Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 32, 2023 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

This week we had the pleasure of talking to Brodie Kane, who will be appearing on the upcoming and highly anticipated new reality series The Traitors. The broadcaster and business owner chatted candidly with journalist Kelly Bertrand about killing it as a strong, independent woman. And she also admitted that sometimes she wouldn’t mind a buddy to share all of her successes with. She’s absolutely right when she says we need the space to be both strong and vulnerable at the same time. Just because she wouldn’t say no to a supportive partner doesn’t mean she isn’t leading a supremely fulfilling life or failing in any way! I love her podcast The Girls Uninterrupted and can’t wait to see what she does on the show. We also caught up with…

A year after sharing how she’d love to have another baby, it seems Sienna Miller could be about to make a very happy announcement. The 41-year-old actress seemed keen to hide her stomach with a well-placed hand or beach towel while enjoying the St Tropez sun and sand with her 26-year-old boyfriend Oli Green. “Sienna’s wanted another baby for years now and there’s no doubt she’s been trying with Oli,” a source close to the British star reveals. “She’s definitely glowing right now.” Mum to daughter Marlowe, 11, with former partner Tom Sturridge, Sienna told Elle magazine last year that after turning 40 she’d frozen her eggs because she wanted another baby, but had decided to let nature take its course. “Having been really focused on the need to have…

More FM Breakfast host Lana Searle is climbing up all 1103 steps of Auckland’s Sky Tower this Sunday – to raise money for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand. “I have a friend currently battling a rare form of blood cancer in Christchurch and watching the support she is receiving from LBC is amazing,” says Lana. “It really gave me the nudge I need to get the training for this event done!” The broadcaster is the captain of Lana’s Legends – a team who are all tackling a 51-floor climb for the charity’s Step Up Challenge. Lana’s already raised $10,000, which is lucky because she signed up to carry an extra 100kg and, with each $1000 raised, 10kg comes out of her backpack. “I did some training recently…

Celebrity news Now that’s amore! George and Amal Clooney looked like newlyweds as they snuck in a smooch during a romantic dinner date in Lake Como at the plush Grand Hotel Tremezzo. An insider says Amal’s glam white gown was a dead giveaway that the happy couple – who will celebrate nine years of marriage in September – decided to renew their vows. “Yes, it’s true, they’ve renewed their vows and everyone is absolutely ecstatic about it,” says a source of the stars, who share six-year-old twins Ella and Alexander. According to the insider, George, 62, and Amal, 45, started the year in a less than happy place, but in the greatest irony, it was his gang of buddies who convinced the Ticket To  Paradise star to put in the…

LUCIANA’S MARRIAGE RULES FOR MATT! ✓ Weekly therapy sessions✓ Weekly date nights with no phones!✓ Two family holidays a year✓ Only three films a year✓ Never apart for longer than two weeks When Matt Damon’s wife Luciana Barroso begged him to take some time off to save their marriage, the Hollywood A-lister agreed but with one proviso – if director Christopher Nolan asked, he would take the job. “This is going to sound made up, but it’s actually true,” Matt, 52, revealed during the press tour for his new Nolan-directed flick Oppenheimer, in which he plays Lieutenant General Leslie Groves, the military leader who supervised the Manhattan Project and the creation of the atomic bomb. “I had – not to get too personal – negotiated extensively with my wife that…

Celebrity news ‘I’m having such a great time climbing, there’s nowhere I’d rather be’ When Kiwi director Roseanne Liang first calls “action” on Maude v Maude, starring Angelina Jolie and Halle Berry, there’ll be one characteristic carrying her through helming the dream gig – simply “mucking in”. While the style icons have naturally made Roseanne consider “upping my fashion game”, she’ll be more focused on getting down and dirty to make the greatest film possible. And that should come as no surprise to Angelina, given early Zoom meetings with Roseanne took place from the gritty set of Roseanne’s series Creamerie. “It grounded me because we were shooting in a boat shed – hot, sweaty, dusty, smelly – and that’s the best way to think about making movies too because while…

YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU The shortest day of the year (aka the winter solstice) is now behind us, but with plenty of cool days to go, it’s likely those chilly temperatures are settling around your garden. This is by no means a bad thing. The cold is needed to provide “chill hours” for flowering and fruiting trees so they can put on their awesome spring displays and set fruit. A well-planned winter garden can be an absolute delight. It’s also the perfect time for garden and landscaping projects, and working in the winter sunshine is a wonderful way to warm up on a brisk morning! Go flower shopping Here are just a few of the plants you’ll find flowering now. They’ll be in bloom in the…

