Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 10, 2022 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

When I was asked to guess which TVNZ star was pregnant a couple of weeks ago, Renee Wright’s name never crossed my mind. Admittedly I was on deadline and thinking about 100 things at once, but the beautiful broadcaster already has three children, the youngest born almost six years ago – and even Renee herself admits that, until recently, she’d never have believed she’d be a mum-of-four! We’re overjoyed for this TV favourite and thrilled to be breaking the news in Woman’s Day (see page 22), even more so because Renee talks so openly about the heartache of miscarriage in the hope it might make other Kiwi women going through something similar feel less alone. Renee also notes that she usually gives birth so quickly, she fears having her baby…

A spokesperson for the All Blacks said it best when they described Va’aiga Tuigamala as “an icon and inspiration” and “an all-time great who achieved things on and off the pitch others could only dream of ”. Proudly known as “Inga the Winger” during his 19 tests for New Zealand between 1991 and 1993, the Samoan-born sporting legend went on to play rugby league professionally in the UK and later represented Manu Samoa in rugby, before tragically passing away at just 52 last week. “He was a huge man, a very powerful runner, and could run over and around people,” said former All Blacks coach John Hart in an emotional tribute. However, he added, “The thing that everyone will remember is that infectious smile that he had throughout his life...…

She was there to learn about Denmark’s early childhood development programs and playful Kate certainly invoked her childlike side! The duchess was heard exclaiming, “In the spirit of where I am, I had to do that,” after flinging herself down a slide – in heels! – at the Lego Foundation PlayLab, before chopping wood and sitting around a campfire as she visited a forest kindergarten.…

Angelina has devastated her whole family – especially daughter Shiloh – by selling her half of the family’s French winery estate. The vineyard, which produces their hugely successful rosé, was sold to a Russian oligarch and now ex-hubby Brad is being sued by the new part-owners for “not cooperating”. The situation has got so bad, Brad has filed papers against Angelina for not seeking his approval over the sale of Château Miraval to vodka billionaire Yuri Shefler. “It’s a nightmare and puts Brad in an untenable position,” says an insider. “He’s doing everything he can to keep Miraval for the kids, but that’s looking more and more unlikely. As you can imagine, they’re furious about it all. “Shiloh in particular is complaining she spent the best part of her childhood…

Q My apartment has been trashed by a tenant, which has caused me grief. Is it a sign to sell, quit my job and start my own business? The past few years have been financially stressful. Mixed emotions MITCHELL SAYS I have your beautiful dad here talking to me. He has been helping to guide you through overcoming some of the difficulties you’ve had in the past year. I feel you are getting your life back on track and there are some wonderful new beginnings around you. Your dad tells me you have been wanting to sell your apartment for some time, but you should only sell it when you truly feel ready. I don’t feel it’s the right time for you to start a business. Please consider holding on…

Some days just starting a workout feels hard enough, let alone following through with recovery. But exercise experts explain that if you don’t spend time recovering after physical activity, you might not be getting the best value out of your session. Essentially, recovery helps you get great results from your exercise, and preps you for an even better session next time – which helps you stay on track with your fitness goals. Recovery is also an important way to aid you in strengthening your muscles. “When we exercise, our body produces lactic acid, which builds up in the muscles, causing muscle fatigue,” says accredited exercise physiologist Amy Harding. “The benefits of recovery include allowing the body to adapt to the exercise, increasing flexibility, being able to increase intensity and duration…

LEMONGRASS CHICKEN WITH BASIL & CASHEWS SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 2 tbsp peanut oil • 500g chicken stir-fry strips • 1 lemongrass stalk, white part only, finely chopped • 3 baby buk choy, leaves separated, halved • 125g baby corn, halved lengthways • 2 tbsp chilli sauce • 2 tbsp oyster sauce • 1 tbsp rice vinegar • 1 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar • 1 bunch Thai basil, leaves picked • ½ cup toasted cashews, roughly chopped • cooked rice noodles, to serve 1 In a wok or large frying pan, heat half the oil on high. Stir-fry chicken in two batches, 3-4 mins each, until browned. Set aside. 2 Heat remaining oil in wok on high. Stir-fry lemongrass 30 secs. Add buk…

