Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 34, 2022 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

The Woman’s Day team was heartbroken to wake up on Tuesday morning to the news that one of our most beloved cover girls, Olivia Newton-John, had passed away. Since then, we’ve spent a lot of time listening to her past hits, rewatching Grease and sharing our favourite memories – our deputy Amy even got a glimpse of the star in person when she was staying at Olivia’s own Gaia Retreat & Spa and the singer choppered in for some alternative therapy! We hope you enjoy our special tribute to an entertainment icon, which starts on page 8. Elsewhere in the mag, we catch up with Kiwi conjoined twins Sarah and Abbey Hose, who recently celebrated their 18th birthday at home in Rotorua. Having covered their parents’ wedding for the magazine…

HOT OFF THE PRESS These days, Hugh Laurie and his wife Jo Green are stronger than ever – but it wasn’t always that way! The actor recently told friends he’s lucky not to be divorced after Jo, 66, almost walked out with their three children at the peak of his popularity on TV drama House. Spending nine months a year on different continents led to a lot of difficulty that almost caused the pair to split, the British star, 63, has admitted. “Jo definitely drew the short stick when he landed that job on House,” an insider tells us. “She was left raising three kids on her own. But Jo and Hugh did counselling, and he’s been in therapy ever since.”…

Olivia Newton-John 1948-2022 In July, Olivia Newton-John’s beloved daughter Chloe moved from her longtime home in Portland, Oregon, to be by her ailing mum’s side. Posting on Instagram on 24 July, model and singer Chloe, 36, spoke of her excitement to be heading south to Santa Ynez, California, where Olivia and her husband John Easterling owned a sprawling ranch. In the end, the mother-daughter duo would only live together for two weeks, with Chloe there as her mum took her last breath on 8 August. “You are my lighthouse, Mama,” Chloe wrote the day after Olivia passed. “My safe space. My heart space. It has been my honour, and continues to be my honour, to be your baby and best friend. You are an angel on earth and everyone touched…

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson have officially called it quits after nine loved-up months, but the timing of their announcement has raised a few eyebrows. The couple were last together three weeks ago in Queensland when Kim, 41, flew in to see the comedian, 28, in Port Douglas while he took a break from filming his new movie Wizards. “She was meant to be having this big, sexy reunion with Pete in Australia, but she hardly posted anything about him, except cryptic quotes on her Instagram stories about red flags in relationships,” a Kardashian insider reveals, speaking exclusively to Woman’s Day. “The truth is, Kim and Pete have been split up for a while. Kim’s camp hadn’t confirmed it, but people were picking up the signs.” Kim realised that she…

Reality bites There’s no doubt about what motivated Quinn and Ben Alexandre to wave goodbye to their two young children to compete in another season of The Block NZ – it was the chance to rewrite history. The Christchurch couple was memorably gifted $30,000 by winners Alex and Corban Walls after winning a paltry $10,000 on auction night back in 2014. “We didn’t do well at all in our season,” Ben, 38, recalls with a rueful grin. “We didn’t win any challenges or room reveals. When it hit Outdoor Week, we had no money left.” Their efforts on that season were hampered by Quinn’s surprise pregnancy. She couldn’t stand the smell of paint, and really battled with morning sickness and fatigue. “I checked out about halfway through – it was…

Reality bites For the past 12 years, Keyma Vasquez Montero has been a stay-at-home mum. She’s relished every second with her beloved two children, but now, after stepping out of her comfort zone on MasterChef Australia, Keyma feels she’s finally reclaimed a part of herself she thought she’d lost. “I feel like I’ve grown so much – not just as a cook, but as a person,” Keyma tells Woman’s Day. “The decision I made to stay home with the kids for such a long time was a huge sacrifice and I don’t regret it, but at the same time, I felt I lost myself.” Keyma, who emigrated to Australia 11 years ago from Venezuela, has relished spending time surrounded by the foodies on MasterChef. Learning everything she could about recipes…

Health Be well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU Crisp and cool mornings, cosying up on the couch, tucking into hearty meals... There’s a lot to love about winter, but one thing we don’t enjoy is the inevitable onslaught of cold and flu season. With many of us still adjusting to life around other people after time spent in lockdown or self-isolation, it’s likely your immune system will be working harder than ever to fight off germs. Pharmacist Montana Grenfell explains how to take the proactive approach when you feel the effects of a cold coming on... KEEP YOUR FLUIDS UP There’s nothing better than good old water to help you on your way to recovery when you’re suffering from a cold. “Opt for hot…

