Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 27, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Welcome to The Baby Issue, a special mag celebrating those magical little cherubs who have the ability to melt all but the hardest of hearts. In our cover story on page 14, we introduce one of the cutest bubs around, Ali Pugh’s adorable daughter Jemima, the TVNZ reporter’s lucky last, who she delivered all by herself! Then on page 38, some of the celeb world’s other new mums share the triumphs and trials of motherhood. And if you turn to page 62, our beauty guru Elise has put together her top tips to keep new and expectant mamas looking and feeling radiant. I’m fortunate enough to have the most beautiful six-month-old boy, my nephew Coby, in my life after my sister and brother-in-law moved back to Aotearoa last month. I…

Just weeks after his engagement to Jennifer Lopez ended, sources say her ex Alex Rodriguez may have moved on as well – with none other than Katie Holmes! The sports star was snapped leaving the actress’ apartment building in New York on June 13 and friends believe the pair may be seeing each other on the sly. Katie, 42, who split from chef Emilio Vitolo Jr in April, and A-Rod, 45, have moved in the same A-list circles for a while. “Katie was married to Tom Cruise when he co-starred with Cameron Diaz in Knight And Day and Cam was dating Alex at the time,” says an insider. “Katie thought he was pretty cute back then.” And while Katie’s rep has downplayed the dating claims, saying they “have never even…

Ali Pugh is a great believer in knowing your body, understanding your limits and trusting your instincts. So when it became clear that the 1 News reporter and former Breakfast host’s adorable newborn daughter Jemima Goldie was coming, ready or not, she felt nothing but calm and confident. “In the end, the midwife couldn’t make it in time, so I delivered her myself!” the 35-year-old laughs, the sheer beauty of that extraordinary moment clearly still sinking in. Ali – who also home-birthed her older daughters Theadora, now five, and Heidi, two – says she and husband Jo Barus had always planned on having Jemima at home too. “I’m absolutely not against hospitals or anything like that,” Christchurch-based Ali is quick to point out, “but home has always felt like the…

The supposedly glamorous life of a pop star is an unfamiliar concept to chart-topping Kiwi singer Jason Kerrison, who found himself drenching and deworming alpacas on his Northland farm just 24 hours after being unmasked as the victorious Tuatara on The Masked Singer NZ. The Opshop frontman, 44, lives on a secluded rural estate just outside of Kaitaia with his partner Adele Krantz, who was the only one Jason told about his reptilian role on the Three reality series. “I figured she’d notice if I disappeared for weeks!” he laughs. “She was super-supportive, but I thought other people would cotton on when they heard my voice – like my parents. Well, I’d hoped they would, anyway!” The glitzy world of a reality show is a far cry from Jason and…

TOMMY PHAM, 31 Describe your relationship with your mum My Hoa... My mum shows me love through her food – whenever she comes over she literally fills my fridge with enough food and ingredients to last a month! We’re both massive food fiends, and spend most of our time together talking about food and recipes. Would you say she’s your biggest cooking inspiration? Definitely! My mum doesn’t need a recipe to recreate a dish. She literally tastes something and says, “I think it has fish flakes, sugar and nuts, and they probably steam it first before frying it,” and then she’ll go home and give it a go – 90% of the time she’ll get it right! But it’s also the way she uses food to show love. Food has…

When it comes to trending pets, goats are having a moment, especially in the wake of that viral video with the cute but sweary Kiwi toddler. And if you’re down with the kids, you’ll know that GOAT also stands for “greatest of all time” – a title that could well be directed at Kimberley Crossman if we’re talking about being New Zealand’s greatest animal lover. When quizzed by Woman’s Day about her dream pet, the busy actress says it would be a goat – she fell in love with a rescued kid on a recent trip to the SPCA animal shelter in Ma¯ngere – but she’d also like a bunny and then some puppies. And yes, that would be on top of the two dogs, couple of cats, a spider…

Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 It’s time to clear the air! Under the Full Moon, a simmering issue could finally erupt, but it may clear the way for more honest communication. On the social scene, a function might end up being more entertaining than expected, while for singles, a secret admirer might be revealed. TIME TO TRY As sentimental stars grow brighter, sort through some old boxes. SELENA GOMEZ Being a caring soul is characteristically Cancerian, which Selena exudes in spades. Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Batteries need a recharge? Look for ways to simplify your life or, if a health issue has flared, research your options – a new therapy or practitioner could make a big difference. At home, why not tackle the cupboards or clear some…