Travel If my body were a temple, it would be a shrine to red wine and carbohydrates. Still, this temple – as decrepit as it can feel after indulging in a weekend of shrine business – makes a point of exercising every day, usually in the form of a walk or a run. It’s my way of keeping my mental health in check. Over the years, I’ve found having an event to train for or a goal in mind is the most effective way to stay motivated, so I signed up to run 10km at Runaway Noosa Marathon in Queensland, Australia, and tagged on an extra few days to explore the sunshine state. The run in Noosa is one part of a series of four in the Runaway Marathon Series…

STICKY DATE SLICE SERVES 12 PREP 15 MINS COOK 35 MINS • melted butter, to grease• 250g pitted dates, chopped• 1 tsp baking soda• 1 cup boiling water• 125g butter, softened• 1 cup brown sugar• 1 tsp vanilla extract• 2 eggs• 1¾ cups self-raising flour TOFFEE SAUCE • 1 cup brown sugar• 300ml thickened cream• ½ tsp vanilla extract• 60g butter 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 30 x 20cm slice tin with melted butter. Line with baking paper. Put dates and baking soda in a medium bowl. Pour over boiling water. Stand 10 mins or until dates are softened. 2 Put butter, brown sugar and vanilla in small bowl of electric mixer. Beat, using paddle attachment, until light and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.…

Psychics You gave me life AMANDA SAYS Bruiser tells me he passed over about seven years ago. He had been with Deirdre since she breathed life into his tiny body when he was born. Only he and another one of his brothers survived. Bruiser brings through a cat, who I can see that he absolutely adores. The two of them did everything together, including eating and sleeping. This cat’s name is Casper and one day he just disappeared. Casper then comes through with Bruiser and tells Dee he was sick with renal problems when he disappeared. He tells me he knows she didn’t realise he was ill. Another pooch called Ozzy – a cattle dog who has also passed over and was an inspiration to Dee – also comes…

SPICE UP YOUR LIFE MEL C An always appropriately dressed Sporty Spice was seen working up a sweat as she cut some serious shapes during her Standon Calling festival set in Hertfordshire, England. Get it, girl! Scratch this! HUGH JACKMAN On the first day of the actors’ strike, the Aussie A-lister was seen handing out some scratchies to his film crew. It’s certainly one way to get them on side. Good luck with that! Pose like a princess PRINCESS CHARLOTTE The adorable eight-year-old appears to have taken some cues from Grandma Diana, striking very similar poses as the late royal while out at several events. LET’S PARTY! J.LO Cheers to turning 54! The On The Floor singer took her celebrations to the table top, showing her guests you can be…

The LOW DOWN After splitting with wife Gisele Bündchen last year, Tom Brady is staying in his comfort zone by dating yet another supermodel! Irina Shayk and the retired NFL star met at a wedding in May, but last week they made things semi-official with a sleepover at Tom’s LA home. They were spotted in Tom’s Rolls-Royce and having a walk near his home, while Irina, 37, who has a six-year-old daughter, Lea, with The Hangover actor Bradley Cooper, was beaming as she was caught leaving the next day. But an insider reveals that after recently enjoying a string of dates with reality star Kim Kardashian, Tom, who turns 46 this week – and shares son Benjamin, 13, and daughter Vivian, 10, with Gisele, plus a…

GOLDIE HAWN & KURT RUSSELL The secret to their 40-year relationship? European holidays! The happy couple were living the good life as they hit the crystal-clear waters on a boat in St Tropez. Let’s hope they don’t fall Overboard! ZOË SALDAÑA Forget Special Ops: Lioness, Zoë looked like she was on a mission to have a great time! The actress was holidaying with hubby Marco and their kids in Sardinia. Next destination – Italy with her co-star Nicole Kidman! HEIDI KLUM & TOM KAULITZ The loved-up German-born star and her hubby made sure all eyes were on them in Lake Como! The America’s Got Talent judge and the rocker looked fab in matching pink togs. NOVAK DJOKOVIC What better way to wash off a Wimbledon loss than a family holiday…

Lily Allen and Stranger Things star David Harbour have sparked rumours their two-and-a-half-year marriage is over after they both stepped out without their wedding rings. And an insider claims the couple’s long stint in London for 38-year-old Lily’s new play The Pillowman is wreaking havoc on their relationship. “David’s under a lot of pressure to focus more on his career, but he’s definitely had to take a back seat while Lily pursues her West End dream,” a source tells Woman’s Day of the 48-year-old actor, who is helping co-parent Lily’s young daughters Ethel, 11, and Marnie, 10. “He knew what he was getting into when he married her and he’s an incredible stepdad to her girls. They adore him. But he’s got Hollywood screaming for him to get…

