Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 12, 2025 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

It’s a real family affair on the London set of Kate Winslet’s directorial debut Goodbye June, a Netflix family drama written by her son, budding filmmaker Joe Anders! Kate, 49, is taking on dual roles in the movie and has been seen filming alongside co-star Toni Collette. Kate’s 21-year-old son, whose dad is esteemed director Sam Mendes, wrote the script about a “fractured group of siblings” facing hard times. Joe’s had plenty of experience going to work with his famous parents, starring alongside Kate in her 2023 film Lee and in front of dad Sam’s camera for his war film 1917. “Luckily, they’re good,” Kate says of Joe and older sister Mia’s acting abilities. “These are kids who have been testing me on my lines pretty much since they could…

It was supposed to be the hard launch of the Duchess of Sussex’s Martha Stewart-style lifestyle empire, but so far With Love, Meghan has left her in a stickier situation than her collecting honey from her beehive! In its launch week, the show amassed 2.6 million views – by comparison, Harry & Meghan, the couple’s bombshell 2022 Netflix doco, premiered with 81.6 million views, making it the streamer’s biggest documentary debut ever. And the scathing reviews of Meghan’s eight-part series haven’t helped either, with reports executives are “worried” that the show hasn’t been a runaway success. “Netflix bosses are all worried now because they have invested a lot in the product line,” an insider says. “They don’t know when and how to roll it all out.” All of which is…

This season of Married At First Sight Australia’s feistiest, most outspoken contestant might not be feeling the love on screen right now, but offscreen – and particularly here in New Zealand – her fans are rallying around her in support. As soon as Jamie Marinos set foot on Kiwi soil for a three-day stay last week, the reality star was welcomed with open arms. “It’s been going so well,” she gushes. “Everyone’s been so lovely and just so supportive.” Women, in particular, have shown signs of encouragement, with passers-by thanking Jamie, 29, for being “a girl’s girl” and a “baddie” (a strong, independent woman) during our exclusive photoshoot at Auckland’s Britomart Hotel, helping her feel validated at a time when viewers are lashing out at her aggressive dinner-party behaviour. “My…

One minute on MAFS, Jacqui Burfoot and Ryan Donnelly are taking loved-up selfies. The next, they’re lecturing each other. And in this week’s ek’s episodes, their tumultuous relationship culminates in explosive drama. Their homestay leads to yet another almighty row for Kiwi-born beauty queen Jacqui, 29, and project manager Ryan, 36, and this one could be the one that finally ly spells the end of the line for the controversial oversial couple. “Jacqui and Ryan’s relationship is always on the rocks in my eyes,” says fellow participant Beth Kelly, 28. “Watching it, we were kind of like, ‘Is this just another mini blow-up? Are they going to be dancing and twirling again in 10 seconds?’” Heading off to stay at Ryan’s house in Sydney, the couple are soon bickering on…

SLEEP LIKE A SCANDI “The Scandinavian sleep method is when couples use two separate duvets while still sharing the same bed,” says Rachel. “This method, popular in Sweden, Norway and Denmark, is ideal for couples who want to stay close but avoid the midnight battle for the blanket. You might be surprised at how well it works for you!” CONSIDER UPSIZING The larger the mattress, the less disturbance, so Rachel recommends investing in the biggest bed you have the space for. “Just make sure it’s a quality mattress as this will also help distribute weight across the surface for a better night’s sleep.” Alternatively, she suggests you could try having separate mattresses. LIMIT DISTURBANCES “Sleep accessories, like earplugs, eye masks or blackout curtains, can help you achieve a night of…

JACQUI & RYAN MOUNT LOFTY HOUSE ADELAIDE HILLS, SA With the rolling Adelaide Hills as its backdrop (and the Botanic Gardens next door), this historic manor resembles something out of a romance novel, making it popular for weddings as well as honeymoons. Fine dining experiences make it heaven for foodies – and of course, did we mention it’s in the heart of wine country? mtloftyhouse.com.au ASHLEIGH & JAKE NOVOTEL SUNSHINE COAST RESORT QLD Located on pristine beachfront in between the ocean and river, this adventure-packed luxury resort suits all ages. When you’re not lounging by the private saltwater lagoon, you can explore the attractions of Noosa, take an eco safari or ride the Mary Valley Rattler train. novotelsunshinecoast.com.au KATIE & TIM CRADLE MOUNTAIN LODGE TAS Whether you’re after cosy downtime…

