Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 52, 2025 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Yeah, baby! Shorty stars and parents-to-be Emmett Skilton and Holly Shervey celebrated her birthday with cake in Queenstown. Full Mouse house John Legend and Chrissy Teigen took their kids (from left), Luna, Wren, Esti and Miles, to see Disney On Ice in LA. Flash-black Attending her mum Gwyneth Paltrow’s Marty Supreme premiere in NYC with brother Moses, model Apple Martin donned a Calvin Klein frock Gwyn first wore almost 30 years ago! Ginger snap Bridgerton babe Nicola Coughlan posted, “Introducing the new Lord Featherington, aka Baby Whistledown. He’s excited to meet you!” I got your dress, babe! Ariana Grande wore a Cher-like vintage Bob Mackie gown when she joined the music icon on TV show Saturday Night Live in New York.…

It’s a couple we would never put together, but Timothée Chalamet has professed his fondness for one of Britain’s most beloved singers – and it’s not Adele! The Call Me By Your Name star, 30 – who is currently dating Kylie Jenner, 28 – reveals he has been sending “great” celebrities jackets to help promote his new film Marty Supreme. Everyone from Justin Bieber to NFL star Tom Brady has scored one and when asked which British stars he’d gift one to, one surprising name was mentioned above Sir David Beckham and Sir Lewis Hamilton – Susan Boyle! “She dreamed big,” he says of the Britain’s Got Talent sensation, 64. “She dreamed bigger than all of us. Who wasn’t moved by that story? I remember that like it was yesterday.…

Standing together on the rocky summit of Cecil Peak – drenched in Champagne and with Queenstown’s stunning snowcapped mountains rising behind them – Wilhelmina Shrimpton and Ben O’Keeffe couldn’t keep their eyes off each other as they headed towards the helicopter that was waiting to take them back to the loved ones who had just witnessed them exchange deeply personal vows. “This is like a dream, but it’s real,” broadcaster and business owner Wilhelmina, 35, later tells Woman’s Day. “There is no way I could be happier than I am right now.” Fiddling with his new gold wedding band, rugby referee Ben, 36, grins, “I didn’t think it would be possible to love Wils more than I did, but today that’s happened.” Gesturing towards his bride, he adds, “Look at…

Big break-ups, awards show shocks and too many sad goodbyes – it’s been quite a year in Hollywood. Now as we say farewell to 2025, the question is... How much have you been paying attention? Here we take a look back over 12 months of showbiz shenanigans for a test of your celebrity knowledge. Sit back, relax and answer these questions to find out how you rate when it comes to 2025’s Tinseltown trivia... JANUARY 1 Many of Hollywood’s biggest stars were hit by a devastating natural disaster in January. What was it? A. Earthquake B. Hurricane C. Wildfire 2 Which singer was given the duty of singing at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration ceremony in January? A. Carrie Underwood B. LeAnn Rimes C. Britney Spears 3 January saw this 50-something…

DENNIS RADER Between 1974 and 1991, serial killer Dennis Rader bound and strangled to death at least 10 people in the Wichita area of Kansas. He called himself “BTK”, standing for “bind, torture, kill”. Before his arrest in February 2005, Rader taunted police by sending anonymous letters and pictures of his victims to investigators. And while he eluded authorities for nearly three decades, he was eventually caught thanks to metadata on a floppy disk he’d sent to a local TV station, as well as DNA obtained from his daughter Kerri Rawson. After his arrest, Rader confessed to killing 10 people in a lengthy and graphic court statement. The letter included his reasons for killing local couple Joseph and Julie Otero, as well as their two kids, with chilling disregard after…

Day 1 HYDRATION RESET FACE Up your skin’s moisture levels with a hydrating hyaluronic acid-packed serum. TRY La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Ageing Serum, $83 BODY Drink at least two to three litres of water, including herbal tea. EXTRA Apply aloe vera gel to soothe thirsty skin. Day 2 GLOW & DETOX FACE To remove dead skin cells, pop on a good-quality enzyme mask, then follow with a hydrating serum. TRY Garnier Vitamin C Brightening Serum, $37 BODY Add Epsom salts or essential oils, like lavender or rosemary, to your bath. EXTRA Dry-brush your arms and legs to promote circulation. Day 3 EYE & SLEEP FOCUS FACE Reduce under-eye puffiness with refreshing patches and a nourishing serum. TRY Boost Lab Bio-Active Eye Reset Serum, $40; Mecca Cosmetica Bright Eyed…

