Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 24, 2023 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

I’m in awe of 1 News deputy political editor Maiki Sherman, who is preparing to return to work at TVNZ just six months after welcoming her sixth child. Even the idea of having half a dozen kids makes me feel exhausted, but the super-juggling journalist has an incredibly supportive whānau and says, “Being a mum gets better with every baby.” Turn to page 18 to meet Maiki’s beautiful bub Onoaio and find out how the heck she copes. With all those kids and so much wisdom, it’s hard to believe she’s only 35! Speaking of age, I celebrated my milestone 40th birthday late last month by visiting Samoa for the very first time. I slept in a breezy beachside fale, road-tripped around looking for crystal-clear lagoons and jungle waterfalls, and…

HOT OFF THE PRESS They were spending a long weekend at their $16.7 million beach house nearby, but Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis were in anything but easy-breezy holiday mode as they headed out for a quiet drink in Carpinteria, California. A family insider confirms Ashton, 45, had good reason to look tense. “His career couldn’t take another flop, which is why he went back into rom-coms, but even with Reese Witherspoon as his leading lady [in February’s Your Place Or Mine], he still bombed badly,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “It was his last shot at carrying a leading-man role on his own and it’s over. “He would love to be offered some bigger roles alongside big-name celebrities, but he’s had no luck so far. He isn’t even getting…

Age isn’t getting in the way of Al Pacino fathering another child! The 83-year-old Godfather star announced he’s expecting a baby with his 29-year-old film producer girlfriend Noor Alfallah, with the little one due any day now. The trend for older fathers seems to be growing, with Al’s good friend Robert De Niro, 79, welcoming his seventh child, daughter Gia, with his partner Tiffany Chen a few weeks ago. Oscar-winner Al has been linked to girlfriend Noor, who has previously dated Mick Jagger and Clint Eastwood, since April last year, when they were pictured on a dinner date. While the baby will be Noor’s first, Al already has three kids, including 33-year-old daughter Julie Marie with ex-girlfriend Jan Tarrant, plus 22-year-old twins Olivia and Anton with ex-partner Beverly D’Angelo.…

HOT OFF THE PRESS After a three-year estrangement, Britney Spears has revealed she and her mother Lynne have reconciled. “My sweet mama showed up at my doorstep yesterday after three years,” she wrote on Instagram. “Time heals all wounds!” According to an insider, the 41-year-old singer’s inner circle is “breathing a sigh of relief” at the news. “They’re hoping this will help get her back on track. She’s been so angry and bitter these past few years – it’s huge that she’s reconciled with her mum.” The truce, says the source, “has been a long time coming”. Britney – who blamed Lynne, 68, in part for her conservatorship – had to go through a lot of therapy and forgiveness work to get to this point. “Lynne knows she made a…

Exclusive “Being a mum gets better with every baby,” says political journalist and māmā-of-six Maiki Sherman, sitting down to chat during a rare moment of peace at her Wellington home. It’s 9am on a Tuesday and Maiki and her partner Anaru MacDougall’s newest love, six-month-old Onoaio Eve, is asleep in her cot, with big siblings Hemaima-te-wai, 13, Kahikatea, 10, Mihipaea Te Tonga, six, Rangitukehu, five, and Turei Heke, three, all safely dropped at their kura and kōhanga reo. “It’s not often this quiet in our house,” laughs Maiki, who is deputy political editor for 1 News. “But I love our big whānau. Our house is busy, but it’s full of love and happiness. And the beautiful thing about each baby is it gets easier. There is no anxiety… You become…

Celebrity news You can’t get a more classic Home And Away welcome than filming with veteran star Ray Meagher (the iconic Alf Stewart) on day one. You also can’t get more classic Kiwi humour than the prank New Zealand actor Jordi Webber pulled to break the ice. “We rehearsed a scene where we were eating ice cream and I wanted to joke with Ray because he’s a funny guy,” tells Jordi, 29. “I was like, ‘Hey, bro, can you hold this real quick?’ I handed him my melting ice cream, walked away and left him standing there, going, ‘Hey!’ It helped create a good jokey relationship with the guy who is Home And Away.” It’s that fun approach which helped Jordi settle right into Summer Bay, playing Tane’s cousin Kahu.…

