Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 9, 2023 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Well, it’s been a wet and wild week here in New Zealand with Cyclone Gabrielle. Our Auckland office sprung a few leaks and my parents had to evacuate the Oˉ hope Beach holiday home they were staying in, but it was nothing compared to the devastation and destruction felt in many other parts of Aotearoa. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the disaster, particularly those who have lost loved ones, houses and livelihoods. Watching the horrifying news, we took comfort in seeing Kiwis come together to help each other through such a difficult time. We echo the thoughts of the Prince and Princess of Wales, who tweeted, “We are in awe of the valiant efforts of emergency responders risking their lives to help those in danger.” When the…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Europe’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Margrethe of Denmark, is set to undergo “major back surgery”, which will see the 82-year-old hospitalised for “a longer rehabilitation process”, the royal household has revealed. “During a long period, Her Majesty has been affected by problems with her back and in recent times the situation has worsened,” a spokesperson says, adding that all her official engagements have been postponed, cancelled or will be undertaken by other members of the Danish royal house, including Crown Prince Frederik, 54, and his Aussie wife, Crown Princess Mary, 51. And while the tough-as-nails Queen is putting on a brave face, a palace insider tells Woman’s Day the family is under no illusions this surgery will be an easy feat, with Fred and Mary rushing to…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Hollywood is in shock following the news that Raquel Welch has died. The star’s manager confirmed the heartbreaking news last week, revealing she passed peacefully last Wednesday morning following “a brief illness”. She was 82. Celebrities from far and wide paid tribute to the legend, many expressing their surprise. “She was elegant, professional and glamorous beyond belief – simply stunning,” wrote Reese Witherspoon, who starred alongside her in 2001’s Legally Blonde. “Raquel dying is a very weird feeling,” added Law & Order star Chris Meloni. Raquel made a name for herself as a sultry siren who lit up the screen in the 1960s and ’70s, regardless of how little dialogue she had. She became a global sex symbol, appearing in an animal-skin bikini on the poster…

A straight-faced Harrison Ford has hit back at claims he has “social anxiety” and says he doesn’t care about other people’s opinions of him after he was asked about his past confessions of being shy. “No, I don’t have a social anxiety disorder – I have an abhorrence of boring situations,” says the 80-year-old Hollywood icon, who’s about to find himself back in the limelight as he promotes Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny in June. “I was shy when I first went on stage. Well, I wasn’t shy – I was f**king terrified. My knees would shake so badly, you could see it from the back of the theatre.” But the star, who plays a therapist in the TV series Shrinking, says he doesn’t have social anxiety. “That’s…

During her hotly anticipated Super Bowl half-time show spectacle, Rihanna revealed to the world that she’s expecting baby number two – and Woman’s Day can report that’s not all she’s cooking up. We’re told the 34-year-old, who is thought to be around four months pregnant – just nine months after welcoming her first child – is also planning a wedding. “Rihanna is never one to do things by halves,” says a source. “She wanted to have two kids close to each other in age and she wants the wedding of her dreams to her baby daddy.” Her partner of three years, rapper A$AP Rocky, was spotted on the field at Statefarm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, watching proudly as she made their big reveal, during which she showed off her baby…

The biggest drama of the dinner party involves Harrison Boon, who has reluctantly remained in the experiment after his wife Bronte Schofield, 28, wrote “stay” when he wrote “leave” at the commitment ceremony. “I had my bags packed,” admits the 32-year-old builder from Sydney. “I wanted out of there. I was so over it by that point. What you don’t see on TV is that I spent weeks and weeks trying to win this girl back over, and it was just getting to the point where I was like, ‘Well, why am I putting up with it for a girl I hardly know?’” A rumour involving a woman sends shockwaves through the dinner party and there’s an accusation made about one of the men that causes someone to walk out.…

Friends of Toni Collette say she’s putting on the performance of her life as she beams her way through interviews to promote her new movie, Prime Video’s The Estate, with Anna Faris. “We made each other laugh all the time,” she gushed of her co-stars. “You find yourself laughing at the material, but that’s what I personally wanted. I wanted to feel the joy and I wanted to bring the joy.” ‘They’re the lights of my life. I couldn’t exist without them’ But a source tells Woman’s Day that, behind the scenes, Toni’s still nursing a mix of emotions. “She’s not recovered from her split and she’s not likely to any time soon,” says a longtime friend of the Aussie actress’ recent separation from the father of her two children,…

