Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 50, 2023 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

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The countdown is on! With flowers and finery in hand, Delta Goodrem and fiancé Matthew Copley were snapped slipping out of a venue in Sydney last week, prompting speculation the couple are busy putting the finishing touches to their upcoming big day. While the pair – who announced their engagement in September – were all smiles as they put items into a waiting car after a rumoured wedding rehearsal inside, sources say things are getting tense behind the scenes now that the clock’s ticking. Details like the dress and accessories appear to have been decided – Delta’s assistant was spotted carrying a bag from Sydney bridal designer Leah Da Gloria and the bride-to-be recently shared an ivory Valentino clutch on social media – but it seems other wedding worries are…

“I am grateful and thankful to know this kind of love,” Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis posted on Thanksgiving Day, sharing a throwback picture of herself and Bruce with their daughters Mabel and Evelyn, as well as his ex-wife Demi Moore with girls Rumer, Scout and Tallulah. The moving image came just after Scout, 32, also shared a sweet snap of her holding Bruce’s hand, captioned, “My guy,” and Rumer, 35, posted a childhood snap, writing that she was “really missing my papa today”. It’s been almost two years since the family bravely revealed that Bruce, 68, was stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that can cause loss of speech, as well as difficulty with writing and understanding language. In February, they announced his…

Block fans claim they’re sensing tension between Darren Palmer, 45, and new co-judge Marty Fox. One commented online, “Is it just me or did you get the impression Darren does not like the new judge at all? Every time he spoke, Darren glazed over and looked at the floor or in another direction.” Another replied, “Spot on! He did squirm, didn’t he? With [Neale] Whitaker out of the way, I reckon he thought it was time to be in the main spotlight. His ego took a hit.” Marty, 35, is ruffling feathers among the contestants too, with his no-holds-barred approach. We hear Melbourne sisters Eliza and Liberty’s mother even slammed the real estate agent, dubbing him an “a***hole” on camera!…

On 26 November, fans from all over the world gathered to mark what would have been Tina Turner’s 84th birthday. But one person who played a key role in her life collected his thoughts alone at a central London church. Eddy Armani was the Queen of Rock’n’Roll’s assistant and best friend for two decades. Six months after she passed away at her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland, following a series of illnesses, he is still struggling to accept she has gone. “I dream of Tina a lot – I always have,” says Eddy, 67, speaking exclusively to Woman’s Day. “But since she passed, I have had some really disturbing moments. I will go to bed and dream about her. Then I wake up in a panic when I realise she’s not…

New coach Jason Derulo may be a hit with viewers of The Voice, but we hear co-star Guy Sebastian isn’t as excited about the Savage Love singer. “Guy was more comfortable with Keith [Urban],” a network spy tells us, adding that the Australian Idol winner, 41, was upset when contestants chose to be mentored by Jason, 33, rather than him due to his huge TikTok following. It all came to a head when Guy superfan Caitlyn Bamber shockingly chose Jason over the Aussie star, despite auditioning with Guy’s hit Before I Go. Adding salt to the wound, Jason recently collaborated with his fellow coach and close friend Jessica Mauboy, 34, on the duet Give You Love, which Guy is “not thrilled” about, particularly because the only time he and Jess…

Teacher Rachael Rae thought she was going to have two very happy children on Christmas Day after spotting a friend selling Taylor Swift tickets on Facebook. “It was someone I knew well, and I didn’t question her story that she was going to a wedding and so now had Taylor Swift tickets available,” Rachael, 50, tells Woman’s Day. Knowing two of her three children were huge Swifties, Rachael private-messaged her friend and then transferred $600 into the woman’s bank account. Rachael went to bed that night happy about the purchase. But the next day, her younger daughter messaged to warn that their mutual friend had been hacked on Facebook. It was the mate Rachael had just sent the money to. “I couldn’t believe it,” says Rachael. “I was angry and…

