Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 9, 2025 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Rival brides Rhi Disljenkovic (above, left) and Jacqui Burfoot have been butting heads in recent weeks, and tensions reach boiling point at this week’s dinner party. “Me and Jacqui’s relationship was rocky,” confesses Melbourne account manager Rhi, 34, explaining she didn’t like how the Kiwi-born bride, 29, approached Rhi’s husband Jeff Gobbels, 39, for a coffee date behind her back, claiming she needed a “male perspective” on things. “Jeff said, ‘I feel really awkward that she doesn’t want you there.’ At first, I gave my blessing, but then I found it really strange… After that, she had something against me.” Another reason Rhi felt off about her fellow participant was the lack of authenticity between Jacqui and her husband Ryan Donnelly, 36. “Jacqui and Ryan’s relationship is very confusing,” explains…

John Travolta put love on the backburner when his beloved wife Kelly Preston died almost five years ago, focusing all his attention on raising their two children. However, insiders tell Woman’s Day the actor is now ready to make romance his priority again – and he’s got his sights set on his recent co-star Kristin Davis! “A couple of years ago, John was still in a place where he was saying he’d never love another woman again and he fully meant that,” says a close source. “But he’s done a lot of healing and everyone has told him how Kelly would want him to meet someone new – there’s no way she’d want him to be alone for the rest of his life! ‘They really like each other. Everyone wants…

LAST SEEN TOGETHER George Clooney is stepping back from Hollywood, much to his wife Amal’s relief, but his pivot towards a debut Broadway career is proving bittersweet as it’s forcing them to opposite sides of the world. Now insiders say the distance and time apart is taking a toll on the couple’s 10-year marriage. “As proud as she is that he’s making his Broadway dream come true, it hasn’t been easy being this long away from each other and they have been drifting apart due to those irregular hours,” a source tells Woman’s Day. “She’s used to him going away for a few days at a time, so this is certainly testing their relationship.” As George, 63, prepares to make his theatre debut in the stage version of his film…

Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn II contestant Ally Kettle has the words “thirty thousand” tattooed on her left hand. It’s a personal reminder the average person gets about 30,000 days on this planet and to make the most of them. “When you break it down, that’s not a lot,” says the energetic Aussie-born, New Zealand-based teacher, 32. “I’ve got about 18,304 days left and I’m going to make every one count.” That’s why she signed up for Survivor, despite having never watched an episode. “After being selected, I thought I’d better watch the show, so I binged a few seasons. Boy, what a shock! I thought, ‘Jeez, Louise, what have I signed up for?!’ But I was already shin-deep, so I thought I may as well be neck-deep.” The timing…

After Travel Guides won the trophy for Best Lifestyle Programme for the third year in a row at Australia’s Logie Awards in late 2024, the Fren family – Mark, Cathy, Jono and Victoria – say they want to win another 10, so all the stars of the show can keep one! “By the time that happens, two of us will be in wheelchairs and three on walkers,” quips daughter Victoria. Meanwhile, Cathy says it’s heartwarming when fans get in touch to say how much the show means to them, explaining, “I think people see themselves in us and can resonate with how we interact with each other.” Asked if there’s a destination they’d rather never revisit, Victoria is quick to reply, “Don’t take me to India again!”…

We all know that fresh food is good for us, but how much do we really eat? Currently, only 40% of Kiwis are meeting their recommended five vege serves each day. While that means most of us are in good company, it also means we’re missing out on a crucial component of a healthy diet. Dietitian Susie Burrell says the single most powerful way to improve your nutrition and support your weight control is to double your intake of fresh food. Here, she shares 10 strategies to pack more plants into your day. 1 ORDER ONLINE One of the biggest barriers to eating fresh produce is having it readily available and fresh at home. If you regularly find yourself running out, perhaps it’s worth considering a regular order online. Not…

Q I lost my eldest grandson last year. I worry about him every day and would like to know if he has found peace. I hope he knows how much we love and miss him. Gary MITCHELL SAYS Your grandson is coming through straightaway. He sends his love to everyone, but especially to you. He tells me he is your angel and is watching over you. Your grandson looks healthy – he’s smiling, and tells me that he is doing well and has found peace. He really likes the photo you have displayed of him and he knows that you think of him every day. Your grandson says that he hears you talking to him, and knows how much you love and miss him. I must tell you, your grandson…

The Baldwins FROM FRIDAY, NEON Alec Baldwin and his wife of nearly 13 years, Hilaria, open up their chaotic home in this new reality series. From fathering seven children to dealing with the storm since the Rust on-set shooting that saw him facing court after the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, there’s plenty of drama to explore in the 30 Rock star’s day-to-day life. Sue good! It Ends With Us FROM THURSDAY, NEON It’s the film that saw stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni become embroiled in a very messy public feud that is due to go to trial this time next year. The former Gossip Girl actress plays Lily Bloom, an aptly named florist whose seemingly perfect relationship unravels when an old flame re-enters her life. Cold Case: Brett…

