Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 6, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Our story marking the fifth anniversary of Helena McAlpine’s death hit a raw nerve for me. I used to regularly bump into the mischievous TV and radio star while out on the town. She was trouble in the best way – determined to make every moment as fun as it could be. She reminded me a lot of my schoolmate Jen, who was also short in stature but big in personality. As we got busy with our lives – her going to med school and working as an anaesthetist, me training as a journalist and living overseas – we saw less of each other, but kept in touch with silly in-jokes. When she was diagnosed with cancer, I felt I had to give her and her whanau some space, and…

Jennifer Lopez has been left reeling after discovering her fiance Alex Rodriguez will be hauled to court over claims of fraud, embezzlement and “serial cheating” – and if he loses, a large chunk of his $455 million will go down with him. Making matters worse, the man suing A-Rod for $75 million over an alleged dodgy real estate deal is Constantine Scurtis – the brother of Alex’s ex-wife Cynthia, who has been at loggerheads with J.Lo since the relationship went public. If Constantine wins his case in the Miami civil courts, it paves the way for a criminal investigation – and given the claims against the New York Yankees legend include allegations of tax fraud, racketeering, interstate wire fraud, mail fraud and insurance fraud, he may face up to 30…

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is struggling with her embattled parents’ divorce as insiders say she’s “fed up of being caught in the middle of their games”. Last week, sources say Shiloh refused to join mum Angelina and sister Zahara on a trip to their local Target, which is a well-known paparazzi haunt, because “it made no sense” to the 14-year-old. “Target’s online – there was no need for that shopping trip and it was obvious to her that her mum wanted to be photographed,” says a friend. “Shiloh worries how her dad’s going to feel seeing her out with Ange, doing something she really hates doing. “Ange shouldn’t have been surprised when she put her foot down. That poor kid gets more attention than the other five and it’s no secret she’s…

Basic Instinct made her one of Hollywood’s most iconic femme fatales, but Sharon Stone has always been much more than that. At 62, the still gorgeous actress, who stars in Netflix’s Ratched, is getting ready to reveal all her life’s complexities and secrets in her memoir, The Beauty Of Living Twice. In the book, Sharon talks about her diffi cult relationship with her mother, her ground-breaking roles, her greatest loves and the 2001 near-death experience that changed everything. “Once you’ve had your life burn down, it takes time to be a phoenix,” she says. “You have to stand in stillness long enough... and love and forgive yourself.” Growing up in rural Meadville, Pennsylvania, Sharon was never part of the in-crowd. “I was a very intense, weird kid,” she confides. “I…

For more than a decade Laura Younger, from Werribee, Victoria, sat alone in the playground. Diagnosed with high-functioning autism at 13 years old, she struggled to pick up on social cues and was targeted by bullies for being quiet and “different”. “My autism makes it hard knowing what to say in conversations, or how to keep a conversation going,” Laura, now 23, tells Woman’s Day. “I was severely bullied, I didn’t have friends... I’d go to school and not speak to anyone all day.” Feeling like an outcast after years of bullying, Laura’s mental health spiralled so low she attempted suicide three years ago. “I felt so lonely,” says Laura. “I felt like I had no one... it was a really tough time.” But Laura turned things around. After seeing…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Connection is the key to any feelings of isolation you’re experiencing. If relationships were easy, life would be so different. Half the thrill of the chase would be gone. We might even appreciate our good relationships less. This isn’t the year for you to be taking the people in your life for granted. Shower the people you love with love. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 It’s true – absence can make the heart grow fonder. Sometimes we worry that if we don’t show our face on the social scene, or stay in touch with people, they might forget about us. That’s our ego pushing fear on us. Taking a step out of the spotlight can make people miss us. Hunker down if you…

