Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 27, 2022 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

I found myself embroiled in a celebrity mystery while on holiday in Australia last week. I was about five beers deep on a pub crawl through Cairns when a fellow drinker informed me that Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson had just arrived in town. At this stage, I should’ve attempted to track down these famous folk for a Woman’s Day exclusive, but because I’d forgotten to have lunch, I was feeling rather sozzled and figured maybe I’d just bump into them at the next brewery. Of course, I didn’t and, in the end, it seems Kim was actually still in California (see page 11) and Katy and Orlando were staying on an offshore island (page 20), so I was right to go looking for kangaroos and…

Radio star Polly Gillespie has become a grandmother for the second time with the birth of her daughter Katherine Kereama’s son Malone Richie Takihiku Wright in Wellington. “It was a relief when he was finally born because it was such a long labour,” the Today FM host tells Woman’s Day. “He’s a delicious 4.2 kilos and a very handsome, laid-back baby – very much a boy. We’re not sure who he takes after yet, though there’s a bit of his gorgeous Belfast daddy in there. Everyone is thrilled, including his grandparents back in Ireland. We’re all in love!” Malone is a little brother for Polly’s first grandchild Roseanna, four, and the star joined her daughter in the hospital for the arrival. She jokes, “Apparently, I make a great birthing partner…

Lisa Marie Presley is telling anyone who’ll listen that Elvis star Austin Butler makes her smile just like her dad once did. Last week, the 54-year-old posted a shot of herself and the young actor, 30, on social media, captioning the photo, “I do believe that this may be my first smile in two years.” And an insider adds, “Austin is all Lisa talks about now and some people are wondering if she’s becoming obsessed with him because of losing her dad when she was just nine. “She has struggled with that loss her entire life and since Austin’s done such a realistic job of portraying Elvis, it’s almost like Lisa is getting to know her dad again.” And sources say Austin doesn’t mind: “He is being a real gentleman…

Orlando’s ex-wife Miranda Kerr certainly won’t be objecting to the happy pair saying “I do”. The Aussie supermodel says she “adores” Katy and has gushed about the friendly co-parenting relationship she has in place with the couple, who share custody of Miranda and Orlando’s 11-year-old son Flynn. The 39-year-old star, who has since welcomed two more sons with her second husband, Evan Spiegel, 32, says the pair have been “very amicable from the beginning” and it’s “incredible” that she and her Pirates Of The Caribbean star ex “have been able to find other partners who work really well with us”. “Evan and Orlando really get along just as well as Katy and I, so it’s such a blessing, and it doesn’t need to be any other way,” she shares of…

FERGIE & ANDREW: BANISHED FOR GOOD! Sarah, Duchess of York, defended her ex-husband last week as a “good and kind man”, but Charles couldn’t care less, according to insiders. “Charles can’t wait to see the back of both of them – they’ve been a thorn in his side,” says a source, adding he plans to give them a modest home in rural Scotland and an allowance “if that’s what it takes to keep them both out of his hair”. BEATRICE & EUGENIE: GETTING THE CHOP! While their granny has always taken care to unofficially include them in royal life, sources say Princesses Beatrice, 33, and Eugenie, 32, can expect to all but be banished from royal duties once she is gone. “There’s a reason Beatrice is moving out of St…

She credits her joint Japanese and Kiwi heritage with helping her get this far on MasterChef NZ, but Hana Kirk says her multicultural background hasn’t always been an advantage. “Growing up in New Zealand, I’d get teased for being part Asian and having different food in my lunchbox,” she tells. “But often, because I look more white, my experience of racism were jokes that people made in front of my face, not knowing I’m Japanese.” And because she didn’t grow up in Japan, Hana, 26, struggled to find her feet on the family’s regular trips to Tokyo too. “I didn’t 100% fit into either group,” she explains. “It really affected me, especially when I was at primary school, when you just want to be the same as everyone else.” However,…