Real life Mum-of-one Jasmine Borst was homeless and sleeping in the parks of Hamilton just under a decade ago, almost $30,000 in debt because of an ex-boyfriend and suffering crippling health issues. Today, the domestic and sexual abuse survivor is bravely preparing to stand on stage as a contestant for the Mrs Waikato beauty pageant, proving to the world and herself she’s more than her past. “I had a pretty horrendous beginning, but now I’m working hard to make sure I have a better future for my son and I,” says Jasmine, 26, mother to Ashton, six, who grew up between Hamilton and the Coromandel in households with substance abuse. “I have six brothers and one sister, and we each have different dads. I moved around a lot. I didn’t…

WIN! A SHARE OF $2000 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Folk called for pea pole (6)5. Stogie rolled for self-centred person (6)8. Flip nuts to amaze (4)9. Al at end of NSW vs Qld footy game is fresh (8) 10. Ply holding ten, again is more than enough (6)11. Made me annoyed, in part, to humiliate (6)12. Son leaves cowboy hat due to editor’s direction (4)14. Reportedly tucks dress suit (3)15. Net on southern part of roost (4) 16. Little Victor and Timothy together are subject of crime (6) 18. Catch out parent (6)20. Nico (not I) follows sweetheart to Spanish dance (8)22. Talk at place by church (4)23. Dolt is terribly dull and unimaginative (6)24. Type of seed from half of kids’ TV show (6) DOWN 2. Former lot…

Most necks are woefully neglected when it comes to skincare regimes, but they are one of the first parts of the body to show the signs of premature ageing. And they needn’t be, as the easiest way to take care of the skin on your neck is to treat it as a natural extension of your face. Most of us use good-quality cleansers, serums, moisturisers and broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen on our faces morning and night. Just extend your routine to include the neck and soon it will feel “wrong” to not let below the jaw in on the love. PLUMP IT UP The neck has some of the thinnest skin in the body, which is why changes in this area are seen more quickly than in places with thicker skin.…

CHICKEN MISO SOUP SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 5 MINS • 4 x 18g pkts instant miso soup with wakame• 120g rice vermicelli• 400g shredded cooked chicken• 4 cups boiling water• 120g baby spinach leaves, chopped• 4 spring onions, sliced thinly diagonally• 4 tsp thinly sliced fresh long red chilli 1 Combine miso, vermicelli, chicken and water in a large saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, 5 mins or until vermicelli are tender. 2 Stir through spinach, onion and chilli. MARGARITA PRESSED PIZZA SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 35 MINS • ¼ cup tomato paste• 4 x 20cm floured tortilla• 200g cherry tomatoes, sliced thinly• ¼ cup basil leaves• 120g baby bocconcini, sliced thinly 1 Preheat a sandwich press. 2 Spread tomato paste over half of the tortillas,…

Leo JULY 24 – AUG 23 Venus is giving you an extra-special sparkle, Leo! Singles could find themselves catching someone’s eye, while at work, your efforts should attract attention. The power of positive thinking is being clearly demonstrated, so aim high and reach for the stars. STAR TIP Mixing business with pleasure might be your key to success this month. DUCHESS OF SUSSEX Prince Harry’s wife Meghan turns 42 on 4 August. We hope her celebration is fit for a princess! Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 If you’re feeling frazzled, ease off the accelerator and look at what’s truly important. Drop an activity that feels like a burden, modify your work hours or simplify the kids’ schedules. As the pace slows, your long-range goals should come into sharper focus.…

1 I was born four months before Fiji’s third coup. It later became known as Fiji’s ethnic coup because it was led by a small group of Fijian nationalists against Indo-Fijians. When I was six, Fiji had its fourth coup. 2 I spent a lot of my childhood in conversion therapy. The religious leaders tried prayers, enchanted bracelets, aversion therapy, exorcisms and whipping. Somehow, I’m the gayest person I know. 3 I did not learn to speak English till I went to kindergarten. I learnt to speak Fiji Hindi, Hindi and Fijian before English. I have lost the ability to fluently speak Fijian and Hindi after years of not speaking in them. 4 I became obsessed with The Pussycat Dolls as a kid. After watching the…

HOT OFF THE PRESS It’s an unusual sight to see Victoria Beckham letting her hair down and getting messy with her other half, but we’re here for it! The usually poised popstar-turned-designer seemingly had a few extra sips of her cocktail while celebrating husband David’s recent signing of Lionel Messi to his Inter Miami team and the star player’s debut match – which led to a 2-1 win. “It really was their night of nights,” a source close to the couple reveals. “They’ve both been working so hard and sacrificed so much to make Miami happen, it was well overdue that they let their hair down. Victoria is just so proud of David and what he’s done.” Victoria, 49, shared a hilarious video to social media of the couple’s big…