When Bonnie Slade and Jason Callister moved into their “1980s fibre cement board box” home on a heritage street in Nelson, they knew they couldn’t match the character features of the other houses in their neighbourhood. “So we went with an architecturally designed complete opposite to fit in by being so different,” explains Bonnie. That decision led to a bold, brilliant renovation of fearlessness that “extended to the inside, where we have used a lot of colour to add personality”. Using a mix of Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen and Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss, the couple set about transforming their home, with the help of Jason’s company, Callister Builders. In the living room, the floorboards are painted in Resene Spinnaker, with Resene Aquamarine used as a green feature wall, adding brightness and…

We’re waiting on the other side AMANDA SAYS Paris shows me that she has passed. She tells me she had a heart murmur and knew exactly what time she needed to take her medication. She would bark at Dianne to let her know it was due. Paris brings through a couple of other dogs – one called Barney from many years ago and another called Ricki who she didn’t know. Ricki tells me he actually belonged to another lady and came to Dianne when his original mum was unable to care for him any more. Barney also belonged to another lady first. They both thank Dianne for taking them in and loving them. A lovely man then comes through and tells me he is Dianne’s husband. He still loves Dianne…

Nude Tuesday STREAMING NOW, NEON Giggles & gibberish Local legends Jemaine Clement (Flight Of The Conchords) and Jackie van Beek (The Breaker Upperers) star in this Kiwi comedy film about a married couple who attend a three-day couples retreat in order to rekindle the spark in their relationship. There’s hilarity and humilation as they try to find themselves – and adding to the intrigue, the whole movie is performed in an entirely fictional language! Prisoner’s Daughter FROM TUESDAY, PRIME VIDEO In this movie, Succession’s Brian Cox plays Max, who after spending 12 years in jail is granted a compassionate release when he’s diagnosed with terminal cancer, on the condition he lives with his daughter (played by Kate Beckinsale) and her son. As Max seeks to create a relationship with his…

MY BEST BINGE WATCH I’m now bingeing season four of Fargo. It’s intriguing, with a beautifully written plot and cinematography. Every season has been incredible so far and season five has just arrived! THE LAST FILM I LOVED Aftersun. I’m a sucker for heartbreaking films that leave you contemplating important moments and people in your own life, and this delivered in every way. MY TOP PODCAST On Being With Krista Tippett. These inspiring interviews see her talk to some of the world’s greatest thinkers about how they approach life in fulfilling, positive ways. MY TOP BOOK RECOMMENDATION Maps Of Our Spectacular Bodies shocked, soothed and seduced me through its pages. I had the feeling I’d read something very special, full of thought, intention, wisdom and impact. MY MUSIC OBSESSION I…

This week’s cover story sent me back to 2018, when the newlywed Duke and Duchess of Sussex were very much a part of the royal family – and still in honeymoon mode, both in terms of their relationship and their popularity. On their first official overseas tour together, I was on the ground as a reporter as Harry and Meghan marvelled at the costume wizardry of Wētā Workshop in Wellington, choppered into Abel Tasman National Park for a spot of birdwatching and entered a gumbootthrowing competition in rural Auckland. Having previously hung out with many of Britain’s top royal reporters in London, I infiltrated the UK press pack and it was then I met Omid Scobie (above), a quietly spoken and rather uptight-seeming writer determined to bring some gravitas to…

Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston has scrapped plans to play Dame Jacinda Ardern on the big screen! Back in 2021, a showbiz insider revealed that the Friends star was keen to portray our former prime minister in a biopic, explaining, “She’s obsessed with female leaders all around the world, but Jacinda’s story has got it all – how she handled the pandemic, the Christchurch mosque shooting, the White Island volcano eruption… Jen’s been wanting to take on a strong political female role for years – and now it’s time.” Two years on, though, Jen, 54, has reportedly taken the ex-Labour leader, 43, off her wish list. Speaking exclusively to Woman’s Day, another industry source reports, “Jen and her team recently went through a culling of any projects that have stalled too…