If you’ve tried every potion and lotion in the haircare aisle in an attempt to revive dry and lifeless hair, it may be time to consider your scalp health. Just like the skin on our faces and bodies, our scalps require a routine of their own in order to be happy and healthy, and promote the growth of strong, high-shine hair. From enhanced hair texture to nixing style-ruining flyaways, there’s plenty to gain from giving your hair’s foundation a little R&R. Hollywood hair stylist Johnny Villanueva gives us the lowdown. 1 YOUR HAIR LOOKS & FEELS DIRTY “If your hair is looking dull and flat, the biggest game-changing tip is to ditch shampoos and conditioners that contain excessive amounts of wax and sulphates,” says Johnny. “Not only are sulphates the…

PRAWN & TOMATO SPAGHETTINI SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 10 MINS 300g spaghettini ¹/ ³ cup drained semi-dried tomatoes 2 garlic cloves, crushed ½ tsp dried chilli flakes 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil 500g raw peeled prawns, deveined 4 roma tomatoes, chopped ½ cup chopped fresh curly parsley grated parmesan, to serve 1 In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook pasta following packet directions. Drain, reserving ²/ ³ cup of the cooking liquid. Return pasta to pan and cover to keep warm. 2 In a food processor, process semi-dried tomatoes, garlic, chilli and vinegar to a paste. 3 Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium to high heat. Add prawns and cook, turning occasionally, about 5 mins or…

Baked nectarines with blackberries Savour summer with this simple lo-cal dessert SERVES 4 Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Halve and stone 4 ripe nectarines or peaches and place them in a small, shallow ovenproof dish or baking pan, cut-side up. Sprinkle over 6 tbsp cold water. Scatter over 150g fresh or frozen blackberries, (raspberries work fine if you don’t have blackberries) and 2 tbsp flaked almonds. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for a further 5-10 minutes or until the almonds are lightly toasted and the nectarines are very soft. Serve the baked nectarines warm or cold, accompanied with full-fat Greek yoghurt (20cals/83kJ per tbsp) or crème fraîche (57cals/260kJ per tbsp). TIP This also makes a lovely fruity breakfast served…

Daddy’s boy! Busy father-of-four Ricky Martin spent some quality time with his youngest son, 15-month-old Renn. Island dreaming He’s not an Aussie tourism ambassador for nothing! Chris Hemsworth and wife Elsa Pataky took some gorgeous snaps at “amazing” Lord Howe Island. Nat’s seashells Natalie Portman made the most of Sydney’s heatwave, hunting for shells by the water with daughter Amalia, three. Oh, baby! Radio star Clint Roberts and his wife Lucy revealed they’re expecting a sibling for their 17-month-old daughter Tui on Instagram. “So, guess what we did during lockdown?” the ZM host joked. Leggy legend Elizabeth Hurley flaunted perfect pins as she lounged around while in lockdown at her Hereforshire estate, writing, “Still at home!” Family reunion Kiwi actors Erik Thomson and Rebecca Gibney gave us a first look…

Without millions of tourists – and their cash – flooding through palace properties to line the monarchy’s bank accounts in the past year, the royal family has seen a whopping $110 million deficit in their finances. Now, in a bid to plug that deep hole, the Queen is coming up with quirky ways to make money. New items on offer at the Royal Collection online store include cashmere bedsocks and hot water bottles – perfect for the discerning person in lockdown or quarantine... as long as they have a spare $120 or more! A palace aide admits, “The Queen, like everyone, has been forced to get creative.”…

‘I’ve gained maturity, character and a bunch of surrogate mums. Shavvy’s one of them’ Just over five years on from Helena McAlpine’s death, her daughter Shannon and bestie Shavaughn Ruakere still think about her and grieve for her daily, and though talking about the wacky, fun-loving TV and radio star may be painful, they both agree it’s the best therapy. “She was a ridiculous person, in the best sense,” the former Shortland Street actress says of her BFF, who died in 2015, at just 37, after a six-year battle with breast cancer. “Definitely my most embarrassing friend! I miss her zest for life.” And while their mother-daughter relationship wasn’t always smooth sailing, for Shannon, learning that she has bipolar disorder has helped her better understand Helena, who was also diagnosed…

