Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 28, 2025 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Star in stripes Beyoncé celebrated Independence Day by opening her Washington DC show in a very patriotic fur coat – and singing The Star-Spangled Banner! Faking it? After an odd public feud on Instagram, Penn Badgley and Meghann Fahy were all smiles on the NYC set of rom-com You Deserve Each Other. Game, set... It was love-all for Kiwi racer Liam Lawson and his girlfriend Hannah St John at Wimbledon, where Sienna Miller also had a ball with boyfriend Oli Green. Lorde, Lorde, she’s chic! Our girl Lorde rocked a sheer crystal-studded chainmail dress at the Balenciaga show at Paris Fashion Week, while Marion Cotillard and Penélope Cruz posed up at a Chanel event. Booty call Ahead of her Spanish tour, Jennifer Lopez spent some quality time on her phone…

The love boat? After Orlando Bloom was seen flirting with several famous women at Jeff Bezos’ Venice wedding, Katy Perry has shown her actor ex that two can play the game of moving on in Italy – and Orlando was there to see it! Looking extremely fit and toned while on a break from her world tour, the singer, 40, was spied laughing with and hugging Canadian talent agent Michael Kives on a yacht in Capri, with her former fiancé Orlando, 48, and their daughter Daisy, four, also aboard. While there are reports Katy feels “humiliated” after Orlando’s “brazen” public flirt-fest with Kim Kardashian, a friend insists, “She’s not going to lower herself to a revenge romance when Daisy’s still trying to understand what’s going on.” Meanwhile, Orlando last week…

John Travolta could be facing the end of his acting career as he knows it, with Hollywood critics insisting he’s “overstayed his welcome” in showbiz. Despite the actor, 71, having starred in hits such as Grease and Pulp Fiction in his long and successful career, recent flops – including films High Rollers and Mob Land – have failed to set the box office alight. The latter brought in a measly $313 after its UK release – a stark contrast to the days when John could command $20 million a film. Late last year, there were reports the once-in-demand actor’s industry supporters “are ageing out of the business and dwindling in numbers”, and he was becoming less recognisable among the young Hollywood crew. A Disney executive says, “If Travolta had stopped…

When Woman’s Day talked to Shortland Street heartthrob Theo Dāvid back in 2021, after he was first cast as ambulance officer Viliami To’a, the former rugby player was delighted to be on the popular soap and shared his dreams of one day playing a superhero in a big Hollywood blockbuster. As it happens, Theo, 28, hasn’t had time to play a caped crusader, but he’s definitely a superhero to his partner Amanda White and their two adorable kids, Jude, who’s just turned two, and Rome, a chilled-out nine-month-old. It’s all thanks to TikTok. Gisborne-based teacher Amanda first caught Theo’s eye on the social media platform. Fast-forward four years and the couple couldn’t be happier. “From the get-go, Theo and I always said we wanted lots of children,” grins Amanda, 32.…

Just days before stepping back into the MasterChef Australia kitchen, Callum Hann received life-changing news – his wife Crystal was pregnant with their third child. “We found out shortly before filming started,” reveals Callum, 35. “Crystal is a superwoman. She was the first one to say that I should absolutely take the opportunity to get back in the MasterChef kitchen.” During filming, Crystal held the fort in Adelaide with their two children, Elle, five, and Henry, two, and although he was giving his all, Callum – who finished second in season two in 2010 and fourth on 2020’s season 12 – admits the biggest challenge wasn’t a pressure test. “Being away from Crystal and the kids is 100% the hardest part,” says the experienced restaurateur, who juggles acclaimed eateries Olive…

It’s unusual enough to fly home to New Zealand to sit your Year 11 exams following the glamorous New York premiere of your new movie. But when you spy a passenger on that flight reading a copy of The New York Times with your face on it, things get too surreal! This was a moment 15-year-old Amie Donald experienced after attending the Big Apple world premiere of M3gan 2.0, in which she stars as the demonic AI doll. “I looked over and someone was reading the newspaper I was in!” the Auckland actress and dancer exclaims. “When I said something to her, she was so sweet. It turned out her granddaughter had watched me in the film.” Making connections with fans is a highlight of the cult following Amie’s developed…

