Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 2047 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

This week, I’m super-excited to share the news about Carla Crozier returning to Shortland Street after 25 years. She’s always been not just my favourite villain, but my fave character of all time. I told actress Elisabeth Easther the very same thing at the soap’s 15th anniversary party back in 2007 and she insisted we be friends, which we still are. She’s wickedly funny, a great hiking, kayaking and birdwatching buddy, and she doesn’t mind when I introduce her at parties as “Evil Nurse Carla”. I’ve been lobbying the show’s publicists to bring her back for years, so you can blame me if one of your fave characters gets murdered. Sorry! Read our chat on page 24, then turn to page 84 to find another of my obsessions, Aotearoa Music…

The Duchess of Cambridge has had enough of her broken family and is taking matters into her own hands as palace insiders reveal she has reached out to her brother-in-law Harry, begging him to bring his son Archie home. TAKING CHARGE It’s been a year since the royal family have seen 18-month-old Archie and according to palace insiders, heartbroken Kate is struggling with the separation. With her husband William, 38, now out of the woods after contracting COVID, the duchess is keen to resolve the family rift by appealing to her “dear friend and beloved brother Harry” to end this cruel estrangement. “It’s absolutely ridiculous,” says a palace insider. “One whole year and with no end in sight. Kate’s in tears at how this has hurt everyone, especially the older…

Cat lovers of the Commonwealth will be devastated to learn their moggies aren’t welcome in the presence of the Queen, who is looking for new tenants to rent a cottage on her Sandringham estate. “We have a strict ‘no cats’ policy,” declared the advert to rent Flitcham Hall for $6850 a month. While the official reason is to preserve the game birds in the area, it appears rumours the 94-year-old monarch may have an allergy to furry felines could be true. “I wouldn’t say an allergy as such, more that she prefers canine company,” says a royal insider.…

‘All he does is eat, sleep, poo and repeat!’ If their bright eyes and big smiles are anything to go by, it’s clear new parents Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant are on cloud nine thanks to the arrival of their first child, Oliver. Last week, the new parents, who rose to fame on Married At First Sight’s blockbuster 2019 season, took their adorable son out for a beachside stroll – their first public appearance since his arrival in late September. In these exclusive photos obtained by Woman’s Day, the loved-up parents looked seriously smitten with their baby boy, with the pair offering him plenty of snuggles on their fun day out. Oliver was born at Sydney’s Northern Beaches Hospital on September 29, weighing in at 2.85kg and measuring 52cm tall.…

The founder of self-improvement cult NXIVM, Keith Raniere, was finally brought to justice on October 27, after 20 years of brainwashing and manipulation of his devoted followers. Convicted of sex trafficking, forced labour, child pornography and racketeering conspiracy, Raniere’s 120-year sentence was the “justice” Australian actress Bonnie Piesse had been waiting for since she fled NXIVM, a cult-like life-coaching group, in 2017. “The last few years have been a sh * t show to say the least… betrayal, heartbreak, horror, upheaval of everything I’ve known,” Bonnie wrote in an Instagram post. “Tonight… goodness really does prevail.” BRANDED The disgraced “guru”, who launched NXIVM in 1998, was arrested in Mexico in 2018 after it was uncovered he’d created a secret sorority within NXIVM used to brainwash female followers – some as…

Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 You’re arguably the most magical sign right now. If you didn’t already know that you’re creating your life with your thoughts, expect to really figure that out soon. Can you see that any positivity or negativity you put out comes back to you? Throw your cards up in the air and see how they fall. It could be a transformative week. Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 You’re in line for some massive changes this week. We all are, but you get it twice. Make this week all about your self-esteem. Take a moment to see whether you need to eradicate some self-doubt – think about what you have to offer the world. Make a list of your talents. Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN…

If you feel like you’re not breathing in as much air when wearing a face mask, James says this isn’t exactly the case. He recommends breathing in and out through the nose while wearing your mask, and says there could be an added benefit to wearing one, too. “Some researchers actually believe that breathing through a mask may help us, as it will balance the levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the body so that we can function better,” James notes. “Having an increase of carbon dioxide in our bodies can actually increase circulation and help oxygen offload more efficiently to our tissues, muscles and organs.”…

SOAK UP THE MOISTURE Skip the serum for a few days and use an ultra-moisturising face cream to keep skin richly nourished, plumped and pampered. Garnier Organics Lavandin Anti-age Day Cream, $17, is natural, vegan and contains organic ingredients certified by Ecocert Greenlife, according to the European Cosmos standard. PROTECT YOUR POUT Keen to forgo a statement pout but still like a hint of colour on your lips? Try a nourishing tinted balm like new Natio Lip Colour Balm, $18.99, which gives a natural shine with a sheer finish of either plum or rose. It contains vitamin E, coconut, mango butter and avocado to nourish and hydrate. GET PRIMED The beauty of Revlon PhotoReady Prime Plus Brightening + Skin Tone Evening Primer, $34, is that it can actually be worn…