Your face is the ultimate canvas and applying primer before makeup can really make a difference. But some may still say, “What is primer, anyway, and why do I need it?” Glad you asked! Makeup primers can be used underneath eyeshadow, foundation, lipstick and even mascara, making everything that lies on top adhere better and look its best. They can also reduce the amount of makeup you need to use and are the key to beautiful, long-lasting results. WHICH TYPE IS RIGHT FOR ME? MATTIFYING FACE PRIMER If you have oily skin, a mattifying primer will be your go-to to prolong the wear of your foundation. Look for a silicone-based one as it creates the perfect barrier between your skin and makeup, and has the added benefit of blurring…

1. A great night’s entertainment for me would be: ☐ A. Taking a tour of a city’s secret spots☐ B. Watching the sunset from a quiet place☐ C. Champagne tasting at a five-star hotel☐ D. Enjoying the magical world of ballet 2. My home can best be described as: ☐ A. An eclectic mix of colours alongside treasures collected over my life☐ B. Uncluttered and simple with lots of neutral tones☐ C. Elegant style with a touch of glitz and glam☐ D. Pretty and interesting with boho vibes 3. When it comes to movies, I like to watch: ☐ A. Fast-paced tales with lots of mystery ☐ B. Heartwarming stories based on real life ☐ C. Hollywood blockbusters with big-name stars ☐ D. Fantasy sagas with epic storylines 4. My…

What this says about you It’s no secret that you love the finer things in life. If it’s luxurious or opulent, then you’re into it. That doesn’t mean having to spend a lot of money to find your bliss, but rather you like to take your time savouring things and admiring their beauty. If you have 5 MINUTES Book in for a massage. 10 MINUTES Apply a parrafin hand treatment – the ones infused with lavender are especially delicious. 20 MINUTES Put on some quiet background music, get comfy and flick through the pages of a glossy magazine. MAKE THIS YOUR MANTRA “The greatest luxury in life is the ability to live on your own terms.” – Unknown Your ultimate ‘me time’ moment Put a “do not disturb” sign on…

HONEY & GARAM MASALA CHEESECAKE SERVES 8-10 PREP 25 MINS + CHILLING COOK 1 HOUR • 250g gingernut biscuits, crushed • ¹/³ cup desiccated coconut • 125g melted butter • ½ cup honey • 750g cream cheese, at room temperature • 3 eggs • 2 tbsp lemon juice • sliced figs or other fresh fruit, honey, to serve TOPPING • 200g tub sour cream • 1 tbsp caster sugar • 1 tsp garam masala 1 Preheat oven to 160ºC. Lightly grease and line base of a 22cm springform pan. 2 In a large bowl, combine biscuits and coconut. Stir in butter until well combined. Press firmly over base and sides of pan. Chill for 30 mins. 3 Meanwhile, in a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat honey and cream cheese…

Psychics We miss each other a lot AMANDA SAYS Both of Susana’s dogs, Tai Shan and Siva, come through. Tai Shan tells me she has passed. She tells me she had been with the family since she was a puppy. Tai Shan says her mummy got very frustrated with the vets, who kept telling her there was nothing wrong. Her mummy knew she was very ill as she was losing all her fur. The new vet immediately found a huge tumour on her liver. Siva tells me the night Tai Shan passed, she stayed with her. She normally went into the other room and stayed with her dad, but this night, she didn’t as she knew something wasn’t right. Siva tells me her mummy gave her some sort of…

Snapshot The famous folk behind the microphones stepped out of their studios for the recent New Zealand Radio Awards at Auckland’s SkyCity Theatre. Big winners on the night were More FM’s Jay-Jay Feeney and Paul “Flynny” Flynn, who picked up the prize for Best Music Network Team. Still glowing from his recent wedding, Flynny told us, “We didn’t expect to win. We came for the free bubbly, but it tastes a whole lot sweeter now.” Our columnist Jay-Jay added, “OMG, I’m so surprised but really happy. It’s such a competitive industry and this gives us the confidence to keep going.” Former Today FM star Wilhelmina Shrimpton won both Best News Journalist and Best Long Form Video. “This is testament to the amazing work we did at Today FM,” she said.…

