Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 5, 2025 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Bowled over Taylor Swift rewarded her Kansas City Chiefs beau Travis Kelce with a smooch in Missouri after his team beat the Buffalo Bills to head to the Super Bowl. On the ropes Wolverine star Hugh Jackman jumped for joy as he launched his three-night, one-man show at Manhattan’s Radio City Music Hall. Slice of heaven? To celebrate the release of their new flick You’re Cordially Invited, Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell split a cake in LA. Khy-spy It’s not exactly undercover, but reality star Kylie Jenner rocked a sexy secret-agent look to promote her clothing line Khy. Style sisters Zooey Deschanel and Katie Holmes cosied up as they sat front row at the Patou Fashion Show in Paris. Life’s a beach! Only Want You singer Rita Ora and hubby…

Guy Pearce and Carice van Houten have confirmed they’ve sadly gone their separate ways after almost a decade together. Game Of Thrones star Carice, 48, took to her Instagram to confirm the news, saying, “I don’t usually engage in discussions about my personal life, but because of a number of conclusions in the media regarding my relationship with Guy, I wanted to make something clear. He and I are great friends, and we love each other very much, but we have not been a couple for years now.” She added that the former pair are focused on “raising the true love of our lives”, their beautiful son Monte. Rumblings of a split began when Guy, 57, referred to his ex-wife of 18 years, Kate Mestitz, as “the greatest love of…

He failed to make the King’s New Year Honours list for 2025, but David Beckham isn’t giving up his campaign for a knighthood quietly – much to his wife Victoria’s embarrassment. The former footballer, 49, doubled down on his love for the royal family in a recent gushing interview, revealing he drops everything to be by Prince William’s side. “Whenever the Prince of Wales sends me a message and says, ‘I need you to do this,’ or, ‘Be there,’ it’s always a yes!” he says. But Posh, 50, is “mortified”. We’re told, “She hates how obvious he is – they had a pact to rebuild relations with the royals without looking desperate for a knighthood!”…

Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have welcomed the arrival of a little girl! Buckingham Palace announced the happy news, revealing that Beatrice, 36, and Edoardo, 41, have called the baby Athena Elizabeth Rose – her middle name a sweet nod to the late Queen. “Our hearts are overflowing with love for you, baby Athena,” Edo wrote on Instagram, adding that she weighed in at a tiny 2.3kg as she was several weeks premature. The couple is already parents to daughter Sienna, three, while Edoardo also has a son named Wolfie, eight, with his ex-fiancée.…

For five magical days, Kiwi acting duo Antonia Prebble and Dan Musgrove traded scripts, film sets and the bustle of home life for a romantic Rarotongan honeymoon full of cocktails and sunsets. The island adventure was an unforgettable way for the lovebirds to end a year of special celebrations, starting with their dreamy Waiheke wedding in March, followed by Antonia’s milestone 40th birthday in June. After their wedding, the long-time couple, who fell in love on the set of Westside seven years ago, had a two-day “mini moon”, but they always planned to have a proper honeymoon when they could fit it in around their busy schedules, shares Antonia. “We chose Rarotonga because we wanted to go somewhere tropical and it really was the perfect place to pause, recharge and…

THE Love ISSUE NET WORTH Her: $535m Him: $1 billion GAGA & MICHAEL Lady Gaga and billionaire entrepreneur Michael Polansky will head to Europe this year to exchange vows – and insiders say her design crew, Haus of Gaga, has never been so busy! Having celebrated their engagement at her Malibu home last September, the 38-yearold Poker Face singer is not wasting any time with her bridal plans. “She has her design team working on at least 20 different outfits and five versions of the wedding dress she’s had in mind for years,” spills a longtime pal. “They both have their hearts set on Puglia or Rome – she loves the Odescalchi Castle on Lake Bracciano [where Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes got married]. “Gaga and Mike are both incredibly…

The Block’s winning sisters Maddie and Charlotte Harry were ecstatic to walk away with $1.83 million in profits for just eight weeks of work, but their staggering win was “gutting” for the original House 1 team, Jesse Maguire and Paige Beechey – and now they’re fighting for their cut of the cash, despite quitting the show in week five. We’re told carpenter Jesse, 29, and insurance specialist Paige, 27, want “a third of the auction money”, which they feel they’re entitled to. “If all of Jessie and Paige’s work had been redone after they exited the renovation show, it would feel like they had less claim over the overall outcome, but plenty of their ideas still existed,” explains our source. “Some former reality TV stars have been guiding them on…