Fun Down Under! Natalie Portman looked bloomin’ lovely in a floral dress as she celebrated at a birthday party in Sydney with her family. Still courting Adele kept tight-lipped about engagement rumours during a night out at the basketball in Ohio with her sports agent boyfriend Rich Paul and Mary J. Blige. Despite the singer’s recent partying, the only wild thing about this night was her $13,000 Alaia leopard coat. Fashion force There were no smiles all round when supermodel Jourdan Dunn and fashionista Victoria Beckham swapped notes at the Supriya Lele show at London Fashion Week. White on! With her wedding just weeks away, Celebrity Treasure Island star Edna Stewart was in full bride mode during a try-on session at celebrity designer Trish Peng’s Auckland studio. Caffeine hit Toddlers…

“Rest in love, Big Uso. Such a shock! Manuia lou malaga [safe travels].” – Tana Umaga, former All Blacks captain. “Can’t believe you’ve gone. There was no one quite like you, Inga.” – Ric Salizzo, sports broadcaster. “As a kid, I loved watching him bulldoze and send fear into the opposition’s eyes every time he touched the ball. Thank you for inspiring us Pasifika and Kiwi kids.” – Iafeta Paleaaesina, former Warriors prop. “Absolutely heartbroken. I owe so much to this amazing man! Literally helped change my life when he came to Wigan Warriors from NZ.” – Jason Robinson, former English rugby and league star. “Before Jonah, there was Inga.” – Ben Atiga, former All Black. “That big smile and big heart. So much alofa [love] to the family of…

It was a scene Kiwi singing sensation Jamie McDell describes as something out of Baywatch – a teenage beach babe smitten by a hunky, shirtless lifeguard at Pauanui Beach every summer. “I was 15 and we had one of those magical, passionate, love-at-first-sight summers – sunset walks and awkward kisses,” she giggles to Woman’s Day after returning from her Kawau Island honeymoon with her teen crush-turned-husband Jake Smith. The same Coromandel beach set the scene for the couple’s adulthood reunion and later their engagement, but when it came to tying the knot, they chose a different waterside spot, near Jamie’s parents’ place in Mangawhai – and neither pandemic-fuelled postponements nor a cyclone could dampen their special day! Construction worker Jake, 30, who has taken his wife’s surname, even duetted with…

After four years working behind the scenes on current affairs series Sunday, journalist Mava Moayyed has stepped in front of the camera to join the TVNZ 1 show’s reporting team – just in time for its 20th anniversary. “When my boss called me and said, ‘We have a spot open – would you consider applying?’ I was so flattered and shocked that I started sweating profusely,” laughs the bubbly Aucklander, 31. “I didn’t make any sense on the phone. I had to call her back!” Though becoming a TV star was unexpected, Mava is grateful for the opportunity. “It’s the cherry on top of being a journalist to front your own stories,” she tells Woman’s Day. “But it doesn’t feel much different. The biggest pro has been that I sometimes…

Treating herself to a facial saved bestselling author Di Morrissey’s life when a small mark on her right cheekbone turned out to be a deadly melanoma. Glamorous Di had disguised the small “stain” with makeup for years before she noticed a pinhead-sized speck in 2021. The popular Aussie novelist, children’s author, former TV star and environmental activist might never have noticed the sinister change, but for a keen-eyed beauty therapist. “She asked if I had ever had the mark checked,” explains Di, 78. “I said to her, ‘Oh, yes, it’s been there for years. I had it lasered off 10 years ago, but it’s slowly come back. I was told it’s fine.’” SECOND THOUGHTS The beautician frowned but let the matter rest. The next morning, however, at home in rural…

