Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 21, 2025 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

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Just weeks after her Sydney hens party, Delta Goodrem appears to have quietly tied the knot with Matthew Copley! In London for a series of concerts, the 40-year-old singer flashed a sparkly wedding band alongside her diamond engagement ring as she performed at Hackney Empire. Beaming with joy, the Aussie popstar looked in her element as she belted out tunes to celebrate 20 years since the release of her second album Mistaken Identity, flashing her rings to the crowd. And while Delta is yet to publicly confirm the wedding, judging by the bling on her ring finger – which looks to be embedded with diamonds – no expense was spared! Since becoming engaged to Matthew, who is also in her band, in September 2023 – with a ring thought to…

Dressed in his tracksuit, and armed with a pet bed and photo frame, Hugh Jackman was a man on a mission last week – and the assignment appears to be moving his girlfriend Sutton Foster into his New York apartment! The actor, 56, opted to forgo a moving van and flexed his own muscles to help his 50-year-old girlfriend of five months move into the $30 million dollar penthouse he previously shared with ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness, from whom he separated in 2023. “Apart from his recent shoot in Ireland, Hugh and Sutton have barely spent a night apart since he separated from Deb,” a source tells. “They’ve been virtually cohabiting anyway, so it was long overdue they made things official. “They were house-hunting for something of their own, but both…

When Rhiannon Anderson arrived in the MasterChef Australia: Back To Win kitchen, she was battling a secret health drama. “I had a fibroid the size of a melon taken out of me just before filming,” reveals the 48-year-old administration manager from Townsville, Queensland. “I was still recovering when I came back.” Rhiannon discovered the lump when she was filming season 15 of MasterChef in 2022, when she came runner-up to Brent Draper, saying it felt so big, it was “sort of as if I was pregnant, but there wasn’t a baby”. She continues, “I kept putting off looking into it because I wanted to continue on the show, but it got to the point where the lump was really impacting my day-to-day life. So last July, my surgeon eventually said…

CHICKEN KUNG PAO WOW SERVES 4-6 PREP & COOK LOW 3¼ HOURS • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce • 1 tbsp sesame oil • 1 tbsp brown sugar • 1 tbsp crushed ginger • 1 tbsp crushed garlic • 1 tsp chilli powder • 1kg chicken thigh fillets, diced • 2 red capsicums, sliced TO SERVE • steamed white rice • 2 green onions, sliced • 1 long red chilli, sliced • ½ cup roasted peanuts 1 Let’s start by getting that sauce ready! Put all the sauce ingredients into your 5.5-litre (22-cup) slow cooker – that's the balsamic vinegar, soy and hoisin sauces, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, garlic and ⅓ cup water. If you’re up for some heat, toss in…

Gemini 22 MAY – 21 JUNE Under the expansive new moon, some amazing people and opportunities are being drawn towards you. If you’ve been stuck in a rut, it’s time to set the wheels in motion. And if you need a confidence boost, try updating your look with new accessories or cosmetics. STAR TIP: Mentoring or coaching younger people might come naturally through winter. CELEB: The quirky and uniquely stylish British actress Helena Bonham Carter turns 59 on 26 May. Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 You’re delving into deep places this month, but as layers are peeled back, the core of a problem will become apparent to you. And it’s not just you opening up – someone close could reveal a surprising secret this week and your words of…

1I hate fruit. I eat almost anything except fruit. I think I was force-fed too much of it as a kid. While shooting season two, I had to eat a fruit salad on multiple takes! I just managed to keep it down. 2 Conversely, my favourite food as a kid was citrus-or berry-flavoured jelly – go figure! Even now, if jelly’s a component in any dessert, especially with shaved ice, I’m sold! 3 I had a pet rabbit when I was growing up in China. Apparently, I was too clingy and it decided to escape by jumping off our three-storey balcony. The neighbour downstairs said they buried it, but more likely than not, it was probably turned into rabbit stew. Sorry, XiaoBai! 4 I wasn’t above using Google Translate to…

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Pink’s husband Carey Hart has publicly apologised to her after putting her “through hell” following a terrifying motocross accident that left him hospitalised. The professional racer, who recently returned to the sport after initially retiring in 2012, shared his injuries on social media, joking he “ran out of talent”. In a series of pictures, Carey, 49, revealed he severed his small intestine from the colon, but he reassured fans he will be fine and thanked his wife, 45. “As she always does in these situations with me, she steps up and takes charge at the hospital,” he posted. “Sorry to put you through this yet again.” A friend adds, “He really gave them all a fright. She’d shed a few tears, begging him not to risk his life any more.…