Cyrell Paule and Eden Dally are no strangers to reality TV. She appeared on Married At First Sight in 2019 and he was a contestant on Love Island in 2018, but The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition marks the first time they’ve been on one together – and it isn’t always smooth sailing! “We definitely argue,” admits Cyrell, 35. “Only because we both like to be the alpha.” The fiery Filipina earned the nickname “Cyclone Cyrell” on season six of MAFS – where she famously emptied a glass of red wine over rival Martha Kalifatidis – and she says we’ll see more of her outspoken side on The Amazing Race. “A little bit of cyclone comes out, but you see more of it with Eden,” laughs Cyrell. “Cyclone will always…

Former NRL star Mark McGaw’s love of sport was born after his father bribed him with 20 cents at the age of five to get on the field and play league. “I was scared and I didn’t want to play,” recalls Mark, 60. “Dad said I could go and buy lollies after the game, so I went on and had a blinder. I could do pretty much any sport. I played soccer, cricket, volleyball and tennis, and I was doing it all at the age of five.” Mark is one of the original Gladiators, starring as Hammer when the Aussie series first screened 30 years ago in 1995. He’s now back, but this time as the rule-enforcing referee. “My job is to keep these blokes and girls in line,” says…

THE Love ISSUE Two people meet, fall in love and live happily ever after. We all grew up reading this story in fairytales, but in real life, some of us find the “ever after” part might not play out as expected. About 40% of Kiwi marriages end in divorce, with the median length being 14.5 years before separation. That’s the bad news, but here’s the good: There are lots of science-backed ways you can reduce the chances of your long-term relationship coming unstuck. In other words, “happily ever after” doesn’t come down to magic but rather time and effort. According to psychologist Gemma Cribb, who specialises in relationships, one of the main reasons connections fail is when the partnership is neglected over time. TENDING THE FIRE “Couples can deprioritise their…

Q I recently lost a good friend who tragically died and it’s been really tough. I just need to know if he’s OK? I really miss him and want him to know that he’s still in my thoughts. I’m hoping to understand whether the person involved in this tragedy was aware of their actions at the time. GM MITCHELL SAYS I’m so sorry for the loss of your beautiful friend. He’s coming through straightaway and giving you a big hug. He has a smile on his face and looks very well. He tells me he did not feel any pain when he passed and says, “So many angels came to help me.” Your friend says his passing really is a tragedy and he knows you’ve been feeling unsettled by the…

"Let’s face it – sex is an issue in middle age. Many women give up on it altogether. Those of us trying to stay in the game face untold indignities and surprises. face it – sex is an issue in middle age. Many women give up on it altogether. Those of us trying to stay in the game face untold indignities and surprises. Personally, I found myself in the situation of being a menopausal woman when I started dating again after many years of being in a relationship, and I confess that when it came to matters of attraction and then of logistics, I didn’t quite know what I was doing. I met Billy not long after my break-up, though by that point, I had been separated for a year.…

Cyrus feud erupts! Miley Cyrus is doing her best to stay away from the latest family drama – dad Billy Ray threatening to sue his own son! The country singer hit headlines after his son Trace, 34, shared a heartfelt statement to social media begging his dad to get help following his trainwreck performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration, which saw him singing out of tune and rambling, before being ushered away. “It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s become obvious to everyone but you,” Trace wrote. “You may be upset with me for posting this, but I couldn’t care less at this point.” Trace – whom Billy Ray, 63, adopted in 1993 after marrying now ex-wife Tish – included a reference to his sisters Miley, 32, Noah,…

Welcome to our super-romantic love issue, which is sure to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day. On page 10, we’ve got former Silver Fern and The Crowd Goes Wild star Storm Purvis’ gorgeous wedding, followed by Westside lovebirds Antonia Prebble and Dan Musgrove’s dreamy honeymoon (page 16), and then Auckland FC player Max Mata and netballer Greer Sinclair’s surprise engagement (page 34). As chance would have it, I’m writing this the day after my second anniversary, which we celebrated with beers and dinner at the pub we got married in. Our wedding was heaps of fun but also full of drama, with disastrous floods the night before, a COVID scare that almost forced us to cancel and Hollywood star Jason Momoa attempting to crash the party – OK,…