LUPITA NYONG’O The star of the upcoming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has been sporting a glowy gorgeousness since the day she first hit the red carpet over a decade ago. Overnight hydration is a must At night, layering your skincare is the key to nailing the glazed look upon waking. Hailey Bieber recommends a rich moisturiser followed by face oil, saying, “I add one layer of oil to finish, patted into the skin.” Try: The Beauty Chef Glow Face, $79, for its unique fermented prebiotic and postbiotic extract, as well as skin-loving vitamins A, C and E. Jeuneora GoNightly Overnight Repair Cream, $91, is an ultra-hydrating repair lotion loaded with antioxidant-rich ingredients. Prep and prime When you wake up, the first thing to do is gently cleanse and exfoliate, creating…

NO-FUSS SWEET & SOUR PORK SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 10 MINS • 2 tbsp peanut oil • 400g pork scotch fillet, cubed • red capsicum, seeded, thickly sliced • 4 green onions, 4cm lengths, green tips shredded • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 tbsp finely grated ginger • 2 tsp five-spice powder • 200g sugar snap peas, trimmed • ¼ fresh pineapple, sliced • 1 carrot, julienne strips • cooked brown rice, to serve SAUCE • 2 tbsp shao hsing wine • 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 2 tbsp rice or malt vinegar 1 In a wok or large frying pan, heat half the oil on high. Stir-fry pork in 2 batches, 3-4 mins each, until…

Marinated lamb cutlets Add a side of salad, veges or rice to pair with this tasty dish SERVES 4 Combine 3-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 6 garlic cloves (left whole or roughly chopped), 3 tbsp chopped oregano leaves (or 2 tbsp dried oregano), ½ bunch thyme (leaves picked), juice 2 lemons, 1-2 tsp salt, 1-2 tsp black pepper, pinch of ground paprika and 1 tbsp rosemary leaves in a large, shallow baking dish. Add 8 lamb cutlets (trimmed) and turn to coat in marinade. Cover and set aside in the fridge 2-3 hours, but ideally overnight. Remove lamb cutlets from fridge and bring to room temperature 1 hour before cooking. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add lamb cutlets and cook 2-3 mins…

Leo 24 JULY – 23 AUGUST As they say, make hay while the sun shines. Your energetic, creative approach is opening doors and inspiring others to follow your lead. Charm is your secret weapon this month – just be careful what you wish for! STAR TIP Reassessing expenses and spending habits could save you a small fortune. NONI HAZLEHURST The A Place To Call Home actress celebrates her 69th birthday on 17 August. Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 Get ready to make a difference! With Mars energising your chart’s pinnacle, your efforts should snowball through spring. Overdoing things is your greatest danger, so factor in plenty of downtime, and remember, slow and steady wins the race. STAR TIP If you’ve always wondered about yoga or tai chi, why…

Behind the scenes Your entertainment backstage pass! You reunited with your A Discovery of Witches co-star Steve Cree in this. Did you know he was going to be in the movie when you signed on? No, someone else was originally cast, but they dropped out. So two and a half weeks before we started shooting, I actually rang up Steve and asked, “Will you leave your wife and daughter at home to join me in Estonia for two months?” It was such a joy to work with him again. Did your family go with you to Estonia? Yes, I had all three kids with me, my best friend came and my husband popped in and out. It was great. It was the dead of winter and it was…

Princess de parfum Kylie Minogue looked blooming gorgeous as she launched her Darling perfume in the US. Dutch treat! Celebrity Treasure Island gem Brynley Stent looked delighted to explore her Dutch heritage on a trip to Amsterdam. Still looking all white! Although her real age remains a mystery, Spice Girl Geri Horner spent her “50th” kicking back on the beach with a good book. “Best birthday ever!” she wrote. Big hit Energy Beyoncé and hubby Jay-Z celebrated her album Renaissance topping the charts in the US, UK and NZ with a star-studded bash in New York. Having a ball After secretly jetting into Byron Bay last week, Matt Damon wasted no time and headed straight to the beach for some footie!…

