Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 40, 2025 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Who’s that Guy? Elegant in Erdem, Keira Knightley sparkled alongside her co-star Guy Pearce at the London premiere of their Netflix thriller The Woman In Cabin 10. Definitely, Maybe Seeing ’90s icons Oasis with her daughter Harper in London, Victoria Beckham admitted it was “tempting” to reunite with the Spice Girls. Killer smile Opening night nerves were absent for Hollywood legend Julia Roberts, who flashed her pearly whites in New York ahead of a screening of her latest flick After The Hunt. He put a ring on it! “The easiest yes of my life,” posted Kiwi sprinting star Zoe Hobbs after accepting a proposal from SailGP champ Stewart Dodson in Geneva. She’s a bit cheeky! Her Hips Don’t Lie, but her booty sure stole the show as Shakira sang in…

“Thank you for all you did for us, Mr Latta. Your TV show gave me hope and guidance as a new parent. You were a quality human who made the world a better place.” “I loved listening to his insightful comments on raising children. It gave me hope that I was doing something right as a young single mum.” “A true Kiwi icon leaves us all. RIP, Nigel Latta ” “Most amazing man. RIP. Sending aroha to your whānau.” “As a single mother going through a tough time, listening to you kept my head above water. You will be so missed. The world feels a little darker today.” “He was a brilliant psychologist who enjoyed sharing his knowledge with Kiwis. He never stopped thinking about others, even when he got…

Nicole Kidman filed for divorce just 24 hours after news broke that Keith had moved out of their family home. Now, there is speculation he has since started dating a woman he works with in the music industry. “Friends think her filing the divorce papers so publicly was her little act of revenge for him giving up on her,” a close mate confirms to Woman’s Day. “Nicole did everything in her power to keep the marriage together. She’s angry, but she also still doesn’t understand why he walked out, after everything she’s done to support him – and that hurts.” Nicole, 58, last week finally filed the divorce papers Keith, 57, secretly signed weeks ago, after giving up on trying to save their 19-year marriage, with insiders saying they first…

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Still waters run deep for Molly AMANDA SAYS Molly tells me she was three when she joined the family as a rescue and passed at 10. Molly belonged to Barbara’s son, whom she loved dearly. She talks about the still water – the lake and the dam that they often visited – and how they were her happy places. Molly shows me her mobility started to go towards the end and she had lymphoma. Molly comes through with another different, bigger breed of dog called Fudge and a cat called Lucy. Barbara’s father, who was a very funny man, and Barbara’s mother, who has passed, also come through. Molly then shows me a younger man who is Barbara’s brother Mark, who passed suddenly from an unexpected brain haemorrhage. Mark laughs…

As Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Shiloh prepares to put her teenage years behind her, it seems she’s ushering in her next era with a very bold new look – and it’s certainly got everyone’s attention! The 19-year-old was seen out and about recently with a punk, bleached-blonde hairstyle and lip piercing, which an insider claims is her way of making “her own little mini-rebellion”. A source close to Ange, 50, tells Woman’s Day, “A lot of this goes deeper than just trying to upset Mum and Dad. She’s always rebelled against her femininity and there couldn’t be a better example of beauty being a curse. “She’s gone through an ongoing love-hate battle over her looks and appearance for years. But Angelina’s not kidding when she says Shiloh rejects…

The couple’s hometown is reportedly buzzing with speculation about whether Keith has moved on since the split – and who he might be dating. The Daily Mail quoted a Nashville music business PR saying, “The rumour is that he’s with a younger woman in the business. Everyone wants to know who, but so far, that’s a mystery.” TMZ quoted multiple sources close to Nicole, who told the outlet she was “shocked” and that “all signs point to the fact that Keith is with another woman.” Meanwhile, angry Nicole fans targeted a number of women with online comments, include country singer Maggie Baugh, 25, who duetted with Keith just days before the divorce went public. Trolls slammed the pair as “pathetic” and “classless” when Keith changed the lyrics to the song…