Pax Jolie-Pitt has crashed his electric bike again and mum Angelina Jolie, 49, is terrified things won’t end so well the next time. The 21-year-old was spotted riding his e-bike hands-free around Los Feliz when he collided with a car. While he came away unharmed this time, in July, he was hospitalised after actually crashing into a parked car without a helmet on. An insider tells us, “Ange is in tears over the thought of losing him. She’s desperate to get him off that bike and back into a car.”…

Prince Harry has been waging war against the media for years, but his triumphant win over the publisher of The Sun newspaper is bittersweet. The Duke of Sussex got an “unequivocal apology” and a rumoured $21 million payout for the “serious intrusion” into his private life, but behind the scenes, he’s still reeling from the fallout of a Vanity Fair article that claims his wife has been shopping a tell-all book that will dish the details if the couple divorces. The cover story, titled “American Hustle”, also reports that Meghan, 43, reduces staff to tears with her tyrannical behaviour, and there’s no doubt it’s left the Sussexes feeling panicked and unsettled. “Having strongly denied the accusations that she bullied staff in Kensington Palace, the revival of her image as ‘Duchess…

With hair flying, cowboy boots kicking and a drink in hand on the heaving dancefloor, former Silver Fern and Sky Sport presenter Storm Purvis isn’t your usual bride on her wedding day. Frankly, there’s nothing much traditional about the raging reception as she and new husband, lawyer Dan Hilton-Jones, party under a marquee set up in her parents’ Taupō backyard – from the “gin trap” hidden in the forest, and a food truck serving hawker rolls and dumplings, to the groom trading the usual black suit for an eye-catching terracotta blazer. But for Storm and Dan, their gorgeously sunny big day was the stuff of dreams. “Today has been amazing – I’m lost for words,” a radiantly happy, if slightly overwhelmed Storm, 31, tells Woman’s Day as Dan, 30, nods…

Young star Alwyn Broome talks about Antonia Prebble like they’re longtime friends. The hilarious fiveyear-old made his acting debut alongside the Kiwi actress in local comedy Double Parked last year. He played Otis, the son of self-proclaimed “breastfeeding guru” Meredith, who was played by his real-life mother, Olivia Tennet. While on set, Alwyn made a point of telling other cast members he wasn’t just there because his mum needed childcare – he had a role. “Al was in a scene where Antonia’s character Steph had finally pumped enough breast milk that she had worked all day to get and he knocks it over,” recalls Liv, chatting from her home in West Auckland. “Well, he had such a crush on Toni – I mean, who wouldn’t? – that when her character…

He’s the striking local star of Auckland’s newest professional football team and she’s the talented South Auckland gal coming back to play for her hometown netball franchise. It’s easy for us to label Auckland FC and All Whites forward Max Mata and Northern Stars defender Greer Sinclair New Zealand’s next sporting power couple because, well, they clearly are! But as the athletes, both 24, chat with Woman’s Day about their recent engagement and grand plans for their bright future, Max and Greer are quite simply happy to be finally living in the same city after being together for eight years. “We still can’t quite believe we’re in the same place, playing for teams in the same city,” laughs Greer. “It’s actually been so nice to finally live together and not…

Descendants of Jack the Ripper’s victims are demanding a fresh inquest into the historic murders after new evidence seemingly confirms the identity of the 19th-century serial killer. The three-times great-granddaughter of one of the Ripper’s victims has issued an emotional plea for the UK coroner to formally unmask the murderer, who has been identified through DNA as a man named Aaron Kosminski. “Having the real person legally named in a court, which can consider all the evidence, would be a form of justice for the victims,” says Karen Miller, whose ancestor Catherine Eddowes was brutally killed by the Ripper on 30 September 1888. “We have got the proof – now we need this inquest to legally name the killer. It would mean a lot to me, to my family and…

1 KNOW YOUR FAMILY HISTORY One of the biggest factors affecting your cholesterol is genetics, says Dr Gill Jenkins. Therefore, high cholesterol, heart attacks and strokes often run in families, but if you’re aware of this, you can take steps to do something about it. Talk to your GP if you’re worried about your family history. “Your GP will be able to offer you advice that is tailored to your personal circumstances,” says Gill. 2 GET TESTED High cholesterol rarely has any signs or symptoms, so ask your GP or pharmacist for a test. They can also prescribe medication, such as statins, to reduce your levels. 3 TAKING STATINS? Don’t come off them without talking to your GP. Research suggests that this could increase your risk of heart disease.…