Mereana Pearce knew who Nui Muriwai was years before he finally asked her on a date – they’d bumped into each other a lot in their hometown of Matamata. When the Hurricanes halfback finally asked her out, Mereana excitedly dressed up, expecting somewhere fancy. Instead, he took her for takeaway dumplings! “But we ended up sitting and talking for ages,” she recalls. “It was simple but perfect. We’re total opposites, but we complement each other so well. Our personalities are clear even in our wardrobes – mine’s full of colour, while his is calm and neutral!” Two years on from that first date, Mereana, 20, has now been diagnosed with small cell carcinoma of the ovary, hypercalcemic type, an extremely rare and aggressive cancer affecting just one in 10 million.…

We’ve all been through our fair share of washing machine mishaps – whether it’s wool jumpers that lie about being machine washable or the red sock mixed with the white washing that no one will admit to. But what about the germs themselves? While we might not like to think about it, a little bit of information can help you avoid getting sick. “The survival time of germs in fabric varies,” explains skin specialist Dr Dinesh Silva. “Regular cleaning and hygiene practices can help reduce the risk of germ transmission.” From dust and bacteria, to cough and cold viruses, we get up close and personal with the world of germs – and other hidden nasties. CYCLE OF LIFE Getting coughed or sneezed on is definitely gross, but how long can…

Edited extract from Money-Saving Meal Plans With Chelsea by Chelsea Goodwin (Penguin, $36.99). Photography by Melissa Darr. SAUSAGE & KALE GNOCCHI SERVES 5 PREP 10 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 500g chicken or pork sausages, filling removed from casings • ½ bunch kale, leaves chopped • ½ cup (40g) finely grated parmesan • 3 cloves garlic, crushed • 10 basil leaves, sliced • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp dried Italian mixed herbs • ¼ tsp dried chilli flakes • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock • 400ml passata • 300ml thickened cream • 500g gnocchi TO SERVE • basil leaves, for garnish • shaved parmesan PREP • Use a sharp paring knife to make a small slit in the casing (skin) at the end…

Cancer 22 JUNE – 23 JULY Spending alert! While it’s fun to splurge now and again, keep that impulsive streak in check. Above all, do your research carefully, whether it’s purchases or people, as what you see may not be what you get. On the upside, a compliment might touch your heart. STAR TIP Soak up some art or catch a live concert under this weekend’s fun, escapist stars. BILLIE LOURD The actress celebrates turning 33 on 17 July. Leo JULY 24 – AUG 23 Careless? Clumsy? If bells are ringing, focus on slowing down. The fine line between productive and chaotic looks extra-delicate this month, but delays might prove to be fated. Don’t be shy in asking for help and don’t be afraid to backtrack on a recent big…

Mane event CHAPPELL ROAN Not one to do things by halves, the popstar let her hair down Rapunzel-style while filming a music video in New York. Rocking a ring KELLY OSBOURNE The former reality star’s boyfriend, Slipknot rocker Sid Wilson, popped the question backstage in Birmingham in the UK – with dad Ozzy, mum Sharon and brother Jack all there to witness the proposal! ROYAL HEADDRESS TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET The actor was taking style inspo from the late Queen while on holiday in Saint-Tropez – although we can’t imagine Her Maj wearing a footy tee! MIND THE GAP FERGIE Almost two decades after releasing hit London Bridge, the former Black Eyed Peas singer returned to the British capital to film a video for a new remix of the song. Bird is…

This issue of Woman’s Day is filled to the brim with heartwarming family stories, kicking off with our gorgeous cover girl Samantha Hayes on page eight. A year on from the launch of the new ThreeNews, the beloved presenter shares how her adorable little cherubs, Marlow and Amaya, have helped her hang on to hope in the wake of personal heartbreak. We also chat to Shortland Street favourite Theo Dāvid (page 14), who introduces his second son Rome and talks to us about his hectic home life, which has only got more chaotic now he’s about to take a leading on-stage role in William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. And then there’s netball star Erena Mikaere (page 20), who reveals how she’s overcome debilitating migraines to get back into Silver Ferns…

‘Being a mum is honestly my favourite thing in the world’ Newsreader and journalist Samantha Hayes has learned a lot about life over the past few years. Job loss, separation and the heartbreaking death of a dear friend are challenges she hopes never to face again. Yet when the next test comes, as it inevitably will, she’ll try to remind herself that even in the hardest moments, brighter days are always ahead. “I think it’s really important to always try to remember that when you’re going through a really difficult time, it’s not always going to feel this bad,” she tells Woman’s Day. “It’s hard to do in those dark moments, but I really have learned you’re not always going to feel hopeless and we need to keep hold of…