In the early 2000s, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were a power couple, earning their share of fanfare – and bullying – from around the world. They’ve remained friends despite their engagement ending in 2004, to the point where Ben, 48, defended her last week in a Hollywood Reporter podcast. “People were so f ** king mean about her – sexist, racist...” he says. “Ugly, vicious sh * t was written about her in ways that if you wrote it now you’d literally be fired. Now... she’s respected for the work she did, where she came from – as well she f**king should be.” With Ben recently splitting from actress Ana de Armas, sources add, “J.Lo and Ben are still in contact, and I wouldn’t be surprised if she was…

He found lasting love on the very first season of The Bachelor NZ in 2015 and now Art Green is back as a host for The Bachelorette NZ for a second time. But there’s an upcoming production that the Auckland wellness guru, 32, is even more excited about – his wife Matilda, 30, is expecting a little sibling for their 16-month-old son Milo in June! Ahead of the TVNZ 2 reality show’s launch at 7.30pm on Monday, February 1, we chat to Art about the new series and the exciting new chapter ahead for his whanau… Congrats on having a second bubba on the way! How are you preparing for becoming a family of four? I’m frantically trying to tie up loose ends around the house as quickly as I…

They shot to fame thanks to the phrase “Look at moi”, but when it comes to their personal lives, Jane Turner and Gina Riley – the women who starred as foxy ladies Kath and Kim – would much prefer we MYOB (for those who aren’t fans, that’s mind your own business!). Jane, 60, and Gina, who will celebrate her 60th birthday in May, have retreated from the public eye since their hit sitcom left our screens in 2007, and these days they’re much more comfortable being housewives than hornbags. Still, according to friends, they remain incredibly close, and behind closed doors it’s always a laugh a minute between them. “The latest joke is that Gina and Jane have morphed into their most celebrated characters, Prue and Trude, as they’ve both…

The Facts Of Life This series, a spin-off of Diff’rent Strokes, followed Mr Drummond’s housekeeper, Mrs Garrett (Charlotte Rae), to her new job at a girls boarding school. It became a favourite in its own right and was one of the longest-running sitcoms of the era, from 1979 to 1988. Breakout star Lisa Whelchel played spoiled daddy’s girl Blair Warner, who she later reprised in The Facts Of Life Reunion in 2001, with Charlotte, Mindy Cohn (Natalie) and Kim Fields (Tootie). Lisa, 57, had three kids, became a bestselling and controversial author and made her reality TV debut on Survivor: Philippines in 2012. FUN FACT Before hunky George Clooney became a superstar, he played handyman George Burnett on two seasons of the show! M*A*S*H From 1972 to 1983, the cast…

Meet ‘Dazza & Shazza’ Gold Coast couple Darren Michael Baxter and Shayde Hodgson-Gulson claimed they wanted to live a “simple life” with kids and a mortgage... after robbing a bank to pay for their ice addiction and taking in a homeless man while on the run in luxury hotels. Baxter, 31, and Hodgson-Gulson, 23 – dubbed “Dazza and Shazza” – stormed the Burleigh Waters Suncorp Bank dressed in motorcycle helmets, gloves and jackets on September 26, 2019. Allegedly “fried on ice” at the time of the robbery, the engaged couple were armed with a fake pistol. The court heard Baxter pointed the gun at a worker and told them to fill up a laptop bag with money. With no customers, but five staff on duty, Baxter ran to the tellers…

In a nutshell, the coronavirus in 2020 was signified in the skies by three alignments between the planets Jupiter and Pluto. How so? Pluto is about mass plague-like scenarios, like coronavirus, and Jupiter is the amplification planet. Note that these two planets align in this way about every 13 years, so there was no real way to predict with any certainty that there would be an international pandemic. However, with hindsight, it makes total sense. In January and February 1918, when Spanish flu broke out, Jupiter and Pluto were together again. In 1981, when Jupiter and Pluto aligned, HIV made itself known, leading to the AIDS crisis. The first Jupiter-Pluto alignment in April kickstarted the international lockdown in earnest. The second in June brought the next round of restrictions or…