Free to roam AMANDA SAYS Boo has so much to share. She’s been through a lot emotionally, including enduring a break-up and missing her family. Boo tells me she now lives on her nan and grandad’s property, where there is plenty of space. She knows Paul loves her deeply and visits her often. Boo has been with Paul since she was a puppy and is now six years old. I also picked up on a major operation in her past and saw her losing a leg. Boo is grateful because it ended her suffering. She laughs and tells Paul she won’t be chasing turkeys any more, fearing it might lead to a repeat of the ordeal. Another dog, Chopper, comes through during the reading. Chopper says he was Paul’s loyal…

1 Last year, I had an MMA cage fight. I wanted to do something that really pushed me out of my comfort zone. As a combat sports host on TV, I felt it was important to experience the process firsthand. It gave me a whole new perspective on what fighters go through. That said, I’m one and done – retiring undefeated! 2 I don’t have a stomach. I had stomach cancer back in 2010 and they removed the whole thing. Surprisingly, though, you don’t really need it – so I can still eat whatever I want! 3 I hate condiments. My sister says I have a flavour phobia. I don’t like mayo, mustard, salt or salad dressing – not even aioli. I’ve been known to cry if anyone puts mayo…

Opening an ice-cream store in Sydney isn’t all Tyra Banks has planned for her new life in Australia. According to showbiz sleuths, the supermodel, 51, who has been secretly living in Oz for months, has been dreaming up a potential career comeback! “Tyra simply loves being a big fish in a small pond,” a pal tells us. “She’s literally got every TV and radio show banging on her door begging for her attention. It’s been years since she’s been able to pick and choose when it comes to her career, so she’s ready to flex her creative muscles. “She’s being extremely discreet about the shows who’ve approached, but it’s safe to assume most of the reality shows want her on as a judge or a cameo. She’s even had offers…

Hollywood went into a tailspin after Billy Crystal, 76, and Meg Ryan, 63, revealed they had actually reunited “for something iconic”, fuelling hopes for a When Harry Met Sally sequel... until it emerged they were filming a Super Bowl ad! However, insiders on the set of the shoot say “that spark’s still there”, with one adding, “Billy and Meg absolutely loved every minute of working together again. They agreed they’d love to do a real sequel one day to revisit Harry and Sally, so fans shouldn’t be disappointed. “When everyone sees their insane chemistry again, they’ll be inundated with scripts. She was the only co-star who could keep up with him, but he likes to joke she dumped him for some guy in Seattle.”…

DEMI’S SECOND ACT Fans of Hollywood veteran Demi Moore cheered as the Ghost and GI Jane actress won her Golden Globe for playing has-been fitness star Elisabeth Sparkle in horror flick The Substance. But many were shocked it was the first major award she’d been given in her 45-year career, after a producer dismissed her as a “popcorn actress” three decades earlier. “I bought in and I believed that,” Demi, 62, admitted after her big win. “And that corroded me over time to the point where I thought a few years ago that maybe this was it.” While many see Demi’s win as long overdue recognition, The Substance director Coralie Fargeat saw her as the perfect person to depict the struggles of ageing women and particularly those in Hollywood. “I…

They’re undoubtedly Tinseltown’s closest mother and daughter team, so it’s somewhat surprising that Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson have never shared the screen – and Goldie’s determined for it to stay that way! As whispers swirl about a hotly anticipated sequel to Kate’s classic romcom How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, her famous mother’s name has also been attached to the project. Only problem is, Goldie, 78, is reportedly firmly on the fence about signing on due to the storyline involving a “very strained relationship” between Kate’s character Andie Anderson and her mother. “Goldie is worried she will find it really hard to play a mother who is at odds with her daughter,” says an insider. Picking up two decades after the 2003 love story, the sequel is…

Scotty Cam was on a mission to avoid this season’s The Block Australia stars as much as possible behind the scenes of Sunday’s final auction, joking that he was “hiding from the contestants” – but a show insider reveals he wasn’t kidding. He was especially keen to avoid controversial Kylie Baker and her husband Brad after becoming frustrated with the “flirt-gate” drama that saw the father-of-four, 32, getting close to Mimi Belperio, 28, and dominating the headlines, causing the couple to leave the show days before the auction. “He did see them, but their exchange was brief, almost like a brush-off,” says a spy. “He seems to get more and more hesitant to build relationships every year.” This 20th season of The Block has been the most challenging for Scotty,…

