Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 29, 2025 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

After her husband was sacked from his job leading Red Bull’s Formula 1 team, Geri Halliwell-Horner is in a downward spiral, with news her book company is facing financial ruin. Sources close to the Spice Girl, 51, say she “wasn’t happy about the attention” the couple received from husband Christian Horner’s firing – which came 17 months after the 51-year-old was accused of sexually harassing a former employee – and things only got worse when it was revealed her publishing firm has posted losses of more than $226 million. But several people who have worked with the singer/author say this spectacular fall from grace is “karma” for Geri, who has ditched the feminist image that made her famous to become a “snooty lady of the manor” and reportedly treats those…

From making secret trips to the UK to extending olive branches to his cancer-stricken father, slowly but surely, Prince Harry has been trying to make amends for turning his back so publicly on the royal family. Now palace insiders say last week’s peace talks between the King’s aides and the Sussex camp are just the start of Harry’s reintegration into royal life. He’s willing to leave his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, behind in California if it means he’ll be welcomed back with open arms! “He reluctantly accepts his family hates her so there’s no sense involving her in peace talks because they’d turn him down flat if he were to try,” a courtier tells Woman’s Day. “Harry’s new tactic is to do this solo. He’s willing to fly to…

‘There’s been a lot to unpack. It’s been eventful!’ Two strangers, a wedding and thousands of Kiwis watching the ceremony on live breakfast TV. It doesn’t sound like a recipe for lasting love, but a decade, two kids and an honest marriage memoir later, Sadé and Aaron Schuurman are proof that the wildest beginnings can lead to the strongest bonds. In September, the couple will celebrate 10 years together after being legally wed within minutes of meeting on radio station The Edge’s Two Strangers And A Wedding competition. Despite the cameras rolling, producers hovering and the pressure of a live broadcast, Sadé remembers the stress melting away as soon as she saw Aaron. “I walked down the aisle, looked into Aaron’s piercing and kind grey eyes, and it was love…

When he first started out in comedy, Jim Jefferies was infamous for his edgy jokes and raunchy routines. Poking fun at anyone and everyone, throwing out swear words with abandon, and skilfully treading the fine line between hilarious and offensive, he won fans around the world. These days, he’s the host of a family-friendly quiz show called The 1% Club Australia. It’s the polar opposite of his controversial comedy, but he wouldn’t have it any other way. “I’m doing stuff that I probably wouldn’t have thought was cool as a young bloke,” confesses Jim, 48, who was born in Sydney but now lives in Los Angeles. “To be honest, this is the most fun I’ve ever had in my career. Think of a more fun job in this world than…

BLUE VERSACE DRESS SOLD FOR $377K Diana met Gianni Versace after she divorced Prince Charles and he quickly ushered in a new style for the princess. The pair remained close friends until he was murdered one month before Diana’s tragic death in 1997. SOLD FOR $539K Diana was photographed in this red nylon ski suit numerous times between 1985 and 1992 while holidaying in Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Austria. It has become one of Diana’s most signature styles. BLACK TAFFETA DRESS SOLD FOR $43K This black frock was created by Elizabeth Emanuel and optioned for Diana’s first appearance following her engagement to Charles. Elizabeth later went on to design her wedding dress. Words: Phillip Koch.…

Do you suffer from information overload or struggle when asked to do many things at once? Experience hyperfocus when it comes to doing things you love? Perhaps you’ve recently suspected that you may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Rest assured, you’re not alone. In fact, 280,000 people in New Zealand, approximately 2.6% of the total population, are estimated to have neurodivergent brains. Yet our diagnosis rates remain relatively low. ADHD expert and Clearhead co-founder Dr Angela Lim shares the lowdown on ADHD and why a diagnosis may be the tool you need to ace your life. THE BENEFITS OF ADHD DIAGNOSIS Sarah was a career woman in her fifties when, while working through her teenage daughter’s ADHD diagnosis, she realised she had symptoms too. Outwardly no one could have…

CATCH OF THE DAY “The NT is a fishing wonderland – rivers, reef, you name it! I’m more of a market fisher myself, but the waters are so stunning, I could be tempted. Finniss River and Darwin Harbour are top picks for anglers and if anyone’s offering heli fishing, count me in!” Beautiful, vast and mysterious, the Northern Territory is home to some of Australia’s most stunning spots. And while it might seem remote, that doesn’t mean it’s hard to visit. Top End ambassador Poh Ling Yeow says many tourists would be surprised by how easy it can be to travel from place to place. “People always imagine the Northern Territory as some far-off wilderness, but honestly, it’s a breeze to get to,” the MasterChef Australia judge explains. “You can…

A cheery-looking David Harbour was spotted out and about with a mystery woman in New York last week as he continues to move on from his messy marriage breakdown with Lily Allen. After their split, the Stranger Things actor, 50, was said to be dating 27-year-old model Ellie Fallon, while mum of two Lily, 40, was recently spied on a London festival date with Happy Valley actor James Norton, 39, six months after she sought treatment for her emotional wellbeing over her marriage split. “I’ve been spiralling,” she admitted in her popular Miss Me? podcast. “I can’t concentrate on anything except the pain that I’m going through.” Meanwhile, David has said of the split, “It’s not that things ending aren’t hard, but it’s just that I’m choosing to make it…

