Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 35, 2023 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

What an incredible 12 months it’s been for women’s sports here in Aotearoa. Last November, the Black Ferns took out the Rugby World Cup on home turf and, since then, we’ve co-hosted the Fifa Women’s World Cup, the biggest women’s sporting event on the planet, breaking records for the largest crowds to attend any soccer match in New Zealand. I was sadly too slow to pick up tickets to the games, but I did manage to score a front-row seat to the Equalize: State Of Play discussion in Auckland last week, where Natalie Portman, Ruby Tui and Dame Jacinda Ardern waxed lyrical about the sudden popularity and drive toward equality in women’s sports. “The time we’re living in – they’re going to write about it,” the rugby legend raved. “This…

HOT OFF THE PRESS He only split from his fiancée earlier this year, but billionaire Rupert Murdoch has already found a new love. The media mogul, who was briefly engaged to Ann Lesley Smith not so long ago, was recently snapped taking a holiday on a luxury yacht alongside his latest romantic interest, retired scientist Elena Zhukova, 66. When it comes to matters of the heart, the 92-year-old is keeping friends and family on their toes. He surprised many in March by announcing his plans to wed Ann, 66, a former dental hygienist. However, he cancelled the betrothal just two weeks later due to Anne’s strong religious views. But now it seems Rupert’s smitten once more, enjoying sailing around Greece with Elena on board the Christina O, the famous vessel…

Songbird Miley Cyrus is ready to open up about some of her most traumatic heartbreaks in a new book – and friends say she’s “not holding back” when it comes to the truth about her doomed marriage to Aussie hunk Liam Hemsworth. Sources say the 30-year-old star has a lot more to add since her 2009 memoir Miles To Go, but it will be her relationship with Liam, 33, that takes centrestage. “Miley’s been encouraged by Britney Spears’ upcoming book and she can’t wait to see just how far she was able to go,” says an insider. “Miley has a lot to say about the most significant relationship of her life so far and she’s gone through loads of therapy to get a better understanding of what went wrong. “She…

Celebrity update He might be on his final round of chemotherapy before he takes five months off to spend time with his “thick as thieves” wh¯anau, but Dai Henwood is still one of the busiest comedians in Aotearoa. As well as currently starring on Taskmaster NZ and recent stints on stand-up stages around the country, the beloved entertainer has now taken on another gig – as an ambassador for the Cancer Society, a role that sits very close to his heart. “It’s been pretty cool for me,” grins Dai, 45, speaking exclusively to Woman’s Day. “I’m in that situation of being able to give back a little, which selfishly helps me – helping people is making me feel really good about things.” Having been diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2020,…

Reality bites Best mates Ed Abbott and James “Jimi” Love were unemployed and their lives were in turmoil when they decided to apply to be on Hunted Australia. “I had just been made redundant and a family member had a huge health scare,” reveals Jimi, 31. “I thought I’d gone on the show to get away, but I quickly realised the real reason was to prove to myself that I was enough and could do whatever I set my mind to.” The former radio DJ and his mate Ed, who also worked in radio, met at work on the Central Coast, just north of Sydney, but they didn’t get off to the best start. Jimi recalls, “We had a yelling match in front of the whole office, where I said,…

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Dan dan noodles Tantalise your taste buds with this flavoursome dish SERVES 2 Fry 10g Sichuan red peppers in oil at 160°C for 8-10 mins or until seeds start to brown. Lower heat to 150°C. Add 40g dried chilli flakes while stirring. Leave to cool. Lightly fry 20g peanuts in a frying pan over medium-high heat, then crush them. Pour a drizzle of oil into a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry 120g pork mince with 60g chopped spring onion. Season with salt and set aside. Cook 250g wheat noodles following packet directions, adding 60g quartered bok choy 1 min before end of cooking. Drain, reserving a little cooking water, and transfer to a bowl. In another bowl, mix 20g sesame paste, 1 tsp of the reserved noodle cooking…

Leo 24 JULY – 23 AUGUST Your money zone is filling up fast, but watch that impulsive streak or you risk going backwards. As Mercury slows down, ease off the accelerator and consider all options. Even if your workload feels heavy, schedule in some indulgence. You deserve it! STAR TIP As lucky stars grow brighter, a gorgeous gift might touch you deeply. KIM CATTRALL And just like that, the Sex And The City star turns 67 on 21 August! Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 Feel that old mojo returning? As the sun glides into your sign, your whole vibe should lift. When your options expand and invitations roll in, the hard part may be saying no. Stand firm and don’t let yourself be sweet-talked into something that doesn’t really…