WAKE UP With its skin-nourishing new formula, Revlon 5-in-1 Concealer, $28, will help you look more awake in seconds. EYE CANDY New Frank Body Brightening Eye Serum, $23, contains hero ingredient caffeine! Dab on to de-puff heavy peepers. TRIPLE DUTY When foundation just seems like too much effort, rub Nivea Sun SPF 50+ UV Face BB Cream, $9.19, in as your moisturiser, SPF and tint. INSTANT PERK Pat Lily Lolo Natural Lipstick, $27, onto lips and cheeks to bring colour and glow back to your face.…

MUSHROOM BROTH WITH CHEESE DUMPLINGS SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 30g cold butter, cubed • 1½ cups self-raising flour • ½ cup grated smoked cheddar • ½ bunch parsley, leaves and stalks chopped • ¾ cup milk, plus 2 tbsp extra • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 green onions, sliced • 4 flat mushrooms, peeled, cut onto wedges • 250g button mushrooms, halved • 4 cups vegetable stock • 3 cups water • micro parsley, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 Using your fingertips, rub butter into sifted flour. Season with salt and pepper. Stir cheese and parsley leaves through. 3 Pour in milk and mix to form dough. Knead lightly. Press until 2cm thick then…

Hitting the Heights Prowling the red carpet in leopard print, Sharon Stone joined the stars of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s new musical In The Heights (below) at the movie’s Tribeca Film Festival premiere in New York. Splashing out Papamoa mum Rach Martin escaped the Block NZ building site to watch her son Liam Preston, 15, play at a waterpolo tournament in Auckland. A baby for J.Law? A dressed down Jennifer Lawrence sparked bump rumours on the New Orleans set of Red, White And Water. Kate’s Grecian getaway Before she starts filming Knives Out 2 with Daniel Craig in Greece, Kate Hudson made sure to squeeze in some fun in the sun with partner Danny Fujikawa on a romantic but sporty trip to the island of Skiathos. Liz is ageing backwards! Damian…

Gwen Stefani has sparked speculation she and singer Blake Shelton have tied the knot in secret after she stepped out wearing what appeared to be a diamond-encrusted wedding band in Santa Monica on June 12. According to insiders, Gwen and country star Blake, 45 – who have been engaged since October – were fresh off the plane from his Oklahoma ranch, where he’d built a chapel they were planning to use for their nuptials. Just a day before, the 51-year-old No Doubt singer posted a pic from her bridal shower on Instagram, writing, “She’s getting marriiieeed.” Gwen revealed in April they were planning a low-key ceremony, saying, “We’re keeping it very simple. It’s literally going to be just close family.”…

Now that they’ve reunited, Jennifer Lopez is laying down the law with Ben Affleck. The clean-living star, who doesn’t smoke, drink alcohol or even have caffeine, is against any type of vice, so she can’t have been too happy to hear Ben was back gambling in Las Vegas in the early hours of June 9. “Ben was at the Wynn resort and casino standing alone at a table… just the dealer and him,” says a source. “Casino staff were standing guard to shoo away any fans who happened to notice one half of Bennifer placing bets around 3am. There were no camera crews during his time at the tables... which is interesting because Ben is actually working in Vegas.” Indeed, Ben, 48, was spotted filming at The Palazzo casino in…

The longer Prince Harry is in the US, firing pot shots at his family across the Atlantic, the more his friends fear that all his plans for a new life have just gone by the wayside. Instead, insiders tell Woman’s Day the 36-year-old has become “blinded by rage” towards his family, and his “singular focus seems to be exacting revenge on the people he believes have wronged him, rather than creating a happy new life for himself, his wife and his kids”. Indeed, with every public attack Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have levelled at the House of Windsor – including in an interview, podcast and mental health documentary he created with Oprah Winfrey – the further he seems to get from living in peace. “Harry and Meghan hate…