Dame Valerie Adams wraps her two kids in warm hugs as they arrive home from school on a stormy Friday afternoon. Six-year-old Tava is lugging Caleb, his class mascot, a yellow cuddly toy octopus that he’s caring for over the weekend. His big sister Kimoana, seven, is excitedly chatting about staying with an aunt and watching her cousin, Tall Ferns star Sharne Ropati, play basketball against Australia. It’s cosy and warm inside their beautiful, light-filled home in southeast Auckland – a long way from the houses the double Olympic gold medallist lived in as a child. “I hated winters as a kid,” says Valerie, 40. “I could never, ever get warm and I never wanted to go to the bathroom at night. We had wooden windows with thin glass and…

Dressed in a glittering couture gown at her 18th birthday concert, dazzling Princess Isabella of Denmark made it clear – this was her moment to step into the spotlight and she was a princess more than fit for the job. Insiders tell Woman’s Day it was inevitable that Queen Mary and King Frederik’s eldest daughter would become a star, but the sudden attention is proving difficult for her older brother, the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Christian, 19. “It was only a matter of time before Isabella would eclipse them all in terms of media attention,” says a palace source. “It’s normal for princesses to have more emulators than princes, so Christian’s right to feel a little left out in the cold. But he’s going to have to get…

It’s a long way from the competitive courts of Wimbledon and cut-throat catwalks of Miss World pageants to the serene bliss of Bali. But after years of globetrotting, former number one Kiwi tennis pro Dan King-Turner and pageant queen-turned-life coach Anna Trubuhovich couldn’t resist the pull of the Indonesian paradise. “We kept going, ‘We’re not going to live here,’ and leaving,” says Anna. “We’d go live in London again, then say, ‘But we miss Bali!’” As they chat to Woman’s Day from the dream villa they’ve built in Canggu, in the background lie the rice fields their daughters Mykonos, six, and Ela, four, trot across to go to school and the sprawling patio where they host barbecues – a staple of their Kiwi upbringings. ‘We bought land and began designing…

The fabulous jewel-drenched women of The Real Housewives Of Sydney are back, giving us a glimpse into the glamorous world of Aussie high society. There are, of course, fantastic holidays – including a jaunt to Queenstown – and enviable wardrobes, but fan favourite Krissy Marsh says this third series ended up being a very “fiery” season. “There’s a lot of underlying tensions within the group and unfortunately, it spills out into our real life,” she tells Woman’s Day. “Last season was a bit of a rollercoaster, but this time around it’s a steam train!” As well as Krissy, the cast includes Terry Biviano, who is married to retired league player Anthony Minichello, designer Victoria Montano, former model Caroline Gaultier, TV presenter Sally Obermeder, vet Dr Kate Adams and former Miss…

Clean skin Achieving a flawless s finish really comes down to your skincare, rather than just the way you apply your makeup. Once a week, use an active formula to exfoliate the outer layer of your skin to remove dead cells and impurities. TIP When using active ingredients, remember to patch test before use and avoid the delicate eye area. Save! Soothing cream During the cooler months, it’s important to give skin a little extra TLC to replenish dryness. Soothing creams will do just that and you can also apply them on other parts of the body, like your hands, knees and neck. Save! Moisture boost Hydration is the key to any winning skincare routine as a plump, moisturised complexion not only feels healthier, but it looks it too. To…

ROASTED RATATOUILLE SOUP SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 50 MINS • 1 eggplant, chopped • 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 yellow capsicum, chopped • 1 zucchini, chopped • 3 cloves garlic, skin on • ¼ cup olive oil • 1 red onion, chopped • 1 litre (4 cups) vegetable stock • 400g can diced tomatoes • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil, plus extra leaves to serve • garlic croutons, to serve (see tip) 1 Combine eggplant, cherry tomatoes, capsicum, zucchini, garlic and 2 tbsp oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer over a large oven tray lined with baking paper. 2 Cook in a 200°C preheated oven for 25-30 mins until tender and golden. 3 Heat remaining oil…

Q I’ve started to have bad migraines for the past year. I’ve tried different medications from my doctor, but they’re no help. I feel like this is my life forever. I thought it might be stress. Can you see why and what I can do to get some relief? Migraine Sufferer MITCHELL SAYS You have extra healing angels around you at the moment. I’m picking up these recent migraines may be linked to eye strain or overworking – have you considered seeing an optometrist? I feel it would be worthwhile to get a second opinion from another doctor or specialist to put your mind at rest. I’m hearing an older man from your father’s side say, “You won’t feel this way forever.” Please also consider seeing a good naturopath who…

It’s starting to feel a lot like winter, even up here in Auckland. As I was walking to work this morning, balling my hands into my pockets, I realised it was about time to dig out my old scarf and gloves. Brrrr! But while my extremities might feel chilly, this week’s cover story with Olympic legend Dame Valerie Adams has well and truly thawed my heart. Not only is the single mum doing an incredible job with her own kids, but she’s also now fronting a campaign to help children in need keep warm and stay out of hospital this winter – as if she wasn’t a superhero enough! You can read all about Val’s family life and the Jammies for June project on page eight. And if you’re still…