Growing up among snakes, hairy spiders, flying cockroaches, monkeys and wild sloths in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest gave Bruna Rodrigues a passion for sustainable living and a resilient spirit. From two years old, she lived with her parents and younger sister in a holiday resort her father managed in the middle of the vast South American jungle, accessible only by air or the river. “My parents let us roam freely around the resort – they caught me eating a few bugs, carrying sloths and monkeys around, and that was all good,” laughs Bruna, now 36. “My stomach is very strong. I’ve never had food poisoning in my life! I’m used to the heat, and eating different food and fruits.” Her upbringing instilled a love of nature, she adds. “I loved the…

Ruler of the roost AMANDA SAYS Old Girl isn’t shy – she loves a chat! She tells me she hasn’t been very well and she has a condition that slows her metabolism. She lets me know her mum Karen is giving her lots of watery food, especially sliced watermelon, and that has helped a lot. Other hens begin to appear and three of them show me they’re the most recent to join Karen’s family. They were rescued from a tiny pen and they thank her so much. Old Girl pushes her way back in and tells me she’s the only hen allowed on Karen’s mum’s verandah, and her nan and her love a cuddle. Old Girl knows she’s the matriarch of the seven hens there. She wants Karen to know…

If your exercise session has worked your muscles hard, stretching afterwards is recommended. Amy suggests targeting lower and upper body muscles, ensuring you are breathing throughout. Try these... HAMSTRING STRETCH Sit on a chair with your right leg straight in front of you. Have your hand on your leg and slowly lean forward, sliding the hand down your leg towards your toes. Hold for 30 seconds, then swap legs. GLUTE STRETCH Sit on a chair and bring your right ankle up onto your left knee. Place your right hand on your knee and gently push it down towards the floor. Lean forward slightly to intensify the stretch and hold for 30 seconds, then swap sides. LAT STRETCH Stand in front of a bench (kitchen bench or bathroom sink are perfect),…

Women are known for being savvy shoppers, so it’s no surprise we’re often better investors. We’re less likely to panic-sell when markets fall and tend to be better at financial planning for our families’ futures. However, Kiwi women are also more likely to retire into poverty. There are some systemic barriers to women’s financial health, such as the gender pay gap (9.1%) and the motherhood gap (a drop in pay when re-entering the workforce). Let’s turn that around. Women make up 80% of all household purchasing decisions, so it’s time to take control of our finances! COUNT YOUR ASSETS What’s your money up to? It’s a good idea to start by taking stock of where your funds are and where you want them to go. TRY ASKING… • Do I…

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 10 MINS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 400g packet ready-made Italian beef meatballs • 700g jar tomato passata • ¼ cup white wine • pinch dried chilli • 350g spaghetti • 60g packet baby spinach leaves • ½ cup parmesan, shaved • crusty bread, to serve 1 In a large frying pan, heat oil on high. Cook meatballs, shaking pan occasionally, 4-5 mins until well browned. 2 Add passata, wine and chilli. Bring to a simmer. Cook 4-5 mins until meatballs are cooked through. 3 Meanwhile, in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti following packet directions until tender. Drain and return to pan. 4 Add meatballs and sauce to spaghetti with spinach. Toss to combine. Serve topped…

PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY FRENCH TOAST A wickedly delicious twist on a breakfast fave Place 2 large eggs, 75ml milk and 1 tbsp ground cinnamon in a large shallow bowl. Whisk until well combined. Using 8 slices of brioche bread, dip each side of the brioche into egg mixture. Heat 1 tbsp butter over low heat in a large frying pan and cook brioche, both sides, 1-2 mins or until golden brown. Repeat until all slices of brioche are cooked. Spread a layer of peanut butter (about 4 tbsp across 8 slices) and raspberry jam or spreadable fruit (another 4 tbsp across 8 slices) on each slice, then top with 2 sliced bananas. Stack slices to serve, topping with 1 punnet fresh raspberries. Dust with icing sugar or drizzle with…

LISA WINS A GAIN! After five Olympic gold medals and countless world champ wins, Dame Lisa Carrington would be forgiven for getting a bit blasé about trophies, but the canoeist insists she was thrilled to take out the Supreme Award at the Halberg Awards in Auckland, where she also won Sportswoman of the Year for the fifth time in a row. “It feels so long ago that I competed and the world we’re in is a completely different place, but it’s still cool to be acknowledged and to celebrate all the amazing performances by other sportspeople,” Lisa, 32, tells Woman’s Day. Having worn a custom silk dress from Tanya Carlson that “felt like a bit of me”, the O¯hope athlete adds, “I’m getting a little bit more OK with standing…

