Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 13, 2023 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Summer may be over, but wedding season continues, and I’m thrilled this week to share with you the marriage of 1 News reporter Kimberlee Downs and her Newshub competitor Ollie Ritchie. Though they fight fiercely to produce the country’s best sporting stories for their rival networks each week, away from work, they really are the perfect match, as you’ll read on page 20. I was lucky enough to interview both journalists about their love story back in early 2021 and though I struggle to follow what they’re saying when it comes to sport (not my best category at pub quiz), they truly are beautiful human beings. Kim passed on a handy/hilarious website when she learnt I was also planning on getting hitched and Ollie was a great help when it…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Married At First Sight Australia bride Evelyn Ellis confessed Justin Bieber broke her heart after a picture emerged of her on a wild night with the Sorry singer. The Sydney model, 26, shared that the photo was from her “crazy, ratbag days” before she was on Big Brother UK, adding, “I was in the clubs every single night and I think was 19. Biebs and I locked eyes.” Justin, now 29, sent his bodyguard over to invite her and a friend back to a nearby recording studio. Evelyn recalls, “I get in the car and it was only then that I realised I was with the biggest popstar in the world – like, holy s**t!” The reality star refused to go into…

The Presley family feud has taken another nasty turn after Riley Keough reportedly locked her grandmother Priscilla Presley out of Elvis’ famous estate Graceland! A Hollywood insider claimed the 77-year-old actress recently visited the Memphis mansion to discover Riley had “changed the locks on the upstairs doors and archives”. According to the source, before Riley, 33, was made the sole executor of late mother Lisa Marie Presley’s will following her death in January, “Graceland archives director Angie Marchese, Priscilla and Lisa Marie had the only keys. So Priscilla is now locked out – and she’s furious!” While a spokesperson shot down the claims, insisting, “No locks at Graceland have been changed since Lisa Marie’s passing,” the war between Riley and Priscilla certainly rages on. Sources say the pair – who…

In the wake of a new documentary airing in the UK about her parents’ troubled lives, Tiger Lily Hutchence appears to have vanished from public life, possibly for good. Two years after last being pictured, Michael Hutchence and Paula Yates’ 26-year-old daughter recently doubled down on her insistence that she will remain far away from the spotlight – and friends tell Woman’s Day she is unlikely to resurface any time soon. “Tiger prefers a low-key life,” says one mate. “She has no interest in becoming famous like her parents were and even though she’s a singer, it’s more a hobby for her than a career. The world is full of regular reminders that she would never want any part in Michael or Paula’s world.” A trigger of her parents’ tragic…

It’s been two decades since one of the world’s most famous child abductees was found and set free. And while the spotlight has remained on Elizabeth Smart ever since, the 35-year-old now wants the world to know that despite all the trauma she endured during her nine-month abduction, she’s doing well and lives a normal life. “I’m a mum, I have three kids and I hate laundry!” she jokes. TAKEN AT KNIFEPOINT But unsurprisingly, the June 2002 abduction still affects Elizabeth and her family, and she admits it’s a “daily struggle” not to worry about her own children’s safety. “I was asleep at home in my bed when I was taken,” she recalls. “I thought I was in the safest place in the world. Now if I can’t see or…

HealthBe well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU When news broke in February that Hollywood star Bruce Willis had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, it shone a light on a disease that many of us had never heard of. Also known as FTD or Pick’s disease, it’s a relatively uncommon but rather cruel condition that often strikes at a younger age than other forms of dementia. While anyone can get FTD, it most often occurs in people aged between 40 and 65. “There are many myths about dementia in the community and one of them is that only older people get dementia,” explains dementia expert Maree McCabe. A major challenge with FTD is that it can often go undiagnosed for years. “The symptoms are different…

Psychics Q I had a bowel cancer operation followed by chemo. I now have thymoma carcinoma in my chest. I’m having surgery to remove this cancer. Will my parents, who have passed, be looking out for me during the operation? Terri MITCHELL SAYS I feel you have a tremendous amount of positive energy around you. I’m told you have extra angels watching over you, and they are sending healing energy and strength. Both your mum and dad are coming through with so much love for you. Your mum is placing her hand on your shoulder to comfort and reassure you. Your dad says they have been with you every step of the way through your healing journey. Your mum tells me that your healing is slow and steady, but you…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Bake Off judge Prue Leith claims former Friends star David Schwimmer concentrated on cake-making, not friend-making, during his appearance on the hit UK cooking show. The 56-year-old actor starred on The Great Celebrity Bake Off alongside Kiwi comedian Rose Matafeo to raise money for cancer research. But disappointingly for the much-loved TV judge, he “didn’t want to talk to anybody” during filming. Prue, 83, revealed, “I thought he’d behave like he behaved as Ross – he’d be like he was in Friends – but he was actually very concentrated and didn’t want to talk to anybody. “He just wanted to get on baking and he badly wanted to win. He loosened up after a while.”…