If you’ve ever wanted to live somewhere Winona Ryder has called home, the Hollywood star has decided to list her San Francisco pad for a cool $6.8 million. Despite rarely being seen around the neighbourhood, the 49-year-old has been a resident of the prestigious Cow Hollow since 1995 and bought the property for a steal at $1.76 million. The three-story Dutch Colonial features a mix of modern fixtures with period detailing. Inlaid hardwood floors, lead glass windows and a spindled switchback staircase make for a grand entrance. Large bay windows allow a lot of natural light to filter into the formal lounge, and the traditional fireplace is a real eye-catcher! The open-plan dining area brings the outdoors in, with sliding doors opening out to a large deck. While the kitchen…

1 Sometimes I try to figure out how many pieces of gum I can put into my mouth at once. 2 I went on vacation and dated two guys who knew each other. I told them I had an identical twin and went out with both of them. 3 I was born without energy, so every day involves at least 12 shots of espresso. 4 I was once locked out of the house and I jumped the fence but didn’t know the gardener had put a new stake in the yard. I got impaled. It was a bloody mess. I’m lucky to be alive. 5 If I wasn’t an actor, I would want to be a billionaire who gave away money to people and animals that deserved it. 6 I’ve…

Groovy look! JAMIE FOXX Hey Jamie, the ’70s called and they want their wardrobe back! The actor seemed eager to show off his retro look while on the set of his new sci-fi/comedy film, They Cloned Tyrone, in Atlanta. BUMPS AHOY! BINDI IRWIN The heavily pregnant Wildlife Warrior must have been lacking some inspiration for her maternity photoshoot, but a quick look through the family photo albums gave her and husband Chandler Powell the idea to recreate this old gem! Ryan’s fists of fury RYAN REYNOLDS & MARK RUFFALO It’s unclear what Mark said to upset Ryan, but it probably had something to do with The Avengers being a better superhero flick than Deadpool! Either that or they’re in the middle of filming… He’s a lightweight! SIMON COWELL When in…

The Breast Cancer Foundation NZ has teamed up with the Universities of Auckland and Otago in what Helena’s widower Chris describes as a tick on her bucket list. “Her list included ‘leave a legacy of awesomeness’, and for myself, her friends and family, this dedication is a touching acknowledgement of the work she did for the foundation and her commitment to educate women about breast cancer.” The Helena McAlpine Young Women’s Breast Cancer Study marks the first research project to focus on Kiwi women diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 45. CEO Evangelia Henderson hopes the $600,000 study will “transform the way younger patients are treated in New Zealand”. Shavaughn, who has a family history of breast cancer and pays for annual mammograms, says Helena’s work for BCFNZ…

‘They would love to see Ange enjoy herself and let loose’ Angelina Jolie has had some of the showbiz industry’s most headline-grabbing relationships, so when she abruptly split from Brad Pitt in 2016, no one expected her to remain single for long – in fact, Hollywood was waiting with bated breath to see who she would rebound with. After all, the 45-year-old’s been married to Billy Bob Thornton, dated actress Jenny Shimizu and has been linked to the likes of Colin Farrell and Johnny Depp throughout her time at the top of the A-list. But surprisingly it’s been four years since she’s been seen on the arm of a beau, and potential suitors are hardly lining up around her palm-tree lined block to score a date with one of the…

JORDAN MAUGER, Season 2  ow 36, the film and television N producer is still working “in the vibrant and exciting New Zealand film industry” since calling it quits with Bachelor winner Fleur Verhoeven days after the finale aired in 2016. He went on to star in US reality show The Bachelor Winter Games and was most recently an assistant director on TVNZ series Good Grief. The keen traveller tells us, “With border restrictions, I’m exploring more of NZ.” As for romance? “I’ll keep that a secret.” His advice for the Bachelors: “Have fun, be yourself, ignore the cameras and avoid being influenced to be someone you’re not.” And for viewers: “Enjoy the show, be entertained and reserve cruel criticism towards the contestants who have no say over how they are…