MOVIE FORCE OF NATURE: THE DRY 2 What better premise for a spooky winter thriller than five women going out into the wilderness on a corporate hiking retreat and only four coming out the other side? This film follows on from the 2020 Aussie mystery, with The Hulk’s iconic Eric Bana returning in a starring role. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK ADVENTURES WITH EMILIE by Victoria Bruce The author is a true Kiwi adventurer, quitting her corporate job and packing up her life to trek the 3000km Te Araroa trail that traverses the length of New Zealand, with her seven-year-old daughter Emilie in 2021. The duo faced lockdowns, the harsh elements of Aotearoa’s back country and even a near-death experience. ON SHELVES TUESDAY (PENGUIN BOOKS, $40) EVENT MY BRAIN IS BLOWING…

Isle be there Paris Hilton drew flak for hitting the beach in Maui, Hawai’i, with hubby Carter Reum and seven-month-old son Phoenix just 8km from a deadly wildfire. Royal reunion Five years after playing mother and daughter on the comedy series The Royals, Elizabeth Hurley caught up with “Mommy Dearest” Dame Joan Collins in St Tropez. Daddy’s girl It looks like David Beckham has passed his love of football down to his daughter Harper, 12, who looked stoked to walk out on to the pitch in Miami with soccer great Lionel Messi. Hey, Mickey! Who says you need a kid to go to Disneyland Paris? Diane Kruger and fiancé Norman Reedus spent a “magical” day at the Happiest Place on Earth. Cheer squad Jessica Simpson, hubby Eric and four-year-old daughter…

Yellowstone star Kevin Costner is in the middle of a bitter divorce and the stress seems to be taking its toll on his waistline! He was seen buying several pairs of pants at the Perfect Fit tailor in Montecito, California, last week after reportedly losing 7kg recently. Since May, Kevin, 68, has been locked in a contentious divorce battle with his wife of 18 years, Christine Baumgartner, with whom he shares sons Cayden, 16, and Hayes, 14, and daughter Grace, 13. The estranged couple have been fighting about everything from custody payments and their marital home in Santa Barbara to their current row over the terms of their 2004 prenuptial agreement.…

Cover story ‘Meghan’s stress levels are off the charts right now’ After months of speculation that their marriage is all but over, sources close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirm the couple are having “major problems”. “No one is surprised to hear all these divorce rumours,” an insider tells Woman’s Day, noting that the California-based royals have only been seen together on a handful of occasions over the past few months. “Harry and Meghan have been having major problems since the coronation, and they’ve been fighting over everything. “The headlines about them breaking up aren’t just upsetting on a personal level – they’re terrible for their brand. When they first moved to America, they had so much goodwill, but that’s not the case any more.” Indeed, Meghan appeared…

She’s made it through some of her darkest hours with her partner of six years Sam Asghari by her side, but Britney Spears is heartbroken now their marriage has crumbled just over a year after their “dream” wedding. The sad split is especially hard on the 41-year-old singer as it means she also has to let go of her long-held hopes of having another baby. “It’s a double heartbreak because she dreamed of having a family with Sam,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “She’s very angry that he didn’t seem interested in trying to fix the situation, but this has been going on for a while. She had no choice but to pull the plug.” Britney’s long-running mental health issues have been publicly documented, often aired as she fought to…

Celebrity news It only took one date for Kiwi basketballer Brayden Inger to know he’d found the muggle of his dreams. The Southland Sharks player was out with Southern Steel netball star George Fisher when she made a memorable quip referencing Harry Potter. “We went to the cinema, got food, then I was like, ‘You could never be a Gryffindor. You couldn’t be a main character – you’re a Hufflepuff at best’, which is so rude!” laughs George. “But he went home and was like, ‘I’m gonna marry that one.’” A Harry Potter fan himself, Brayden loved the good-humoured remark and as the couple, both 24, recount their love story to Woman’s Day, George is even wearing a Harry Potter Oodie. So, will they have butterbeer at their upcoming nuptials?…

For as long as he can remember, Kennedy Anderson has dreamed of visiting New York. Smitten with the city from what he’d seen in movies and on social media, the breakout star of The Apprentice Aotearoa knew he’d love the Big Apple when he finally visited with his boyfriend Oliver Tyack. But even he never imagined he’d become so spellbound that they would decide to move to New York. Laughing, the 25-year-old tells Woman’s Day, “I had insane expectations and it blew every single one out of the park. I was walking around going, ‘Wow! This is buzzing.’ It felt like it could be home. It’s hectic, but I thrive in it.” Relocating to New York is a big move given the pair have just finished renovating their Auckland home,…

Real life When Michelle Kapeteni celebrated her 32nd birthday in November, she did it the best way she could imagine. Surrounded by inspiring women of all shapes and sizes, the Auckland support-care worker rocked form-fitting activewear in front of a camera as a professional plus-size model. For the first time in her life, Michelle proudly embraced her size-24 curves, following years of low self-esteem and starving herself. “When I was younger, I wanted to be a model after watching America’s Next Top Model on TV and I’d practise all the things Tyra Banks, the host, told the models to do,” laughs Michelle, who is proud to represent Auckland talent agency Belle Models as a plus-size Tongan and Ma¯ori woman. “But I wanted to be that size zero they were pushing…