When COVID swept through Aotearoa, hordes of Kiwis turned to their kitchens as a source of entertainment, with more loaves of banana bread and trays of ginger crunch created than ever before. But while most of us gave up on our dreams of becoming the next Nadia Lim as soon as takeaways were available again, mum-of-two Vanya Insull was creating a foodie empire. After quitting her glamorous job as a magazine art director in Auckland to move to Taupoin 2016, Vanya found herself struggling to figure out her new identity. Where once her days involved rubbing shoulders with celebrities on photo shoots, now she was in a new city, caring full-time for her sons Archie, now eight, and Henry, six, and yearning for a creative outlet. “I was in baby…

For some people, winter is a time to enjoy, with crisp outdoor walks and cosy nights in front of the heater. However, for others, it can start a noticeable mood shift known as the winter blues or, in more serious cases, seasonal affective disorder. If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. “It’s quite common for people to feel a bit lower in mood in winter,” says clinical psychologist and mental health expert Mary Spillane. WHY DOES IT HAPPEN? The exact reason for the winter blues isn’t known, but some scientists believe that the shorter and darker days can bring on a change in mood for some people. “There’s a theory that the seasonal change and the changes in lights actually interrupt our body clocks,” explains Mary. “Our body clocks…

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You might not realise it, but colour plays a vital role in our lives and how we respond to our surroundings. The colours you choose can influence your perspective and emotions, as well as those around you. One of the easiest ways to inject colour into your life is through your home. Look for everyday items that will bring a burst of colour to even the most neutral of spaces. A mix of warm and cool hues will help you find your own balance. Colours like red and pink will bring out feelings of love, energy, joy and sweetness, while blues and greens will encourage calm, wisdom, tranquillity and growth. Make your coffee moments brighter with the new NESCAFÉ Gold collector’s edition tins, which feature prints from Kiwi fashion designer…

MY BEST BINGE-WATCH Last night, I completed Bodyguard on Netflix in one sitting. I studied international relations, so anything politics-related is a strong contender for a good binge-watch. MY ALL-TIME FAVE SHOW It’s a toss-up between Gilmore Girls, which is my comfort show, and Grey’s Anatomy. I like to think I could’ve been a doctor in another life. MY MUSIC OBSESSION British indie band Wet Leg – they’ve come on to the music scene really hard and fast. I’ve been infatuated with them since their first single. MY MOST-USED APP The Notes app. I’m always  using it to write down lyrics here and there. It’s the last thing I use before I go to sleep at night. THE LAST MOVIE I LOVED The Safdie brothers’ film Good Time on Netflix.…

They’re all shook up! “Elvis was in the building – and so we were!” posted Bernadine Oliver-Kerby after joining her AM co-stars Melissa Chan-Green and Ryan Bridge at the New Zealand premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s new biopic Elvis in Auckland. Think pink! Soon to be known as Mrs Waititi, Hot Right Now singer Rita Ora looked pretty in a pink Lanvin gown while performing at a VIP party for Cartier in Madrid. Peace on Earth Kim Kardashian convinced self-confessed selfie hater Anna Wintour to share a snap in the Big Apple, captioning this pic, “Bobbsey TTwins!” Let’s Get Loud! “They’re my favourite duet partner of all time!” gushed Jennifer Lopez of her 14-year-old Emme, who uses gender-neutral pronouns, ahead of a performance in Los Angeles. Say you’ll be there Spice…

Nearly 40 years since it first hit the charts, Kate Bush’s 1985 song Running Up That Hill is set to make the British musician $1.7 million, thanks to the single’s resurgence after featuring on Netflix show Stranger Things. “We’ve all been astounded to watch the track explode,” admits Kate, now 63. “Running Up That Hill has just gone to number two in the UK charts, and number one in Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland and Sweden. How utterly brilliant.”…

Almost three years ago, former Kiwi Ferns captain Honey Hireme-Smiler tied the knot with her love Rochelle Smiler in an intimate wedding ceremony in the Waikato, opening an exciting new life chapter together. Tragically, though, last December, the inseparable pair received some heartbreaking news. After visiting her GP for an unexplained itch, youth mentor Rochelle learnt she has bile duct cancer. And, even worse, the longterm couple were told it’s terminal. It was a devastating blow for Sky Sport commentator Honey, whose mother Caryn Hunter passed away from stomach cancer at age 62 shortly after the nuptials, which were held specially in Waikato Hospital’s chapel so she could attend. “This is like what happened with her mum all over again, so when we heard the news, my first thought was…

