Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 47, 2025 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Heidi’s mini-me! German supermodel Heidi Klum and her girl Leni, 21, showed off their matching pearly whites at the Glamour Women of the Year awards in Berlin. Bun in the oven! “We’ve been cooking up something pretty special,” MasterChef Australia judge Andy Allen and his wife Alexandra posted on Instagram. “Welcoming a little duckling in April!” Snuggle buddies Zootopia 2 actors Ke Huy Quan and Ginnifer Goodwin gave their cute colleague Officer Clawhauser a serious squeeze at the movie’s LA premiere. Into the wild Dance The Night diva Dua Lipa set the temperature of São Paulo soaring with her jungle-inspired mini dress during a break from the Brazilian leg of her Radical Optimism Tour. Marmalade sandwich, anyone? Sticky business The Prince and Princess of Wales had a royally good time…

She thrived on “coffee and music”, working all hours to maintain her larger-than-life persona, but Lady Gaga has revealed her dedication to her craft almost killed her. The star, 39, confesses she suffered a breakdown during her 2017 world tour and was admitted to a psychiatric ward after her sister said she no longer recognised her. “It was really scary,” recalls Gaga. “There was a time where I didn’t think I could get better. I feel really lucky to be alive.” The Abracadabra singer credits her fiancé Michael Polansky, 42, for helping her recovery in 2019, adding that she finally feels like “a healthy, whole person”.…

Caitlin Crisp laughs as she looks at the carefully curated wardrobe she lovingly pieced together before her baby arrived – tiny linen rompers, hand-stitched knits and woollen tights. “Nothing fits him!” she laughs. “By two and a half months, he was already in six- to 12-month clothes and he’s in the 92nd percentile for size. Mum and Dad call him Little Bruiser, so unfortunately when I put him in some of those traditional European boys’ clothes, he looked ridiculous – even I had to admit it. He’s just such a bonny boy!” Gorgeous little Charlie is thriving at four months old – and so are his 29-year-old mum and dad Andrew Vincent, 31. “Charlie is just the most joyful baby,” grins Caitlin. “I think that’s because he’s surrounded by so…

In the showbiz world, children of performers often get a hard time, labelled as “nepo babies” for seemingly riding on the coat-tails of their famous parents. But not Kiwi actress Mya-Lee Bell. “She refuses to lean in!” laughs her dad Logan Bell, who’s a founding member and the singer of iconic Kiwi band Katchafire. “I’ve tried! She has an incredible voice and talent. I’d love her to learn chords and come on stage with us to do backing vocals, but no way!” Mya-Lee replies, “I don’t want to feed off the back of my dad – I want to make my own path.” It’s this sense of independence and determination that’s guiding the 22-year-old she steps into the spotlight. The young actress is currently on screen playing Rua, a lead…

Colin Ridley won an army of fans and supporters after breaking down in tears when he was labelled the least intelligent person in the Big Brother house. But being underestimated isn’t the only thing Colin has had to overcome. “I was brought up by a single mum,” shares the 21-year-old aspiring mixed martial arts fighter from Wollongong, south of Sydney. “It was always extremely turbulent, but it’s what made me the person I am today.” The self-proclaimed mama’s boy admits that growing up without a father figure – or any male role model in fact – was hard. “It takes its toll,” he confesses. “I’m so proud of my growth, but there’s still so much more growing to do.” Colin’s chaotic charm, his lack of filter and his heart-on-his-sleeve honesty…

1 FEEL ACCEPTANCE Stressing about things we can’t control is a sure-fire way to lower your positive vibes. Overall, happy people accept life isn’t perfect and instead of battling wars they can’t win – like rain on a picnic or missing out on a promotion – they put their energy into things they can influence, like being flexible and getting new skills. TRY THIS: The next time something doesn’t go your way, look for opportunities rather than just focusing on the negative. What have you learnt? Could there be a better option around the corner? 2 BE GRATEFUL While it’s easier to focus on what we want, optimistic people shine a spotlight on what they have. Rather than taking a loving family, good health and a steady income for granted,…

