Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 27, 2025 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Friends forever Thirty-one years after Friends premiered, Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox proved they’re still very close with this cute Instagram post. Baby’s baby Spice Girl Emma Bunton took her 17-year-old son Beau Jones as her plus-one to the opening night of Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet in London. Oh, Lorde! Local superstar Lorde performed a surprise set at the Glastonbury Festival, attracting so many fans, organisers had to close the stage area – luckily, fellow Kiwi talent Taika Waititi got to go backstage for a snap! Code blue Singer Rihanna put her baby bump on display at the premiere of Smurfs in Belgium, where she posed for photos with her character Smurfette. Cosy co-stars Henry Golding, Uma Thurman and Charlize Theron put on a united front at the LA premiere…

Meghan launched her Napa Valley rosé last week and the new drop had some unexpected competition – from His Majesty! Just in time for English Wine Week, the King’s Highgrove Gardens offered consumers a 15%-off deal on their bottles, sparking a royal wine war with his estranged daughter-in-law. However, Meghan’s As Ever wine, with “soft notes of stone fruit” and a “lasting finish”, was off to a good start – the wine sold out in less than an hour, selling at $49 a pop!…

Love is in the air in the next “mini season” of our favourite Kiwi soap. Shortland Street: Fracture, which begins next week, is all about relationships, power dynamics and betrayal. In the lead-up, as we took an exclusive first look at the new publicity photos (above), Shorty stars Ngahuia Piripi and Jane Wills sit down with Woman’s Day to reveal their thoughts about romance, break-ups and the secrets to sizzling on-screen chemistry. Asked what the most romantic thing anyone has done for her, mum of four Ngahuia – who shares son Niau, almost four, and daughter Aewa, two, with former Shorty actor Teone Kahu – grins, “Writing me love letters! It was actually really cute, like the movie PS I Love You. It was that level of romantic.” The soap…

Russell Crowe had heads turning for all the right reasons as he walked the red carpet at the Golden Bee Awards in Malta last week. With his long-time love Britney Theriot, 33, on his arm, the 61-year-old cut a dashing figure in an all-black outfit, which accentuated his recently slimmed-down physique. And according to those close to the Gladiator star, there’s a personal reason behind his trim and terrific new look, a wedding is imminent! “Russell had to slim down for his Great Depression movie he’s about to start filming in Bavaria [The Weight with Ethan Hawke], but he’s always said he wanted to be in shape for his wedding day to Britney,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “He’s been getting heat from his boys for stringing Britney along and…

It’s been 14 years since Alana Lowes last stepped into the MasterChef kitchen – but this time, it meant more than ever. “It was emotional walking back in for the first time,” admits Alana, 45, who came third in the show’s third season in 2011. “I haven’t gone out and opened restaurants or become a chef – I’ve been a mum. I’ve taken time off work, so I was leaving my kids behind in Brisbane and needed to do the best I absolutely could.” That drive to perform for her family was ignited in the week-one challenge in which contestants made a dish showing how they had evolved since their last time in the kitchen. “I made the ice-cream sandwich with cucumber and mint, and the judges loved it,” she…

By day, Lake Russell works as a carer, providing support to the elderly and people with disabilities – but by night, she’s living a completely different life. Wellington-born Lake first dabbled in porn in 2007 to help pay the mortgage and now at 60, she’s still creating X-rated content with no intention of leaving the world of erotica any time soon. “I was worried I’d feel ashamed getting back into the adult industry, but it’s been an empowering experience,” says Lake. “I love being able to pick up my phone and chat with my fans.” Her adult film career started when she was living in the US with her ex-husband. Both actors, the couple had bought a house in upstate New York and were living off Lake’s savings, as well…

In New Zealand, we have the second-highest rate of asthma in the world (after the UK). More than 615,000 take medication to control it and it is one of the most common reasons our kids end up in hospital. Asthma cannot be cured, but if you or your children have it, you’re likely to be able to better control it if you have a self-management plan in place. This is set up in conjunction with your doctor or other respiratory experts and helps you to deal with your symptoms, along with providing strategies to put in place if you start feeling worse. SHOULD PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA AVOID EXERCISE? Exercise-induced asthma is not a lot of fun and knowing you could end up wheezing or struggling to breathe puts many people…

CHEESY CHORIZO & PUMPKIN PIES MAKES 8 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 20 MINS • 750g diced pumpkin • 2½ tbsp olive oil • 2 chorizo, cut into 1cm cubes • 1 red onion, thinly sliced • 4 garlic cloves, skin on • 1 cup grated cheese • 1 lemon, zested • 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional) • ½ cup parsley leaves, roughly chopped • 8 sheets shortcrust pastry • 1 egg, beaten 1 Line two large oven trays with baking paper. Place pumpkin on one tray. Drizzle with 1½ tbsp oil, toss to coat and season with salt and pepper. Cook in a 180°C preheated oven 30 mins or until golden and tender. 2 Meanwhile, combine chorizo, onion and garlic on the second oven tray. Drizzle with remaining oil…

