Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 48, 2024 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Beach bubba MAFS Australia star Jules Robinson and her four-month-old “dreamboat” son Carter hung out by the sea in Sydney. “My happy lil baby,” Jules posted. Birthday babe A white-hot Rita Ora celebrated her 34th by having “the best time” performing at Hits Radio Live in Manchester. And they’re off! Hollywood heavyweight Rocky himself, Sylvester Stallone, waved the chequered flag during the celebrity-studded F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas. Ruffling feathers Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick and a sparkling Sharon Stone rocked the red carpet at the 42nd Torino Film Festival in Italy. Lei-dies’ man Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson brought his daughters Jasmine, eight, and Tiana, six, wife Lauren Hashian and his mum Ata to the Moana 2 premiere in Hawai’i. They’re worth it! Cara Delevingne, Andie MacDowell, Dame Helen…

Lady Louise isn’t the first woman in her family to be charmed by the idea of life in Oz! It turns out her mother Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, was once enamoured with a young ski instructor from Australia, whom she met while working in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana. Long before she met Prince Edward, a young Sophie followed her holiday fling back to Australia – where she began working as a courier and even started deep-sea diving! And according to late author Garth Gibbs, who co-wrote a book on Sophie and husband Edward’s love story, the royal was even thinking about settling for good Down Under. “I think she was hoping to get married and settle down there,” Garth revealed back in 1999.…

It’s no secret that Brad Pitt has been estranged from his six children since splitting from wife Angelina Jolie in 2016. But in a welcome turn of events, it seems his youngest kids – twins Knox and Vivienne – are considering reaching out to their dad’s family as the holidays approach. Last week, photos emerged of Brad’s niece Reagan playing with the twins when they were little, revealing the close bond they once shared. The happy family snaps only highlight the fact that Brad’s entire family felt the loss of his children in the wake of his acrimonious divorce. According to reports, the actor’s parents, Bill and Jane Pitt, have attempted to maintain their connection with the kids over the years, regularly sending them all birthday and Christmas cards. However,…

"Timing has never been our friend,” The Block Australia’s Haydn Wise says of himself and his wife of nine years, Chelsea. And that was certainly the case when it came to the arrival of their eight-monthold daughter Matilda – just three days into his time on The Block. “She wasn’t due until Haydn had been gone for four weeks already,” Chelsea, 36, tells Woman’s Day. “So I thought, ‘Well, it’s only two months on my own with her.’ But then she had other plans... She came three weeks early!” However, it was a magic moment the couple feared might never come. “She’s 100% a miracle,” an emotional Chelsea says of her daughter, who arrived via an emergency Caesarean in March. “We thought there was no chance we would ever be…

British “cosy crime” drama Death In Paradise has been given the quirky Aussie treatment in the spin-off Return To Paradise – and a lot of the comic relief is supplied by former Wentworth star Celia Ireland. After a five-year break from TV, the actress plays Reggie Rocco, a retired high-school teacher in the fictional town of Dolphin Cove, who’s now working as a police volunteer – although whether her new career move is driven by a passion for justice or a longing for local gossip is anyone’s guess! “She’s a bit of a stickybeak, a bit of a nosy parker,” Celia, 58, says with a laugh. “She’s got her finger on the pulse in terms of the history of the town, the loyalties, and bits and pieces about different personalities…

DREAM BOSS Hi Jay-Jay, I need your help because my dreams have taken a very unexpected – and awkward – turn. Lately, I keep having the same dream where I’m making out with my boss. I don’t think I’m attracted to him in real life, so I have no idea why this is happening. Is there something wrong with me? Does this mean I secretly fancy him? Or is my brain just playing some sort of cruel joke on me? I wake up feeling confused and a little mortified. What’s going on here and how can I stop these dreams from happening? Lauren, Auckland Hi Lauren, This sounds like a nightmare to me! I’m not a dream analyst, but I do know that dreams are like a mashup of…

GARLIC & LEMON ROAST CHICKEN SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS + OVERNIGHT REFRIGERATION COOK 45 MINS • 1.8kg free-range whole chicken • 125g unsalted butter, room temperature • 6 cloves garlic roughly chopped • 1 lemon, zested and halved, plus extra cheeks or wedges to serve • 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, plus extra sprigs to serve • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme 1 Pat dry chicken, place on tray and leave in fridge uncovered overnight to dry out skin (this ensures a crispy chicken skin). 2 On day of serving, mix butter, garlic, zest, rosemary and thyme in a small bowl. Season. Gently prise skin from breast to create a pocket. Press butter under skin, place lemon halves in cavity and season. Tie legs together with string.…