I was beyond excited ed to hang out with MAFS babe Jamie Marinos behind the scenes of our exclusive photoshoot in Auckland last week. We shared some Pineapple Lumps (she loved them, but they got stuck in her retainer!) and a kiwifruit cocktail, while she spilled the beans on what really happened during filming of our fave reality show and flicked through the pages of Woman’s Day. She’s even tinier than she looks on telly, but she was recognised by almost everyone who walked past (including Rebecca Gibney!) and so many Kiwi fans had encouraging things to say. Read the full story on page 10. Meanwhile, I was equally thrilled to have former Breakfast host Indira Stewart over to my garden for a Pasifika-themed shoot, where we laughed and danced…

She’s sung about fireworks shooting across the sky, but in the coming weeks, Katy Perry will be the one launching into space. The singer, 40, has admitted she’s “nervous” after signing on for the next Blue Origin space flight, but on the back of her flop comeback single Woman’s World, it’s fitting she’s heading into orbit with a girls-only squad. “If you had told me I’d be part of the first all-female crew in space, I would have believed you,” says Katy, who will board the rocket alongside Oprah Winfrey’s best friend Gayle King and Jeff Bezos’ helicopter-pilot fiancée Lauren Sánchez. “Nothing was beyond my imagination as a child.”…

She’s one of the most talked-about personalities on Married At First Sight Australia this year – and she’s not even a participant! Here, Awhina Rutene’s fiery twin sister Cleo, 30, dishes the dirt to Woman’s Day on all of the secrets, scandals and storylines you’ve been desperate to find more about... ON AWHINA & ADRIAN “I do not like Adrian [Araouzou]. I’ve made that very clear. We are not on good terms. He’s just been extremely rude and so when things turned around for them [in their marriage], I was shocked. But I do know that Awhina really wanted to make it work throughout the experiment.” ON HOMESTAYS “Adrian flew to Perth for homestays [set to air this week] to meet Awhina’s family and he wasn’t even wearing his wedding…

Broadcaster Indira Stewart is one of those people who seems to fit more into a day than the rest of us. Not only is she a journalist, a mother of four and a part-time law student, but behind the scenes, she’s also a devoted “Polyfest mum”, doubling as a hair and makeup artist, costume assistant, fundraiser, caterer and also a cheerleader for the annual festival that holds a special place in her heart. “Polyfest is a huge deal in our house,” says Indira, 40, speaking to Woman’s Day during a break in filming on a busy Thursday afternoon. “It kind of takes over at this time of year, just as it did when I was a kid.” The Tongan-born TVNZ journalist and former Breakfast presenter, who also has Fijian heritage,…

Good things take time, so the saying goes. But taking seven years to reply to an Instagram message – from the man who would turn out to be the love of your life, no less – is taking it to the next level! “Look, I’m sorry!” laughs three-time Paralympic gold medallist and recent Halberg Award recipient Anna Grimaldi, 28, as her partner, Australian Paralympic legend Jaryd Clifford, 25, shakes his head in mock exasperation. For a gal who’s become known for her lightning-fast speed, the sprinting and long jump superstar admits she was a little slow on the uptake to return the affections of her Aussie-based beau, but as she and Jaryd chat to Woman’s Day almost two years into their relationship, it’s clear the trans-Tasman couple were meant to…

WORK WOES Dear Jay-Jay, Work is a mess right now and I’m struggling. The industry’s tanking, there are redundancies left, right and centre – and now everyone is just waiting for the axe to fall. The vibe there is horrible. No one’s happy, everyone’s on edge and it’s draining the life out of me. I’ve got a wife and a toddler, so just quitting isn’t an option. The money’s still good, but at what cost? I feel like I’m always bringing the stress home and I don’t want to be that guy. Do I stick it out and hope for the best or get out now before it wrecks me? David, Christchurch Hi David, Mate, that sounds rough. No one thrives in that kind of environment and I totally get…

ROAST VEG & CHORIZO RISOTTO SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINS COOK 1 HOUR • 300g sweet potato, 1cm cubes • 2 red capsicums, 1cm cubes • 2 zucchini, trimmed, 1cm cubes • 1 leek, trimmed, finely sliced • 1 eggplant, 1 cm cubes • 2 chorizo, 1cm cubes • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tbsp smoked paprika • 4 cups chicken stock • 2 cups water • 2 cups arborio rice • ½ cup dry white wine • ¼ cup grated parmesan • steamed vegetables or salad, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 220°C. 2 In a large bowl, toss sweet potato, capsicum, zucchini, leek, eggplant, chorizo, half oil and paprika. Season. Divide between two large oven trays. Bake 25-30 mins. 3 Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat…