It’s no secret that Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have had a famously troubled relationship with their wayward son Chet, who regularly hits the headlines for his controversial behaviour. And just months after Woman’s Day revealed the couple’s marriage was suffering amid the stress of allegations that Chet assaulted his ex-girlfriend, the 31-year-old has turned his attention to Tom, 65, publicly blasting the Oscar winner by claiming he didn’t have a “strong male role model” growing up and making an extraordinary allegation that his father wasn’t there for him as a child. “Chet is obviously in pain, and it kills them both,” says a source. “Tom and Rita have stayed up at night more times than they care to count worrying about Chet and trying to figure out…

It’s been more than a decade since the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Mary last stood side by side in the Australian royal’s adopted home of Copenhagen. The two future queens were obviously delighted to see each other, with a royal source telling Woman’s Day how they had a “wonderful time” together. “Kate and Mary were all business during the day, when there were important topics at hand and cameras on them, but they made sure they got a couple hours off together in the evening,” says our insider. “In Copenhagen, Mary finds it much easier to go about her business without everyone watching her, so she was able to sneak Kate off to a local restaurant undetected. By all accounts, they had a wonderful time together.” Kate’s solo trip…

‘She’s been finding her voice among her rowdier older siblings’ For years she’s resisted taking sides when it comes to the ongoing family drama raging between her parents Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. But last week, an upset Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, 13, was seen running away from her minders on the streets of Los Angeles and insiders say it’s the result of a battle over wanting to spend more time with her 58-year-old father, actor Brad. “Vivienne was very young when her parents began having problems and they shielded most of it from her – she didn’t notice as much as the older kids did,” says a source. “Which is why she’s struggling to see why her older siblings don’t want to hang out with Brad, when she loves spending time…

After learning the hard way from previous seasons, TV execs have gone to great lengths to keep the stars of Married At First Sight Australia in line. But it appears it’s going to take a lot more than stern warnings and social media bans to keep this cast under control, with Woman’s Day hearing that some have found ways to enlist previous contestants to help them capitalise on their 15 minutes of fame! “As soon as things started to get heated during production, the majority of this year’s participants started to reach out to former cast members for advice on how to get the most airtime and how to stay relevant once filming ends,” reveals a well-placed source. “Bryce Ruthven, Jessika Power and even Nasser Sultan have almost been coaching…

DAME VALERIE ADAMS  Back in 2002, well before she was made a dame, Sunday profiled the future Olympic gold medallist, who was then just 17 and about to compete at her very first Commonwealth Games! DREW BARRYMORE. CAMERON DIAZ & LUCY LIU  Eleven years before Cameron famously quit Hollywood in 2014, the movie star was  happy to give the TVNZ 1 share all the juicy Charlie’s Angels gossip alongside her fabulous co-stars. LUCY LAWLESS  In 2012, the Xena actress and environmental activist shared the dramatic tale of her arrest after joining a  Greenpeace protest demonstration occupying a Shell oil-drilling ship. CHER  After more than 50 years in the spotlight, in 2018, the superstar spoke frankly about her surprise and gratitude for such an incredible career – and revealed her real…

There’s only one thing Roxanne Faithfull can clearly recall about her mad dash to the hospital. On all fours in the back of the car, with her partner Andrew driving as fast as he dared down Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway, she could feel her baby coming. “That’s when I looked out the window and there’s this guy on a motorbike looking in at me with pure shock on his face,” Roxy, 34, tells Woman’s Day. “It’s the only thing I vividly remember – this poor man just trying to get to work at 6am and he sees that. Poor guy!” And it was just as she and Andrew, 41, approached the hospital that her little man decided he couldn’t wait to be born, with baby Axel arriving in the back seat…