BAKED CRUMPET BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING SERVES 6 PREP 15 MINS COOK 50 MINS • 50g butter, softened • 1 lemon, grated zest • 1 vanilla bean • 2 cups cream • 1½ cups milk • 4 eggs • ½ cup honey • 12 crumpets • 1 cup frozen blueberries • icing sugar, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 160°C. Lightly grease a 4-litre oven-proof casserole dish. 2 Combine butter and lemon zest. Set aside. 3 Split vanilla bean and remove seeds. Heat combined cream, milk, vanilla bean and seeds on medium until almost boiling. Remove from heat. Set aside for 5 mins. Remove vanilla pod. 4 In a bowl, whisk eggs and half the honey together. Gradually whisk in milk mixture until combined. 5 Spread reserved butter mixture and…

Psychics Q I contracted COVID during my hospital work and had complications for many months now. I am not young, but would dearly love to work and be useful to people. Do you see this happening? Is there any hope? Gabriella MITCHELL SAYS I feel you have extra healing angels around you at this time. They tell me they are helping you with your recovery. I’m picking up that you are getting on top of your lingering health concerns. I keep hearing a lady in the spiritual realm from your mother’s side say, “Take one step at a time.” There certainly is hope and as your energy returns, your quality of life will only continue to improve. I also need to let you know there will be a new beginning…

Thrills & spills! CHRIS MARTIN Giving Coldplay a whole new meaning – brrr, looks chilly! – the singer showed off his skills on a snazzy electric surfboard while in Ibiza. Didn’t save him from a wipeout, though! FAIR GAME CHLOË GRACE MORETZ The Hick star threw the first pitch before the New York Mets took on the Chicago Cubs. “It was a little left of centre, but I’ll keep training to get ready for that starting line-up next season,” she joked. Captain Gordon! GORDON RAMSAY All aboard HMS Ramsay! The British chef swapped the kitchen for a day on the water with son Oscar recently and the only “F word” that came to mind was fun! Piece of cake CHRIS HEMSWORTH He’s one of Hollywood’s most ripped stars, but even…

Married At First Sight Australia’s Evelyn Ellis and Duncan James have taken their relationship to the next level by moving in together! Having officially confirmed their romance in May, after calling it quits with their respective TV spouses Rupert Bugden and Alyssa Barmonde, the pair are settling into a swanky Sydney townhouse that will set them back a whopping $10,800 per month. “We’ve been travelling back and forth between our apartments that were way too small for us, so we had a discussion and decided it was time to make the move,” explains Evelyn, 27. “So it was goodbye, city life, and hello, house with a garden for the doggos.” The pad also boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study and a view of Sydney Harbour. Taking to Instagram to…

HOT OFF THE PRESS She swore off having another facelift after a botched operation in 2021, but Sharon Osbourne stepped out in LA with her family on 13 August with a suspiciously taut-looking face. The 70-year-old said of her last “horrendous” procedure, “I really pushed it with the last facelift and I am now like, ‘No more!’” But an insider says, “Sharon’s never looked like a frail old lady before and now fans are really worried about her.” Sharon has talked about taking weight-loss drug Ozempic, but that doesn’t account for her new-look face. The insider adds, “She’s gone through so much – Ozzy’s health being top of the stress list, plus getting cancelled from US TV. Her appearance lately has set off alarm bells for her friends and family.”…

It’s the news we’ve all been dreading – television’s foxiest ladies, Kath Day-Knight and Kim Craig, will never return to our screens again. Glenn Robbins, who played the iconic Kel Knight, delivered the devastating news to the media last week, saying that while he’ll always be up to work with the “phenomenal” creators of Kath & Kim, Gina Riley and Jane Turner, both 62, their days in Fountain Lakes are definitely “ovah”. “Gina has officially retired – she will never work again,” Glenn, 65, revealed in his bombshell radio interview. “And Jane lives in Italy, so we’ve had our time together.” The revelation is sure to upset the millions of fans who love the show, yet it hasn’t deterred Magda Szubanski, who slipped back into her character Sharon Strzelecki to…

Making her Black Ferns debut at just 18, Kiwi rugby star Tyla Nathan-Wong has faced countless high-pressure moments in her illustrious career, but none more nerve-racking than her wedding dress fitting. Ordinarily a sweats-and-sneakers kind of girl, all eyes were on the bride-to-be as she tried a selection of gorgeous gowns at the Auckland boutique of Kiwi designer-to-the-stars Trish Peng. “To think I’ve played in front of hordes of screaming fans all over the world, but it’s finding the perfect wedding dress that has my tummy in knots,” muses Tyla, who’s set to wed her sporty fiancé, waka ama champion Tupuria King, 30, this summer. “I was never that person who dreamed about my wedding day until I met Tupu, and everything fell into place. Saying yes to the dress…