CHARGRILL STEAK WITH CORN & ROCKET SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 15 MINS 2 corn cobs, husk removed 1 red capsicum, seeded, quartered 1 red onion, finely diced 60g baby rocket leaves ½ cup coriander sprigs 1 tbsp harissa paste 2 tbsp brown sugar 4 scotch fillet steaks ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar pinch cayenne pepper mild tomato salsa, to serve 1 Preheat a chargrill plate or barbecue on high. Cook corn and capsicum 2-3 mins, turning to cook all sides. Remove capsicum, dice and place in a›large bowl with onion. 2 Cook corn a further 3-4 mins. Cut kernels from cob and add to capsicum in bowl along with rocket and coriander. 3 Rub combined harissa and brown sugar over steaks and…

Taste of the tropics Serve up a healthy slice of tropical mango and passionfruit cheesecake for dessert SERVES 12 Add 1½ cups raw cashews to a large bowl and cover with 1 bottle Remedy Mango Passion Kombucha. Soak for 30 mins then drain. Line a 20cm round cake pan or slice pan or with baking paper. To make the base, place 2 cups walnuts, 1 cup shredded coconut, 2 tbsp almond butter, 2 tbsp coconut oil and ¼ tsp sea salt into a›food processor and pulse to›obtain a sticky, crumbly mixture. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and press down firmly to form the base. Set aside. To make the cheesecake, add the soaked cashews to a food processor (or blender if you have one, to get an extra…

THEATRE PROMISE AND PROMISCUITY Kiwi comedy queen Penny Ashton’s award-winning one-woman musical has toured the world and is now coming to Wellington’s Circa Theatre. It follows the fortunes of a witty Jane Austen-like heroine. Tickets from eventfinda.co.nz. OPENS WEDNESDAY BOOK THE FORGER AND THE THIEF by Kirsten McKenzie The Auckland author and antiques dealer’s sixth novel was inspired by the flooding of Florence in 1966, when thousands of artistic masterpieces and  rare books were destroyed and 101 people lost their lives. It tells the story of six strangers who become caught up in an art forger’s wicked web as floodwaters begin to swallow the historic Italian city. OUT NOW ALBUM HEY U X by Benee It’s a big week for the talented Auckland 20-year-old, who’s up for three Tuis, as…

A royal entrance Princess Mary and Prince Frederik arrived in style as they walked the red carpet at a scaled-down annual Crown Prince Couple’s Awards in Denmark. They’re smiling again After the unimaginable heartache of losing a baby, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are doing their best to put on a brave face. Who’s that girl? Jennifer Lopez masqueraded as Madonna for Halloween, captioning this snap, “I made it through the wilderness…” Nice buns! Seven Sharp’s Hilary Barry made a pilgrimage to NZ’s carb capital. “Had a mean time in Manaia,” she posted. Gaga for Biden Proud Democrat Lady Gaga sang Shallow and You And I at a rally for Joe Biden in Pittsburgh. Stripe tease Truth Hurts singer Lizzo flagged her naked patriotism on Insta, writing, “I believe in…

Katy Perry’s beginning to regret she ever opened her mouth about her new neighbour Meghan’s wedding dress two years ago – the singer’s multiple attempts at befriending the duchess have been met with silence every time. “Katy can’t believe Meghan would be so offended over something so ridiculous but she’s not giving up,” says an insider. “The two women have a lot in common – making babies with Brits, love-hate with the press – but she also thinks the duchess needs to lighten up a bit!” Katy, 36, incurred the wrath of Meghan in 2018 when she said she preferred Duchess Kate’s wedding dress seven years earlier. “I’d have done one more fitting,” she said of the slightly loose-fitting Givenchy gown. However, the singer was also accused of using her…

“In summer, I love to go makeup-free whenever I can and just rely on my smile” As a self-confessed summer-lover, Matilda Green can’t wait for fun-filled days at the beach and laid-back barbecues with friends. And while she likes to look her best during the warmer months, as a busy mother and businesswoman it’s important that her summer beauty rituals are fuss-free and effective. What is essential in your daily routine when heading into summer? I usually come out of winter with skin as dry as the Sahara Desert, so I make sure that I hydrate my skin as much as possible. That means lots of overnight face masks and hydration-boosting serums. In summer, I love to go makeup-free whenever I can and just rely on my smile. It’s quite…