She was the second queen eliminated from RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, but Timaru-born Aubrey Haive says representing her hometown on the world stage was “really special”. “Having grown up there and experiencing the queerphobia that comes with smaller towns, I wanted to be a beacon of hope for the young queer kids growing up there and show that it’s OK for them to be who they are,” the 25-year-old tells. “I owe a lot to Timaru. It’s where I began my performing career and, despite the difficulties, there are so many people in that community that supported me and helped me to get to where I am today.” Now based in Melbourne, Aubrey says returning to Aotearoa to film the show with so many local drag artists was another…

Olivia Newton-John 1948-2022 Gigging around Melbourne as a teenager, Olivia’s career first seriously took off in the UK, where she signed a recording contract with Decca Records. In 1971, after songwriter Bruce Welch came into Olivia’s life, the breakdown of their brief engagement translated into her first of many hits, If Not For You. Then Banks Of The Ohio, a song Olivia had sung when she was performing in Australia, became her next single. After placing fourth for the UK in Eurovision in 1974, Olivia looked to the US, where Let Me Be There became a huge hit in both the pop and country charts, establishing Olivia as a worldwide star. Moving permanently to the States with her then-boyfriend and manager Lee Kramer, Olivia then clocked her first US number…

Despite her rocky relationship with serial cheater Tristan Thompson, Khloé Kardashian is over the moon about being a mum again. A Kardashian rep confirmed that the reality star, 38, and the NBA player, 31, welcomed their second baby, a son, together via surrogate. The exes are already parents to four-year-old daughter True. “She’s incredibly grateful to the extraordinary surrogate for such a beautiful blessing,” the publicist said. “We’d like to ask for kindness and privacy so that Khloé can focus on her family.” An insider says Khloé is quite simply “on cloud nine”, adding, “Getting a sibling for True has been such a journey. She really wanted a baby boy.” Splitting from Tristan seven months ago was heartbreaking, but the reality star is a tough cookie, having put up with…

Celebrity news She’s preparing for her big comeback – with a collaboration with Sir Elton John in the works and a rumoured return to Las Vegas for another residency also in the pipeline – but the family drama behind the scenes is still threatening to bring Britney Spears down. The star’s been forced to fight back against claims from her ex-husband Kevin Federline that her teen sons Preston, 16, and Jayden, 15, have cut her off. “The boys have decided they are not seeing her right now,” Kevin, 44, revealed in a new TV interview. “It’s been a few months since they’ve seen her. They made the decision not to go to her wedding.” According to Kevin, a big reason the boys don’t want to see Britney is because they’re…

Yvie Jones is convinced she has the best gig on Snackmasters Australia. Operating as the reality show’s “food detective”, it’s her job to guide us through the factories where some of our favourite snacks and treats – including Twisties and Cadbury chocolates – are made. “We look at the assembly line from beginning to end,” Yvie, 49, tells Woman’s Day. “There are little things we’re not allowed to show, but otherwise it’s an open book. “What I liked best was finding out how real the food is. Everyone thinks that because it’s junk food, it’s full of chemicals, but a lot of people will be surprised by how whole the food is.” Yvie shot to fame in 2015 on the reality series Gogglebox Australia, starring alongside her best friend and…

Real life ‘It’s important to indulge in fantasy and whimsy’ Kiwi musician Parabola West once kept the songs she wrote as a “self-soothing little secret”, but now she’s sharing her gift – and her little slice of paradise atop a hill in the Waikato – with the world on her first album. Born in the US, this artist is no ordinary singer-songwriter. Her tunes are grounded in the off-grid Raglan lifestyle she and her husband David adopted to bring balance to their frenetic lives in the corporate world. “We have about 8.5 acres and there’s farmland all around, so it’s very serene and quiet,” says Parabola, 43, whose real name is Amy Tucker West. “We’ve planted a lot of native bush, so the birds are always coming and when we…

Real life Nikki Reynolds knows how quickly life can be taken from you. She watched her sister lose a battle with her own body. Now Nikki may be able to live life to the fullest herself, but she’s found she’s having to fight harder than ever. When Woman’s Day last caught up with Nikki and her older sibling Kristie Purton – known as the “Cystic Sisters” – in 2017, their cystic fibrosis (CF) meant they had to stay physically separated so they didn’t make each other ill. But their bond was a force to be reckoned with and they were as close as two sisters could be. Sadly, Nikki now feels alone in her struggle after Kristie passed away in 2019, when her body rejected what they hoped would be…