Clutching a bouquet of flowers as he greeted his ex-wife Tori Spelling on a special family night out to the movies for her birthday, insiders say Dean McDermott was hoping for more than just a sweet family get-together! Yet it’s highly unlikely Tori, 52, will be falling back into her ex’s arms any time soon, a source tells Woman’s Day. “Dean would get back with Tori in a flash if she was interested, but she’s moved on and, for now, she’s happy to keep the peace for the sake of the kids, who are always happy when Mum and Dad are getting along. “She’s just wrapped a TV show, a movie and even a video game, so she has no interest in moving backwards. She feels more in control of…

Nicole Kidman had no idea what she was going to start when she casually mentioned in an interview last week that she regularly wakes up at 3am to write down her thoughts and any dreams she remembers. The revelations, although seemingly innocuous, have ignited a bookseller firestorm as insiders confirm her team has “been inundated from publishing houses begging for the rights”. Speaking at the Cannes Film Festival, where she was receiving the Kering Women in Motion Award, the 57-yearold Oscar-winning actress and producer admitted to a growing volume of material. “I write stuff down a lot,” she told attendees. “I do it secretly – a 3am writing session for me. I wake up and I write something, be it a dream or something circulating in my head, my life…

Married At First Sight NZ star Samuel Levi has undergone upper eyelid surgery at just 32 to reduce the signs of ageing. “I had the eyelids of a 40-year-old,” the reality star and influencer tells Woman’s Day. “As someone in the public eye, and working with business and social media, small changes like this can make a big difference in how you carry yourself.” Acknowledging the upper blepharoplasty procedure is largely marketed to women, Samuel says, “I did get the odd comment referring to my ‘bung eye’ and those little things do stick to you, but honestly, it wasn’t so much what others thought of me – it was more a me thing. I just didn’t feel as fresh or confident on camera.” Although he was anxious, Samuel insists the…

Having performed everywhere from cruise liners and All Blacks games to stages all over the world, not much fazes singer and More FM host Sophie Morris. But when her partner of two years, Brad Finch, dropped to one knee at a secluded Auckland beach in January, Sophie was lost for words. “We’d vaguely talked about marriage and had just celebrated our second anniversary, but it still came as a lovely surprise,” admits the bubbly 31-year-old. Friends predicted that Brad would pop the question while on a skiing holiday in Japan a year earlier or during the Christmas holidays. “But when he didn’t, I wasn’t too bothered,” says Sophie. Instead, IT manager Brad was busy planning a romantic proposal on golden shores. Recalls Sophie, “It was the day after our second…

Patchworking is a really wonderful way to create unique and beautiful pieces, and you don’t need to spend a fortune. With a bit of know-how, you can source quality fabrics from old clothes and other textiles. Lauren MacDonald, designer and founder of Working Cloth, delivers the lowdown on her favourite sources. SHEETS & DUVET COVERS Discarded bedsheets form a great backbone for a quilting practice that makes use of old things. They contain enormous amounts of fabric, they’re a great weight for quilt making and they can be dyed different colours if a plain white sheet isn’t doing it for you. They’re readily available and even top-quality ones can be found for a few dollars each, partly because, unlike clothing, the market for old bedding drives a lot less hype.…

S’MORES CUPCAKES MAKES 8 PREP 25 MINS COOK 33 MINS • 2 eggs, at room temperature • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar • 100g dark cooking chocolate, melted, cooled • ½ cup milk • ⅓ cup vegetable oil • 1½ cups plain flour • ¼ cup cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda • ⅓ cup raspberry jam • 8 jumbo marshmallows 1 Line 8-holes of two texas pans (¾-cup capacity) with large paper cases. 2 Beat eggs and sugar in small bowl of an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Gradually beat in cooled chocolate until well combined. Transfer to a large bowl. 3 Add milk, oil and sifted flour, cocoa and soda in two batches, whisking until smooth. Divide evenly among cases.…

Messages from above AMANDA SAYS Dutch tells me he passed over about a year ago at the age of 12. An undiagnosed cancer was found in his stomach area a little while before he died. He laughs and says Jackie was unsure about having a pet at first but gave in because the kids wanted a dog. Dutch then talks about Jackie’s mum when she was sick with an illness and he never left her side – he still doesn’t, even though she has recovered. Dutch was very close to his human sister and spent a lot of time with her. He also loves his human brother. He knows there is another dog there that he met before he passed. This dog misses Dutch and still sees him around. Dutch…