Celebrity news Brodie Kane has never been known to do things slowly. On the face of it, she operates at one speed: high-energy, high-speed, high-excitement. Her yarns are a mile a minute and she’s got so much going on in her head, conversations will often have three different threads running at the same time. She’s jazzed for everything, up for anything and in her self-named role as a “professional hype woman” (legitimately a job she gets booked for), she has a unique ability to absolutely froth whatever needs frothing. But personally, the broadcaster and business owner – plus the star of upcoming new reality show The Traitors is looking to make a bit of a change. “Right now, the one thing I’m really craving and trying to do is put…

The very best part of Caitlin Regal’s day is always the moment she gets home from work and her excited toddler Luna dives on top of her for a play-fight. “I love seeing Luna having fun and being happy,” says the champion kayaker, 31. “Those times when we’re having a bit of a rumble and play are when I feel really connected to her.” In 2022, Caitlin won Olympic gold alongside Dame Lisa Carrington in the K2 500m event in Tokyo. Standing on that podium was a glorious feeling, but life as a mum is even more rewarding and she has no regrets about retiring from the sport ahead of the next Games in Paris. Originally, Caitlin’s plan was to start a family, then get back into competing as quickly…

SEPARATION ANXIETY Hi Jay-Jay, This is my baby’s last year of high school and he’s talking about going to the other end of the country to study. I’m not sure how he’d cope as he doesn’t cook, do his washing, drive or pay any bills. I have been telling him to stay here as I honestly think that’s the best thing, but he won’t listen to me. Help! Stressed Mum, Auckland Kia ora, Stressed Mum! I have many friends who have been in your position over the last couple of years with their sons headed to uni without a care in the world. It’s hard to let go, right? But it’s time. The life experience he is about to get at university is going to be essential for his growth.…

Everyday food SHEET PAN LAMB ROAST DINNER WITH SALSA VERDE SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 40 MINS • 1kg baby potatoes, halved• 2 tsp dried oregano• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil• 8 lamb midloin chops• 2 red onions, cut into wedges• 1 garlic bulb, halved horizontally• 400g truss tomatoes• 3/4 cup green olives, pitted• lemon wedges, to serve SALSA VERDE • 1 cup mixed herbs (parsley, mint and oregano), finely chopped and extra sprigs, to serve• 1 tbsp lemon juice• 1 garlic clove, crushed• 2 anchovies, diced• 1 tbsp capers, diced• 1/2 cup olive oil 1 Preheat oven to 240°C. Place a large tray in the hot oven. 2 Combine potatoes, oregano and half the oil in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Transfer potatoes to hot tray.…

Q My dad passed away a number of years ago and I miss him terribly. Is he around us and does he blame my siblings and I for what has occurred within the family? What would his advice be for us? Maria MITCHELL SAYS Your dad comes through straightaway and is sending his love to everybody. He is such a lovely man and he tells me he has been watching over you. He knows you’ve had a lot of stress in your life over the last couple of years, but wants you to know he is not upset and does not blame you or your siblings for what has happened. Your dad tells me he can now see things from a much clearer perspective and supports the choices you’ve been…

Netball World Cup Live: Semi Final 1 9PM SATURDAY, PRIME Hosted on the continent of Africa for the very first time, this year’s Netball World Cup promises nothing but thrills and excitement! New Zealand’s Silver Ferns were the last team to take home the trophy, triumphing over Australia by one goal in 2019. Can they do it again? Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food 7PM WEDNESDAY, NETFLIX This is sure to make you look twice at what’s on your plate! Prepare to be shocked as the film dishes the dirt on the United States’ food industry, disclosing how decades of apathy and wrongdoing have left consumers vulnerable to deadly pathogens in their food, killing thousands of people and hospitalising many more in the US each year. Mrs Davis WEDNESDAY,…

MOVIE MEG 2: THE TRENCH A supersized version of the 2018 hit blockbuster, Jason Statham stars as the leader of a research team embarking on an exploratory dive to the deepest depths of the ocean, who are pitted against colossal prehistoric sharks and relentless environmental plunderers. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK DOGS WITH STORIES by Mardo El-Noor This gorgeous book deserves pride of place on your coffee table. Featuring more than 100 Kiwis and their pooches, each page showcases a quirky photograph elaborately staged at homes and workplaces, plus a light-hearted background story. ON SHELVES TUESDAY (BEATNIK PUBLISHING, $79.99) EVENT DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS 100 YEARS OF WONDER In celebration of Disney’s milestone, the wonder and magic of Disneyland is coming to NZ. Characters from the much-loved shows are ready to…