Whether you’re giving a wedding speech or a professional presentation in front of a small audience, public speaking can be extremely anxiety-inducing. In fact, a study published in Frontiers Of Psychology found that public speaking is the single most commonly feared situation in the population. According to leadership consultant Monica Lunin – the author of What She Said – the biggest challenge for any public speaker is ensuring your message hits home for the people who are listening. “You need your audience to tune in and understand,” explains Monica. Take a deep breath and try her five techniques to take control of any situation. Start & finish strong First impressions matter and final impressions linger. People may lose the thread of your talk somewhere in the messy middle, so make…

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GLUTEN-FREE CARAMEL SLICE SERVES 12 PREP 15 MINS + SETTING COOK 30 MINS • 1 cup gluten-free plain flour • ½ cup brown sugar • ½ cup desiccated coconut • 125g butter, melted, plus 25g extra • 180g block dark chocolate, finely chopped CARAMEL • 395g can sweetened condensed milk • 100g butter, chopped • ¹/ ³ cup golden syrup • ¹/ ³ cup caster sugar 1 Grease and line a 20x30cm slice pan with baking paper. 2 In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, coconut and melted butter. Press firmly into base of pan. Bake for 15 mins until lightly browned. Remove from oven. 3 CARAMEL Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine condensed milk, butter, syrup and sugar on low heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Pour over base and…

Psychics Q My darling brother passed suddenly. I miss him and my parents terribly. Is he OK and with them? Does he know that I love him dearly? If only there was a phone line to heaven. Linda MITCHELL SAYS Your lovely brother comes through from Spirit straight away. He is smiling and has his arms around your mum and dad. He tells me they are all together and doing well on the other side. They are all sending their love to everybody – but especially to you. They know how much you love and miss them. Your mum says you think of them every day, and she wants you to know they can hear your thoughts. Your brother says to look out for the small coins on the ground.…

MY LATEST BINGE WATCH I watched all of Heartstopper on Netflix with my flatmates over a couple of nights. It was such a sweet, moving show, I loved every moment. LAST MOVIE I WATCHED This gorgeous new Amazon Prime teen movie Anything’s Possible. LAST MOVIE I LOVED The ’90s movie Jawbreaker, which is streaming on Netflix. It’s a dark comedy with the coolest soundtrack and visual vibe. LAST SHOW I LOVED Always RuPaul’s Drag Race. The queens are unbelievably talented, and the fashion, music and humour amuse me endlessly. MY TOP PODCAST It’s niche, but I spent hours learning Britney Spears’ entire career history through T. Kyle and Bradley Stern’s podcast It’s Britney, Bitch! MY READING RECOMMENDATION Both of Tayi Tibble’s poetry books, Rangikura and Pou¯kahangatus, are all-time favourites.…

Fits like a glove! KYLIE JENNER Need some fashion inspiration? Look no further than your kitchen sink! Kylie showed us how it’s done by popping this waterproof number on recently in London. Low rider! BROOKLYN BECKHAM Borrowing dad David’s $500,000 McLaren supercar would always be a risky move, but son Brooklyn got more than he bargained for while going on a coffee run in LA. Let’s hope he can afford some physio! Feeling horny? CHRISTINA AGUILERA The Dirrty diva added extra delight to Brighton Pride, one of the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ events, which was back after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. Woody you believe it! WOODY HARRELSON Bearing a striking resemblance to the Zombieland star, nine-month-old Cora became an internet sensation after Woody tweeted he wished he had…

HOT OFF THE PRESS There was no horse-drawn carriage or a big Hollywood-style bash, but Taika Waititi and Rita Ora have fulfilled their dream to get hitched in front of their nearest and dearest in London. The intimate ceremony was perfect for the low-key pair, who started dating in March 2021 and went public with their romance at the premiere of The Suicide Squad in Los Angeles that August. “Taika and Rita haven’t been together all that long, but they’ve been mates for years before they officially started dating and they felt they had the best of both worlds,” a close source tells Woman’s Day. “Things got serious between them very quickly.” It didn’t take long before the photogenic pair started talking marriage and they got engaged without any fanfare…