A-list power couple Taika Waititi and Rita Ora have opened up about their relationship in the pages of Vogue Australia, with the singer saying the Kiwi filmmaker changed her life. Confirming that the Boy director was the inspiration for her new album You & I, Rita, 32, says, “When I moved to Australia, I did The Voice for the first time, I met Taika and everything just started to make sense… If you have someone that uplifts you and makes you the best version of yourself, that is all you can ask for.” Taika, 47, adds that his wife’s openness and honesty have rubbed off on him, admitting that he’s realised “it’s OK to be a little bit more vulnerable around your work and that your work can actually get…

Celebrity news If anyone knows how to handle the media attention of a messy divorce, it’s Jen Aniston and that’s exactly what she told close friend and former co-star Kevin Costner when she reached out to him in the wake of his shock split from his wife of 18 years Christine Baumgartner. “Jen was one of the first to contact Kevin when the news hit. They’ve been solid friends since filming a love scene together for Rumor Has It in 2005 and they’ll always check in with each other when they’re in the same city and have lunch together if they can,” a source tells Woman’s Day, adding that the support goes both ways. “Kevin’s been there for her on so many occasions – he checked in with her when…

Reality bites Kiwi Colin MacRae is making waves on this season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht, along with fellow returning cast members Captain Glenn Shephard, Daisy Kelliher and Gary King. As the group sets sail in Sardinia, Italy, there are the usual personality clashes and power struggles, but this time around, two overlapping love triangles cause mayhem. We chat to Colin, 33, about what to expect from the hit show... We hear there are a lot of hook-ups this season. How do you feel about on-board romances? I’ve always said they are a horrible idea, but I may have broken my own rules this season! It’s so great seeing you representing us Kiwis so well. Do you feel that responsibility? I try to just go in there and do a…

Real life Auckland dental receptionist Rebecca Gilbert suffered excruciating daily back pain for five years before she was given a scan that showed a tumour on her spine. Despite being told surgery might leave her paralysed, the 37-year-old bravely went ahead with an operation, where the tumour was successfully removed and declared non-cancerous. But a week later, Rebecca experienced a medical nightmare that left her on the brink of death. “When I first started getting back pain, I figured it was part of my job as a dental assistant, which I did for 12 years before I got sick, because you’re always leaning to the side,” says Rebecca, who was swimming, walking and doing F45 fitness at the time. “My GP said I just needed to exercise and take pain…

Health Be well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU Now that winter is officially underway, we’re in the thick of cold and flu season. While it always helps to be active and maintain a healthy diet, there are other ways to increase your chances of avoiding illness. Follow these steps to protect yourself and those around you. STAY HOME Remember the days when we tried to power our way through coughs and colds, leaving a swathe of germs at work, school and on public transport? These days the advice is clear. If you can, stay at home or if you have to go out in public, wear a mask until your symptoms have disappeared. COVER YOUR MOUTH & NOSE The best way to cover a…

Platform pushers Opting for this chunky style is a fabulous way to gain a height advantage while keeping stable for life on the go. They’ll pair perfectly with anything and take you into spring with ease. Go west Embrace your inner cowgirl with a western boot. Go all out with a tall version of the trend that you can wear with any length of skirt or dress, or try tucking your jeans in for a full Yellowstone moment! Fancy footwork Ready to make a bold statement? Look for textured styles like a laminated metallic or a full-satin option in a bright hue. Or try monochrome with a chic fold-over element, or applique studs, buckles and zips. Street vibes For the sneaker lovers, a high-top style with a chunkier tread or…