Forever pretty in pink AMANDA SAYS Murphy comes through and tells me he has passed over. He shows me two other cats with him. One of them, named Missy, was tragically hit by Sarah’s car a long time ago. Then I see Sam, who passed before Murphy. Sam was the first cat, dying at around 18, while Murphy passed at 13. Both cats had been with Sarah all their lives. Sam heard Sarah ask him to please welcome Murphy, so he did. Murphy mentions that he had seen Missy and Sam around a lot, and Sarah’s grandfather had also picked them all up. Murphy starts laughing and tells Sarah the reason he loved going outside but always came back inside was to use the litter box. He felt more comfortable…

1 I once got to meet Katy Perry and had such a big crush on her that I couldn’t even speak. It was a very awkward meet-and-greet. 2 My first festival was the legendary Big Day Out at age 14. I had blue spiky hair, baggy cargo shorts and one of those single-strap backpacks that were cool in the 2000s. My nan, bless her, cooked me a whole roast chicken to take for lunch. 3 Despite years of guitar lessons and who knows how much investment from my parents, I cannot play any instruments. 4 I’ve been on some big stages in my career, DJing and hosting, but Synthony Festival will be by far the biggest crowd I’ve hosted with more than 35,000 people. No pressure, right? 5 I was…

Who’s sari now? ANGELA BLOOMFIELD & COLIN MATHURA-JEFFREE The former Shortland Street star and top model/TV presenter matched in glittering golden outfits at a glamorous Auckland party. Who ya gonna call? That’s the spirit! RITA ORA Who knew Taika’s wife did some light ghostbusting between albums? The singer proved she “ain’t afraid of no ghost” for Ghostbusters night on the US version of The Masked Singer. Bob-aholic Timmy TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET It seems Timmy can’t get enough of Bob Dylan, whom he played in A Complete Unknown. He wore one of Bob’s vintage jackets he spent a cool $25k on! Three’s company CLAIRE CHITHAM, KIRK TORRANCE & MIRIAMA SMITH The Outrageous Fortune alums were all smiles at a colourful gathering in the City of Sails. Lose my signal! MICHELLE LE WILLIAMS…

Prince Harry’s fears of being deported by US president Donald Trump are over... for now! After a two-year legal scuffle, judge Carl Nichols unsealed the prince’s visa documents and confirmed there was no evidence of government misconduct, but the three documents were so heavily redacted that whether or not Harry admitted to drug-taking is still unknown. Questions over Harry’s visa application were raised in 2023, when he admitted to taking drugs, including cocaine, marijuana, magic mushrooms and the psychedelic drink ayahuasca in his memoir Spare. When foreigners obtain US visas, they are asked to confirm if they have taken drugs, which left a question mark over what the duke could have said. Some critics even suggested that Harry could’ve been given a waiver or preferential treatment by Joe Biden’s administration…

Beth Kelly and husband Teejay Halkias’ MAFS relationship is completely rocked by their homestay – and Teejay must face the consequences of his actions at this week’s dinner party. While Beth was initially excited to bring a partner home for the first time, her happiness quickly turned to pain when she realised that the Gold Coast operations manager, 28, wasn’t who she thought he was. Beth reveals, “He got asked some questions by my family and he referred to our relationship as a ‘beautiful friendship’. I was shocked. I thought, ‘I’m not here for a best mate.’ Hearing his responses made me sad. I was completely blindsided.” The pair head into the dinner party on shaky ground and Teejay is confronted by the group, who rally around heartbroken Beth. She…

BAD DYE JOB! LEFT ALONE George and Amal Clooney are back together in New York after their work schedules drove them apart, but the actor’s now worried that their stint in a long-distance marriage may have been a mistake. As Woman’s Day reported, the couple had been under strain, with Amal based at the University of Oxford in the UK and George in the Big Apple for his Broadway show Good Night, And Good Luck. Now an insider reveals the actor, 63, was feeling so “insecure” their relationship wouldn’t withstand them being so far apart for the production’s six-month run, he pleaded with Amal, 47, to move back to the US with the kids. “He’s been concerned about his marriage and wondering if doing this play was a good move,”…