Pisces 20 FEB – 20 MAR Say hello to the upbeat new you! Finally, things are falling into place and under the midweek new moon, an important relationship is shifting into a more positive phase. You may feel an overwhelming urge to play peacemaker, but don’t expect everyone to agree. STAR TIP If you’re looking for romance, join a local club or sporting team. JULIE BOWEN The Modern Family star recently told Ellen DeGeneres she’s happily single but would date Harry Styles! Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 It’s time to face the music! With passions aroused, you could find yourself involved in a dispute, but luckily, your fair-minded approach might swing things around. As tensions mount, anything active or energetic should feel therapeutic. A backyard blitz might…

Thanks to our phones, tech neck was already an issue – even before the pandemic. Now in the age of lockdowns, where many are glued to their phones and meetings are happening via Zoom, it’s taken on a whole new life. Help is at hand however, with some innovative skincare products created with the now-common beauty issue in mind… Protect and preserve The skin on the neck has a relatively thin dermis layer, which means less collagen and elastin to keep it looking fresh. This means you need a tailored skincare regimen that finishes with a great sunscreen, applied to the neck area daily. UV radiation contributes to wrinkles and laxity, making the horizontal lines caused by tech neck even more pronounced. Bondi Sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face…

STAY Developed from a 19th-century heritage building, the Hilton Lake Taupo (hilton. com/taupo) combines charm and modern luxury, with beautifully manicured gardens that are popular for weddings and high teas. Bubbles and handmade local chocolate awaited us in our huge rooms, which had expansive balconies with stunning views over the lake. There are even pet-friendly rooms – the hotel organises special “playcations” for you and your furry friends – but we were more interested in the Moët Imperial Ice bar, where we enjoyed more drinks and delicious pre-dinner canapés. The pool area is a great size, so it’s never too crowded, plus there’s a large spa for when swimming is too strenuous! SAIL On a mission to soak as much of Lake Taupo’s scenery as possible, we took a sunset…

FETTUCINE & PEA PESTO WITH CHORIZO SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 375g fettuccine • 1 tbsp olive oil, plus ¼ cup extra • 1 chorizo, thinly sliced • 1½ cups frozen peas, thawed • ½ bunch mint, leaves picked, plus extra leaves to serve • ½ bunch parsley, leaves picked • ½ cup grated parmesan, plus extra to serve • 1 lemon, juice • 1 garlic clove, chopped • 1 tbsp natural almonds, roughly chopped 1 In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta following packet directions. 2 In a large frying pan, heat oil on high. Fry chorizo 4-5 mins, turning, until crisp and golden. Remove from heat. 3 In a small food processor, combine half the peas with herbs, parmesan, juice and…

MOVIE THE BATMAN Ever since it was announced that Robert Pattinson would be the new Caped Crusader, fans have been desperate to see how the Twilight star fares in the role. With Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman and Colin Farrell starring as Penguin, this is sure to be one of the movie events of the year. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK THE LIBRARY OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS by Patricia Bell The Kiwi author’s debut novel follows a small-town librarian who dies in a fiery car crash and finds himself in a very unexpected afterlife while his daughter on Earth struggles to mourn the father she never really knew. OUT THURSDAY ($34.95, Cloud Ink Press) EVENT AUCKLAND TOWN HALL & THE CIVIC TOURS With COVID restricting events on stage, this is the perfect time…

BRIDAL BELLES KATE & LILA MOSS The supermodel’s mini-me daughter went to hair-raising lengths to be the perfect bride – even her eyebrows stuck to the colour code at London Fashion Week! Hoop dream TIFFANY HADDISH It was game on when the Girls Trip actress hit the court with fellow celebs for an All-Star NBA game in Ohio. She may have had all the sporting moves, but it seems she’s still ducking and diving in her private life after being arrested a couple of weeks prior for driving under the influence. Stars in stripes JEFF GOLDBLUM & EMILIE LIVINGSTON Couples who twin win! The movie star and his dancer wife clearly didn’t receive the memo about the ’70s dress-up being cancelled but partied on regardless! STAND-UP STYLE URZILA CARLSON Putting…