She’ll be remembered by fans for lighting up the stage and screen, but it’s the private Olivia Newton-John – the wife, the mother, the friend – that her loved ones are mourning. The devoted family woman is survived by her husband of 14 years, John Easterling, who announced the news of her death on social media, revealing the beloved entertainer “passed away peacefully” at her ranch in southern California on 8 August “surrounded by family and friends”. The 70-year-old natural-health businessman went on to describe how Olivia “has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years, sharing her journey with breast cancer”. The singer’s only child, daughter Chloe Lattanzi, 36, also paid tribute to her “angel on earth”, calling her treasured mum “my safe place, my heart…

JOHN TRAVOLTA “My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” her Grease co-star wrote. “Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!” NICOLE KIDMAN & KEITH URBAN In a joint statement, the Aussie actress and Kiwi crooner wrote, “Livvie brought the most divine light into the world… So much love, joy, inspiration and kindness… We will always be hopelessly devoted to you.” DELTA GOODREM Delta formed a strong bond with Olivia when she played the singer in the TV biopic Hopelessly Devoted To You in 2018. “The whole world will feel this heartbreak today because the entire…

Their whole lives, they’ve shared everything – clothes, toys, friends and often a bed. From the moment they came into the world, quite literally joined at the hip, Abbey and Sarah Hose have been intimately and deeply bonded. But newly 18, with their whole lives stretched out before them, New Zealand’s beloved conjoined twins are facing the reality that they may separate one day soon. “My dream is to live in Queenstown,” reveals Sarah, who is currently working in a café in the girls’ hometown of Rotorua. “I won a baking competition at school last year and the prize was a trip away with some other winners from around the area. We got to go to Queenstown and I loved it so much, I didn’t want to come back! It…

Celebrity update When Sol3 Mio star Moses Mackay appears via Zoom from Los Angeles, the singing sensation is hot and bothered, his hair tousled and his Samoan tatau poking out from under a black singlet during a break from recording his first solo album in the Californian heat. While appearing on The Bachelor NZ last year feels like a lifetime ago, the 32-year-old quips that he’s found true love in LA. He grins, “My love life is full because it’s music! I haven’t felt so at peace in a long time.” As excited as Moses is about being in the States, though, there’s one occasion back home that he’s reluctantly missing – one that could signal he’s going to have to get used to sharing the stage with another in…

Pets TIRE YOUR PETS OUT Before guests arrive at your home, be sure to walk your dog or play with your cat. Like people, pets will be more relaxed after exercise and more likely to sit on their bed to have a nap. CORDON OFF AN AREA Often the scariest part for a visitor is to have dogs jumping up and barking when they arrive. If you know a guest isn’t used to pets, consider cordoning off an area away from the front door using baby gates. This way, your pet can see what is going on but is corralled and will calm down, hopefully sleeping once the visitor has settled in. WHEN THEY’RE ALLERGIC Dust and vacuum thoroughly before the allergic person arrives, washing all your pet’s bedding. Your…

CUT OUT & KEEP! 3 cost-saving recipes to collect every week TANDOORI CHICKEN SALAD WITH YOGHURT DRESSING SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS + MARINATING COOK 15 MINS • ¼ cup tandoori paste • 200g natural yoghurt • 500g chicken steaks • 60g mixed salad leaves • 1 red capsicum, seeded, sliced • 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges • 1 carrot, chopped • 1 small red onion, cut into wedges • toasted roti, to serve YOGHURT DRESSING • 200g tub natural yoghurt • 1 small Lebanese cucumber, seeded, finely chopped • ¼ cup chopped coriander leaves, plus extra to serve 1 In a large glass bowl, combine tandoori paste and yoghurt. Add chicken, turning to coat in marinade. Chill, covered, at least 1 hour to marinate. 2 In a bowl, combine…

Psychics I’m OK, Mum AMANDA SAYS There were so many animals all rushing through to talk to Donna, I could barely keep up. I saw four dogs who had passed over, one living and two living black cats that seemed to be staring at Donna while she was on the phone to me. Apparently, this happens all the time with those two. Boof mentions he was living at another house. One of Donna’s sons was feeding him and he was so happy to end up with her. Boof tells me he was a big dog and he knows Donna was upset about his passing. Boof tells her she didn’t know he was unwell and to please stop feeling guilty as he loves her very much. Boof adds that he did…