Acting legend Meryl Streep admits she’s the queen of “unsolicited advice” – and she’s no doubt dishing it out again after becoming a grandmother for the fourth time! The star’s daughter Grace Gummer, 36, has welcomed her first child, a daughter, with her musician husband Mark Ronson, 47. “Grace just had the baby – she’s two-and-a-half months now,” Mark’s sister Annabelle Dexter-Jones reveals. “She’s stunning.” The little girl joins Meryl’s three other grandchildren. The three-time Oscar winner and sculptor Don Gummer’s eldest daughter Mamie, 39, welcomed a son in 2019 , while the couple’s son Henry Wolfe, 43, is dad to daughter Ida, two, and son Quinn, 10 months. Meryl, 73, took a break from Hollywood when she first became a grandma. “I’ve been working like mad for quite a…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Just days after three cast members announced they were leaving Home And Away, one of its most beloved stars has also revealed her plans to step away from Summer Bay. Lynne McGranger, who has played Irene Roberts for more than three decades, surprised fans when she revealed her “dramatic” vision for when she finally leaves the show. “I want to get lost at sea or die a really sad, lengthy death with everyone weeping and wailing around me,” she said. “I want to go with the biggest bang.” Lynne, 70, then joked she could do a double bluff for viewers, suggesting, “Irene could get lost at sea, and they never find the body, have the memorial service, then she walks back into town.” The actress has…

While William isn’t exactly thrilled about Netflix’s The Crown recreating his life’s story, insiders say the prince is “feeling the nostalgia” after seeing stills depicting his university days in Scotland. “It brought Wills right back to 21 or so years ago, when he and Kate first met at St Andrew’s University,” says a friend. “He’s not looking forward to the part where it shows his mum’s death, but he has to admit it’s nice to reminisce on the part of his life when he fell in love.”…

Celebrity news While fans were eagerly anticipating an Oscars reunion between Nicole and her former husband Tom Cruise more than 20 years after their divorce, sources spill that the 60-year-old action hero ensured he was as far away as he could be to avoid the awkward encounter – he went to the Arctic Circle! Instead of walking the red carpet with Hollywood’s biggest A-listers, Tom decided to spend the night in an igloo in Svalbard, Norway – about 800km south of the North Pole – where he and director Chris McQuarrie are shooting scenes for Mission Impossible’s eighth cinematic instalment. “Tom knows how these things play out,” a well-placed source spills. “He’d rather get on with doing what he does best, making amazing movies that millions want to go and…

Layton isn’t the only husband to get emotional as a result of the couple swap in Married At First Sight this week. After Duncan James and Alyssa Barmonde spend three days apart, they have a fight that leaves Duncan tearful. Alyssa and Duncan’s relationship, which started out so strong, has been shaky since the couples’ retreat. Duncan, 35, admits, “Alyssa is a lovely woman, but we’ve struggled as a couple due to our different opinions and views on relationships.” For the Sydney cybersecurity sales director, the partner swap is a great chance to get another perspective on his relationship with executive assistant Alyssa, 35. When the three days are up, he’s keen to pick up where he left off. “I couldn’t wait to see Alyssa again!” he says.…

Celebrity news She’s been doing the rounds in recent weeks promoting her new TV series Daisy Jones & The Six, so no one was surprised to see Riley and her Aussie stuntman husband Ben Smith-Petersen walk the red carpet at Vanity Fair’s famous Oscars afterparty. But while they all attended Hollywood events together just prior to Lisa Marie’s death to promote Elvis, sources say it was very telling that Priscilla was absent from Hollywood’s night of nights – especially given the movie’s eight nominations. Riley refused to be drawn on the fallout with her grandmother and instead sent a shout-out to best actor nominee Austin Butler, who failed to take home the gong for his portrayal of her grandfather. “I texted him this morning and said good luck, and I’m…

Celebrity news Tiger’s life couldn’t be further from what you’d expect for a girl who was born and raised in rock royalty. Even her long-term partner and musician fiancé Nick, formerly of Tame Impala fame and now frontman of Pond, admits his life is not what fans would expect. The 35-year-old revealed he’s had to pick up a second job, writing on Instagram, “Did you know: When I’m not playing rock or running about, I am a gardener? Turns out music doesn’t pay. Thanks, Spotify!” Nick rarely mentions Tiger on social media, but friends say they’re still going strong after reportedly getting engaged in 2020. “They’re just a regular young couple – you’d have no idea she was the daughter of Michael Hutchence if she didn’t look exactly like him,”…

