Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 6, 2025 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

There are growing fears for Justin Bieber amid rumours his marriage to Hailey Bieber is on the skids! The Boyfriend singer, 30, reportedly has his close pals concerned after being spotted looking sullen and alone in New York recently, with a source telling Woman’s Day he’s currently working through “some deep-rooted issues”. “He’s seeing a therapist and has a religious guidance counsellor who doubles as a sobriety buddy,” says the insider. “He’s getting all the best help, but he’s processing something dark, which is when he stops eating and sleeping.” Rumours of a marriage split first started earlier this year, when it was discovered Justin was no longer following Hailey, 28, the mother of his five-month-old son Jack, on social media. But the pair has since denied the gossip.…

There’s already been so much speculation over why Married At First Sight Australia’s Eliot Donovan walked away from his marriage to Lauren Hall after only a few days, but while it’s true he prefers younger women, that’s not the whole picture, a source close to the couple tells Woman’s Day. “The decision to leave was a little more mutual to what played out on screen,” our insider divulges. “Three days into the honeymoon, Eliot and Lauren sat down to speak, and they agreed that things weren’t going to work. Eliot wanted someone younger, while Lauren wanted someone older. It was a myriad of mismatches.” We’re told by a separate source that although Lauren, 37, agreed she couldn’t see a future with Eliot, 35, she was willing to give their relationship…

IIt’s the most mundane activities that bring rugby star DJ Forbes and his wife Lisa the most joy – going grocery shopping together, family breakfast outings or whispering cheeky little jokes to make each other laugh for the Woman’s Day camera. These are the moments the athlete longed for towards the end of his decade-long stint captaining the All Blacks Sevens. Winning six Sevens Series titles, plus gold and silver medals at the Commonwealth Games, DJ proudly donned the black jersey but felt a deeper pull to home after welcoming son Titus, now 15, and daughter Sarai, 12. “Missing birthdays or schooling moments was difficult when I was playing, but the hardest thing was getting voice or video messages of the kids crying about me being away,” shares DJ, 42.…

A cool $750,000 can’t compare to the biggest prize Ricky Recard scored on The Block Australia – meeting the love of his life. “People spend their whole lives looking for their soulmate and someone to love, so no matter what happened on that auction day, I was always going to come away a winner,” says the reality star, who has found his “forever” with The Block’s makeup artist Erin Lee. The mother-of-two, 40, says there was an instant attraction between her and the Melbourne plumber, 34, as soon as he sat down in her makeup chair. Erin shares, “We spent a few months forming a friendship, but there was definitely a spark.” Ricky, 34, confesses, “I was in a relationship, but I wasn’t 100% happy and I definitely wasn’t in…

Paralympic cycling medallist Nicole Murray has long known she was different from many people around her. Growing up the small Waikato town of Ngāhinapōuri, she lost her hand in a lawnmower accident at the age of five, but it wasn’t the disability that marked her out as different. “As a kid, I was full of energy and curiosity – I’d run everywhere instead of walking because walking took too long,” recalls Nicole. “In school, sitting still was torture and I was constantly off task unless I was really interested.” Attending a small country school, she says her differences were invisible and she’s keen to stress her disability was never an issue. “I don’t ever remember feeling down about missing a hand,” she tells. “I was never bullied, and I only…

GRILLED LAMB & MOZZARELLA SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS + RESTING COOK 5 MINS • 2 tbsp lemon juice, plus 2 tsp zest • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbsp extra • 3 medium zucchini, peeled into ribbons • 200g yellow squash, thinly sliced • 1 long red chilli, seeded, finely sliced • 12 lamb cutlets, trimmed • 250g sugar snap peas, blanched, split • 50g snow pea sprouts, trimmed • 200g buffalo mozzarella, coarsely torn 1 In a medium bowl, whisk lemon juice and olive oil together. Add zucchini, squash and chilli. Mix well and season. 2 Preheat a barbecue or chargrill plate on high. Brush lamb cutlets with olive oil and season. Cook for 1-2mins each side or until cooked to taste. Rest, loosely…

I’ve only watched three episodes so far, but it’s fair to say I’m obsessed with the new season of Married At First Sight Australia. The ridiculously attractive couples, the stunning wedding ceremonies and, best of all, the drama caused by personality clashes and outrageous diva behaviour… I’m living for it! And fortunately for me, Woman’s Day and womansday.co.nz are the best sources for insider goss on what really went down behind the scenes, so I get to indulge in my not-so-guilty pleasure during work hours. For all the latest dirt, turn immediately to page 10. And if MAFS doesn’t have you howling with laughter, then surely the new Amy Schumer comedy Kinda Pregnant will, especially because Kiwi comedian Urzila Carlson is among its stars. I love her unique brand of…

Tongues were wagging in Hollywood when Reese Witherspoon revealed she was no longer on speaking terms with “a very famous British actress” after she unknowingly offended her during a speech at an awards ceremony. Internet sleuths went wild speculating who the star could be and the biggest name being thrown around is Kate Winslet, whose accent Reese mocked at the Bafta Awards in 2007. But Reese, 48, has since insisted Kate, 49, is a “very dear friend”. A source tells us she is “really regretting” she said anything, adding, “It was silly to even suggest it might be Kate as she’s got one of the most wicked senses of humour in Britain!”…