The Edge’s new breakfast presenter Dan Webby may not come across as a romantic while on air as one-third of raucous trio Clint, Meg and Dan. But the 35-year-old former radio producer is actually a secret sweetheart, recently celebrating his second wedding anniversary to wife Hanna with couple’s facials, roses and brunch at their favourite Italian restaurant. Dan is quick to admit his moves haven’t always been that smooth, though. On their first date back in May 2017, his nerves were on full display! Meeting Hanna, 34, for the first time at a rooftop bar in Auckland’s Viaduct after they connected on a dating app, Dan tells how he was immediately attracted to his sweet, smart date, who has a doctorate in health science. “We clicked instantly and the chemistry…

PuzzlesWE are PUZZLES WIN! A SHARE OF $2000 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS 7. Man turns on the patriotic song (6)8. Crones move from examiner (6)10. Corresponding about sauna logo (9)11. Talk of shaggy animal (3)12. Take tissue, not starting protest (4,5)14. For each some perfume (3)15. Pelt a little returning ruffian (3)16. Pair turns on rocket, no right to get breathing space (3,6)18. Secure cravat (3)20. As I glance about for pain-killing drug (9)21. Pupils turn up in error (4-2)22. Relaxed with a kidder? (2,4) DOWN 1. Type of rock made of salt to degree (6)2. One who assails cooked cake, tart (8)3. A lemon is stirred into flour (8)4. Suez flows away from Greek god (4)5. See Eastern agent (4) 6. Less well off than share dealer? (6)9. So liar…

Beauty So you don’t have the time – nor the inclination – to watch online makeup tutorials and keep up with the latest techniques on social media? You’re not alone. Thankfully, it’s easy to build up what is known on TikTok as a #lazygirlapproved makeup collection for those days when you just can’t be bothered! Choose products that do double duty When you’re in a hurry or would rather be doing something else, high-performing foundation/concealer hybrid formulas are your best friends and don’t require a brush or beauty sponge – just your fingers. (1) Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Concealer, $51, lets you skip foundation because, really, who has the time? It’s a lightweight, full-coverage formula that conceals, contours, highlights and retouches all at the same time, significantly…

The purr Most people think purring represents pure bliss and they’re often right, but cats also purr when they’re stressed or in pain. Research suggests cats can also purr at frequencies ideal for pain relief and remarkably even help repair fractured bones. The miaow While kittens miaow in the wild to communicate with their mothers, house cats retain miaowing to send messages to their owners. From a perky “hello” miaow to a more dramatic “feed me”, you can be sure your cat is talking to you! The hiss A hiss is a warning signal, pure and simple. It’s the last step before the claws come out. If your cat hisses at you, be sure to take steps to find out what is going on. Is your pet a fussy eater?…

SPANISH RICE SERVES 4 COOK 15 MINS PREP 5 MINS • 250g diced chorizo • 1 onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves,crushed • 300g frozenprawns, thawed • 2 x 250g packetsmicrowaveMexican rice • 1½ cups frozenmixed vegetables(capsicum, corn,peas), thawed • ½ cup fish stock • ¼ cup choppedparsley, plus extraleaves to serve • lemon wedges,to serve 1 Heat a large frying pan on high. Sauté chorizo for 2-3 mins or until golden and crisp. Add onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 mins or until onion is tender. 2 Stir prawns through and cook for 1 min. Mix rice, vegetables and stock through. Bring to a simmer and cook for 4-5 mins or until almost dry. 3 Stir in chopped parsley. Serve rice scattered with extra parsley leaves and accompanied with…

Everyday food SMOKED FISH POT PIES Taupō foodie Vanya Insull shares a budget-friendly family recipe MAKES 4 PIES Preheat oven to 180°C fan bake. In a large frying pan, sauté 1 finely sliced onion with about 20g butter for 5 minutes. Add another 35g butter. When it’s melted and bubbling, add 55g plain flour and stir for a minute to fry the mixture. Add ½ cup vegetable stock, stirring to ensure there are no lumps. Add another ½ cup stock, then stir again. Add ½ cup milk, stir, add another ½ cup and stir again. Add 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley, 1 tsp wholegrain mustard, 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest and ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg. Season with salt and cracked black pepper. Add 200g cubed white fish…