NIGEL LATTA 1967-2025 Nigel Latta’s no-nonsense parenting and psychological advice made him a favourite of Kiwi families – and he showed that same down-to-earth, practical nature during his brave battle with stomach cancer. But sadly, the broadcaster, author, clinical psychologist and former Woman’s Day parenting columnist passed away last Tuesday at age 58. “Farewell, my great love,” wrote his beloved wife Natalie Flynn on social media the morning after his passing. “You were never dying – just living in the moment until you weren’t. You fought cancer with enormous bravery. You’ve spent your life helping others in need. And now it’s your turn to rest.” Nigel’s memory lives on in Natalie, daughter Rina, son Kieran and his three stepchildren, Elijah, Maya and Leon. Having been diagnosed with an inoperable tumour…

Often when a long-term couple escapes for a romantic getaway to a tropical island, there are whispers among friends that an intimate proposal beneath coconut palms could be on the cards. But when Tom Sainsbury and his partner of seven years Jacob went to Samoa recently, the prospect of an engagement was more of a running gag. Still buzzing from the trip and with a very tanned nose, Tom laughs as he tells Woman’s Day, “We were in a beautiful fale overlooking the glistening Pacific Ocean and we kept making tongue-in-cheek jokes like, ‘Well, this is the perfect time and the place to pop the question!’ But nah, we didn’t get engaged. We’re happy as we are. I don’t think we’ll ever get married.” After a “mammoth year” writing and…

Coming in late on MKR Australia as gatecrashers, “saucy divorcees” Amy Page Hedges and Lara Doherty say the way they were treated by the original teams was “a bit of a shock”. Says an indignant Amy, “They were mean.” Her kitchen buddy Lara, agrees, “They were a little bit mean, but we loved it! We just rolled with it.” Amy adds, “It suited us down to the ground, but we didn’t understand why they were so cold. It’s like, ‘It’s just dinner! Why are you being like this?’” Amy says Michael “Meat Master” Edelberg tried to make it clear that he thought he was in charge. “It was like Michael felt he was better than everyone else at the table,” she shares. “It just didn’t seem fair.” This week on…

When Georgia Lines stands in her Mt Maunganui home, suitcase half-packed for a relocation to the US and a to-do list still looming, she knows one thing for sure – it’s time to go. Chatting to Woman’s Day, the award-winning singer-songwriter says she’s nervous but excited to be joining the creative buzz of Nashville, Tennessee, even though the move’s been an inevitable one. “I’ve always felt this pull to the States,” the Made For Loving singer explains. “With Nashville especially, there’s this bigness there, like anything can happen. You never know what might be waiting around the corner.” It’s not a decision she’s taken lightly. Georgia, who turns 30 this week, has been building her musical career from New Zealand for years, releasing pop tracks that have earned her legions…

As the youngest of five girls growing up in a busy, loving family in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dharshana Ponnampalam often struggled to be heard. It’s one reason the manager of What’s Up, New Zealand’s long-running mental health helpline for young people, is determined all children and young adults in Aotearoa have someone who truly listens. “In Sri Lankan culture, there’s a big emphasis on respecting people older than ourselves,” explains Dharshana. “We have very specific ways of addressing siblings and elders, which for me, created a natural hierarchy. Even in a really loving upbringing, I didn’t always have a voice growing up.” Those early childhood experiences helped to shape her outlook. “When children are trying to be heard, they’re sometimes labelled noisy or naughty. But what they really need is…

Moving across the country is the perfect opportunity to try something new. For Rae and Nick Prentis, the move from Auckland to Arrowtown prompted a fresh start when decorating their new home. “We wanted something classic but with heaps of personality and colour that would stand out in this charming town,” says Rae. Their home – a new build – has become a kaleidoscope of colour. The kitchen was painted first in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Bush, a traditional palm and everglade green. Explains Rae, “Green is my favourite colour and after trying countless shades, Resene Bush stole my heart and became the foundation of the whole scheme. “I was obsessed with creating a colour palette that flowed perfectly throughout the home – no clashing or jarring. I…

Q My brother and I were close. Losing him suddenly has left a hole in my life. I often feel like I can hear his laugh or sense his presence. Is he trying to send me a message? Nicole MITCHELL SAYS I feel your brother stepping forward with so much love for you. He’s happy and has found peace. He tells me he’s sorry for leaving the way he did and that with the understanding he has now, he would have chosen to do things differently. I’m picking up music all around him – it seems important to him and is also one of the ways he’ll reach out to you. When you hear a familiar song or even his laugh in your mind, it’s his way of letting you…