I’m thrilled to have All Blacks star Emoni Narawa and his partner Danielle Rihia in the mag this week. In our story on page 10, the rugby player opens up about one of the greatest days of his life – the birth of their beautiful second daughter Nyla, just moments after he was named on the ABs squad – and how it was followed by a devastating season-ending injury. It’s been a rollercoaster for the family, but Emoni tells us how his gorgeous girls are getting him through. Elsewhere in the mag, Kiwi fashion designer Caitlin Crisp introduces her sweet son Charlie (page 20) and award-winning RNZ journalist Alexa Cook reveals she’s pregnant with her first child (page 26). This issue is packed with heartwarming family stories, so it seems…

Madly-in-love Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis have traded quiet therapy sessions for wedding planning apps, and friends say they’re leaning toward a destination ceremony in her late dad’s country of origin – Greece. “They can’t wait to tie the knot,” says a pal. “They still haven’t ruled out Mexico, which is where things got serious between them, but this is Jim’s idea. When Jen admitted the only sad side to their big day is not having her father John walk her down the aisle, Jim thought it’d be beautiful to exchange vows in her family’s country of origin.” With plans underway for a 2026 bash, fears things might be moving too quickly are dismissed by Jen’s crew. One pal tells, “By the time they exchange vows, they’ll have been together…

The Te Karere presenter was voted Personality of the Year at last week’s New Zealand Screen Awards Congratulations! What does this award mean to you? It’s a win, not just for the reo but also for our people. There is an extra honour in the fact the nominations and decision were made by the public. It shows how much positivity there is around the revitalisation of our language in Aotearoa. How did your wife Stacey and the rest of your family react? Stacey and the kids are always so supportive. Because I’m not on social media, she was awesome at ringing up the wider whānau and our mates, getting them to vote. Why don’t you engage with social media? I’ve just recently turned 55 and I’m hopeless at trying to…

The Spice Girls had a stranglehold on pop culture back in the ’90s, when they topped charts around the world, making big-name celebrity friends and travelling to exotic locations. But for Melanie C, her standout moment in the girl group is remarkably relatable. About 18 months before she, Mel B, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell-Horner and Victoria Beckham exploded into the music scene with their debut single Wannabe, they were flatmates – a situation that built a solid foundation for their stratospheric rise. “We knew each other inside out because we had that time together,” recalls Melanie, 51, aka Sporty Spice. “It was incredibly smart and put us on this path.” With a shared vision, the bandmates worked hard to achieve global domination, but navigating everyday life with four other flatmates…

Sonny and Alicia Aplin take another major hit on The Block this week, when they’re told their floorboards must be torn up due to water damage. “I had a full meltdown,” confesses plumber Sonny, 44. “I was the only one who thought to order my ply early, so when it had to be ripped up, I was very unhappy.” Says dental practice manager Alicia, 42, “He was so angry. Sonny never gets angry, so when he does, I don’t know what to do. I had to try to calm him down.” It’s not the first time the Gold Coast couple has experienced a setback in life. Years ago, their small business nearly went under when someone ripped them off. “They didn’t pay me a substantial amount of money and that…

‘I spend much more time with these people than my family!’ There’s something quietly magnetic about Return To Paradise actress Anna Samson. It’s not just her serene presence or her ability to command a scene – it’s the travelling spirit that’s been with her since childhood. “I grew up in West Africa,” reveals the former Home And Away star, 35, who was born in England but raised in Nigeria, before relocating to Australia. “I travelled lots with my parents in my childhood, so living out of a suitcase and being in new locations is something I’m very comfortable with.” That nomadic upbringing has shaped her life as a working actress – one who’s learnt to make family wherever she goes. On the set of Sky crime comedy-drama Return To Paradise,…