When Matilda Green was offered her dream radio role co-hosting alongside Matty McLean on The Hits, she didn’t have to think twice. Well, almost. There was just the small matter of her three little cherubs at home, Milo, five, Autumn, four, and 18-month-old Penelope. Taking on a full-time radio job when life already felt so busy was always going to be a logistical juggle, but Matilda had the unwavering support of her husband Art, who has stepped into stay-at-home-dad mode so she can grab the opportunity with both hands. “It’s very tricky with a young family because the show is from 3pm till 7pm, which is peak-parenting time,” explains the devoted mum, who met her husband on The Bachelor NZ 10 years ago. “I really wanted to do it, but…

James Edward Campbell Born 22 January 2025 Weight 2.9kg Becoming a first-time mum at the age of 36 has been life-changing for Kaylee Bell. Baby James is an adorable, smiley little boy and having been told by doctors that she probably couldn’t have kids, he’s the most amazing surprise the Kiwi country music superstar could have wished for. “James is a dream baby,” smiles Kaylee as her son snuggles into her arms after their adorable Woman’s Day photoshoot. “He sleeps really well and is such a good little trouper that he makes everything easy.” Kaylee’s journey to motherhood hasn’t been so simple, however. Ever since she was a teen, the chart-topping singer has been plagued by painful health problems. It all started with a bout of peritonitis at 16, then…

ALANA Crediting her mum for her simple tasks to make them love of food, season three’s feel like they’re helping. Alana Lowes is in turn “If you’re busy cooking and passing her passion for food really need to get something onto her two kids, Florence, prepared but the kids want to seven, and Walter, five, who help, something as simple as are fans of food from around a bowl of cream and berries the world. can do the trick,” she says. “Their favourite foods “When working with pastry, change all the time,” tells kids love to cut shapes out of Alana, 45. “One week it’s the offcuts, so just sprinkle dumplings and the next it’s them in sugar and bake! It pasta! At the moment, they’re makes them so happy.”…

Team China got more than their money’s worth when they jetted Down Under to take part in Grand Masters Of The Galaxy, with Dai and Jiayuan saying the competition has given them plenty of good memories and new friends. “When I think of Australia, I picture sunshine, beaches and awesome wildlife – and it did not disappoint,” smiles Dai. Jiayuan continues, “We had a lot of meals with the other contestants and even went to Manly Beach in Sydney. I really enjoyed everyone sharing their lives and catching up – it was such a friendly vibe. I believe we’ll stay connected for a long time.” Dai, who’s known for her skills in recreating famous portraits in Lego, and Jiayuan, whose personal brick collection weighs over three tonnes, met in season…

Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel famously cursed the iconic superhero! “The publishers of Superman comic books killed my days, murdered my nights, choked my happiness and strangled my career,” he said in 1974, a full 36 years after selling his copyright on the character for just $200. “I, Jerry Siegel, the co-originator of Superman, put a curse on the Superman movie.” And while the films have consistently been box-office hits, they often cut short the careers of their stars or see them end up in misery... CHRISTOPHER REEVE Arguably the best known and most iconic of the Superman actors, the star – who played the caped crusader from 1978 to 1987 – was paralysed from the neck down after being thrown from a horse in 1995. He died of heart failure…

ROAST CHICKEN WITH SWEET ONION PANZANELLA SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 40 MINS • ½ loaf stale ciabatta bread or sourdough, 1cm slices • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to serve • 2 red onions, thick wedges • 1.4kg chicken, butterflied • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 4 sprigs fresh lemon thyme, chopped • 250g cherry tomatoes, halved • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed 1 Line a large roasting pan. 2 Place bread in single layer in pan and brush with half oil. Nestle onions around edges. 3 Place chicken skin-side up on bread. Drizzle with remaining oil and juice. Scatter thyme over and season. 4 Cook in a 200°C preheated oven for 30-35 mins until chicken is golden brown and…

Q After years of being single, I reconnected romantically with an old friend last year. It felt like a strong connection, yet due to distance, it hasn’t worked out. Should I continue to hold on to the hope that we can grow old together once we’re living closer in a few years’ time? I’m finding it hard to settle into my old life as I miss him so much. Liz MITCHELL SAYS I’m picking up that you’ve shared a past life together, which is why it all felt so strong and familiar. But I also feel this reconnection came to bring healing and growth – not a long-term romantic relationship. You were meant to cross paths again in this life, but only for a time. As hard as it feels,…