1 I was head boy at Te Aute College in the Hawke’s Bay. 2 Me and my two navy friends Te Naawe and Morsby started Corrella as a covers band in 2017. But back then, we had a terrible name – The Marinades. It wasn’t until 2020 we changed the name to Corrella, which is a street with navy housing on it in Devonport in Auckland. 3 My go-to karaoke song is Wanted Dead Or Alive by Bon Jovi. Though I do like the Tom Cruise version best! 4 I served 12 years in the New Zealand Navy and travelled half the world. 5 My favourite band of all time is a tie between the Eagles and the Temptations. 6 I’m a big fan of opera music and metal. 7…

It’s a bumper issue of baby by bumps this week, with both Shortland Street actress Marianne Infante and Moana 2 star Awhimai Fraser sharing their pregnancy news with Woman’s Day. We’ve loved watching Marianne as nurse Madonna Diaz since she arrived in Ferndale in 2021 and we’re thrilled she’s about to become a mum in real life, but even having survived three of Shorty’s notorious cliffhangers, surely none of her medical scenes would have been as horrifying as the hospital dash she experienced in her first trimester (see page 12). Meanwhile, Awhimai, who you may also recognise from Shorty or Ahikāroa, opens up about her excitement about becoming a Disney villain and sharing that magical experience with her unborn pēpi (page…

Kate Winslet may have received a warm introduction from her Titanic co-star and close friend Leonardo DiCaprio at a recent screening for her film Lee, but friends say she’s not interested in reuniting on screen! Despite Leo’s attempts to team up again, an insider reveals Kate, 49, has her reasons for resisting – and it’s not just because their post-Titanic film Revolutionary Road was a flop. “As a mother, she wants to maintain the career longevity and respect of stars like Meryl Streep, and refuses to rely on past glories,” the source says of moving past her breakthrough role with Leo, 50. “Plus, she’s never approved of Leo’s playboy lifestyle!”…

All his life, King Charles III waited and prepared for his time on the throne. But just two years into his reign, amid a gruelling battle with cancer, it seems the ailing monarch could be about to do the unexpected – give up the title he waited so long for! “Charles came to terms with a short-lived reign many years ago, but he’s definitely finding it harder to hide how difficult things are for him these days,” a palace insider tells Woman’s Day. “He’s a lot weaker and tires easily, and doctors are begging him to slow down.” The King, 76, has been leaning on his heir, Prince William, more and more since his schedule is dictated by his treatment and limited by his health issues. And as Charles bravely…

In a rare candid moment while on the promotional trail for her new film Maria, Angelina opened up about her kids in an interview, confessing that nothing compares with being a mum. “Motherhood is my happiness,” the Oscar winner, 49, said. “You can take everything else away from me. Nothing else matters.” Angelina currently has a slew of films in the pipeline, with reports her ongoing court battle with Brad over her right to sell their French vineyard, Château Miraval, is sending her broke. A judge recently ruled in favour of the case heading to trial. “Ange has serious cashflow problems,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “It’s nice to have critical hits like Maria, but she needs a box-office cash grab and with Maleficent 3 completely stalled, she’s looking for…

Welcome to Aotearoa, Scotty! How are you enjoying your trip? I’ve been here a few times, but the last time for pleasure was 25 years ago – now it’s all work! Auckland does feel like an Australian city. And I’ve seen plenty of nice weatherboard places that remind me of Melbourne. I rang my wife and said we should holiday here because I’d be so much more relaxed as I don’t get recognised! I just went to get a sandwich in the supermarket and nobody said hello to me. It was brilliant! Also, my good mate Hamish [Blake, host of Lego Masters Australia] has a house in Queenstown, which is beautiful, so I’m going to pitch to him that we do a house-swap with my farm in Mudgee in New…