Jilted bride Lauren was so dissatisfied with her unhappy ending on MAFS, we hear she’s fled Australia in a bid to escape the drama! A close friend of the Brisbane-based entrepreneur tells us that Lauren was left feeling “grossed out” by the whole experience and after her marriage spectacularly collapsed, she decided she just wanted to get away from it all. “Lauren genuinely went on the show to find love,” insists her pal. “It sounds difficult to believe, but she did. She was heartbroken with how it all panned out.” We’re told she’s so upset that she’s refused to hand over control of her social media to MAFS producers, which is usually a prerequisite for anyone joining the show, in order to try to minimise online hate and make sure…

She may be fearless on the football field, but Betsy Hassett admits she was nervous bringing her baby son from one side of the world to the other to meet her family for the first time. For the past seven years, the Football Fern midfielder – who’s played 157 games for Aotearoa – has lived in Iceland, where she plays professional soccer. In August, Betsy and her Icelandic partner Gummi welcomed their first child, Nói (pronounced No-ee), at home in Reykjavík. It meant the world to Betsy to bring her growing family to New Zealand for a very special reunion at Christmas – but she knew it would be a challenge flying across the globe, over 16,000km, with a four-month-old. Betsy, Gummi and Nói finally landed in Auckland on Christmas…

When travelling, influencer Lily Brown says everyone should pack a muscly boyfriend, like her partner Jett Kenny, to lug around all of their makeup and skincare. The 26-year-old content creator and her partner Jett, 30, who stars as Viking in the reboot of Australian Gladiators, are competing in The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition to raise money for eating-disorder charity EndED after his sister Jaimi died from anorexia at age 33. Well-known across the ditch, surf lifesaver Jett is the son of champion swimmer Lisa Curry, who bagged four gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in Auckland in 1990, and her ex-husband Grant Kenny, who won an Olympic bronze for canoeing in 1984. His parents were excited for them to go on the hit reality show but still had some…

Lush forest-style gardens with layered greenery mimicking natural woodland settings will be a major trend in 2025, according to horticultural expert Andrew Stark. “They’re not just visually stunning, but also great for biodiversity,” he explains. “Think canopies of small trees, underplanted with ferns, shrubs and also groundcovers.” Another standout trend is block planting, grouping perennials by colour for maximum impact. “This technique turns flower beds into living art,” he adds. With rising temperatures and changing climates, water-wise gardens are also on the rise. Expect to see more drought-tolerant plants and trees that are as practical as they are always beautiful. For something out of the ordinary, carnivorous plants like Venus flytraps and pitcher plants are a fun and functional addition. Andrew says, “They’re quirky, fascinating and are surprisingly easy to…

Q I’ve been speaking to someone online and it has become romantic. I’m fairly certain this person is not who he claims to be. Is it a scam? I’ve thought I should cease contact, but I crave that kind of passion. Will ever I find it or is it too late? Romantic at Heart MITCHELL SAYS I’m picking up that you have so much love to give and your heart is open to receiving it. Unfortunately, I feel the person you’ve been speaking with does not have true feelings for you and this is a scam. They’re playing with your emotions and not being truthful about who they are. Your angels are guiding you to take a step back. I’m picking up that down the track, a wonderful companion, who…

MAMA’S BOY CARLOS MULLER & MICHELLE McLEOD The on-screen paramedic was joined by his proud mum, who says, “I watch Shorty every night religiously. For me, he’s just my boy, but I’m very proud when fans come up to him for a photo.” Shortland Street unveiled its dramatic new look at a star-studded preview of the New Blood season in Auckland, where the cast told Woman’s Day fans can expect more of a gritty medical focus in Ferndale. “Luckily, my tolerance for blood and guts has evolved greatly since I first started!” laughs actor Michael Galvin, who has played Dr Chris Warner since 1992. “Back then, it was extremely low and I had a real problem with all the fake blood, which was so humiliating because I was playing the…

Emily In Paris star Lily Collins has announced the arrival of her baby daughter, Tove Jane, with her husband Charlie McDowell via a surrogate. In a statement released on Instagram, Lily, 35, introduced her gorgeous bundle of joy, expressing her “endless gratitude” for their “incredible surrogate and everyone who helped us along the way”. She added, “We love you to the moon and back again.” Commentary around the pair’s decision to use a surrogate prompted them to later hit back at “unkind messages”, telling the trolls they shouldn’t jump to conclusions on why a couple needs a surrogate to have a child.…

Just 11 months after their bitter divorce was finalised, Kevin Costner’s ex-wife Christine Baumgartner has announced her engagement to her partner, wealthy financier Josh Connor – Kevin’s former best mate! The Yellowstone actor, 70, found out through one of his and Christine’s ine’s three kids, and is said to have been “sucker-punched” by the news. He’s even considering changing the terms of their divorce settlement, which h sees him pay Christine, 50, $110,000 a month in child support on top of the $1.77 million he already gave her to find a new property.…