Now that she’s confirmed her split from NFL star Eric Johnson after 10 years of marriage, Jessica Simpson is keen to move on – and she’s reportedly considering rekindling her flame with rocker John Mayer! The pair broke up and reconciled nine times while dating from 2006 to 2010, and a close source tells us, “During that relationship, John was all Jessica talked about. He’s still incredibly sexy and she thinks there’s unfinished business there.” Mother-of-three Jess, 44, revealed in her 2020 memoir Open Book that she “fell in love” with the ”intensity” of the Waiting On The World To Change singer, 47. But she called it quits for good after he humiliated her by calling her “sexual napalm” in an infamous interview. “Jessica thinks John’s matured and has learned…

The panel of UK talk show Loose Women is set to get a whole lot louder, with sources spilling that Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, is in negotiations to join the team. Fergie, 65, who has guest-starred on the popular chat show, is being primed to join a roster of 15 high-profile female presenters and has been desperate for the TV gig ever since, which comes with a fee upwards of $3100 an episode. A source reveals, “She’s been told there will be a chair with her name on it whenever she’s ready to become a full-time Loose Woman.”…

There’s no doubt Blue Ivy plans on following her famous folks into show business, but friends say to expect the unexpected when it comes to Bey and Jay’s eldest child. “Blue’s got more confidence than her mum sometimes,” says an insider. “She’s an all-rounder – music, dance and theatre. She really wants to go into live musical theatre, but her dad thinks she’s way too bossy for that and might be more comfy in the director’s chair.” The only people able to get their way with Blue are her two most treasured siblings. “Blue waited so long for a sibling, she was in absolutely heaven when she got two,” adds our source. “Sir Carter and Rumi are seven now, and really starting to show their different personalities. “Carter’s already showing…

They’re known for their infectious enthusiasm and love of adventure on Travel Guides, but when they’re not exploring the wonders of the world, Matt van der Wall and Brett Lynch say they have the same domestic squabbles as the rest of us. “Matt uses every saucepan, every spoon and everything that we have in the kitchen just to cook something simple,” moans Brett, 55. Meanwhile, Matt, 50, laughs, “Brett’s a clean-as-you-go kind of guy, but that’s the raw end of the deal for me because I could be still washing up my mess till midnight, while Brett just decided to make a simple cheese on toast.” But despite the occasional bit of bickering, the couple – who live in Newcastle, two hours north of Sydney – say they couldn’t be…

From the outside, Theophila Pratt and Kevin MacIver look much like any other young Kiwi couple. They love pottering about the home they recently bought together, taking their dog Boston for walks on the beach, and spending time with friends and family. But for Theo, who fled Gloriavale nine years ago, this everyday existence is the result of an incredible journey of courage and determination. She was 18 when she walked out of the fundamentalist West Coast cult she was born into, leaving her mum and seven of her eight siblings behind, and into a world so foreign, she felt almost like she’d landed on another planet. While the emotional scars of her dysfunctional upbringing remain, she tells us that with Kevin’s support and love, she’s managed to create a…

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1 SPICED CHICKEN & ROCKET CAESAR SALAD SERVES 2 PREP 10 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 2 tsp celery salt • 2 tsp ground fennel • 1 tsp sweet paprika • 200g single chicken breast fillets • 2 tsp vegetable or olive oil • 2 rashers bacon, rind removed • 1 tbsp white vinegar • 2 eggs, at room temperature • 50g baby rocket leaves • ½ red onion, thinly sliced • 1 Lebanese cucumber, cut into ribbons • ¼ cup caesar salad dressing • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan 1 Combine celery salt, fennel and paprika on a large flat plate. Press chicken into spice mixture to lightly coat. Heat oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Add chicken. Cook 5 mins each side or until browned and…

What was the highlight of working on Shorty? Getting to speak Urdu. I love that the show is trying to create a more authentic vision for our diverse and varied country. You worked with your bestie Mo Nasir on Shorty. Did you two cause trouble on and off set? We didn’t get into much trouble, thankfully! We had lots of fun working together and being friends outside work definitely made it easier to play brothers on screen.  You’ve been mentored by Oscar Kightley – what was that like? I had a great time working with Oscar. He and I have a lot in common from our time growing up in similar cultural contexts, and that meant we had a shorthand when we worked together on my screenplay. Have you ever…