Nicole’s son Connor Cruise had fans talking about his new buzz cut, when he showed off his freshly clean-shaven head on social media recently. “New face who dis?” the 26-year-old captioned the Instagram story. Connor, who is a dedicated Scientologist like his dad Tom Cruise, 58, lives in the church’s main hub of Clearwater, Florida in a modest home. Insiders say Connor, who has dabbled in acting, spends his time DJing and fishing, and is “content with living a quieter life”. He has also started a side hustle as a BBQ influencer with his new Instagram food vlog channel called Connor’s Meat Shack.…

Coming third on The Masked Singer NZ is impressive enough, but to do it while suffering from a severely herniated disc in your back is quite another – yet Joe Cotton was determined to find the silver lining in her painful situation. “I found all the handsome dudes!” the More FM Nights radio presenter laughs. “Turns out, they’re all working at North Shore Hospital. Every single doctor I had… Phwoar!” But jokes aside, Joe, 42, reveals that she turned down spinal surgery so she could compete on the show – and making it worse was the fact she couldn’t even tell her husband Daniel Shields why. “The pain was so intense,” she tells Woman’s Day. “I was fully prepared that I might have to have surgery because it was that…

LAURA McGOLDRICK Now she’s got two children, the Hits radio host, 32, says life is “all a bit of organised chaos”, not helped by the fact dad Marty Guptill has a packed international cricket schedule. Laura – who’s mum to Harley, three, and Teddy, five months – tells, “I try to get into a routine, but it doesn’t always work. I don’t keep them to a strict schedule at the moment – that would mean getting out of my pyjamas earlier in the morning and figuring out how to live without dry shampoo. Honestly, dry shampoo’s the best thing that’s ever been invented for new mums!” KELLY ROWLAND When was the last time the Destiny’s Child singer had a full night’s sleep? “December – before Noah got here,” the mum-of-two…

Q My partner and I lived separately. One Sunday he woke at 2am and said he had to go. Later, I was told he had passed away sitting in his chair. Was he hiding something, or did he know? I miss him. Malena MITCHELL SAYS Your beautiful partner tells me he never kept any secrets from you. I feel he was more spiritually in tune with his higher self than he knew. On a conscious level he did not know, but his higher self sensed it was time. QI have three wonderful sons, one with a disability and the others live in WA. What does the future hold for them? Will I stay at my current job, or retire? Are there guardian angels watching over us? Hopeful Virgo MITCHELL SAYS…

Picture yourself at a party. Are you an out-and-proud extrovert who’s the life and soul of the room? Or are you a quiet introvert hiding in a corner and preparing to slip out the door as soon as possible? The truth is, many of us don’t fit either of those extremes but fall somewhere in the middle – introducing the ambivert. These people love a big social gathering (as long as they can still have some quiet time) and are equally comfortable talking or listening. And if that sounds like you, you’re definitely not alone. WHAT IT MEANS “An ambivert is thought of as someone who has a mix of both extrovert and introvert characteristics in their personality,” says Conor Wynn, a researcher and PhD candidate at Monash University in…

Vacuuming your hard and soft floors, and skirting boards, even your car, are probably on all of your cleaning lists. But there are other parts of the home that we seem to be skipping – and they’ve got a whole heap of nasty bacteria and microscopic life that can affect our health. Here are some of those less obvious spots... YOUR MATTRESS Did you know we spend roughly a third of our lives in bed? And while letting your head hit the pillow after a long day seems relaxing, knowing what germs lie below in our mattress is anything but. According to recent surveys, many Kiwis don’t clean their mattresses regularly. “That’s alarming given there can be millions of dust mites in a single mattress,” says research scientist and microbiologist…

RHUBARB & RAISIN BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING SERVES 6 PREP 15 MINS + SOAKING COOK 30 MINS • 6 thick slices raisin bread • 50g butter, softened • 3 stalks rhubarb, cut into 3cm pieces • ¼ cup caster sugar • ½ cup frozen raspberries • 1½ cups milk • 3 eggs • ½ cup cream • 1 tsp vanilla extract • icing sugar, pouring custard, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease an 8-cup casserole dish. 2 Spread each raisin bread slice with butter, then cut each into four triangles. Arrange slightly overlapping in dish. 3 In a small bowl, toss rhubarb with 1 tbsp caster sugar. Scatter rhubarb and raspberries over bread. 4 In a bowl, whisk milk, eggs, cream, vanilla and remaining caster sugar until…