Pisces 20 FEB - 20 MAR Hip hip hooray! As the sun radiates your sign, people will see you in a whole new light and that’s good news for career-minded types. Saturday’s lively stars could bring a heartwarming catch-up – along with an offer that might be hard to refuse! STAR TIP If you’ve fallen into a rut over summer, try changing the furniture around. DREW BARRYMORE A typical Pisces, the actress, known for her kindness and warmth, turns 48 on 22 February. Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Surround yourself with positive people, Aries, not negative ones. You’re normally the strong one, but what you need most right now is support and advice. A friend’s suggestion may get you thinking or a clever money-making idea could take seed. STAR…

Behind the scenes Your entertainment backstage pass! What is Te Matatini? To put it simply, Te Matatini is the Olympics of kapa haka. The most anticipated event in the Ma¯ori calendar, where the crème de la crème of kapa haka come from across the country and the Tasman to showcase and celebrate their tribal stories and histories, pay tribute to those who have passed on, and address social and political issues through song and heart-stopping choreography. What does kapa haka mean to you? I grew up doing kapa haka from primary right through to the secondary nationals. I haven’t quite made it to the Matatini stage just yet, but it’s definitely on my bucket list. Not only has kapa haka nurtured my love for te reo Máori, but it’s…

MOVIE COCAINE BEAR This bizarre horror-comedy is exactly what the name suggests – a group of tourists and park rangers must work together to survive an attack from a crazed black bear after it consumed a duffel bag full of cocaine. Stars include Ray Liotta, Keri Russell and Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK BIRNAM WOOD by Eleanor Catton A world away from her lengthy Booker Prize winner The Luminaries, the Kiwi author’s new novel is a modern-day thriller where a group of guerrilla gardeners gets entangled with a US billionaire… with deadly results. Stephen King calls it “a beautifully textured work – what a treat”! OUT NOW (TE HERENGA WAKA UNIVERSITY PRESS, $38) EVENT HAMILTON ARTS FESTIVAL Waikato’s premier arts festival is taking over the Tron for…

That’s hot! PARIS HILTON The heiress wowed the crowd when she DJed at a corporate event in Arizona, wearing a tiny cheerleader outfit emblazoned with “Hilton” on the back of her mini skirt. Feelin’ fried? BRETT RENALL The Married At First Sight NZ star celebrated his 40th birthday in “finger lickin’ good” style with a KFC bucket-shaped cake. Pretty in pink LIZZO The 2 B Loved singer was hard to miss as she took to the stage at the Brit Awards to perform a medley of hits from her album Special, also treating guests to a flute solo. Although she was nominated for two awards, the star couldn’t repeat her success at the Grammys, where she took out Record of the Year for About Damn Time. But at least she…

S napshot It may still be summer, but the Halberg Awards were all about snow sports, with our first-ever Winter Olympic gold medallist, snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, taking out the supreme trophy as well as Sportswoman of the Year at the event at Auckland’s Spark Arena. Sportsman of the Year went to skier Nico Porteous, who also won gold at the Games in Beijing in 2022, but because neither of them were able to attend due to sporting commitments, the red carpet definitely belonged to the triumphant Black Ferns, who won Team of the Year and Favourite Sporting Moment for their Rugby World Cup victory on home turf. Sarah Hirini, who also picked up the Leadership Award, told Woman’s Day, “It was one of the highlights of my career.…

Dancing With The Stars NZ judge Elektra Shock has spoken out about a terrifying case of “revenge porn” and international blackmail. The RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under contestant, 30, had sent nude pictures on dating apps in her early twenties and, after becoming famous, was horrified to find them appearing publicly online. “Doing Drag Race and Dancing was everything I’ve ever wanted in life, but when I was doing well, people were trying to bring me down,” tells Elektra, aka James Luck. “I’m all about being sex positive and being open about my sexuality – I mean, I was a go-go dancer and a rent boy for a couple of years! – but these photos were stolen and shared without my consent.” Her partner of three years, Michael, has spent…

Reality bites MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT Things are set to get rocky for Married At First Sight Australia’s most loved-up couple Lyndall Grace and Cameron Woods after the bride placed herself at the centre of a cheating scandal. Despite both appearing elated at the first commitment ceremony, a well-placed insider spills to Woman’s Day that cracks have started to show between the pair as the experiment enters its third week, particularly after Lyndall, 27, was caught up in the drama between Adam Seed, 35, and Claire Nomarhas, 31. “Cameron made it clear to Lyndall he wanted to stay out of conflict on the show,” our spy says of the 27-year-old. “That’s not why he was there.” Lyndall appeared to confirm 28-year-old Janelle Han’s greatest fears that her husband Adam had…