It’s a “tough old time” in the entertainment industry right now, sighs Jackie van Beek, but it seems that the Kiwi star is busier than ever as an actress, director and also as a producer. “I feel incredibly grateful and privileged to be able to still jump between different jobs and pull together an income, so I can get the kids to uni and try to make the mortgage payment every month,” she smiles. The multi-talented Aucklander is Zooming in from California, where she is working as a director on a couple of commercials. “I’m going to whip home for a few days, see the kids, then I’ll whip back for more LA life.” Jackie is currently on our screens as the lead in Netflix movie Audrey, a hilarious Aussie…

When Leighton Clarke sees his soulmate Olivia Campbell in a heartfelt “first look” on their wedding day, the Hamilton funnyman is instantly overcome by emotion. Smiling and welling up, the TikTok superstar best known as “Uncle Tics” raises his arms in triumph. Dabbing away her own happy tears, Olivia, who looks radiant in a figure-hugging Trish Peng gown, is careful not to ruin her immaculate bridal makeup before they head to the altar. “I always knew I’d be emotional for the first time seeing her,” says Leighton, 31, who’s become world-famous partly due to his Tourette’s syndrome, a condition that causes involuntary physical and verbal tics. “She looked so nice.” It’s a sunny day in the Waikato community of Ōhaupō as 50 of the couple’s closest loved ones gather at…

The Hurley family thinks of Effie every day, so their recent trip to Fiji wasn’t to remember her favourite holiday. Instead, the whānau chose to be at Denarau Island for Effie’s sixth birthday to feel closer to her. Huxley and Macklin were only seven and four when they saw their three-year-old sister die suddenly from a bacterial infection in January 2023, so Ashburton couple Shaun and Symone Hurley take every opportunity to ensure their boys, now nine and seven, remember the “sassy, bright young spark” that wee Effie was. “We try to do something to celebrate her birthday every year and this year we wanted it to be special, so we went back to Fiji as it was a place Effie adored,” says Symone, 33. “She had the best time…

Lately, a new trend has been taking over bedrooms around New Zealand. Once a cause for concern, the “sleep divorce” is becoming normalised and some couples swear it’s made their relationship stronger. Sleep coach Rachel Beard explains, “It’s often expected that couples sleep together, but since everyone has different sleep habits, this isn’t always what’s best for supporting a good night’s rest.” As we learn more about the impact that sleep has on our wellbeing, Rachel says it makes sense that more couples are prioritising a night of quality, restful slumber. “Sleep informs our physical and our mental performance, recovery, mood, memory, hunger levels and more,” she explains. Getting enough shut-eye will also leave you feeling less tired and cranky, so there’s even an argument that a sleep divorce might…

GINGERBREAD KIDS MAKES 24 BISCUITS PREP 30 MINS + CHILLING COOK 8 MINS • 150g salted butter, softened • ½ cup brown sugar • ½ cup golden syrup • 1 egg yolk • 2 ½ cups plain flour • 1 tbsp ground ginger • 2 tsp mixed spice • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda ROYAL ICING • 1 egg white • 1 ½ cups pure icing sugar • 1 tsp lemon juice • blue and yellow food colouring, a few drops 1 In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until pale and creamy. Beat in syrup and yolk to just combine. 2 Sift in combined flour, spices and bicarbonate of soda. Using a wooden spoon, mix well. 3 Divide dough in half and shape into…

Q+A Are you excited about returning to the Kiwi stage? The Kiwi stage, I like that – it is a little different! Playing to a home crowd is a mixed blessing. On the one hand, it’s my people – they get me. They’re like family and of course with that can come a bit of friendly scepticism. I’m used to that, though, I’ve been around too long – so mostly I’m excited to mock things from overseas and I know they’ll be happy to see me! You hit the big 50 recently – how’s life been? The struggle is leaving your forties! It was such a good decade. I think you really celebrate all you’ve achieved at that age. Arriving in your fifties comes with, “What do I do now?”,…

SCOOP PICS! One month after sparking romance rumours with a cosy dinner date in London, Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas have been spotted together in the British capital twice in one week! And insiders say there could be more to their friendship than the pair working on a movie deal. “Tom and Ana just can’t stop smiling when they’re together, and everyone is talking about their chemistry,” a source tells Woman’s Day. “Ana might still be hanging out with her rumoured boyfriend Manuel [Anido Cuesta], but it’s clear Tom is crushing on her.” Tom, 62, and the Cuban-born actress, 36, seemed in great spirits last week at London Heliport, where they were spotted together two days in a row. Tom wouldn’t be the first older A-lister smitten with Ana…