Exclusive When Mike Puru left his role as co-host of Flava’s breakfast show in June, he admits it was a “disappointing” end to his time on the R&B radio station, but he insists he doesn’t bear any grudges. “Breakfast radio is full-on – you’re getting out of bed at 4.30am and it’s brutal,” explains the beloved broadcaster, 48, who presented alongside Stacey Morrison and Azura Lane after Anika Moa quit the show last December. “We did as best as we could. Anika left because she was finding it tough with all her commitments, including kids and TV shows. Then the dynamics changed slightly and they thought moving me aside was the best plan of attack. I’ve been here before and I didn’t take it personally. I was just a player…

He may be going through some tough times with his health, but when he turned 74 in July, John Farnham felt the outpouring of love from his family and fans. In a touching tribute to the legendary singer, his youngest son James took to Instagram with a series of throwback pictures of the pair, along with a heartfelt birthday message. “You just had one of the hardest 12 months and you smashed it!” a proud James wrote. “It doesn’t matter if it’s a concert stage or the stage of life, you always give it everything no matter what! “You’re an inspiration to me and I’m sure many others. Thanks for everything. You’re the greatest.” In recent months, the man known globally as “The Voice” has had to lean on James,…

Real life When the telecommunications company she worked for announced it was restructuring – and there would inevitably be job losses – Tamarin Howse and her colleagues adopted an age-old way of facing the uncertainty. They would comfort each other and share their worries over cups of tea. For Tamarin, 32, those regular meet-ups sparked the idea for Better Tea Co, Aotearoa’s only tea brand purposefully designed to help improve mental health. But if you’d told Tamarin, from Auckland’s North Shore, that she would one day head a tea company, she may well have laughed. “I hated tea!” she admits. “I absolutely hated it! I thought it was bland and that it tasted like dirt! “But these cups of tea became a ritual in our day, something we could all…

HealthBe well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU Kiwi fitness podcasters Renee Norman and Jenna Smith explore some of the most common misconceptions around working up a sweat after becoming a mum. After six weeks, you can go straight back to your normal pre-baby exercise routine FALSE! As tempting as it might be to head out for a run or get back into high-intensity interval training, it’s important that you take the time to set the foundations and rebuild your strength from the inside out – no matter how your birth went. The physiological changes that take place during your pregnancy and birth are incredible. Your body has been on a journey! It’s best to complete a recovery programme that takes into account your posture,…

Travel The final season of The Crown was filmed around the cobbled streets of St Andrews in Scotland, where Prince William first met his bride, Catherine Middleton. Set to be released on Netflix this year, it’s bound to bring a stream of tourists to the small seaside town north-east of Edinburgh, famous for its golf courses, castle and, of course, the University of St Andrews, where Wills and Kate spent four years studying. Here’s where to go to visit their favourite spots… WANDER ST ANDREWS UNIVERSITY William and Kate met at the University of St Andrews, where they both studied art history, though the prince soon changed his major to geography. The school, founded in 1410, dominates the centre of town. It’s not a campus university – instead, the academic…

TOMATO & SAUSAGE PIZZAS SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 2 x 20cm round pizza bases • 125g cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 3 thick beef sausages • 8 baby or chat potatoes, sliced • 2 tsp thyme leaves• ½ cup grated tasty cheese • 60g baby rocket leaves 1 Preheat oven to 220ºC. Place the pizza bases on oven trays. 2 Using a fork, roughly mash three-quarters of the tomatoes and garlic in a large bowl. Spread mixture over pizza bases. 3 Squeeze sausage meat from casings. Roll into small meatballs. Top pizza bases with sliced potato, meatballs and thyme. Sprinkle with grated cheese. 4 Bake pizzas for 15 mins or until golden. Serve topped with rocket leaves. MASSAMAN SAUSAGE CURRY SERVES…

Psychics Bouncing back to health AMANDA SAYS Leif is a very laid-back and cool character. He tells me he was rescued and ended up on the Internet, which is where Sophie found him. Leif tells me he recently had some fatty lumps cut off – they weren’t cancerous, but he has a lot of tummy trouble now and has to eat very bland food. He’s not happy and asks, “What’s up with that?” Two beautiful but very different breeds of dogs who have passed over come through with Sophie’s mum, dad and brother. One is a golden retriever and the other is a border collie. Leif was happy for the two dogs, Jack and Chelsea, to come through to have a chat as he sees them around often. Jack…