After shooting to stardom on Australian Idol in 2003, there was a time in Shannon Noll’s life when jumping on the tour bus meant long, wild nights out and sore heads the next morning. But these days, the 49-year-old father-offour is only too happy to leave the partying up to his son Blake, 21, who’s the opening act for his old man as they bring their brand of country music to towns and cities across regional Australia. “Not any more, mate – I’m too old for that!” Shannon laughs when Woman’s Day asks him to spill the beans on any post-show partying with his son. “Blake sometimes goes out after the shows and I go to bed, so it’s quite a good medium. But the dynamic of being on the…

CAT-COW POSE Begin with your hands and knees on the mat in a tabletop position with your spine neutral. Breathe in, allow your abdomen to sink towards the floor, then lift your chest and tailbone into cow pose. Exhale and push the floor away into cat pose as you lift up through the shoulders, rounding your spine and curling your tailbone to the floor. TIP Take deep breaths in and out through your nose. These core poses will massage your internal organs as you alternately compress and lengthen the intestines, bringing fresh blood to your cells and leading you towards a healthier, happier gut. CHILD’S POSE Bring your knees wide to the edges of your mat, relax your arms forward and keep your pelvis heavy. Make sure you lengthen your spine,…

LEMON & GINGER RIPPLE CAKE PREP 30 MINS + 8 HOURS CHILLING COOK 30-40 MINS SERVES 15-20 • 250g mascarpone • ½ cup lemon curd, plus extra to decorate • 600ml cream • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2 x 250g packets gingernut biscuits • 50g white chocolate, to decorate • 125g raspberries, to decorate 1 In a medium bowl, stir mascarpone and lemon curd together until smooth. Set aside. 2 In a large bowl, whip cream and vanilla together until firm peaks form. Fold in mascarpone mixture until smooth. Spread a layer of the cream mixture on a serving plate in the shape of a wreath, approx 24cm wide. 3 Sandwich some of the cream between two gingernut biscuits and stand them upright on the layer of cream. Continue…

Q My mum recently passed away very unexpectedly. Is she with my brothers and dad? We miss her so much and would like her to know that. Angela MITCHELL SAYS As I read your question, I can see all of your loved ones begin to step forward. Your beautiful mum is excitedly waving hello to you. She smiles as she tells me that she has reunited with your dad and also your brothers. Your mother says they were all there and waiting to greet her when she passed. Your dad tells me he is happy he’s been able to hold your mum in his arms and dance with her again. Your mum mentions a gold pendant or necklace of hers that she wants you to have and says she’ll…

It looks like Hugh Jackman’s big holiday plans have hit a snag, with estranged wife Deborra-Lee Furness apparently shutting down his hopes for a cosy blended-family Christmas. Sources say Hugh, 56, was keen to introduce his new flame, Younger star Sutton Foster, to their kids this festive season – but Deb’s not sold on the idea. “It’s going to take more time for loved ones to adjust to the new normal,” a family insider tells. “So that means Hugh and Sutton are bracing themselves for way less time together than they’d like during the holidays.” Though Hugh and Deb, 68, announced their split late last year after 27 years of marriage, tensions are clearly still simmering. “Deb feels Hugh hasn’t properly acknowledged the hurt he has caused by moving on…

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It’s battle of the popstars with Sir Bob Geldof and Ed Sheeran going head to head over the 40th anniversary re-release of the Band Aid charity single Do They Know It’s Christmas?. Ed, 33, contributed to the 2014 version of the song, but voiced his displeasure with his vocals being used in the new track without his permission, saying he believed the single pushed outdated stereotypes of people in Africa. “A decade on, my understanding of the narrative associated with this has changed,” Ed shared on Instagram. “This is just my personal stance and I’m hoping it’s a forward-looking one. Love to all.” It’s something Bob, 73, strongly disagrees with, saying the song has “kept millions of people alive”. Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley, 64, has also weighed in, saying he…

Still riding high off the rave reviews After The Party received in the UK, the celebrations continued for cast and crew at the New Awards, Zealand Television where the Kiwi drama won a record nine trophies – one more than The Luminaries in 2020. Looking sensational in a silver Silk Laundry suit that only arrived in the post that morning, lead star Robyn Malcolm, who also created and produced d the six-part series, was thrilled to be named Best Actress. She told Woman’s Day, “This means everything. I’m so proud of it. I turn 60 next year, and all I’ve ever wanted to do was stay here in New Zealand and make…