David and Victoria Beckham are laughing all the way to the bank – their whopping new Netflix deal to produce a fly-on-the-wall documentary about Britain’s most famous showbusiness family is rumoured to be raking them a cool $100 million! However, insiders say the deal couldn’t have come soon enough for the couple who’ve faced a tough year financially. “It’s been scary looking at the numbers – and it’s not just because of Victoria’s business flop,” says a source. “David’s entire Miami plans have been put on hold due to lockdown and that’s caused a lot of investors to get nervous. It’s not cheap what they’re trying to do – David’s creating a new team, while she’s trying to save her very expensive clothing brand when no one has money to…

OLIVIA IS ROYALLY OFFENDED This season Olivia Colman returns as the Queen, who is growing older and watching her offspring settle into adulthood while political unrest and social change uproot the world around her. The actress, 46, insists that while Her Majesty is facing plenty of hardship at this stage of her life, she’s not emotionally detached. “I don’t think she’s cold-hearted,” says Olivia. “She’s been told she has to be the rock, the one everyone relies on. If she crumbles she’s not doing her job. I take offence at the idea that she’s cold-hearted. As her children have grown she’s starting to wonder what she’s been like as a mother and she’s thinking, ‘Did I do that right?’” EMMA’S CATTY APPROACH TO PRINCESS DIANA Stepping into the famous shoes…

ASTROLOGICALLY MASSIVE WEEK Once in a while, we get a really massive week astrologically: this is one of those times. We get the third and final Jupiter and Pluto meeting of 2020. This alignment has arguably characterised the events of this unforgettable year. The lockdown kicked off around the time of the first Jupiter and Pluto meeting in April. Jupiter and Pluto then went retrograde and re-met again in June. This was when restrictions were lifted in many parts of the world, as we all held our breath and hoped the whole thing might be over. But it was not to be. TURNING POINT At the time of writing, it doesn’t look as though this will be the end to coronavirus, but I am holding out hope that it will…

BREAKFAST TEA While not your typical breakfast dish, English Breakfast serves perfectly with rich chocolate cake – the sharp profile and astringency of the tea contrasts well with the sweetness of the cake. For something more suited to brekkie, our Melbourne Breakfast is great with muesli, fresh fruit and yoghurt, or to try something different, add a strong brew of this tea to your morning green smoothie. GREEN TEA Delicate and earthy, green teas pair wonderfully with lighter dishes such as vegie stir-fries, salads, lean poultry dishes and gentle curries. The refreshing nature of green tea is also makes it great for palate cleansing between dishes. T2 JAM ON TOAST The smell of thick-cut bread in the toaster as you wake up and the flavour of sweet, sticky berry jam…

MY TOP PODCAST  And The Writer Is... With Ross Golan. He speaks to artists like Julia Michaels, Charlie Puth etc about how they made it into the music industry and their writing process. Super-inspiring. MY BEAUTY SECRET Water is the key to everything! MY MOST-USED APP I don’t use many apps at all besides social media. I like Instagram ’cause it’s super-interactive and a good way to meet creatives. MY READING RECOMMENDATION  The Secret by Rhonda Byrne changed my life! It’s always one I go back to re-read. MY BINGE OBSESSION  Orphan Black is a show I’ve re-watched about three times. It’s a sci-fi series about a girl who finds out there are all these different clones of her. It’s amazing! MY MUSIC ADDICTION  Michael Jackson is one of my…

THE ART OF REALITY TV It’s all coming up roses for reality TV in 2021, with fresh seasons of The Bachelor NZ and The Bachelorette NZ confirmed for the new year – and our original Bachelor returning as host! Speaking exclusively to Woman’s Day, Art Green says, “Tell ya what, I’m incredibly excited to be back at the helm of the dreamboat that is The Bachelorette for another season. I had an absolute ball last time and was stoked that it worked out for Lily [McManus] and Richie [Boyens]. I can’t wait to be part of another journey to find love. I’m also very excited to be hosting The Bachelor and to help guide someone through the very same journey I went on.” Also returning to TVNZ 2 next year…

Who doesn’t want to wake up with whiter, brighter teeth? In fact, in just two weeks* you could be showing off a smile that is up to three shades whiter* – and the process couldn’t be easier. Simply slip into your pyjamas, complete your nightly regime and after brushing your teeth, pick up your Colgate Optic White Overnight Pen! To use, click the base of the pen until a small drop appears on the brush. Once you’ve coated each tooth, wait for each tooth to dry. Finally, settle into your slumber and wake up with a whiter smile*. The following morning, you simply brush like normal to remove the treatment and reveal your brighter, whiter smile. Too easy! The product contains 3% hydrogen peroxide – the same whitening ingredient dentists…