Real life Eighteen months ago, Auckland-based actress, model and musician Tamsyn Cornwall found herself recovering from stage 3B bowel cancer – and a broken heart. Now, not only is the gorgeous 33-year-old cancer-free and head-over-heels for her new beau, Aucklander Leon Thomason, but she’s also released three beautiful singles under her artist name Ren. Tamsyn still wears the scars of her multiple operations, including J-pouch surgery, which created a new man-made colon inside her body. But by late 2021, Tamsyn thought she’d finally reached the end of her cancer journey. “I don’t think we talk about how long recovery really takes,” says the community ambassador for Bowel Cancer New Zealand, who was diagnosed in 2020. “You go from survival mode, where you’ve got this weird structure – appointments, scans, going…

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Along with chocolate and bunnies, Easter weekend brings with it time – time for food, time for family and time for fun! As a four-day holiday weekend, it’s the perfect opportunity to organise a get-together and share some laughs over a long lunch of your favorite Easter foods. In the days before, spend some time making homemade sweet treats and upcycling things from around the house to create our cute bunny baskets, which are perfect for the traditional backyard Easter egg hunt. Go for a pastel colour theme in your table decorations to help tie the look together. These shades look great when paired with natural elements and simple white dinnerware. EASTER BUNNY BASKETS Recycle empty juice cartons into these cute bunny baskets YOU WILL NEED • Clean, empty 1-litre…

THAI RED CURRY CHICKEN SCHNITZEL SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + MARINATING + CHILLING COOK 10 MINS • ¼ cup coconut cream • 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste • 1 stem lemongrass, finely chopped • 12 chicken tenderloins • 1 cup panko crumbs • oil, for shallow frying • lime wedges, to serve CRISPY SALAD • ½ iceberg lettuce, torn • 1 cup coriander • ½ cup Thai basil • 1 carrot, julienned • 4 green onions, thinly sliced • ¼ cup sweet chilli sauce • 2 tbsp lime juice • 100g fried noodles 1 In a bowl, combine coconut cream, curry paste and lemongrass. Add chicken, turning to coat. Cover and chill 2 hours…

Fruity iced tea blocks Tea-reat yourself with these frozen delights! MAKES 8 Heat 2 cups water in a saucepan with 1 cup caster sugar and juice of 1 lemon. When water begins to boil, remove from heat and add 2 teabags, brewing for 1 min. Remove teabags, place pieces of fruits into each ice-block mould, then pour in tea and lemon sugar syrup. Our suggestions for fruit include blood orange (peeled and thinly sliced into rounds), watermelon (peeled and thinly sliced), zest of 1 lemon and cucumber (thinly sliced into ribbons) with freshly picked mint leaves. Add lids to your moulds. Feed through sticks. Freeze for 3 to 6 hours. To remove ice blocks, run under lukewarm water briefly, slide out and serve immediately. TIP You can add…

Psychics You tried to help me AMANDA SAYS Beau tells me he has passed over, and that he knows his sister Molly and his human family miss him very much. Beau is quite a character and tells me he passed away from pancreatitis. He loved his baths and definitely enjoyed rides in the car. He thanks his mum for making all his food. Beau knows there is another dog now called Tiffany and he likes her very much. Beau tells me she is an odd-looking little girl – a cavoodle. Molly is eight and still in good shape. Beau tells me he had a lot of health problems since he was a puppy, but he knew his mummy was always on the ball and keeping up with everything, even…

MOVIE RED, WHITE & BRASS Tongan superfan Maka will stop at nothing to get tickets to the Tonga vs France Rugby World Cup game – even if it means promising to deliver a brass band for the pre-match entertainment. However, there is no band and Maka only has a month to create one. Inspired by a true story. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK GOLDEN DAYS by Caroline Barron The Kiwi author of award-winning memoir Ripiro Beach is back with her first work of fiction, a twisted story of an intense teenage friendship that turns tragic. But are their memories of that terrifying night reliable? It’s a riveting read that also acts as a nostalgic ode to growing up in Auckland in the ’90s. OUT NOW (AFFIRM PRESS, $38) EVENT AUCKLAND ARTS…

Is she fur real?! MILEY CYRUS Either the Flowers singer mugged a muppet or she was simply in need of some warm fuzzies in that tiny Gucci dress at the Beverly Hills launch party for her new album Endless Summer Vacation. Wish come true OLIVIA WILDE The Don’t Worry Darling star celebrated her 39th birthday in style, cuddling up to Pedro Pascal at a pre-Oscars bash. Despite the rumoured bad blood between them, Florence Pugh also attended. NICE TO SEE BLUE! SHAKIRA Her Hips Don’t Lie, but what about her hands? The Loca singer appeared to give performance artists Blue Man Group a 10/10 rating at their Astor Place Theatre show in New York City. ANDIE’S RUFF DAY ANDIE MacDOWELL It was a case of too much playful puppy…