A new interview with the Duchess of Cornwall lays bare just how determined Camilla is to be the perfect queen consort when her husband takes the throne. The soon-to-be 75-year-old tells British Vogue she’ll carry on with the same work she’s doing now, including supporting victims of domestic violence. She also proved matter-of-fact when asked about the public backlash against her from when she was found to be having an affair with Charles while he was still married to Princess Diana. “It’s not easy,” she says candidly. “I was scrutinised for such a long time and you just have to find a way to live with it. Nobody likes to be looked at all the time… but I think, in the end, I sort of rise above it and get…

Julie Goodwin found her return to the MasterChef Australia kitchen “very hard” at first, but it didn’t take long for the winner of the first season of the cooking show in 2009 to get into what she calls “a bit of a groove”. Now the 51-year-old tells Woman’s Day she’s really started to enjoy herself. “There have been days when I was really intimidated. I thought, ‘Oh, God, why am I putting myself through this?’ But I’ve never actually thought I need to stop. “I’m so grateful for the opportunity and for the experience. I’m proud of myself for hanging in there. I honestly didn’t know if I’d be gone in minutes, but I’m thrilled by the fact that I’ve stuck around! “I’m still cooking the kind of food I…

She’s only six weeks old, but little Willow Rose certainly knows how to make an entrance! Proud parents Emma Fitzsimmons and Aaron Barsley can’t imagine life without beautiful baby daughter Willow Rose, who gave no hint for 36 weeks that she was patiently waiting to meet them. “It was a blessing but also a huge shock,” laughs Aaron, 28. “It scared the absolute hell out of me. I woke up hearing Emma screaming and she told me it felt like her stomach was falling out. “I dropped her at emergency and took our son Will home. When I got a call from the maternity ward, I said, ‘Have you got the right person?’” As it turned out, the pains that woke Emma, 25, in the middle of the night were…

While colds and flu can feel like an inevitable part of winter, there are steps you can take to decrease your chances of getting sick. Dr Priya Chagan explains there are some simple lifestyle adjustments we can make to stay fighting fit. KEEP YOUR STEPS UP It’s long been known that regular, moderate-intensity exercise benefits not only your immune system, but helps with your overall health and wellbeing too. It’s all about balance – this includes eating plenty of fruit, veges and healthy fats, like those found in oily fish. Drinking plenty of water and reducing alcohol is also important. MAKE TIME FOR YOU Ensure you find ways that work for you to combat stress. This could be meditation, listening to music, going for a walk or simply taking some…

“With mask-wearing still a big part of daily life, your brows remain the star of the show. At Off & On, we don’t believe in subscribing to Hollywood trends – if everyone wanted Bella Hadid’s thin brows at the moment, we’d have a lot of work to do to repair them once they’re off trend! We believe in giving you your best believable brow, so that it’s timeless and you don’t make the trend-based mistakes of your youth. We are loving henna for brows, especially for winter when we tend to go for darker and richer looks. Henna lets you really coat the hairs – even white and grey – while also staining the skin to fill in any gaps, so you get a nice full brow.”…

Richard Gere has just said goodbye to his longtime upstate New York home. Located in scenic Pound Ridge, just an hour away from New York City, the Pretty Woman star first bought the sprawling estate in 1986 and reportedly sold it for a whopping $40 million. The picturesque property is surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills for ultimate privacy. The main residence comprises of eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, and includes a gourmet kitchen, a quaint breakfast nook, lush living areas and a vibrant sunroom complete with floor-to-ceiling windows and doors. Encompassing the perfect balance of extravagance and cosiness, the colonial style compound includes a luxurious library, study and fireplace. There are plenty of outdoor amenities to keep the 72-year-old actor busy with such features as a “hidden” soccer…