Has there been this season’s first partner swap on Married At First Sight or is it all just the figment of a jealous imagination? Last week, Jesse Burford suspected there was something going on between his wife Claire and beauty influencer Janelle’s husband Adam. Claire herself confesses, “Adam is charming and charismatic, and he was saying all the things I was craving to hear from Jesse. He told me I’m funny, positive and enthusiastic – all the things I love about myself that Jesse was annoyed by. Maybe I fell for his charm a bit.” Claire admits Perth marriage celebrant Jesse, 30, picked up on a vibe between her and “good-looking” British-born business owner Adam. “His gut feeling told him there was a spark there and I guess…

What to watch AND JUST LIKE THAT... SEASON 2 Yes, Aidan Shaw is back! And Just Like That executive producer Michael Patrick King says we have the fans to thank for that. “[Aidan’s return] is a big storyline that everybody at home wrote that we had never intended,” he says of John Corbett joining Sarah Jessica Parker for the second season of the Sex And The City reboot. BACK TO BLACK Amy Winehouse’s father Mitch has praised the casting of British actress Marisa Abela as his late daughter in the upcoming biopic about the tragic singer. “I almost see my body as a true instrument that I’m training for a job. I need to work at it in the same way that I’m practising guitar,” says Marisa of losing weight…

Each day when Leila Abdallah wakes up, she feels grateful for her children, husband and family. But her grief never goes away. On 1 February 2020, seven children were walking and riding their bikes on the footpath to buy ice cream in suburban Sydney when a reckless driver under the influence of drugs and alcohol crashed into them. Despite the tragic loss of her three beautiful children, Antony, 13, Angelina, 12, and Sienna, eight, as well as her niece Veronique Sakr, 11, Leila was able to forgive the driver. She says it was her Christian upbringing that taught her the importance of forgiveness in times of despair and allowed her to forgive Samuel Davidson, who was travelling at 133 km/h in a 50km/h zone before the accident occurred. In the…

PLANTS TO AVOID • Lilies contain alkaloids that can be fatal to cats. • Tulips are toxic to dogs and cats. • Eucalyptus is toxic to dogs and cats, whether it’s fresh, dried or as an essential oil. • Carnations can cause dermatitis if they come in contact with the skin. • Chrysanthemums contain pyrethrins, which are especially poisonous to cats. • Hydrangeas are popular plants, but are also toxic to both dogs and cats. PET-SAFE PLANTS • Roses • Sunflowers • Snapdragons • Gerberas • Orchids • Maidenhair fern…

Everyday food RASPBERRY & WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE SLICE SERVES 12 PREP 25 MINS + COOLING COOK 40 MINS • 250g butternutsnap biscuits • 125g unsaltedbutter, melted • 3 eggs • ¾ cup caster sugar • 180g white chocolate,chopped • 500g cream cheese,softened • 1 tbsp honey • 1 cup frozen raspberries • icing sugar, freshraspberries, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease a 20 x 30cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and long sides with baking paper, extending the paper 5cm over the sides. 2 Process biscuits until fine. Add butter and process until combined. Press mixture evenly over base of pan. Bake 10 mins or until golden. Cool completely. Reduce oven to 160°C (140°C fan-forced). 3 Meanwhile, beat eggs and sugar in a small bowl with…

Q I’m wondering if you can see where my husband’s wedding ring is? It disappeared at Christmas two years ago. Also, I would love to know if my mum, dad and friend Robin are doing OK since they passed. Kerrie MITCHELL SAYS I have a small crowd of people beginning to gather from the spirit world. Your mum and dad are coming through together, and Robin is also waving hello. They are all lovely people. Your mum is smiling and tells me your dad has taken her dancing again. Your dad tells me your husband accidentally lost his wedding ring when he was outside. Unfortunately, I feel the chances of it turning up again now are slim, but your mum suggests you focus search efforts around outdoor areas, such as…

The LOW DOWN Both Megan Fox and her rapper fiancé Machine Gun Kelly looked visibly upset as they left a marriage counselling service in California on 13 February. They were seen talking to each other briefly before departing in separate cars. The pair, who first started dating in June 2020, are said to be on thin ice after Megan, 36, unfollowed MGK and erased every picture featuring him from her Instagram account on 11 February. The Till Death actress then uploaded a series of raunchy pics of herself with the caption, “You can taste the dishonesty – it’s all over your breath,” which are lyrics from Beyoncé’s 2016 song Pray You Catch Me about her husband Jay-Z’s affair. Megan also followed rapper Enimem, who has publicly feuded with…