The Nancys was one of our favourite books of 2020. What inspired you to write it? The idea first came to me in 2006, but it was the severe bullying of a young boy, Michael Morones, over his love of My Little Pony in 2014 that motivated me to write this story. At 11, Michael came home after school one day and tried to kill himself. I knew I had a story that celebrated unlikely heroes, and I thought if it got published and reached one reader who could educate their child or stand up to homophobic bullying, then it would be worth it. How did Nancy Drew influence your writing? The Nancys started with a line of internal dialogue from a kid investigating a murder, which led me to…

Chris-crossed! CHRIS HEMSWORTH & CHRIS PRATT The Thor star pranked his superhero pal Chris Evans by sending him birthday wishes for his 40th... with a pic of the other Hollywood Chris! THE EYES HAVE IT MEL GIBSON You’d think as an Aussie, the actor would have the “slip slop slap” thing down pat, but the Braveheart star did battle with some sunscreen-in-a-can at the French Open in Paris last week. Serena makes a splash! SERENA WILLIAMS Keeping things colourful in her stylish one-piece, the tennis champion didn’t hesitate to dive right into her summer holiday at the exclusive Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in the French Riviera. Fran’s still Fine! FRAN DRESCHER The lovable Nanny star, who played Fran Fine, proved she’s still the ultimate queen of style when she slipped on…

When Angelina Jolie planned a trip to Manhattan for her 46th birthday, she packed her schedule with shopping trips and museum visits for herself and her six children. But sources reveal she planned the whole thing around a reunion with her first husband, Trainspotting star Jonny Lee Miller, 48, who she married in 1996 after they fell in love on the set of their film Hackers. They split a year later. Angelina was spotted entering Jonny’s Brooklyn apartment building last week, carrying a bottle of wine, and insiders tell Woman’s Day exclusively they caught up over a three-hour dinner. The source adds that her son Knox, 12, joined her and while they returned to their hotel in New York’s Midtown, she was back at Jonny’s several days later with Knox…

Whether or not Lisa Carrington paddles away from the Tokyo Olympic Games with her third gold medal, the Kiwi canoeing champ will still have something to celebrate – her upcoming wedding! The 31-year-old from Tauranga got engaged to her longtime partner Michael Buck (left) in March, with plans to marry in 2022, and she tells The Australian Women’s Weekly, “It’s nice to think about things after the Games – and exciting things at that. It’s also about valuing the idea that you only want to get married once, right? And from talking to people about weddings, you recognise that it is a pretty special moment. “The Olympics is really big and that’s what I do, but it’s also about valuing the other things that are really important too. With the…

Calling all redheads – if you’re young, dashing and a little bit cheeky, The Crown producers want to talk to you urgently! According to The Sun, casting bosses on the hit royal drama are struggling to find a child to play Prince Harry when he was aged between six and 13, and may need to dye a young boy’s hair to fill the part. “Bosses have incredibly high standards when it comes to the actors they hire, so any wannabe cast member already has to tick a long line of boxes,” says a source. “But with the role of Harry they wanted another crucial box-ticking. That’s proved incredibly difficult, but they’re determined to cast the right actor and are considering taking any steps necessary to make him look the part.”…

Nicole Kidman is having a mini meltdown over her “baby girl” Sunday Rose becoming a teenager in July – to the point her husband Keith Urban has had to step in. Nicole, 54, went through a lot to have her girls, including battling fertility issues to conceive Sunday before having her younger sister Faith, 10, via surrogate. “Nicole tried for decades to have kids, and now her time with her babies feels like it’s almost over,” says a source. “She’s not ready to have a 13-year-old yet, and while she’s pretending to be excited for her daughter, July 7 has been marked on the calendar with increasing dread.” It doesn’t help, says an insider, that “Sunday is wise beyond her years and is definitely 13 going on 30. She’s very…

Now, that’s amore! Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom had the look of love as they sipped Aperol Spritzes and kissed during a gondola ride in Venice. After some mum and dad time, the couple picked up their nine-month-old daughter Daisy Dove and took her to a local ice-cream parlour for her first taste of gelato. Doting dad Orlando carried Daisy and the nappy bag as the pair showed their baby girl the sights. The actor’s 10-year-old son Flynn, who he shares with ex-wife Miranda Kerr, also joined the family holiday and was seen posing for happy snaps with his dad, stepmum and little sister. ITALIAN DELIGHTS Italy is a special place for Katy, 36, and Orlando, 44, who took one of their first trips as a couple there in August…