When it comes to Hollywood leading men, you’d be hard pressed to find one more loved than Sir Sean Connery. The James Bond star, who lit up the silver screen for more than five decades, died peacefully in his sleep in Nassau, Bahamas, on October 31, aged 90. Current 007 actor Daniel Craig said Sean was “one of the true greats of cinema. He defined an era and a style. The wit and charm he portrayed on screen could be measured in megawatts.” While his wife Micheline Roquebrune, son Jason and legions of fans around the world are in mourning, his charisma, talent and scandalous trysts means his legacy will live on forever. HUMBLE CHILDHOOD Born in the slums of Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1930, to truck driver father Joseph and…

MITCHELL SAYS Your dad Merv is a lovely man. He is coming through from Spirit and joking, “Where’s my hat?” He is laughing and says he is still wearing a fedora on the other side. He tells me that he had a rare form of cancer and is saying thank you for everything you did for him. He knew you were there with him and held his hand as he passed. Your dad tells me you have a beautiful singing voice and he loved the song you chose to sing and record to be played at his funeral. Your dad shows me a vision of him standing next to a pond outside in a garden that has these large, gold fish. He says these gold fish were his – he…

We take breaths around 25,000 times a day but it’s not something we usually put much thought into. James Nestor, author of Breath: The New Science Of A Lost Art, worked with scientists and medical experts to uncover the right way to breathe. QUALITY OVER QUANTITY “Most of us breathe too much and too often,” James explains. “When we over-breathe, we actually deny ourselves access to oxygen. The key is to breathe in line with our metabolic needs, which for most of us, means breathing less than we normally do.” He adds that the scientific community have known this for more than a century, but it’s a topic that just hasn’t received much attention. NOSE VS MOUTH In the nose-breathing or mouth-breathing debate, the research is firmly on the side…

Beautiful bonbons HAVE SOME FUN WITH THIS CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CRACKER This is an easy project to make with little ones for any celebration. It’s a great creative way of using things around the house. I use square sandwich wax paper as you just need to give the ends a little twist and they stay fixed. Paper also works well, however you’ll need to tie each end with some twine. MATERIALS  toilet paper tubes (or garbage bag tubes) waxed paper or recycled wrapping paper washi tape scissors bonbon filling ASSEMBLY 1 Lay your tube in the middle of a square piece of waxed or recycled paper. Make sure you have enough room at each end to twist the bonbon. 2 Roll the waxed paper tightly around the tube and seal nicely…

CUT OUT & KEEP! 3 cost-saving recipes to collect every week CHICKEN PARCELS SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINS COOK 30 MINS 1 tbsp olive oil 1 leek, finely sliced 250g frozen spinach, thawed 1½ cups shredded cooked chicken 200g feta, crumbled 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest 8 sheets filo pastry 2 tsp sesame seeds salad, lemon wedges, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease an oven tray. 2 In a frying pan, heat oil on medium. Saute leek 4-5 mins. Remove from heat, stir spinach through. Transfer to a bowl with chicken, feta, egg and zest. Mix well and season to taste. 3 Working on a clean flat surface, layer two sheets of filo, spraying between each with a little oil. Fold pastry…

“I am beyond proud to be this year’s McHappy Day Ambassador and hope Aussies will dig deep to help raise as much money as possible for Ronald McDonald House Charities,” says actress and mum-of-two Eva Mendes. “There are plenty of ways you can be a part of the McHappy Day fundraising. Pick up a pair of Silly Socks or a Helping Hand from your nearest McDonald’s, make a donation online, and, of course, on McHappy Day, $2 from every Big Mac sold will also be donated to the charity.”…

The local acting legend stars in quirky Kiwi comedy This Town, now out on DVD and streaming on Neon. We laughed our butts off watching This Town. What’s the funniest thing that happened on set? Well, a very cute local pig chased me around one time trying to get my lunch off me! How did you find your character’s decidedly unglamorous look? I loved it! It’s very easy to slip down the vanity wormhole in this racket and to know that there was no point even bothering was such a liberating thing. What’s your favourite small town in NZ? Motueka. I spent the first nine years of my life there. It was utterly golden. What’s next for you? Well, at the moment, I’m in managed isolation, which is not that…

Mini makeup artist CHARLIZE THERON Charlize’s daughter Jackson, eight, could be gearing up for a future in the beauty industry after the actress shared some photos of the quirky makeover she got. Cute! Cup cuties! SHELLEY FERGUSON Yellow there! The Block NZ host was a ray of sunshine at this year’s Melbourne Cup festivities, winning our prize for best-dressed in a Bec + Bridge frock, a Seed Heritage hat and Kathryn Wilson heels. Born for it! ANNE HATHAWAY She’s stepping into big shoes replacing Anjelica Huston in the remake of The Witches, but Anne’s been preparing since she was little! Dose of fun HAILEY & JUSTIN BIEBER Looks like the singer approved of his wife dressing as Ratched’s Nurse Dolly for Halloween! I’ve got my eyes on you! BROOKLYN BECKHAM…