What this says about you Life for you is all about excitement. You love the new and unexpected, even when you’re taking a well-earned break. Open-minded and keen to experiment, your time out feels most rewarding when you’re learning, seeing or experiencing something fresh. LISTEN: The Bold Life Movement with Kimberly Rich. This podcast is all about empowering listeners to be their best, boldest and happiest selves. Each episode, inspiring people prove that it’s possible to live a rich and passion-filled life. MAKE THIS YOUR MANTRA “The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.” – Oprah Winfrey If you have 10 MINUTES Scour your favourite travel website for cheap flights. 20 MINUTES Dance! Either blast your favourite tunes and just boogie or pick…

What this says about you The magic is in the moment for you and your life. You are innovative, love a bit of whimsy and can appreciate the potential of something. Inspiration is one of your greatest tools and indulging your creative thinking is a great escape for you. Your ultimate ‘me time’ moment Make your favourite coffee in your favourite mug and choose a special place, then settle in for a mind wander. Pick any topic – a colour, a memory, an item, etc. Now close your eyes and just let your brain think about it. Surrender to where your mind wants to go. There are no right or wrong answers, just chilled-out bliss for two minutes or 20 – it’s up to you. If you have 5 MINUTES…

CHICKEN TORTILLA BAKE SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 40 MINS • 400g can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained • 500g jar bolognese sauce • 12 corn tortillas, cut into strips • 500g roast or rotisserie chicken, shredded • 2 cups grated tasty cheese • baby cos, coriander, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. 2 Grease a 2-litre casserole dish. In a medium bowl, combine sauce and beans. Arrange a third of the tortilla strips in base of dish. Top with half the chicken and half the sauce mixture. Sprinkle with one-third cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with strips. 3 Bake, covered, for 30 mins. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese over tortillas, then bake for another 10 mins or until cheese is melted. Serve with halved baby cos and coriander,…

Gemini 22 MAY – 21 JUNE Start spoiling yourself! Splash out on an indulgent beauty treatment or plan a leisurely Sunday lunch. As chatterbox Mercury spins into your sign, conversations will flow freely – as might the wine. If you’ve been bottling things up, it’s time to pour it all out. STAR TIP Bodywise, new routines or products could produce some impressive results. NATALIE PORTMAN The Black Swan star celebrates her 42nd birthday on 9 June. Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 Your problem-solving skills are on fire this week! A frustrating situation should be fixed with surprisingly little effort and, after that, progress should be rapid. You might even dream up a clever money-making scheme or a fundraising idea could find wings. Listen to your intuition! STAR TIP Wear…

What’s touring been like so far? Touring has exceeded expectations on every front. The crowds we’ve had at the shows have been such a vibe – the kids who are turning up are so positive. It’s exciting for the future! To see country music so well supported is a dream come true. We’re having the time of our lives. My crew and band are so incredible, and Cassie Henderson, our support act, has been such a joy to have with us on the road. Do you get nervous performing in front of such large crowds? It comes and goes. I find the more prepared I am, the better and with this tour, we get plenty of time to set the stage, which helps with my anxiety and nerves a lot.…

Tickled pink RITA ORA The Praising You singer appeared to have taken style inspo from a certain panther as she stepped out in Sydney to promote her upcoming album You & I. Abs fab! ORLANDO BLOOM Lord Of The Rings? More like lord of the swing! The movie star looked like he was auditioning for a celebrity season of Ninja Warrior when he flashed his fine physique in Cannes. Karate kid KELLY CLARKSON Move over, Mr Miyagi! Voice coach Kelly certainly looked Stronger as she showed off her impressive “wax on, wax off” skills while starring in a sketch for the US talent show’s season finale alongside fellow judge Chance the Rapper. Fully loaded LINDSAY LOHAN Due in the next couple of months, the “blessed and excited” Parent Trap actress…

Women in black Kiwi star Rebecca Gibney joined Home And Away’s Georgie Parker at the Sydney premiere of Mamma Mia! Jen’s lying Lo Popstar and actress Jennifer Lopez left us stirred but not shaken in this promo shot for her new cocktail brand, House of Delola. That’s amore! Sightseeing and plenty of kisses were on Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen’s Rome itinerary! Thrice the Spice Mel B had a blast modelling Pour Moi swimwear with her daughter Phoenix and mum Andrea. “Get ready to spice up your life,” urged the artist formerly known as Scary. Baby prep With her second bub due any day now, Princess Eugenie picked up a last few items with husband Jack Brooksbank in West London.…