PRINCE ANDREW The one thing the royal family might all agree on is that the Duke of York, 63, is a problem. The shocking allegations of sexual misconduct caused a firestorm of controversy for The Firm. Omid Scobie writes that the King would “lay awake worrying about his brother” and how best to deal with the fallout. He also claims Prince William was the one “pushing to strip Andrew of his roles and status” without any hesitation. “Someone needed to be the firm hand in that situation and he felt the family was being too soft,” Omid writes, quoting a source close to William. “The whole thing was casting a long shadow over the entire institution… over all of them.” DUCHESS MEGHAN Naturally, Omid, who the UK press have branded…

Just months after completing the comeback to end all comebacks on MasterChef Australia – taking out 2023’s grand prize of $250,000, having walked away from the competition in 2021 to focus on his mental health – Brent Draper reveals he’s capped off a remarkable year with the arrival of his second child, a baby boy named Bowie! “He’s amazing – we’re so happy,” tells Brent, 34, speaking exclusively to Woman’s Day. “He’s the calmest, happiest baby. This kid just sleeps and eats. We’re like, ‘OK, when is the penny going to drop?’” Brent’s wife Shonleigh giggles, “But he’s very happy, content and very calm.” Born at 2.33pm on 19 November, Bowie was delivered in an “incredible” homebirth by two midwives, who, much to Brent’s dismay, arrived with just minutes to…

Brett and Kristy Beams’ marriage was in the spotlight last week, with the Adelaide safety officer calling his wife a “bitch” during an explosive row over painting. “Once you get comfortable around the cameras, these things come out naturally,” Brett, 34, tells Woman’s Day of the blow-up. “It does take a little bit of time to get used to having someone right in your space and you do feel vulnerable at times.” While project manager Kristy, 34, says she was eventually able to “laugh about” the fight and had to “crack on and get s**t done”, she tellingly jokes that if the pair’s threeyear marriage doesn’t survive The Block, she’ll “just go on Married At First Sight”. Kristy admits the domestic dramas didn’t come out of the blue, though. “In…

Auditioning for The Voice Australia is a nerve-racking experience for most contestants, but Sean Millis had to deal not only with anxiety, but also the fact that his lung function was significantly impaired. “I’m not sure what my numbers are right now, but at my audition, my nurses checked and said I had only 67% functionality then,” reveals the 22-year-old actor and singer, who has Hunter syndrome, a rare genetic disorder in which the body doesn’t properly digest certain sugar molecules. It affects many aspects of his health, including his lung capacity, joints and hearing. Every week, he has to have nine hours of infusions to stay well, but with the help of a Melbourne clinic, the tiring visits have become “less draining”. Sean says, “I have to go once…

TIP Making breadcrumbs is a great use for stale bread. Process torn bread in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Store in snaplock bags in the freezer up to 3 months. Sausage rolls can be baked one day ahead. Keep in a container in the fridge. Reheat 160°C oven until hot to serve. TIP This festive gremolata would also be great served with turkey, pork or ham. TIP Refrigerating pork uncovered dries out rind for crispy crackling. For an easy clean-up, line roasting pan with foil. Slaw, without dressing, can be made several hours ahead. Keep covered in fridge. Add dressing just before serving. TIP Red potatoes can be replaced with baby chat potatoes. TIP To save time, replace pomegranate with a 75g punnet of pomegranate arils (seeds),…

Q For the past year, my stress have been high and it’s affecting my work. I could lose my job over this. Will I get another job and be OK? Burnt out MITCHELL SAYS I know the difficulties and setbacks you’ve gone through over the last year have not been easy, but I really feel the universe is helping you on to a much better path. I sense your current job is a big contributing factor to the recent stress. There is an older lady from your mother’s side in the spiritual realm who tells me that a change of jobs would be a step in the right direction for you. She tells me you’ll have an opportunity for a new beginning in either February or March where your…

Let’s have a slice of the action! Surprise, it’s me! ALYSON HANNIGAN It feels like years since we’ve seen her on our screens – and the Buffy star seems just as excited to be out and about as we are to see her! Alyson gave a cheer as she hit the streets in Los Angeles. Pizza party! BEN & SERAPHINA AFFLECK We had him pegged as a Dunkin’ Donuts man, but fast-food king Ben has shifted his allegiance to pizza – and judging by that stack of boxes, he’s hungry! One-armed bandit JUSTIN BIEBER BE He’s a man of many talents, but we’re not sure the singer can drink that coffee while wearing his jumper on one arm! Go on, prove us wrong... You won’t be Sorry! Boy,…