Ryan Reynolds leaving his New York penthouse with a big bunch of suitcases last week did nothing to quell rumours his marriage to Blake Lively “is under intense pressure” since Justin Baldoni filed his countersuit in what is fast becoming the most explosive celebrity court battle in history. An insider says, “There’s no doubt this lawsuit and the huge backlash is putting enormous strain on their relationship. It’s impossible for there not to be a blame game going on because their respective business teams are at loggerheads over the catastrophic damage to both their reputations. “The only way they’ll get through this is united, but these are two people with very big egos. Blake’s completely isolated herself and isn’t coping.” DIRTY TACTICS While it’s still more than a year until…

She’s been on our screens for the best part of 40 years, but as Georgie Parker celebrates her 60th birthday, there’s no slowing the Home And Away favourite down. “I’m very grateful to be 60 and alive – I feel great and very positive,” says the star, who’s suffered from scoliosis since she was a teenager. “If I wake up and I’m not in pain, it’s a good day.” Georgie celebrated the new year with a family trip overseas – a well-earned break before a busy 2025 that sees her take some time away from Summer Bay. She’ll tread the boards first in the Queensland Theatre production of Rhinestone Rex And Miss Monica and then in How To Plot A Hit In Two Days at Sydney’s Ensemble Theatre. Georgie’s face…

Travel Guides has had a shake-up this season, with new guides Karly Fisher and Bri Auty taking over the reins from cowgirl sisters Stack and Mel Wilburn. And if you think they look familiar, you’d be right – the pair starred together on Beauty And The Geek in 2022 and have been inseparable ever since. Now the girls – who had never travelled beyond Bali before – tell Woman’s Day how exploring the globe has changed their lives… You met on Beauty And The Geek. What was that like? Karly: Bri and I are two very big personalities, so we were immediately drawn to each other and bounced off each other. From that moment, we have not left each other’s sides. Bri: We were roommates on the show, so we…

TREASURE OR TRASH Dear Jay-Jay, My husband has a new hobby and it’s weirding me out! He has become obsessed with metal detecting. He saw one for sale on Trade Me recently, bought it and now every weekend, without fail, he drags me to the beach with this ridiculous contraption, sweeping back and forth like he’s about to unearth buried pirate treasure. The only “treasures” he’s found so far are bottle caps, rusty nails and one very angry crab! I wouldn’t mind so much if it was just his thing, but he insists I come along “for the adventure”. Adventure? Sitting on the sand for hours while he yells, “Babe, I think I found something!” only to proudly display yet another beer-can tab is not my idea of a thrill.…

BOLOGNESE-STUFFED KŪMARA SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 45 MINS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 300g beef mince • 1 carrot, finely chopped • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 400g can diced tomatoes • ½ cup red wine • 4 medium kūmara, scrubbed • finely grated parmesan, parsley sprigs, mixed salad leaves, to serve 1 In a large saucepan, heat oil on high. Sauté onion and garlic for 2-3mins or until tender. 2 Add mince. Brown well, breaking up lumps as it cooks. Stir in carrot, celery and paste. Cook for 2 minutes. 3 Mix in tomato and wine. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally,…

Making a splash AMANDA SAYS Alfie tells me he’s still a puppy – just seven months old. He says that he used to suffer from an allergy, which his mum worked out was caused by chicken. Alfie loves car rides and trips to the beach, where he enjoys jumping off the rock pools. He knows that Meagan wants to take him into her parent’s pool, which he’s excited about. Alfie also tells me he enjoys all the training courses Meagan has been taking him to. With his beautiful nature, he says he has always known that she’s been thinking about taking his training further – perhaps even becoming a service dog. Alfie shows me he can see two other dogs that have passed over – Esme and Harley. They were…

JONO PRYOR PLAYS VINCE What’s your character like? He’s a shallow, self-obsessed, self-centered, narcissistic TV host. What do you have in common with your character? A lot – mainly the facial features! Vince is a bit of a shambles, which feels like looking into a mirror of my personal and professional life. Also, there’s a moment where he has his trousers pulled down while posing for photos with kids. That happened to me. Christmas in the Park is equal parts wholesome and triggering for me. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done to get on TV? Once, I bombarded a live news cross on Breakfast holding a giant bag of chips Ben [Boyce] and I were promoting at the time. I thought it was marketing genius. The reporter told me…

Are you fur real?! ANYA TAYLOR-JOY There was no chance of the Furiosa actress fur-reezing as she strutted around New York in this super-fluffy Alexander McQueen coat, but we suspect her legs may have been feeling the chill... SURF’S UP! JUSTIN THEROUX Looks like there’s a new top dog on the beach! The actor and his finned fur baby Kuma were spotted catching waves – and being rescued by a lifeguard – in Tulum, Mexico. WILLS’ REVENGE! PRINCE WILLIAM Frosty English winters, be damned – the Prince of Wales loves a water fight! Cheeky Wills squirted pondwater at journalists while visiting an eco-friendly company in Surrey. Gaga for the boss ELVIS LOPETI & LADY GAGA After working with his pop idol, the Kiwi dancer and Celebrity Treasure Island star posted,…