Kylie Baker feared she’d be called “the green-headed goblin” when viewers watched her on The Block Australia and the Cairns hairdresser, 37, is causing controversy. “Kylie coming in strong as the biggest villain,” said one fan online. However, it’s contestant Paige Beechey who has so far drawn the most ire from viewers. “Paige is everything that’s wrong with being entitled and arrogant,” posted one critic after seeing the Perth claims specialist, 27, clash with The Block’s architect. And she certainly won’t win fans this week, when she announces she’s quitting the show after a struggle with interior design, leaving her fiancé Jesse Maguire, 29, to pick up the pieces. “It was very overwhelming,” Paige says of the situation. “I couldn’t verbalise my design style and sounded like an idiot.” When…

When former Married At First Sight New Zealand star Jono Trenberth and his fiancé Josh Martyn began planning the best day of their lives, they both had slightly different ideas of what their nuptials might look like. “When we first met, I told Josh I wanted a really out-there wedding,” laughs Jono. “I was thinking a rooftop in Auckland with fire performers and DJs. Josh was like, ‘That’s not me at all!’” Though Jono compromised on the theatrics, Josh admits he took a backseat to the wedding planning and let his groom take the reins – and trusting Jono turned out to be the best decision he could have made, besides getting married to his best friend, of course. “It was actually exactly how I pictured it,” smiles Josh, who…

Coming into MKR Australia as gatecrashers, school principal Caz James and her musician son Fergus weren’t really backing themselves. “Whether we really thought, ‘Oh, we’re going to take this out,’ if I’m really honest, probably not,” confesses Caz, 51. But having secured a spot in the final four and set to head back into Kitchen HQ in this week’s episodes, the duo’s eyes are now firmly on the prize. They’ve spent every spare moment in their hotel rooms working on their cooking skills. “I roasted a capsicum in the toaster,” Caz laughs. “It was just crazy!” Caz has also been phoning her daughter, who’s a chef, and angling for advice. She admits, “I’d ask, ‘Should I be doing this with the chicken?’ and she’d either say yes or no. She…

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS & HALOUMI BUNDLES SERVES 4 (MAKES 8) PREP 25 MINS COOK 15 MINS • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil • 100g sourdough bread, torn into small pieces • 12 slices (200g) prosciutto • 2 bunches (16) asparagus, trimmed, halved widthways • 225g haloumi, cut into 8 long slices • 8 sage leaves, plus extra fried leaves, for serving 1 Heat ¼ cup of the oil in a large frying pan. Add crumbs and cook, tossing for 5 mins or until golden. Set aside to cool. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in same pan. Cook 4 prosciutto slices for 2 mins each side or until crisp. Cool. 2 Place breadcrumbs and prosciutto in a food processor, then process until a fine crumb. Set aside. 3 Place a…

Strawberry Santa hats Kids will love these jolly treats SERVES 8 Preheat oven to 200°C/ 180°C fan. Thaw 1 sheet of puff pastry while you line a large baking tray with baking paper. Using a 6cm-round biscuit or cookie cutter, cut 16 circles, four across, four down. Lay your circles on the baking paper, brush with beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden. While pastry is in the oven, prep 25 small strawberries by cutting off the green section and creating a flat surface. Make sure they are completely dry. Set aside. Spread 1 cup desiccated coconut onto a large plate. Once your pastry has cooled, spread a layer of Nutella on the top. Next, take a strawberry and dip it in…

Trophy wife-to-be MICHAELA BLYDE Check out the guns – and the glam! The beautiful Black Ferns bride-to-be was named in the Women’s Sevens Dream Team of the Year at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco. Charity queens WILHELMINA SHRIMPTON, PETRA BAGUST, DAME TRELISE COOPER & KATHRYN WILSON Four of our most stylish stars teamed up to raise money for Breast Cancer Cure at Fashion in the Vines in Queenstown. BASKET BORED! JASON SUDEIKIS IS Ted Lasso star Jason had a ball explaining the rules of basketball to his son Otis, 10 – and by the looks of it, this isn’t the first time! Maybe Jase should stick to coaching soccer and spare Otis the boredom... Disney dream RACHEL HOUSE, TEMUERA MORRISON, AWHIMAI FRASER & JAEDYN RANDELL…