If there’s one thing Miriam Margolyes wants her new documentary, Miriam Margolyes In New Zealand, to be, it’s entertaining. And thanks in large part to the beloved, noholds-barred host, the two-part series certainly is that. “These shows aren’t meant to be like lessons, although I am terribly much like a teacher – that’s why I was cast as Professor Sprout,” says the actress, 83, referencing her Harry Potter character. “I want people to have fun, and to learn about the country and these people, and how different people’s lives can be from one’s own. I want to tell people the truth.” Similarly to her Almost Australian series, the show sees Miriam venture through Aotearoa in the hope of gaining more insight into the islands she admits she knew very little…

One of the elite athletes hoping to make his mark on the newly rebooted Australian Gladiators is Wellington-born star Sandor Earl, who – like his on-screen namesake Phoenix – has risen from the ashes to redefine his life after being banned from rugby league in 2013. “Bringing Phoenix to life couldn’t have been more fitting,” confesses Sandor. “Like many of us on the rollercoaster that is life, I’ve been through the highs and lows. Through the adversities and failures, I’ve seen the biggest growth and had the greatest lessons.” Now 35, the winger – who has Ngāti Maniapoto heritage and played one game for the New Zealand Māori in 2010 – was in the Canberra Raiders when the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority ruled that he’d used and trafficked performance-enhancing drugs.…

As Cyclone Gabrielle was beginning to rage outside her Hawke’s Bay bedroom window two years ago, Alice Sip put down her laptop and decided to call it a night. With three little kids, five businesses to run and regular performances as a violist with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the 33-year-old was feeling a bit run down and hoped she’d get some sleep, despite the wild weather. Just a few hours later, though, Alice woke to excruciating pain in her left ear. She didn’t know it at the time, but her eardrum had burst – doctors think because of the barometric pressure of the cyclone – and in the days that followed, both ears were ravaged by infection, leaving her deaf and unable to walk straight or talk without slurring.…

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PENNE ALLA VODKA SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 20 MINS Penne alla vodka is a classic Italian pasta recipe from the 1980s, and it is super-easy to make. Traditionally, this sauce is served with penne, but rigatoni and spaghetti will also work perfectly. • drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil • 1 onion, finely chopped • 1 red chilli, finely chopped • 1 bay leaf • 3½ tbsp vodka • 1¼ cups tomato passata • 11 /3 cup double cream • 360g penne pasta • salt and freshly ground black pepper • small bunch of parsley, finely chopped, to serve 1 Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a low-medium heat. Add the onion, chilli and bay leaf, and sizzle for a couple of minutes. Add the vodka…

Aquarius 21 JANUARY –19 FEBRUARY Quirky. Offbeat. That’s you! Anything unusual will draw you in this month – food, fashion and even people. Chats may get candid, but hey, you’re not easily shocked. Saturday’s upbeat stars should set the scene for fun, so find a party – or throw one! STAR TIP If you’re the entrepreneurial type, it’s time to spread that net wider. ISLA FISCHER The actress turns 49 on 3 February. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Let yourself dream because positive thinking should unlock doors and draw helpful people into your life. Adding to the buzz, Jupiter’s forward trajectory could bring news you’ve been waiting on, while Venus might usher you into a more lucrative – or indulgent – phase. STAR TIP Ker-ching! A money-making opportunity may…

She’s our number one ROSÉ The Auckland-born Blackpink singer and K-pop star – whose Bruno Mars duet APT has topped charts worldwide – stole our hearts while modelling Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims for Valentine’s Day. Love you, Rosé! LIL’ KIM! NORTH WEST & KIM KARDASHIAN Someone’s been keeping up with the Kardashians! North West, 11, has already reached mum’s height – and at this rate, she’ll soon be bigger than Kanye’s ego! Pages of passion OPRAH WINFREY The media mogul celebrated her 71st birthday with an Instagram post thanking her “friend of 49 years” Maria Shriver for this “wonderful book of love letters” written by all her pals. BEANIE’S BABY! ROWAN ATKINSON Here’s a combo you don’t see every day – Mr Bean in a beanie pushing a baby…