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Rosie O’Donnell has left the States for the greener pastures of Ireland due to the political climate, but her long-running war of words with US president Donald Trump is still raging on – and their feud could get her kicked out of the country for good! The comedian, 63, has long been a vocal critic of the controversial world leader, but the tension has recently escalated, with Donald, 79, even threatening to take away her citizenship. “She’s a mess, but she’s left our country, which is a good thing,” the president wrote on social media, adding that Rosie “should remain in the wonderful country of Ireland, if they want her”. Despite the threats, the actress and former talk-show host doesn’t seem concerned in the slightest. She wrote on Instagram, “Hey,…

Five years after she went looking for love as New Zealand’s first leading lady on The Bachelorette, Dr Lesina Nakhid-Schuster is getting her happy-ever-after! During a weekend away in a dome tent in Raglan, her partner Tom Brodie popped the question. “It was an endearing moment,” says Lesina, 37. “We both knew we’d get married, but he’d put so much effort into it – it felt loving and just right.” Their engagement comes two years after the pair met on a dating app and one year after Lesina told us she had found her “forever person” in Tom, 39, a development manager for an industrial property firm. Since then, the couple has put their relationship through two tough challenges. First, they travelled together on a six-week jaunt around the Middle…

Luke Jacobz always knew he wanted to be a dad, but he never could have imagined how hard it would be or the toll it would take to fulfil that dream. Having started dating his now-wife Raychel in 2017, the pair began trying a year later, with no luck. And it wasn’t until some years later that they decided to get some tests done. While there was no medical reason as to why they weren’t getting pregnant, they decided their best bet was with IVF. Still, the process of going through egg retrievals, fertilisation and transfers wasn’t easy, and their hopes were dashed multiple times. Luke, 44, who played Angelo Rosetta on Home And Away and Patrick Brewer on McLeod’s Daughters, tells Woman’s Day, “You hear stories it’s possible to…

Here in New Zealand, our blood runs black. All black. We live and breathe rugby, and even if you’re not a superfan, you’ve most probably watched at least a handful of games, and can possibly rattle off an impressive list of past and present All Blacks at a pub quiz without even trying. My partner Minou, who is visiting from Algeria, had never heard of rugby before he met me. In Algeria, rugby’s not even on the radar. Football (soccer) is life. Minou’s favourite team is Barcelona. Players are gods over that way. When he mentioned to a workmate his girlfriend was from New Zealand, the guy said, “They have the best rugby team in the world.” Minou went on a Google frenzy and the second he stumbled across a…

PEAR & CHERRY CLAFOUTIS SERVES 6 PREP 25 MINS COOK 20 MINS • melted butter, for greasing • 4 medium ripe pears (800g) • 1½ cups frozen pitted cherries • 2 cups pure cream • 6 eggs • 1 tsp vanilla extract • ¾ cup plain flour • ¾ cup caster sugar • ½ cup natural flaked almonds • icing sugar mixture, to serve 1 Grease bases and sides of six ovenproof dishes (1½-cup capacity) with butter. 2 Peel pears. Cut into quarters. Remove cores. Cut into 2cm pieces. Divide among prepared dishes. Scatter over cherries. 3 Whisk cream, eggs and vanilla in a large jug until combined. Add sifted flour and sugar. Whisk until smooth. Carefully pour over pears and cherries. Scatter over almonds. 4 Cook in a 180°C…

Stanley’s eternal imprint on Brenda AMANDA SAYS Stanley says he has passed over. He tells Brenda it was renal failure in the end and assures her nothing could have been done about it – she should stop questioning herself. He apologises for growling at her at the vet’s – he’d never done that before, but he was in pain. Stanley had been with Brenda since he was a kitten and talks about how much he loved his human daddy. He loved to just sit on his chest whenever he got the chance for his snuggly time. Stanley laughs, saying he used to get very vocal and loud when he went to the cupboard for treats. Stanley knows Brenda got a tattoo of his face after he passed and that she…

Q+A What was it like when you got the role? Amazing. I wasn’t a comic-book reader growing up, but I was a kid of the early 1990s and 2000s, when we had three big ones – Superman, Batman and Spider-Man. There aren’t many women in these universes, but I was aware of Mary Jane and Lois Lane. I grew up on the Christopher Reeve Superman films with Margot Kidder, and I thought she was so smart, funny and sharp. It still kind of feels like a dream embodying this iconic character. How did you find your version of Lois? No matter how much you pour yourself into the research, the character doesn’t come to life until you try different clothes on, put hair and makeup on, and look at yourself…

FAMILY AFFAIR! JAMES CORDEN Living the high life since he left The Late Late Show in 2023, the actor was all smiles while holidaying with his wife Julia and their son Max, 14, in sunny Saint-Tropez. Watch collector MACAULAY CULKIN The Home Alone star isn’t likely to forget the time – he sported two watches while out buying flowers for his fiancée Brenda Song at an LA market. WISE SOLES DUCHESS OF YORK Presumably sick of her usual strappy pumps, Prince Andrew’s ex Sarah Ferguson opted for some Fergie-licious flats with the royal motto “Never complain, never explain” embroidered on top while out to lunch in London. Block bub! SCOTT CAM Before he spends a few months yelling, “Tools down!” at a new crop of contestants on The Block Australia,…