Pascal Tibbits and Vikki Gorton-Tibbits are now $100,000 richer after winning MKR New Zealand last week, but the Bay of Plenty lovebirds say the best prize is that the show strengthened their marriage. “We’re so pleased with each other,” Pascal, 50, tells Woman’s Day. “We didn’t realise what an incredible team we are. The more pressure you put on us, the closer we get. Watching things back, we saw we were a well-oiled machine, while others struggled to pull together. We’d do it all again if we had the opportunity. We’re almost sad it’s over.” Two endings for the finale were filmed in February and the Te Puna pair had to wait nine months to learn they’d won. Pascal says, “We had an inkling, but the scores were so close…

If there was a phrase that sums up the past 12 months for Black Ferns star Stacey Waaka, it would be this: “It is what it is.” Laughing, the rugby legend tells Woman’s Day, “I love that saying – it’s one of my favourites at the moment.” It’s been a year of change and growth for Taurangabased Stacey, 28, who separated from her husband Ricky Fluhler early in 2023. And with so many gold medals tucked away in her trophy cabinet – two from Rugby World Cups, one from the Olympics, one from the Commonwealth Games and yet another from the Rugby World Cup Sevens – this year saw Stacey ask, “What next?” The answer? A break away from the sport for her own mental health and to recharge her…

Elsa Marilyn was only 13 when her mum began suffering dizzy spells that turned out to be far more serious than they could have imagined. “The dizzy spells kept happening and we found out she’d been having a series of strokes,” tells Elsa, 17. “My world went dark. I felt so guilty that I didn’t know the signs and how sick she really was.” Having realised how precious time is, the Sydney high school student was motivated to pursue her passion for singing on The Voice, with her mum by her side as her biggest supporter and her coach Rita Ora, 32, calling her “the coolest cucumber in town”.…

Kelly Austin remembers the first time she saved a life – originally from Whitianga but now living in Bali, she was walking near her Canggu home in 2017. “I saw these kids in a rice paddy laughing and realised they were drowning kittens,” recalls the 39-year-old. “I managed to save three kittens, which I found homes for.” Kelly and her husband Tony, a fellow Kiwi who works in the Queensland mines, first moved to the tourist hotspot in 2015, with their sons Marcel, now 17, and Lennox, 11. Daughter Winter was born three years later. “There’s a lot of freedom in Bali and we wanted to give our kids a better life,” she explains. With Tony spending two weeks of every month in Australia for work, Kelly found things to…

Sagittarius 23 NOV – 22 DEC Let the good times roll! Get-togethers may be bigger than expected, so slip into something comfortable and prepare for fun. For lovebirds, these romantic stars could turn a fantasy into reality, while singles might click with someone refreshingly different. STAR TIP Spoil yourself with a new haircut or book a makeover. You deserve it! KIM BASINGER The iconic ’80s movie star turns the big 7-0 on 8 December. Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 Your social barometer is climbing, but there’s a serious side too. Talkative stars could see you opening up about something troubling or alternatively, it might be you playing counsellor. As feelings are revealed, you might see someone in a whole new light. STAR TIP Local clubs and venues could hold…

Shortland Street stunner Courtenay Louise celebrated her 30th birthday with a small but star-studded gathering in Auckland, with guests including castmates Rebekah Randell, Theo Dāvid and Carlos Muller, her Celebrity Treasure Island co-stars Alex King and Iyia Liu, plus her husband-to-be Chris Read. “I always have a lot more fun if it’s more intimate, instead of throwing a big bash,” the actress tells. “My highlight was when everyone sang Happy Birthday and I cut the cake. I tried to do a big meaningful speech, but I lose my voice so easily and it was gone by that stage, so I sounded like I’d been smoking a pack of cigarettes a day! “Then we all piled up on the rooftop to watch the sunset and dance, which was pretty wild –…