Deborra-Lee Furness already has to be on the lookout in New York to avoid an awkward run-in with her ex Hugh Jackman and his girlfriend Sutton Foster, who are living together in his Big Apple penthouse. Now, to rub salt into her wounds, Hugh’s apparently looking to make Sutton his wife – in his and Deb’s homeland! “Australia will always be home for Hugh, no matter where else he lives in the world – that’s where his heart is,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “He grew up there, he still has property there and that’s where most of his family is, so of course he’s really excited to show Sutton the whole country and all of his favourite places. “He’s even said it would be a beautiful place for their…

As Erin Patterson prepares to face sentencing after being convicted on three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder last week, many who knew Australia’s so-called “Mushroom Killer” are starting to open up about what she was really like. “She was quite aggressive in the way she spoke to people,” reveals a former colleague who worked with Patterson as an air traffic controller in the early 2000s. “She wasn’t necessarily always unpleasant to be around. But you tended to be wary that she could snap or say something unpleasant at the drop of a hat.” Another colleague described Patterson, 50, as a “strange loner” who was the only one in their group who rejected all invitations to social activities. But no one could have predicted Patterson would become…

CHICKEN MARYLANDS WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 1 HOUR • 4 chicken Marylands • 1 leek, thinly sliced • 300g cup mushrooms, sliced • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 cup chicken stock • 1½ tbsp wholegrain mustard • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves • ¾ cup pure cream • steamed chat potatoes, broccolini, to serve 1 Season chicken with salt and pepper. 2 Heat an oiled, large deep ovenproof frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add chicken in two batches. Cook for 3 mins each side until golden. Remove from pan. Reduce heat to medium. 3 Add leek, mushrooms and garlic to same oiled pan. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10 mins until leek is soft and mushrooms are browned. 4 Stir in stock, mustard,…

Q I’m worried about my young adult son. He’s unmotivated and has no friends. I try to get him out to engage with others or to go for a walk, but he always refuses. I worry about his future. Single Mum MITCHELL SAYS I’m picking up that your son is a sensitive and thoughtful soul who feels things more deeply than he lets on. An older lady from your mother’s side is watching over him. She tells me that while he may seem closed off now, his life will blossom in its own time. Try not to worry – your unconditional love and patient support mean more to him than you realise. Keep gently encouraging him. In time, I see him opening up more and forming a new friendship that…

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Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky seem to be living separate lives, with the actor enjoying a surf trip to France with his personal trainer and parents, while his wife celebrates her 49th brithday in her native Spain with a group of girlfriends. Amid the festivities, actress Elsa posted some happy snaps without her husband, captioning them, “The best moments with the best people.” While the pair have been plagued by rumours of a shaky marriage, Chris, 41, and Elsa, who are approaching their 15th wedding anniversary, are no strangers to taking solo trips and are often seen splitting up the kids for separate adventures around the globe. Just weeks before their European holidays, the Thor star took their 11-year-old twins, Sasha and Tristan, on an “epic trip” to Fiji, where…

Erena Mikaere has never felt more centred. The tenacious Silver Ferns defender feels she’s finally on top of the health issue that’s plagued her in recent years – debilitating migraines that left her “blind and nauseous” on the netball court. At the same time, she’s anchoring herself in her whakapapa. Of Te Arawa and Tūhourangi descent, Erena has reconnected with her marae, Te Pakira, in Rotorua and has been reclaiming her te reo Māori as part of that journey. She also bears a pūhoro tattoo, a traditional tā moko flowing from her lower back to her Achilles, symbolising speed, strength and agility, all qualities Erena has embodied throughout her long netball career. “In the past year, I’ve come to realise the benefits of knowing who you are and where you…