For the ladies competing for Barry “Bear” Myrden’s heart on The Golden Bachelor, it’s mostly been sunshine and roses so far. But a storm is said to be brewing at the mansion, with contestant Bianca Dye hinting there’s controversy to come. “A couple of women go rogue and there’s a bit of drama,” the 52-year-old spills to Woman’s Day. “In one episode, we specifically make a pact as a group of women and one woman goes against that pact. I was like, ‘Oh, OK. We’re doing this? Game on, moles!’ We were all a bit pissed off.” The Brisbane radio star adds the betrayal actually “turns out to be quite a little twist in the story” too. She says, “It’s a twist that I don’t think I’ve ever seen on…

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GINGERBREAD CRUMBLE TRUFFLE SQUARES MAKES 32 PREP 40 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 3x 200g blocks dark cooking chocolate • 395g can sweetened condensed ns ed milk • ½ cup Biscoff Crunchy spread •⅓ cup cream • 25g butter • gold leaf to decorate (optional) CRUMBLE • 1 cup plain flour •⅓ cup firmly packed brown sugar • 2 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 tsp ground ginger • 1 tsp baking powder • 125g cold butter, chopped • 1 tbsp golden syrup 1 Grease and line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 CRUMBLE Place all ingredients in a food processor. Blitz to a rough crumble. Coarsely crumble mixture into small pieces over prepared tray. 3 Cook in a preheated 180°C oven for 15-20 mins or until lightly golden. Set…

Q My husband died 18 months ago, and I’m not sure if I should sell my house and move into a retirement village. We had discussed moving, but the decision is hard. Confused MITCHELL SAYS Your lovely husband is stepping forward. He’s holding a rose and tells me it’s for you – he loves you more than words. He knows how unsettled you’ve felt about whether to move or stay and wants to put your mind at ease. I sense there are many old memories tied to your home, but your husband says moving to the retirement village, when you feel ready, will be a good step. You have his blessing and if you decide to move, you’ll be happy and settled. Your husband says no matter where you live,…

Red queen GWENDOLINE CHRISTIE The Game Of Thrones star isn’t known as the shy, retiring type, but she really blended into the background at the GQ Men of the Year awards! Hasta la vista TONI COLLETTE Unencumbered by a helmet, the Muriel’s Wedding actress managed a sassy hair toss while riding off on a rented e-bike in the Italian capital. Well, when in Rome... Hugh’s a huge help! HUGH JACKMAN & KATE HUDSON She’s in the lap of luxury! A true gentleman, the actor allowed his Song Sung Blue co-star to lie on him on the way to the Governors Awards in Hollywood so her dress didn’t wrinkle! Alone again! MACAULAY CULKIN Celebrating ebrating the 35th anniversary of his hit film Home Alone, the former child star stepped back into…

In nesting mode! They surprised MasterChef Australia fans when they revealed they were expecting in October, but it seems Sarah Todd and Declan Cleary have more happy news to share. The couple – whose love blossomed on MasterChef: Back To Win this year – were out shopping for baby essentials when Sarah flashed a diamond sparkler on that finger. And while they’re yet to confirm an engagement, fans have been speculating a wedding is on the cards for the happy couple, who have already purchased a joint home together in Melbourne. “We’re having a baby – the bun’s in the oven and it’s all I’ve ever wanted in life,” Declan says of their little one’s imminent arrival. While they’ve fallen hard and fast for one another, it has been a…

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As All Blacks star Emoni Narawa cradles his gorgeous baby daughter Nyla, he can’t believe the rollercoaster he and his longtime partner Danielle Rihia have experienced during the three months since she was born. Nyla’s arrival on Monday 4 August marked the end of a magical 24 hours, which Emoni describes as “one of the best days of my life”, where he played his 50th NPC match for Bay of Plenty, was named in the All Blacks squad for their tour of Argentina and welcomed his second daughter. Then a few weeks later, the highs hit crashing lows, when a season-ending injury in the Springboks test at Eden Park shattered Emoni’s All Blacks dream. This was the second time he’s had to bounce back from a big disappointment, after a…