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HOT OFF THE PRESS Mean Girls star Lindsay Lohan has a bun in the oven! The 36-year-old revealed she’s expecting her first child with husband Bader Shammas on Instagram, posting a sweet snap of a baby’s onesie with “Coming soon...” written on it. The actress captioned the pic, “We are blessed and excited!” Lindsay – who married businessman Bader, 36, last May and now lives in Dubai – adds, “We’re looking forward to this next chapter of our lives.” Longtime friend and new mum Paris Hilton wished Lindsay well, posting, “Congratulations, love! So happy for you. Welcome to the Mommy Club!” Asked if the couple will ever return to the US with their bundle of joy, Lindsay says, “In the future, maybe. But I’ll keep my place in Dubai. My…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Rumer Willis was surrounded by family and friends – including mum Demi Moore and younger sisters Scout and Tallulah – as she and musician partner Derek Richard Thomas celebrated the upcoming arrival of their first child at a baby shower in Los Angeles. While the 34-year-old actress’ famous Die Hard father Bruce, 67 – who is battling dementia – was noticeably absent, the mum-to-be said she felt “such gratitude and joy to have been surrounded by so many people that I love”. Rumer, who sang a song with her partner at the party, says she’s “most excited to meet this little person and see who they are”. The House Bunny actress gushes, “I can’t wait to hear their little laugh. I am…

Reality bites Just three months after publicly revealing their relationship, Married At First Sight Australia star Ryan Gallagher and Olympic gold medallist swimmer Emily Seebohm have announced they’re engaged! “When you know, you know,” Ryan, 34, tells Woman’s Day from his farm outside Goulburn, New South Wales, three hours from Sydney, where he took Emily out to the dam and got down on one knee. “I thought it was the right spot to do it – she loves the horses and she often swims in the dam,” he says. “I did get nervous, though. The ring box was making a bit of a bulge in my pocket. So either she knew I was proposing or she just thought I was happy to see her!” Emily, 30, says it was an…

F red Hollows was dying and he knew it. Desperately ill in hospital, there seemed little hope that he could complete his last eye-surgery mission in Vietnam. Yet not even cancer could stop the gruff, stubborn and compassionate Kiwi once he made up his mind. Determined to get to Hanoi as promised, the famed ophthalmologist took drastic action. “He just tore the tracheotomy tube out of his throat and discharged himself from hospital,” recalls his widow Gabi, 69, still in awe of his courage and commitment. “Fred was very sick then, so everything was pretty raw, but none of us thought he would pass away a few months later.” The enduring image of that final trip features Fred examining the eyes of eight-year-old boy Tran Van Giap, whose sight was…

At the end of a lengthy murder trial, the piece of circumstantial evidence that led Alex Murdaugh to be convicted of double homicide was provided by his dead son. The video, recorded by 22-year-old Paul just moments before he was shot and killed, showed one of the family’s dogs and captured his father’s voice in the background, placing the once-powerful patriarch at the scene of the crime. The clip – which the 54-year-old attorney reportedly knew nothing about until his six-week trial began – was enough to ensure he was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife Maggie and youngest son Paul. Despite this, Murdaugh insisted throughout the trial that he had nothing to do with the killings. “I am innocent,” Murdaugh said…

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Aries 21 MAR – 20 APR Lights, camera, action! Your stars are taking on a special sparkle and with the cosmos boosting your bravado, it’s time to launch into something exciting and new. As the spotlight swings on to your sign, you might even be offered a prestigious role. STAR TIP A home overhaul could take off – just rein in that extravagant streak. JESSICA CHASTAIN The Oscar winner and mum-of-two celebrates her 46th birthday on 24 March. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Ready to solve a mystery? Some interesting information could land in your lap and it might help you make a big decision. On the fitness front, Mars is about to propel you into action. Local clubs or teams should set the scene for good times –…

MY LATEST BINGE WATCH Going Clear: Scientology And The Prison Of Misbelief. A remarkable documentary spotlighting eight former members’ experiences and how they left the church. Harrowing and haunting. LAST MOVIE I LOVED Pearl by Ti West, starring Mia Goth, who is the embodiment of feminine rage. I love her raw anger. Also, she’s convinced she’s born to be a star while confined to her small-town wha¯nau farm. LAST SHOW I LOVED I’m in the grips of Succession right now on Neon. If you want a big-city, rich-family drama based loosely on the Murdochs, this is the one for you. LAST MOVIE I WATCHED Infinity Pool with Mia Goth – can you tell I love this woman and her brilliance? – and Alexander Skarsgård. It’s a satire of wealth and…