Q My 19-year-old daughter has been unhappy since her first boyfriend left her two years ago. She has trouble making friends as she is shy, and is fixated on her first love, saying she won’t be in another relationship. Will she find happiness? Angela MITCHELL SAYS Your daughter feels things deeply and that’s part of her beautiful, sensitive nature. There’s an older lady from your mother’s side who is watching over her. I sense your daughter is still healing, but in time, her heart will open again and her confidence will blossom. I’m told a wonderful man will come into her life who works in a caring profession. There’s a steady calm about him. Their connection will be slow and steady in the beginning, but they’ll bring each other happiness.…

Orlando Bloom wasted no time moving on after his split from Katy Perry, flirting up a storm at the Bezos-Sanchez nuptials. “Orlando was like an uncaged lion at Jeff and Lauren’s wedding,” an insider tells. “Of course, this is a man who was famous in the noughties for his flirtatious ways.” Orlando, 48, posted on Instagram about “new beginnings” and after reports his relationship with Katy, 40, has been crumbling for months, he seemed only too happy to fly solo in Venice. The actor was spied cosying up with single reality star sisters Kim and Khloé Kardashian, and raised eyebrows when he took a sightseeing stroll with actress Sydney Sweeney, who also recently split from her fiancé. “Just as he did when he broke up with Miranda [Kerr], he looked…

It’s a week of new beginnings and bittersweet endings for the Woman’s Day team. Just over a year after she shared her glamorous wedding with readers, we’re thrilled to be bringing you the news that Shortland Street actress Courtenay Louise is expecting her first child with hubby Chris Read – an announcement that marks a thrilling new chapter for the Celebrity Treasure Island star. The fact that her Shorty character Monique famously hates babies isn’t lost on Courtenay, who shows off her bump and shares her excitement at becoming a mum on page 10. Meanwhile, deputy editor Amy Prebble had her final days in the office last week after three years with the mag. We’ll miss her fabulous celebrity stories, her passion for all things Real Housewives-related, her weekly yoga…

An almost-unrecognisable Kelly Osborne stunned fellow revellers with her dramatic weight loss when she stepped out at the Serpentine Gallery’s summer party in London. However, she insists she hasn’t gone under the knife to achieve her sleek, new look. “People are saying I’ve had surgery and done all these things, but I haven’t,” declares the former reality TV star, 40, who recently welcomed her first child, a son named Sidney. “I’m a really honest person about what I’ve done. It’s insane. People are always making comments about my weight. Now it’s that I’ve lost too much weight and before it was that I weigh too much. “I lost weight because I had stomach surgery. My face shape changed because I got Botox in my jaw. There’s no big secret. I…

Young couple Lady Louise Windsor and Felix da Silva-Clamp have been going from strength to strength, and the amount of time he’s been spending with her family has royal watchers predicting an engagement isn’t far off! Louise, 21, and Felix, 20, took time out from their studies at the University of St Andrews to join her mum, the Duchess of Edinburgh, at the annual Sandringham Festival of Carriage Driving in Norfolk last week. Louise has been an eager participant in carriage-driving events in past years as the equestrian sport was a mutual passion for her and her grandpa, the late Prince Philip, who established the competition in Norfolk.…

With a guest list that read like a who’s who of Hollywood and a staggering $82 million price tag, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ Venice wedding to Lauren Sanchez was the over-the-top ceremony of the century. The bride, 55, wowed in her custom Dolce & Gabbana gown that apparently took 900 hours to make, but behind the scenes, the actress and journalist was said to be “in tears”. As widespread backlash grew over the “gross excess” of the three-day affair, protestors took to the streets with “No space for Bezos” signs. “The situation triggered a full-scale security alert that slowed everything down – everyone from family to caterers needed to be fully screened,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “Lauren was even more upset over claims she had to pay people like…

It’s nearly 20 years since rugby league legend Tāwera Nikau lost his leg in a devastating motorcycle accident – a moment that plunged him into a deep despair. Still grieving the loss of his wife Letitia, who died by suicide just a few years earlier, the former athlete found himself questioning whether he would ever feel true happiness again. He recalls, “I remember sitting on the edge of my hospital bed, feeling sorry for myself, having a cry and thinking, ‘What does a one-legged former rugby league player do with his life?’” But with the support of his whānau, Tāwera has come through the darkness to rebuild a life filled with purpose and meaning. At 58, he is a passionate advocate for his family, community and the environment, and says…

They bonded over their mutual love of all things country, and now Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus look set to tie the knot in a romantic rural setting! Amid whispers that Liz, 60, and Billy Ray, 63, already have plans to exchange vows, we’re told the singer’s Nashville ranch and the model’s gorgeous Herefordshire retreat in the UK are the top two venue preferences. Though they’ve only been dating for a few months, the one-time co-stars have been mates for years and friends say both are living by the motto that life’s too short not to be with the one you love. “Liz and Billy aren’t in their twenties, so while it might seem like their romance is moving fast, it’s not at all for a couple at this…