After the shocking conviction of Erin Patterson last week, the world’s biggest streaming platforms are already fighting it out to be the first TV network to turn the mushroom murders into an unmissable true-crime series. First off the chopping block is Netflix, which is reportedly cooking up a telemovie about the deadly lunch, already earmarking Love Child and Home And Away actress Mandy McElhinney for the leading part. “Mandy’s perfect for the role of Erin,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “She’s very talented and experienced with dramatic roles.” Mandy, 54, starred alongside Sir Sam Neill in The House Of Hancock and opposite Rachel Griffiths in Paper Giants: Magazine Wars, in which she played Woman’s Day editor Nene King. However, she’s best known in her native Australia for her role in…

My Algerian boyfriend Minou is here in New Zealand on a Visitor Visa. English is his third language, so when it comes to watching TV together, to make it easier for him, we have to choose something that has Arabic or French subtitles, or something where the dialogue doesn’t matter as much. When flicking through TVNZ+, Minou was drawn to Virgin Island. “What is this?” he asked me. Coming from Algeria, a country where the government controls much of the media, he has never seen anything like this. I had no idea either and assumed it was just another wacky reality show, but we tuned in. It turns out Virgin Island is a UK show focusing on 12 adult virgins all feeling the pressure of society’s expectations to “lose it”.…

Bringing the beach home tends to mean sand tracking in on your shoes or a seashell in your pocket. But in Carol Larson’s case, she created a permanent souvenir in the way of a painted mezzanine floor. Her Pourerere Beach bach had just been completed and the flooring was laid out with laminated chipboard. The texture of the floor inspired Carol, who has a background in marine science and a life-long love for the ocean. “It looked so cool in its natural state and it reminded me of the textural patterns inside a pāua shell,” she says. “The beach house called out for a pāua-coloured floor instead of the carpet we had originally planned. I did take some liberties with colour combinations, so it’s not an exact pāua shell, but…

STRAWBERRY, APPLE & RHUBARB CRUMBLE SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 45 MINS • 2 large red apples, cored, chopped • ¼ cup caster sugar • 1½ tbsp lemon juice • 250g punnet strawberries, hulled, halved • 3 stalks rhubarb, cut into 2cm pieces • vanilla ice-cream, to serve CRUMBLE TOPPING • ¾ cup plain flour • ¾ cup shredded coconut • ½ cup caster sugar • 100g cold butter, chopped 1 Combine apples with half the sugar and half the lemon juice in a medium, deep ovenproof dish (base measuring 22cm). 2 Cook in a 180°C preheated oven for 15 mins until apples begin to soften. 3 CRUMBLE TOPPING Meanwhile, combine flour, coconut and sugar in a large bowl. Rub in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 4 Toss…

A new feline friend disrupts the peace AMANDA SAYS Teddy tells me he is still living and there are many other cats with him. Teddy says he loves all the other cats, especially Frankie and Evie. However, Teddy explains there is a new cat there named Pepe who is causing a bit of disruption. Teddy says the peacefulness and harmony have vanished as Pepe likes to ambush him. Teddy adds there are also two other cats and a dog that belong to Petrina’s son, who also has a baby, whom they all love. I spoke to Pepe and he’s not liking that he has to share his affection with so many others, and suggests he be rehomed to a cat-only house. PETRINA SAYS It was lovely to connect with Teddy…

SCARLETT JOHANSSON Is it true you’re a big fan of the Jurassic Park franchise? It’s been a dream of mine to be in the Jurassic family since forever! One of my first memories of going to the theatre was going to see Jurassic Park. For the past 15 years, I’ve been following every Jurassic movement and each time I heard they were making a film, I reached out to say I was available, but nothing worked out! We hear you demanded a meeting with executive producer Steven Spielberg when you heard the film was being made… I asked if he would like to sit down just to meet in general, but of course with the hope being that he would mention Jurassic or I could slip it in! We talked…

Mel B asked her fellow Spice Girls to Say You’ll Be There for her glam third wedding, but the bride was no doubt disappointed after just one of her old bandmates turned up! Emma Bunton, aka Baby, was the only Spice among the celebrity guests who attended the ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, along with comedians Alan Carr and Katherine Ryan, plus model Cara Delevingne. While Scary Spice, 50, left her beau, Scottish hairdresser Rory McPhee, 37, waiting for 15 minutes before she arrived to walk down the aisle, she didn’t disappoint, wowing in a bespoke crepe georgette gown, designed by Caroline Black of Evelie Bridal, and a long veil studded with pearls. In support of her popstar “sister”, Emma, 49, sang at the ceremony, which she attended…