SLOW-ROASTED PORK ROLLS MAKES 4 PREP 30 MINS COOK 3 HOURS, 15 MINS • 750g piece pork shoulder with skin • ¼ cup white-wine vinegar • ¼ cup brown sugar • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard • 1 tsp smoked paprika • ½ cup smoky barbecue sauce • buttered soft bread rolls to serve COLESLAW • 1½ cups white cabbage, shredded • 1 red apple, finely sliced • ½ red onion, finely sliced • 1 tbsp mayonnaise 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a small roasting pan with baking paper. Remove pork skin, score and season with salt. Set aside. 2 In a small bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, mustard and spice. Brush over pork to coat well. Place in pan and cover tightly with foil. Bake 3 hours until very tender.…

Loved & adored AMANDA SAYS Maddy tells me she has been missing since December last year. Sadly, I see her passed over as she comes through with Carol’s dad and mum. Maddy tells me she went missing because she knew she was very unwell and had lost a lot of weight. Maddy adored her human brother and sister, and tells Carol she loved her life. Maddy was very strong-willed and determined that she was not going to put herself through medical procedures of any kind. CAROL SAYS I was very grateful for the opportunity to have a reading with Amanda and was pleasantly surprised with how much she picked up on our family! I reached out to Amanda after Maddy disappeared on Boxing Day last year in the hope of…

MOVIE MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU The adorable yellow crew returns as we travel back to the ’70s, where a young Gru is trying to make his name as a supervillain. Our own Lucy Lawless provides the voice of a nunchucks-wielding nun in a star-studded cast that includes Steve Carrell, Taraji P. Henson and Dame Julie Andrews. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY PODCAST THE NUDE TUESDAY PODCAST Kiwi comedian Tim Batt takes us behind the scenes of one of the wackiest movies ever made on our shores. Interviewing cast and crew – including Jemaine Clement, Chris Parker and writer/actress Jackie van Beek – he ensures fans of the gibberish film see the unique story in all its rawness. OUT NOW EVENT SHE’S CROWNING Christchurch’s Little Andromeda Theatre plays host to all your…

After a decade together, Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham and partner Peter Krause have called it quits. According to a source, the actors – who co-starred on TV drama Parenthood from 2010 to 2015 – “quietly ended their relationship last year”. Lauren, 55, hinted that the pair – who never married – had been living separate lives in recent times. “We were separated for almost five months, which had never happened before,” she said of filming Disney+ series The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers in Vancouver, Canada, during the pandemic, adding that her “re-entry” into their home was “diffi cult”.…

He’s already an actor and an activist, but it seems Leonardo DiCaprio can add property magnate and landlord to his CV. According to anonymous tipsters writing to Instagram gossip site DeuxMoi, “Literally tens of thousands of people across LA don’t know it, but Leo is their landlord.” Adds their source, “Leo owns apartment buildings all over LA. Buildings are operated by a random company.” If the rumours are true, Leo, 47, adds his rental properties to an already stellar portfolio across the US. “People think Leo’s properties are worth something north of $100 million, but the reality is it’s probably triple that,” says the insider.…

While the Queen remains determined to stay on the throne until her final breath, even the beloved monarch is starting to accept that it’s time for her next in line to step up. Woman’s Day understands the palace is in “the late stages” of drawing up a regency for Prince Charles – meaning he’ll rule in the unfortunate event the Queen is no longer able. The news comes after Her Majesty, 96, failed to appear at the Royal Ascot races for the first time since her 1953 coronation due to her mobility issues. Charles, 73, is “ready to formalise the role he has essentially been doing since last year”, says a palace insider. “He knows he won’t reign for long, but he is already in charge of the day-to-day and…

It’s fair to say that MasterChef NZ contestant Alice Taylor’s dual passions – cooking and Taiwanese foreign policy – are are at opposite ends of the spectrum! Yet the plucky Dunedin foodie and Master of Politics student somehow manages to balance both sides of her life. Alice’s secret? Her close-knit family – including her twin brother Jack. “People don’t click that we’re twins for some reason,” laughs Alice, 22, during their fun family photoshoot. “I guess we don’t look similar and we have very different personalities, but we do have a special bond. “We moved to Otago to study at the same time and we’ve been through the same experiences. “It’s really nice to have someone to talk to, although now we’re doing very different things – me politics and…