BEEF ENCHILADA BAKE SERVES 6 PREP 25 MINS COOK 35 MINS • 1 onion, finely chopped • 4 cloves garlic, crushed • ⅓ cup finely chopped coriander stems and roots, reserve leaves to serve • 40g packet burrito spice mix • 1kg beef mince • 375g jar enchilada cooking sauce • 420g can 3-bean mix, drained, rinsed • 6 regular flour tortillas (20cm) • 450g packet grated Mexican cheese • guacamole, sour cream, to serve 1 Lightly grease an ovenproof dish (12-cup capacity). 2 Heat an oiled, large non-stick frying pan. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add garlic, coriander and spice mix. Cook 1 min. Add mince. Cook, stirring to break up mince for 6 mins or until browned. Stir in cooking sauce and beans. Season with salt…

Reunited in brotherly love AMANDA SAYS Charlie Brown is a real character and comes straight through to tell me he has passed. He says his blood brother Boston is there with him. Boston says he loved the five years he had with Haley’s family, but was also so glad they left him with the neighbours when they moved. He loved his new family and lived with them for quite some time. Charlie Brown explains that he had tumours on his lungs and in the bowel that his family did not know about, and he went downhill quite quickly. He remembers giving Haley lots of love and affection in his last days. Charlie Brown says he was close to Haley and another sister, but there were a lot of children. He…

Team Sussex is hiring! The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made it their mission to thrive without the help of the royal family, but now they’ve hatched a bold plan to boost their empire – by poaching one of The Firm’s key players! Insiders reveal Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are eyeing up his cousin Princess Eugenie for a plum position at Meghan’s As Ever company in a move that would prove “the ultimate coup” against their estranged UK family. “Meghan has flat out told Eugenie she’d love to have her on board as an executive,” a well-placed source tells Woman’s Day. “She’s willing to pay big for it and if she wants to start out as a consultant, then gradually phase herself in, that’s another option too.”…

Kiwi TV star Aidee Walker can hardly remember life before her daughter Te Awaroa came along seven years ago. She may be an accomplished actress and director, yet there’s no doubt that motherhood is the 44-year-old’s most meaningful role. And as she and Awa, as she’s lovingly known, join Woman’s Day on a special mother-daughter photoshoot, it’s clear to see just how close this adorable duo are. “I love being a mum,” says Aidee, welcoming us into the home she shares with fiancé Talor Wikohika and their charismatic sevenyear-old. “It’s a really interesting dynamic when you have just one because our kid really is like our best mate. It’s not like the parents on one side and the kids on the other – she’s just one of us and we’re…

I can’t stop thinking about Justin Bieber. No, it’s not a weird crush – I’m actually worried about him. In all the recent videos and photos, he looks empty. His eyes are hollow and his body language is defensive. He lashes out at everyone with a camera pointed at him. I don’t think he’s OK. It’s so familiar – Lindsay Lohan, Amy Winehouse and Britney Spears – all people who grew up in the spotlight and slowly unravelled in front of the world. We watched like it was a reality TV show. We’ve seen the damage that was done – and now I’m scared we’re seeing it again. Justin looks really unwell. He’s broken and I don’t think enough people are talking about it. I was lucky enough to meet…

Compiled by Janine Donovan. FROCK ON! These celebrities have a flair for styling up their favourite dresses in the winter months… PRINT PERFECT Prints in winter can offer you more mix-and-match options because you can pick out varying shades in a pattern, then pair it back with complementary basics, such as a neutral trench. GOOD FRILLS A tasteful, feminine frill doesn’t go astray when adding a softer touch to cooler-weather dressing. Placed well, they can also offer a flattering finish and help you in shaping your body’s proportions. POP OF COLOUR Layer a stand-out shade under your neutral coats and jackets to bring life to your winter wardrobe. A striking red dress can be worn now and well into the warmer months.…

Cancer 22 JUNE-23 JULY As the big picture comes into focus, you’ll clearly see the elements in your life that are holding you back. It might be your health that’s letting you down, or a person or job that’s passed its use-by date, but over winter, you’ll get the chance to really turn things around. STAR TIP Brushing up on your skills could prove to be a smart move for career-minded Crabs. RACHEL BROSNAHAN The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and Superman actress celebrates her 35th birthday on 12 July. Leo JULY 24 – AUG 23 Your horoscope is crowded with chatter, but silence can be golden. Try to schedule in some much-needed downtime and let your mind wander. As the buzz subsides, your visionary side should surge – you might even…

Show & shine PRIYANKA CHOPRA JONAS Dazzling like a well-polished automobile in a fringed Burberry gown that could best be described as “car-wash couture”, the model/ actress sure stood out at a London screening of her new action flick Heads Of State. I look very polished today! Totes stylish! MARC JACOBS Not even fashion designers are immune to the Labubu craze! Marc sported a toothy little critter on his Hermès Birkin 40 handbag when he pulled up to the New York Public Library. WAKE UP, BOB! ROBERT DE NIRO The self-declared Wiggles fan ensured he won Father of the Year by introducing his two-year-old daughter Gia to the Aussie kids’ musicians ahead of their New York concert. Fruit salad, yummy, yummy! TICKET TO THE GUN SHOW IDRIS ELBA While his…