Mum on the run! Pippa Middleton has been getting silly in St Barts! The mother-of-three showed off her athletic figure as she splashed around with son Arthur. Too cute! School of rock! Ed Sheeran surprised lucky students at Auckland’s Manurewa Intermediate by dropping by for an impromptu gig! Kim & Khloé’s kids rule! Before posing for a sexy shot with her sister Khloé, reality queen Kim Kardashian gave us a glimpse into their family life. “When the whole tribe is a vibe,” she captioned this pic of some of her and her siblings’ kids (from left) Dream, six, Penelope, 10, Saint West, seven, Reign, eight, North, nine, True, four, and Psalm, three. Icing on the cake “Two years with the sweetest, goofiest guy,” Mandy Moore captioned a shot of her…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Macaulay Culkin and Disney actress Brenda Song are set to make things official, with sources confirming they’re putting the finishing touches on a “classic Californian” celebration in Santa Barbara. “Neither are into big, flashy showbiz events and want to keep their wedding as small as possible,” says a pal of Macaulay, 42, and The Social Network star Brenda, 34. “They’ve got a couple of venues in mind, including a vineyard and a stunning ocean-view estate.” The couple, who welcomed son Dakota in 2021, finally feel ready to walk down the aisle now they’ve “settled into parenting”.…

HOT OFF THE PRESS A source tells Woman’s Day things are getting “pretty dark” in Britney Spears’ world as the singer shuns help from worried family and friends. According to reports, the popstar’s inner circle – who fear for the troubled 41-year-old’s safety due to concerns over her behaviour and medication use – recently tried to stage an intervention. But Brit insists the reports are “worse than a cruel joke” and confirmed that she’s taking Prozac to treat her depression. “Everybody’s worried about her because she’s very depressed,” says a source of the once-outgoing star, who is now living like a hermit. Brit’s biggest problem, according to her confidantes, is that her sons Sean, 17, and Jayden, 16, are still refusing to see her. “She has a wild temper and…

Reality bites When Lana Cochrane-Searle went away to film Treasure Island: Fans V Faves, she was still a bit hungover from her wild hen’s party in Melbourne and it was just weeks before she was due to tie the knot to fiancée Katie. “I miss her so much,” the More FM radio star told Woman’s Day in Fiji. “I definitely feel a little more homesick this time because we’re overseas, and it was a long flight and bus trip to get here. It sucks.” But fast-forward to now and Lana, 35, has been blissfully married for two whole months, saying she loves being able to call flight attendant Katie, 40, her “wife” after five years together. “I just feel really content,” grins Lana. “I never thought being married would change…

MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT This week on Married At First Sight Australia, Claire and Lyndall turn up to the dinner party with a bombshell to drop – they’ve spotted Shannon with a mystery woman and a child… without his wife Caitlin! “That was a big shock,” Claire confesses. “We obviously thought that it was his ex-fiancée and his child.” The kindergarten assistant from Melbourne adds that personal trainer Shannon got “a little bit defensive” when he realised who had spotted him. “He came across as a little agitated and annoyed he’d been seen, so that’s what made us go, ‘Well, that’s a weird reaction.’” Claire and Perth accountant Lyndall decide the truth needs to come out at the dinner party, so Claire makes up her mind to confront Shannon about…

Their exhausting househunting mission is over, with Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reportedly putting down millions on a lavish Pacific Palisades mansion to call home. However, insiders hint there’s plenty of soul-searching needed between Ben, 50, and Jen, 53, who made headlines for their frosty display at the Grammys. “You might imagine that being married to J.Lo would mean you’re skipping down the street, but that’s not Ben,” confides a source who has known the popstar for more than 20 years. “He’s what you call a complicated person. He’s always – and I mean always – miserable. And yet she adores him!” ‘He’s a complicated person… I mean, he’s always miserable’ Indeed, Ben’s seemingly constant apathetic look has raised eyebrows all over Tinseltown, with many wondering what exactly goes on…