Aussie actress Sarah Snook found a novel way to announce she’s now a mum – sharing a picture of herself nursing her new baby in front of the final episode of her hit show Succession. “I just watched the final episode of the final season of something that has changed my life. And now, my life has changed again,” the 35-year-old star – who wed Australian comedian Dave Lawson in 2021 – wrote on Instagram. Best wishes from Sarah’s celebrity friends quickly poured in. “Congratulations, Sarah – and a second congratulations on that little head too!” gushed The Vampire Diaries actress Phoebe Tonkin.…

A glamorous new member of the royal family is starting to make a name for herself, even though you’d be forgiven for having never heard of her! With her honey-blonde hair and dazzling smile, Zara Tindall’s secret half-sister Stephanie Phillips could be mistaken for her twin, despite being 17 years her junior. Last week, Stephanie, 25, made headlines when photos emerged of her luxury lifestyle, exotic holidays and love of horses – and insiders say it’s just the beginning of the British-born agricultural graduate’s plan to step into the spotlight. “Stephanie’s spent her life in the background, enjoying a childhood where no one really knew about her existence, but now she’s emerging as a keen sportswoman, she wants to boost her profile and is on a mission to do whatever…

While Jen’s growing closer to Kevin, the hot gossip in Tinseltown is that her ex Brad Pitt is proposing to his girlfriend Ines de Ramon! “Brad is very much the marrying kind of guy, and he’ll tell anyone who listens that she’s the one for him. He falls in love fast – something his exes know all too well,” a source shares with Woman’s Day of the Hollywood heartthrob’s relationship, who he first went public with in 2022. While Brad, 59, and Ines, 30, who split from her husband Paul Wesley, 40, shortly before being seen out with the Ocean’s Eleven star, have been keeping their relationship under wraps, they were spotted holidaying in Mexico earlier this year looking very much in love. “While there was a lot of expectation…

Celebrity update Clint Roberts and Jordan Watson chat away like mates standing around a barbecue. Both are laugh-out-loud funny, know how to tell a good yarn and are the sort of guys everyone wants to be friends with. ZM radio star Clint met Jordan, best- known for his hilarious How To Dad YouTube videos, a decade ago. “We’ve crossed paths a lot,” shares Clint, 36, who co-hosts the Bree & Clint drive show with Bree Tomasel. “In a former life, Jordan was a television cameraman on Jono And Ben, and I did a radio show with Guy Williams, who was a big part of Jono And Ben.” “We pranked you,” says Jordan. “Yes,” laughs Clint. “We got trapped in the studio and they filled it with dozens of farm animals.…

Like one of his sweet treats, regular MasterChef guest judge Adriano Zumbo and his wife, former My Kitchen Rules Australia star Nelly Riggio, have announced they’re “baking something very special” – yes, they’re having a baby! “Most definitely our greatest creation yet – little baby macaron due in November,” posted the celebrity pâtissier, 41, who hosted the baking competition Zumbo’s Just Desserts, alongside a photo of him holding a macaron over Nelly’s belly. The couple’s news comes just over a year after the television chefs married in a stunning ceremony in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, which Adriano says was “a day we will never forget”. The pair fell in love seven years ago, after Nelly, 32, split from her MKR partner JP Huillet.…

The 2023 Resene Colour Home Awards winner lives and breathes colour, pushing the envelope on bold shades and a jaw-dropping mural used for a stunning effect. Kareen Durbin has transformed her former state house into a visual delight, a chocolate box of blues, browns and sorbets, taking out the grand title and a $5000 prize in the process. From the “cosy cave” main bedroom painted in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Jambalaya, which layers warm brown tones, to the garden granny flat decked out in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Glorious, a sorbet shade that’s all about eye-candy – it’s clear that Kareen has an expert eye for colour and design. On opening the front door, guests are submerged into a vivid colourscape, with the hallway and ceilings…