When reality star Rose Cruickshank met her new man on Tinder last year, there were two things she warned him – firstly, that she’d been on Married At First Sight NZ less than a year earlier and, secondly, that she’d been married three times. Now based in Emerald Beach, Australia, the qualified lash technician – whose one-year marriage to Sensing Murder psychic Kelvin Cruickshank ended in 2019 – tells Woman’s Day, “I told Tony on our first date, ‘If you don’t like it, you can walk away.’ But he said, ‘I’m 50 and you’re 46, so I’d find it more strange if you didn’t have a past,’ and so we continued our walk along the beach and watched the sunset, saying how much we had in common.” Rose’s architect crush…

How much money would it take to change your life? For Rosie Shelton, it wasn’t millions or even thousands – it was a mere $250. When the outgoing Christchurch woman went on the Aussie game show Deal Or No Deal with a friend, they won $500 and split it down the middle. Her mate desired new shoes, but Rosie wanted some jewellery that would give her a life-long memory of that crazy time she was on TV – yet no piece of bling really fitted the bill. “I was looking for something that was meaningful and special – more than just being a pretty piece,” the 34-year-old tells Woman’s Day. “There was nothing that was showcasing who was making it or the story behind it. It got me thinking and…

Shadow still knows his tricks AMANDA SAYS Shadow tells me he has passed and is with Harry’s grandfather. He tells me he was separated from Harry when he was about three-and-a-half and taken to a shelter. Shadow wasn’t there for long as a lovely lady, who lived near a beach, adopted him. Shadow brings through a really big boy who belonged to Harry’s dad called Hell Boy, who was also very happy to connect to Harry. Shadow showed me the lifting trick he used to do, where Harry would scoop him up in his arms when they were running. He went on to talk about the memories he has about the massive backyard they used to live in. Shadow laughed and tells me he was a mix of shih tzu…

SLOWING KIDNEY FAILURE “Some research is focused on finding new treatments for kidney disease that can slow down the journey to kidney failure. These treatments will likely mean that people can live healthier for longer, without the need for dialysis or kidney transplantation, which is required if the kidneys fail.” KIDNEY FUNCTION “There haven’t been any new treatments to stabilise kidney function for the past 20 years. However, in the last 18 months, large clinical trials have  reported benefits for not only kidney outcomes but also for cardiovascular outcomes, including a reduction in heart attack, stroke and heart failure.” KIDNEY DISEASE “Other research is directed at improving the experiences of people living with kidney disease. This can mean addressing various side effects such as fatigue, chemical imbalances and mental health.…

HERBED CRUMBED FISH WITH FENNEL & TOMATOES SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 25 MINS ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1 tbsp chopped dill, plus fronds to serve 1 tbsp grated parmesan finely grated zest 1 lemon 4 x 125g white fish fillets crusty bread, to serve BAKED FENNEL & TOMATOES 1 fennel, trimmed, sliced 250g cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp olive oil 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. 2 BAKED FENNEL & TOMATOES Toss fennel and tomatoes on an oven tray with oil. Bake 10-12 mins until light golden and tender. 3 In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, parmesan and zest. 4 Press crumb mixture evenly onto each fillet firmly. Arrange fish on top of fennel mixture. Bake 10 mins until fish is golden and cooked…

MOVIE SUMMERLAND Reclusive writer Alice’s life is changed forever when a child evacuee of the London Blitz is left in her care. She couldn’t be less interested in Frank at first, but in caring for the boy, she finds her broken heart is finally awakened again. IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK SANCTUARY IN NATURE by Sally Tagg Combining her love of nature with sacred symbolism, the talented Kiwi photographer has released a clever collection of stunning botanical images that would be right at home on any coffee table. Sally’s unique pictures capture the beauty and intricacy of the natural world. OUT NOW, $25 EVENT FIRST WE EAT An exciting new food festival is hitting the sunny shores of Tauranga with a delectable line-up of wine, craft beer and menus curated by…