For the past 15 years, Shaynna Blaze has been a prominent voice on the property scene across the Tasman. She’s been a part of Selling Houses Australia since it launched in 2008 and has just finished her incredible 14th season as a judge on The Block Australia. She also won Celebrity Apprentice Australia in 2021. Now all eyes are on her latest venture, the lifestyle show Country Home Rescue With Shaynna Blaze. The series follows Shaynna, 59, and her adult children, daughter Carly Anne and son Jess Kenneally, as they renovate a 1890s home in Kyneton, a town 90km north of Melbourne in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges, near where the latest season of The Block was filmed. With Carly and Jess’ experience in the television industry, the family first purchased the…

Real life It’s the stuff of fairy tales – a trip to a faraway land, love at first sight and a proposal after only three days of knowing the man of her dreams. But Christchurch couple Melissa and Agbeko DeSouza’s story is no Disney tale; it’s their incredible true love story, complete with their new baby girl! Melissa’s story begins with her deciding to travel to Ghana in June 2019, following years of participating in a Ghanaian drumming and dance group. When she arrived and met the group of local drummers she would be working with, she locked eyes with Agbeko, 48, and “that was pretty much it”, she smiles. “It really was love at first sight. We were never really apart from then on and, three days after that…

HealthBe well with YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU On average, a New Zealander dies from heart disease every 90 minutes. It kills twice as many Kiwi women as any other single cause, yet tragically, the warning signs for females are more likely to be missed. “Many of the symptoms women experience may not be recognised as heart disease, thus increasing the likelihood of a missed diagnosis,” says researcher Nicci Dent. “Although men suffering from a heart attack typically describe chest pain or discomfort, women are more likely to have non-chest pain symptoms, such as shortness of breath, weakness, fatigue and indigestion, and frequently with worse consequences. “Physicians are also more likely to underestimate heart disease risk in women and this can influence their diagnosis and treatment.” While…

Pets Dogs can be a lot smarter than we give them credit for. Research has shown that, on average, a dog can learn around 89 human words and phrases. The smartest pooches can understand more than 200 specific words, which is roughly the same as a two-year-old human! At the same time, we can also learn more about their language. Here’s the lowdown... TAIL WAGGING? When a dog wags its tail, it is aroused either negatively or positively. An Italian study found that dogs tend to wag more to the right when they feel positive about something, while their tails wag more to the left when faced with something negative. What about the helicopter tail spin? That’s a sign your hound is excited in a very positive way! TAIL POSITION…

Psychics I didn’t get to say goodbye AMANDA SAYS London tells me she has now passed over. It was sudden and unexpected. London did not blame Kathie in any way and loved her very much. London tells me Kathie and her son got her at about 12 weeks old. London brings through her friend who died from a vehicle accident not long after she herself passed – Monte, a beautiful white cat. London shows me she is with Kathie’s dad, and also brings through his Alsatian dog and a cat called Paris. These two pets were the love of his life. London shows me a special call Kathie would make to let her know it was time to come home. She says that’s how Kathie knew something was wrong.…

Fair Go 7.30PM MONDAY, TVNZ 1 Have you been ripped off, short-changed, swindled or scammed? Never fear because Aotearoa’s favourite consumer-rights fighters are back for another year of sticking up for the underdog. Pippa Wetzell and Haydn Jones, along with their investigative team, uncover dodgy dealers and shine a light on unsung local heroes. My Year With Helen MONDAY, ACORN While this summer has been a fizzer for much of New Zealand, this charming series is the perfect way to escape to the sunshine. When antique dealer Jean’s husband suddenly dies in a car crash, she discovers he’s pawned all their belongings, leaving her with nothing but their cottage in a mystery-filled village in the South of France. Emily The Criminal SUNDAY, NEON In this crime thriller, The White Lotus…

MY LATEST BINGE WATCH Willow on Disney+. It’s a sequel series to the ’80s cult classic film by George Lucas. I love fantasy/adventure so much. It’s fun, camp, light-hearted and has two lesbian lead characters! THE LAST MOVIE I LOVED This easily goes to Everything Everywhere All At Once. Michelle Yeoh has entered legendary status! THE LAST SHOW I LOVED His Dark Materials blew my mind! I’m also currently watching The Bad Batch – I’m a big Star Wars fan! THE LAST MOVIE I WATCHED The Menu. As someone who’s done my fair share of hospitality jobs, this movie was so satisfying! It’s twisted in the most delicious way. MY MUSIC OBSESSION Rina Sawayama is one of the most inspiring artists of recent years. Her latest album Hold The Girl…