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Just three months after finalising his divorce from Isla Fisher, Sacha Baron Cohen appears to have swiftly moved on to a stunning blonde with a very risque job! The Borat funnyman, 53, was spied dining at Hollywood hotspot Steak 48 last week with influencer and adult entertainer Hannah Palmer, 27. The pair, who both attended Taika Waititi’s 50th birthday celebrations in Ibiza in August, were snapped getting into the same car and were later seen together at his home. With the ink still drying on their divorce settlement, which was rumoured to be worth $279 million, Sacha’s ex-wife Isla, 49, the mother of his three kids, is said to be in “complete total shock” over the hook-up. “She’s stunned that he would risk being seen out with an OnlyFans model,”…

Friends and family rallied around Nicole last week, offering support and advice. First dashing to her sister’s side was Antonia Kidman, who was spotted with Nic on a walk in Nashville, deep in conversation. Big Little Lies co-star Reese Witherspoon and longtime fellow Aussie friend Naomi Watts also reached out to support Nicole during her traumatic week. “Nicole has an incredible network of friends and family around her right now and all of them have had their own experiences with heartbreak and divorce and are well placed to offer advice,” a source shares. Deborra-lee Furness also contacted Nic as soon as the news broke. “Deb has been a remarkable friend for Nicole and the girls throughout all this and a crucial source of strength. She knows better than anyone how…

For the first time in her life, Mea Motu has her guard down. For years, the world champion and mother of five hid the truth – her “heart was hurting” after a decade of horrific domestic abuse and living in fear. Believing in toughness, both in and out of the ring, was the only answer, thought Mea, 35. “Physical hurt was fine, but I was suppressing my pain, my anger, my feelings and my mental health,” she tells Woman’s Day. “I didn’t know how to deal with it.” At the urging of her boxing coach Isaac Peach, Mea finally tried counselling and says the results have been transformational. “Now it’s the best thing I do,” she enthuses. “I go every week without fail. It’s a safe place to express myself.…

If you think you know Lisa McCune, think again. While the award-winning actress is best known for playing some of the most loved characters on Aussie TV, with roles on Blue Heelers and Sea Patrol, there’s a lot more to this versatile performer. In Taskmaster Australia, the sweet-faced star reveals a razor-sharp wit and a wicked side that stuns her fellow competitors. In one episode, she unleashes a hysterical tirade of abuse so offensive, it has to be beeped out. “Yeah, that was a bit tasteless, wasn’t it?” laughs Lisa, 54, when we bring it up. But it was also very funny and exactly what the actress hoped for when she was offered the chance to join the comedy game show. “I would have pushed people out of the way…

In an era packed to the brim with boy bands, Five was the British group who seemed to be having the most fun in the late ’90s, with dancefloor-dominating number-one hits, including Everybody Get Up and If Ya Gettin’ Down. But behind the baggy pants, dodgy hairstyles and 20 million records sold worldwide, things weren’t so rosy away from the spotlight, with members suffering from mental breakdowns and exhaustion. Now 25 years after they last toured Aotearoa, Sean Conlon, 44, Richard “Abz” Breen, 46, Jason “J” Brown, 49, Ritchie Neville, 46, and Scott Robinson, 45, have reunited – and they’re bringing their cheeky, energetic brand of pop to Auckland for one night only. Here, the lads chat to Woman’s Day about the backstage drama and how they healed each other……

While Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s wedding day was full of love, romantic music and endless Champagne, Woman’s Day hears their celebration was almost overshadowed by their superstar guests – with one insider labelling the nuptials as dramatic as a “Spanish soap opera”! Invitees were said to be in a flutter over 33-year-old Selena’s Only Murders In The Building co-star Martin Short, 75, who was seen being led around by a blonde mystery woman who was not Meryl Streep! An insider spills, “It set off alarm bells for Selena.” But perhaps the most eyebrow-raising moment was when Selena’s former bestie Taylor Swift, 35 – who was reportedly meant to be a bridesmaid but pulled out at the last minute – was seen leaving early, before the cake was even cut!…