Her beaming smile and quirky characters have made her a showbiz icon since finding fame on Saturday Night Live. Now comic actress Molly Shannon reveals in her new memoir Hello, Molly! that, much like a lot of comedians before her, there is tragedy lurking behind the laughter. In the heartbreaking and hilarious autobiography, the 57-year-old – who made a name for herself in TV hits like Seinfeld, Will & Grace and recently The White Lotus – opens up about the death of her mother Peggy Keating in a car accident in 1969, when she was just four years old. “The car was mangled badly on impact,” Molly writes of the distressing incident, which also killed her three-year-old sister Katie and a cousin. “A man passing the scene stopped. My mother…

In the eighth season of Home Improvement, teen sensation JTT suddenly left the sitcom. The writers made his character Randy go to Costa Rica – and he never came back! So why did he leave? Jonathan, now 40, says he wanted to study. “I’d been going nonstop since I was eight years old. I wanted to go to school, to travel and have a bit of a break. To sit in a big library among books and students, that was pretty cool. It was a novel experience for me.” He graduated from the Chaminade College Preparatory School in 2000 and then was accepted to Harvard, where he studied history and philosophy. He then transferred to St Andrews University in Scotland – where Prince William met Kate Middleton – before graduating…

It’s been the year from hell for Beka Maree Mills after her former fiancée took her own life, leaving the grieving Bay of Plenty nurse to raise their young son Nehemaia alone, fearing the baby would be taken from her. But it’s also brought the most joyous of surprises. Instead of losing him, Beka Maree, 27, fell in love with her son’s biological father Kaneri Warren and now, as well as raising Nehemaia together, they’re also excitedly expecting another baby! It’s a complicated story of heartbreak and trauma, but also one of great love and hope for the future. For five years, Beka Maree was deeply devoted to her late fiancée Whakarongotai Porter, who she called Waka, but their relationship suffered as Waka battled mental health issues. At one point,…

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ONE-PAN FAJITA PORK & RICE SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 600g pork sizzle steaks, thinly sliced • 40g sachet fajita spice mix • ¹/³ cup olive oil • 1 chorizo, thinly sliced • 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced • 1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges • 200g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved • 450g microwave brown rice • ½ cup frozen peas • 1 cup chopped coriander with stems, extra sprigs to serve • 1 lime, juiced • Mexican salsa and sour cream, to serve 1 Combine pork, seasoning and half the oil in a bowl. Heat a large, deep non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook pork, in batches, until lightly golden. Remove from pan. Add chorizo to same hot pan. Cook, stirring…

Cancer 22 JUNE – 23 JULY If an urge to update your look has taken hold, blame the stars. “Dress to impress” might become your new motto, both at work and on the romantic front. While you’re in overhaul mode, why not link up with friends for a winter fitness kick? STAR TIP Shared pursuits should bring out your best this month, so get involved! MARGOT ROBBIE The star, who turns 32 on 2 July, loves to celebrate her birthday. She had a Love Island-themed do last year! Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Showing one’s vulnerable side is not always easy for Lionesses, but friends should prove wonderfully supportive, particularly if you’ve hit a rocky relationship patch. If you need to let off steam, why not slip out of…

HER BIGGEST FAN! PARIS HILTON Forget “that’s hot!” – the former reality star kept things cool with her own personal fan while partying at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cannes. Don’t know about you, but we’re totally stealing this idea for next summer. Mini fans for all! Minions take London! STEVE CARELL The lovable yellow creatures and their comedian pal paused for a photo in front of Big Ben while promoting their new film Minions: The Rise Of Gru in the UK. HE’S BUZZING ROWAN ATKINSON The artist best known as Mr Bean had a close encounter of the insect kind at the London premiere of his new comedy Man Vs Bee. DOTTY FOR DIANA KATE MIDDLETON The Duchess of Cambridge took a page out of her late mother-in-law’s style…