Legendary country singer Loretta Lynn’s memoir Coal Miner’s Daughter is in development for a Broadway musical starring Hugh Jackman’s new girlfriend Sutton Foster – and insiders say the gig has ruffled the feathers of a fair few of her stage rivals. “It’s rare a big musical is brought into production as a vehicle for someone other than an A-list star, but that’s exactly what’s happening here and it’s upset a lot of leading ladies in the cutthroat theatre world,” says a Broadway insider. But even fans of Sutton, 49, who has won two Tony Awards, are on the fence about the decision. “To be fair to Sutton, she’s worked incredibly hard for the gig and she’s nervous as hell about it now the eyes of the world are on her,…

For someone who talks all day for their job, broadcaster Jono Pryor is feeling awkward. “It’s so weird self-promoting!” he moans, looking around bewildered at the offices of Kevin & Co, the production company behind his new TV show Vince. His co-star Laura Daniel, however, is in her happy place, having her hair done by one of her besties, makeup artist Chay Roberts. She’s back in Aotearoa on a flying visit from her home in London to promote the show with Jono and is well-versed in the humbling art of talking herself up. “Vince sprung from the twisted mind of Jono Pryor!” Laura squeals and Jono laughingly agrees. Stuck in a room with COVID during lockdown, he set about writing his debut TV show, having dreamt of writing for a…

Sitting in their modern home on a Papamoa street lined with palm trees, the Member of Parliament for the Bay of Plenty, Tom Rutherford – the youngest MP in Government – and his fiancée Hannah Ralph excitedly share their wedding plans with Woman’s Day. The big day is still a year away, but self-confessed “overorganised type A” Hannah, 27, has everything nailed down already. “I’ve always been the girl who’s dreamed of her wedding,” she admits. “I’ve already booked the venue, DJ, photographer, videographer, hair and makeup, caterer, florist… and I’ve ordered my dress – it’ll arrive in six months! “When we got engaged, everyone said, ‘Enjoy it. Don’t worry about planning anything just yet.’ But that’s not who I am!” Tom, 28, got down on one knee last July…

HERB & FETA STUFFED CHICKEN SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 30 MINS • 4 chicken breast fillets • 50g feta, crumbled • ¼ cup semi-sundried tomato, chopped • 1 tbsp chopped parsley • 2 tbsp olive oil • 500g orange kūmara, peeled, chopped • 1 red onion, cut into wedges • 60g baby rocket leaves, 1 tbsp lemon juice, plus wedges to serve 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 Cut a lengthways slit along one side of each chicken breast, three-quarters of the way through. Fold open. 3 Spread an even amount of feta, tomato and parsley along centre seam of chicken. Roll up lengthways and secure with toothpicks. 4 Place in a small roasting pan. Rub with half the oil and…

Pisces 20 FEB –20 MAR The weather may be cooling down, but your chart looks hot! Socially, friends, colleagues and party invites are being drawn towards you, while for singles, a flirty situation could escalate. At work, start taking proper lunch breaks or revive a flagging fitness kick. STAR TIP: A breakthrough or good news could see you celebrating by the coming weekend. JULIE BOWEN The two-time Emmy-winning actress celebrates her 55th birthday on 3 March. Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 An urge to look inwards and assess your life will be strong this month, so don’t force yourself to be social – trust your instincts and be guided by your heart. Under this week’s fertile stars, why not start a new creative project or plant a few herbs?…

FILM MICKEY 17 Robert Pattinson has a bad case of déjà vu in this sci-ficomedy. He plays Mickey, an expendable clone worker on another planet, who comes back to life every time he dies. But when something goes wrong, he discovers a shocking conspiracy. OUT THURSDAY MUSIC MAYHEM by Lady Gaga Putting the flop of the Joker sequel firmly behind her, the Poker Face singer releases her eighth studio album, which she says is “chaotic” but has been made “from a place of happiness”. OUT FRIDAY EVENT PASIFIKA FESTIVAL Auckland’s Western Springs will burst vibrantly to life over two days as this iconic festival returns to showcase the very best food and culture of 11 Pacific Island nations. ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY…

Well-padded! AWKWAFINA New York winters are famously brutal and no one is feeling the cold like the Crazy Rich Asians actress. She was spotted in a snow suit on the set of new movie The Man With The Bag. We wonder how many down feathers are in that jacket! Stalker alert! Trophy hunt MELANIE LYNSKEY & RICHARD GADD The Kiwi Yellowjackets actress presented Baby Reindeer writer and star Richard with the Best Lead Performance gong at the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California. Don’t bend it! SERENA WILLIAMS & DAVID BECKHAM The footy star was delighted to welcome the tennis ace to his team Inter Miami’s opening game. Giving her a posh pink supporter’s jersey would have helped! PINK LADIES PARIS HILTON On birthdays, we wear pink! The heiress…