Here’s the thing about fairy tales – they end happily ever after, but we never get to see what the ever-after actually looks like. But Loshni Manikam knows. She was the second of three daughters in a “very traditional” Hindu family growing up in Durban, South Africa. She was a tomboy. She preferred helping her dad fix the car to joining her mum and sisters in the kitchen. “I didn’t want to be the girly girl,” she recalls. Still, Loshni read the fairy tales. She knew she should have been living happily ever after, especially after finding her “prince”, her husband Donald, and immigrating to New Zealand to be with him. “I had love and fresh air, which was awesome,” she shares. “He loved me, respected me and wanted me…

Tiga’s tale AMANDA SAYS Tiga tells me he is about 17 years old and has been with the family since he was a kitten. Tiga shows me that he often sees a man around with another cat. The man is Robyn’s husband, who passed over many years ago. The cat is called Kia, and has also passed. A dog which lives with Tiga and Robyn, also comes through. The dog tells me his name is Bundy and he belongs to Robyn’s son. Tiga really loves his human brother very much, but does not acknowledge the dog at all. Bundy comes through extremely nervous, and has been all his life. Tiga tells me he very rarely goes to the vet in his life. He thanks Robyn for the way she has…

DOUBLE THE PAMPERING! There’s never a better time to enjoy some TLC than during pregnancy. Nurture you and your baby with a special pregnancy massage, and treat your hard-to-reach feet with a luxe pedicure with this pamper package from Forme Spa. With 11 spas nationwide, take your pick! Mumma2be Baby On Board Pregnancy Massage, $225 (visit formespa.co.nz) SENSITIVE PICK-ME-UP While the world of acids may be a minefield to navigate, especially during pregnancy, gentle AHA products remain safe to use. Pai Dinner Out Copaiba & Kaolin Blemish Mask, $67, uses super-gentle fruit acids derived from the pink pomelo and cooling kaolin clay for that deep cleanse, while remaining extremely kind on even the most sensitive of skin. GLOW GETTER Although some essential oils aren’t advised to be used during pregnancy,…

Kourtney Kardashian has wasted no time breaking in her new Palm Springs home. The 42-year-old mum-of-three bought the six-bedroom, eight-bathroom property in the gated La Quinta neighbourhood at the end of May, and just days later was posting pictures on Instagram of herself, her kids and new beau Travis Barker, 45, enjoying the amenities. Aside from the large infinity edge pool, the sprawling estate also features a spa and a custom-designed 15-tee golf course (because why not?). Expansive glass slide-away doors bring the outdoors in, and offer breathtaking views of the Santa Rosa Mountains, which can be enjoyed around the outside kitchen and fire pits. The home also features a guesthouse – perfect for visits from the rest of the Kardashian clan – plus a custom bar and wine room,…

FREE-FORM ONION & BACON TART SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 50 MINS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 3 onions, thinly sliced • 1 red onion, thinly sliced • 4 rashers rindless bacon, sliced • 1 sprig rosemary, plus extra to garnish • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed • 60g camembert cheese, cut into wedges • 1 egg, lightly whisked • rocket leaves, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium. Saute all onions 12-15 mins until caramelised, then add bacon and cook 4-5 mins until golden. Stir in rosemary. Season to taste. Allow to cool. 3 Join pastry sheets together and cut into a 28cm round. Place on tray. 4 Pile…

MOVIE THE HITMAN’S WIFE’S BODYGUARD Ryan Reynolds is at his adorable quirky best, while Salma Hayek delivers a deliciously sweary and sexy performance in this unhinged sequel to 2017 action-comedy The Hitman’s Bodyguard. The plot doesn’t make much sense, but who needs logic when you’ve got Samuel L. Jackson, Antonio Banderas and Morgan Freeman on board? IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK THE PRESIDENT’S DAUGHTER by Bill Clinton & James Patterson When the daughter of a former US president and ex-navy SEAL is abducted, he embarks on a solo mission to get her back. Co-written by Hillary’s hubby, this could be one of the best thrillers you’ll read all year! OUT NOW (Penguin, $37) ALBUM BIGGA BAGGARIDDIM by UB40 Thirty years after the release of the original Baggariddim record, the reggae group…