What this says about you Simplicity is your friend. You like to be fuss-free and just enjoy ‘me time’ for what it is. You thrive on calm, quiet and a more minimalist approach when it comes to relaxing. You appreciate the little things in life. Your ultimate ‘me time’ moment A 10-minute mindfulness walk. As you take a leisurely stroll, tune into any sights, sounds, smells and textures around you. Look at patterns in the sky and listen to the birdsong. Allowing yourself to be present for just a few minutes can help you feel relaxed for the whole day. If you have 5 MINUTES Write a journal entry. 10 MINUTES Do some weeding or pruning. It’s a great way to get outside in the fresh air and you’ll be…

Scrambled eggs & salmon bagels Start the day with this nutritious dish SERVES 4 Whisk 6 room-temperature eggs, ¹/³ cup milk and 2 tbsp finely chopped chives in a bowl until well combined. Set aside for a few minutes to allow foam to settle. Meanwhile, toast 4 fresh plain bagels to your liking. Heat a medium-sized nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp chopped butter, melt and swirl to coat the pan. Add egg mixture and cook without stirring for 30 seconds. Using a wide spatula, push set eggs around outer edge towards centre of pan, tilting pan to allow uncooked egg to run over base. Gently push eggs around every 15 seconds until soft folds form and a quarter of the mixture is unset. Remove…

Psychics Q My son died by suicide in 2018 and I am still at a loss as to why. I feel him around me and he occupies my mind constantly. Does he realise how much he was loved? Is he with my family? Rosita MITCHELL SAYS My heart and healing go out to you – losing a child must be the worst kind of loss. I have your beautiful son coming through from the spirit world with so much love for you. He is smiling and giving you a big hug. He tells me he became burdened by his bottled-up feelings and, in the end, he was not thinking clearly. Your son knows how much you love him and he says, “Please tell my mum there is nothing she could…

The Idol MONDAY, NEON/SKY GO Lily-Rose Depp takes the lead role in this new drama series about a rising popstar whose last tour was derailed by a nervous breakdown. Determined to save her career, she reaches out to Tedros, a self-help guru and nightclub owner, played by rapper The Weeknd. However, Jocelyn quickly finds herself in a dark dalliance with Tedros, who introduces her to his underground cult. Based On A True Story THURSDAY, TVNZ+ This new dark comedy series is guaranteed to leave you saying, “Just one more episode!” Featuring The Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco, a financially floundering couple take one final stab at becoming rich by banking on America’s obsession with true crime. They start a podcast with their plumber, but slowly begin to suspect he’s a…

MOVIE THE BOOGEYMAN Stephen King is famous for scaring the pants off people and this adaptation of his short story, starring Yellowjackets’ Sophie Thatcher, continues that legacy. A man talks to his psychiatrist about the mysterious deaths of his two children, who were heard crying “Boogeyman!” before their bedroom door closed… IN CINEMAS NOW BOOK PET by Catherine Chidgey It was only last month the Ngāruawā hia author won the top prize at the Ockham Book Awards for The Axeman’s Carnival. Now she’s back with a dark tale about a glamorous teacher who casts a spell over her Wellington classroom, changing lives forever. OUT THURSDAY (TE HERENGA WAKA UNIVERSITY PRESS, $38) EVENT THE GREAT KIWI BOOKATHON Looking for a fun, educational and impactful challenge for kids? During June, youngsters across…

The LOW DOWN Eva Mendes is fuming after husband Ryan Gosling confessed his Barbie co-star Margot Robbie showered him with gifts on the set of the film. “She left a pink present with a pink bow, from Barbie to Ken, every day while we were filming,” Ryan revealed. “They were all beach-related, like puka shells or a sign that says ‘Pray for surf’, because Ken’s job is just beach.” According to a Hollywood insider, while Eva thought Margot was great fun when they first met, she became “really weirded out” by the daily deliveries from the 32-year-old Aussie actress. “It started to annoy Eva halfway through the shoot, and she was glad when the movie finally wrapped and she got her husband back.” But now it’s time for…