this than the daily domestic abuse that happens on our doorstep. Your recent article gave me immense hope (WD, Mar 2). That Grace’s cousin started the Love Grace initiative is very reassuring, and to create a movement that is going to help Kiwi survivors of sexual or domestic violence is humbling. I hope with people like Kanoa Lloyd and Megan Annear getting behind this cause, we as a nation will stop turning a blind eye to the horrific violence women and children face every day. My friends and I will be making up some Handbags of Hope, and we’re grateful to you for…

Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Life may feel like a giant talkfest this week, but it’s all therapeutic. Adding to the buzz, Venus is attracting stimulating people into your sphere, and for singles, a friendly set-up might become more. On a practical note, why not plant a few autumn veges under Friday’s wonderfully fertile moon? Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Your inventive approach is inspiring, not just at work but on the home and money fronts too. You might even dream up a canny business idea. March could bring opportunities for romance as well, so if you’re looking for love, start circulating. Under Sunday’s fantasy-filled sky, a dream could become a reality. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Feel that old zest for life returning? As Venus spins…

As the Shortland Street cameras stopped rolling last December, it was the end of a chapter for Kerry-Lee Dewing after nearly eight years playing nurse Kylie Brown. Tears rolled down the actress’ cheeks as she bid farewell to her beloved character and the castmates who have become like family to her on the popular TVNZ 2 show. “It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life,” recalls Kerry-Lee, 30. “It was amazing. I didn’t know I was appreciated to that extent. You put so much into your role and hope that it translates. I was showered with flowers and gifts and beautiful words. There were friends, cast, crew and people from the network there, lining the corridors clapping as I walked out of the studio. It felt like…

For more than 40 years Dame Julie Walters has delighted fans in movies like Educating Rita, Mamma Mia!andHarry Potter. But for the past 18 months the acclaimed British actress has been hiding a terrifying secret. Last week, the Golden Globe winner revealed she has been battling stage three bowel cancer and only feels able to talk publicly about it now because she has been given the all-clear. “I had some symptoms and not others,” the 70-year-old Billy Elliot star shared of the lead-up to her diagnosis. She had visited her doctor with indigestion and “slight discomfort” in 2017, and the following year she made another appointment after experiencing stomach pain, heartburn and vomiting, although she didn’t have blood in her stools, which is another common symptom. When she was later…

In a sun-kissed field a sweet-tempered pony with a striking orange coat wanders over to a woman sitting reading a book in the paddock, and curiously nudges the pages. It’s a heartwarming moment between a horse and her owner that has been forged over months of patience and care. But even more remarkable is how this horse, emaciated when it was rescued by SPCA last year, is proving the healing salve for newly adopted owner Paula Ropitini after the 2018 death of her 22-year-old son in a suspected suicide. The horse-loving nurse says that after experiencing the darkest 18 months of her life, the beautiful flame-coloured pony with a white blaze is unexpectedly making her broken heart become whole once more. “When Michael died suddenly, everything turned upside down,” she…

MAKES 12 PREP 1 HOUR COOK 20 MINUTES 1 ½ cups self-raising flour, sifted 125g butter, at room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 2/3 cups caster sugar 2 eggs ½ cup milk BUTTER CREAM 250g butter, softened 4 cups icing sugar 1 tbsp milk blue and purple food colouring 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Line a 12-hole muffin pan with paper patty cases. 2 In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat all ingredients together. Increase speed and beat for 2-3 minutes until light and creamy. 3 Spoon into cases until two-thirds full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked when tested. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 4 BUTTER CREAM. In a small bowl, using an electric mixer, beat…

Pantone has described its 2020 Colour of the Year, Classic Blue, as “elegant in its simplicity”. “Instilling calm, confidence and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era,” the announcement proclaimed. While the colour is chosen as an indicator of a shade that will be influential across a wide number of industries, including fashion and interiors, it also forecasts what will be trending in the beauty world. When worn as a makeup colour, blue is dramatic enough to be head-turning, but works best when applied in a minimalist manner. We’ve found all the best products to get the jump on what is sure to be a go-to hue in the coming…

Summer may be drawing to a close, but that doesn’t mean you have to lose that wonderful uplifting feeling of the past few months. Yes, there’s nothing like long, hot days and the feeling of sand beneath your feet, but there are plenty of ways to ensure that you still feel good, no matter the weather. Follow these tips to help your mood, outlook and general wellbeing as you head into autumn. Eat right It’s tempting to increase portions and eat heavier food when the weather is cool, but try to maintain your summer diet as it’s often lighter, greener and better for you. Salads should still be a big part of your weekly menu – just stick to seasonal produce. Pumpkin, kumara, baby carrots, kale and Brussels sprouts are…

QI sometimes want to cry after I orgasm. It makes no sense because clearly I feel great physically. Why the emotional outburst? Teary-eyed, Army Bay JODIE SAYS Orgasm seems to be a relatively uncharted area of study in terms of science, so there’s not a lot of literature to explain why this happens. But it does happen, as well as other emotions. I know somebody who laughs like the Joker in intimate moments, which can make for awkward times. Studies do confirm what’s called “peri-orgasmic phenomena”. The wide range of bizarre reactions that can occur during orgasm include laughter, tears and itching, according to the study carried out by the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Whatever the reason is,…

We are getting a strong tug of independence from our youngest child. Now that her older siblings have flown the coop (all bar one) she seems to have developed this insatiable desire to be grown up. She wants to do things her way. This, of course, does not apply to things like loading her plates into the dishwasher or picking up her washing – she’s still happy for others to do that on her behalf (i.e. me, Mum). But when it comes to the day-to-day management of her life, she is trying to establish her own protocols. For a long time we’ve had a familiar morning routine of uniform on, breakfast, teeth brushed, bed made, walk the dog, head to the bus. But this no longer suits her. She flounced…

PUBLISHED LETTER WRITERS WIN THIS BOOK In Sujata Massey’s A Murder at Malabar Hill (Allen & Unwin, rrp $32.99), Oxford graduate Perveen Mistry has joined her father’s legal firm as one of India’s first female lawyers. As she examines the will of a wealthy deceased man, she notices something strange: all three of his wives have signed over their full inheritance to a charity. The widows live in strict seclusion, and Perveen worries they are vulnerable to injustice. As she comes closer to the truth, tensions escalate to murder and Perveen must figure out what’s really happening on Malabar Hill.…

Olé! Lady Kitty Spencer lit up the Spanish city of Marbella last week as she danced through the streets in flamenco-inspired florals. The fashion icon and niece of Princess Diana is the face of a campaign to entice a younger and more international audience to the luxury shops and port of Puerto Banús, west of the city. The South African-born beauty, 29, recently became engaged to 61-year-old multi-millionaire fashion tycoon Michael Lewis. Her fiancé has three adult children from a previous marriage, but it’s not clear if the cousin of Princes William and Harry will have any of her own. She recently revealed, “I can see myself having children at some point, but I’m only in my 20s.”…