He’s famous for whipping up drama and unleashing expletives on his many cooking shows, but Gordon Ramsay is trying to keep a lid on the bubbling tension that’s engulfed his family. The drama boiled over after the celebrity chef’s influencer daughter Holly, 25, and her fiancé, Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, 30, allegedly uninvited Adam’s mum and other family members from their upcoming wedding. “Gordon’s shocked at how quickly this turned into a huge family feud, but it shows how much resentment’s been simmering away under the surface,” a source reveals to Woman’s Day. “He does have to take Holly’s side against her mum-in-law, but he’s encouraging her to patch things up for the sake of her future husband’s happiness. “He feels sorry for Adam, who’s completely caught in the middle,…

After seven hard months building a cottage on the farm she grew up on in Central Hawke’s Bay, RNZ reporter Alexa Cook has landed in a life she once thought might always stay just out of reach – a shift back to her rural roots, a home in the country and now the biggest milestone of all, expecting her first child. “It feels like everything has finally come together,” explains Alexa, 34, as she relaxes on the almost-finished deck of her new home beneath the Ruahine Range, her beloved horses grazing nearby. “Pregnancy has been more enjoyable than I thought it would be. It’s incredible what your body can do. From about week 14, I’ve really enjoyed it.” Due in the first week of the new year, Alexa and her…

New Zealand’s very own Alex Haye may be a late arrival to the Love Island Australia villa, but he’s already making waves – and winning hearts! Born in London and raised in Aotearoa from the age of 10, Alex proudly calls himself a Kiwi. These days, however, he’s based in Brisbane, where he works as an electrician in the mines. He explains, “New Zealand will always be home – it’s where my values and work ethic come from – but I see Australia as a country where the sky’s the limit.” Still, the pull of Godzone remains strong. One of Alex’s goals is to eventually return to Wellington – “where my roots and identity are” – hopefully with a Love Island co-star at his side. ‘When I was growing up,…

I am completely obsessed with The Traitors. Before I go any further, don’t panic – there will be no spoilers! If you haven’t fallen down this addictive little rabbit hole yet, the premise is simple: A group of contestants arrive as “Faithfuls”, but a small handful are secretly chosen as “Traitors”. Each night, the Traitors “murder” a Faithful and, each day, the Faithfuls try to work out who the Traitors are and banish them. ‘I wouldn’t last. I can’t lie. I blush. I get sweaty’ If they manage to smoke out every last one, the prize money is shared. But if even one Traitor survives to the end, they win the lot. It’s ruthless, ridiculous and I cannot stop watching! You can see the latest season, The Celebrity Traitors UK,…

MIDORI APPLE COOLER SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS • 1 honeydew melon • 4 small bamboo skewers • ½ cup Midori •⅓ cup vodka • 1½ cups apple juice, chilled • ½ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, plus extra to decorate • 1 small Granny Smith apple, quartered, cored, thinly sliced • 2-3 cups ice cubes • 2 cups sparkling natural mineral water or lemonade, chilled 1 Using a melon baller, scoop out 12 balls from honeydew. Thread three balls onto each skewer (or wooden popsicle sticks). 2 Combine Midori, vodka and juice in a medium jug. Refrigerate for 1 hour. 3 Divide mint and apple among four tall glasses (12 /3-cup capacity). 4 Place 4 ice cubes in each glass. Pour about ¾ cup Midori mixture into each…

Floyd’s final request AMANDA SAYS Floyd comes straight through and shows me that he was about 17 when he recently passed. He had been with Claire and his daddy since he was a few months old. Floyd shows me he got sick with cancer in his tail area over the last few months of his life. He had to have an operation. Claire’s dad, who passed about eight years ago and loved all animals, comes through with a family cat called Kitty, plus two dogs, Ben and Sam. Floyd shows me his happy place was the balcony and he just loved being out there. He asks Claire to put his ashes out there during the day and bring them in at night. Floyd also knows that his dad bought Claire…