BEEF & BROWN RICE BURGERS SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 2 tsp smoked paprika • 500g lean beef mince • 250g packet microwave brown rice • ½ cup aioli • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard • 4 bread rolls, split, toasted • 60g baby rocket leaves • 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced • 250g cooked beetroot, sliced • kūmara chips, to serve 1 Heat a large, oiled nonstick frying pan on medium. Sauté onion for 3 mins or until tender. Add garlic and paprika, then cook for 1 min further. Transfer to a large bowl. 2 Add mince and rice. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Shape mixture into four even-sized patties. Place on a tray and…

Perihan’s sister is looking after Emma AMANDA SAYS Emma comes through and tells me she has passed. She’d been with Perihan from the day she was born and she died from kidney disease at about 14 years old. She’s the only cat Perihan has ever had. Emma brings through Perihan’s grandfather and grandmother on her mum’s side, who raised her, as well as her mum and dad. Her dad shows me a different country, Türkiye, which is where he came from. Emma then brings through Perihan’s sister, who passed suddenly, and shows me they both had their ashes scattered in a beautiful garden. They thank Perihan for spreading their ashes together. PERIHAN SAYS I felt happy knowing Emma is with loved ones. It was comforting to know my sister is…

DISNEY DATE FREDDIE PRINZE JR & SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR The Buffy babe was taking the Mickey when she brought her husband of 23 years to Disneyland in LA. “A much-needed family day at the happiest place on earth,” she posted. A tonne of fun! MAUDE APATOW Euphoria definitely seems like the word for the actress, who celebrated her 28th birthday at a sumo wrestler stable in Japan. #WINNING PARIS HILTON The heiress won Muse of the Year at the TikTok Awards in Hollywood. “Best night ever,” she said. “I’m beyond thankful to my fans.” Ready for take-off! Maid in America SYDNEY SWEENEY Spreading her wings, the Housemaid actress was looking absolutely angelic in a feathery white Galia Lahav frock at the film’s LA premiere. Jungle japes Same energy, different species…

The Woman’s Day team hopes 2026 brings you health, wealth, happiness and, hopefully, a dash of romance! If you’re keen to know what’s in store for you over the next 12 months, turn to page 53 for our horoscopes special from resident astrologist Jenny Blume. As a chaotic, communication-focused Gemini, I’ll be taking our star guru’s advice by spending as much of the upcoming year as I can in the great outdoors to recharge my batteries. I’ve already compiled a big dossier of South Island hikes for the summer break because nothing is quite as relaxing as a to-do list, right? Meanwhile, if you need some inspiration for your New Year’s resolutions, see page 28, where some of our favourite local celebs look back at what they’ve learnt over the…

For the past few years, the summer holidays have been a whirlwind for Kiwi media star and mum of three Matilda Green. The festive season is usually filled with travel up and down the country, catching up with friends and cramming as much into the break as possible. It’s fun and full, but rarely relaxing. This year, though, things look very different. After a huge 2025, Matilda and her husband Art, 37, have made a conscious decision to slow down. Christmas was a low-key celebration at home with their three kids, Milo, six, Autumn, four, and Penelope, two, and the weeks ahead are set to be blissfully quiet, with very little on the agenda. “It’s the first time ever that we’ve got almost nothing planned and I’m so excited,” says…

Drama ahead The producers of The Block Australia assured viewers there would be no bullying this season following the backlash the show received after the toxic behaviour of contestants in 2023 and 2024. And it certainly seemed to be starting 2025 off with a clean slate. Ahead of its debut, Ben Cox, 32, told Woman’s Day that this season was drama-free, insisting, “This year was great. All the cast were 10 out of 10.” His wife Emma, 33, added, “We’re all besties.” But the current on-screen clashes suggest otherwise, with some viewers suspecting producers are trying to cast Perth couple Hannah Thetford, 29, and Candice Wood, 31, as this season’s villains. One Block fan wrote online that it seemed like the network was “doing everything it can to make people…

JACQUI BURFOOT Married At First Sight Australia star, 30 Where will you spend summer? My fiancé Clint [Rice, her MAFS co-star] is going to be with my family in Queenstown, and my sister and brother are going to be there too! What’s on your travel wish list for 2026? Clint has never been to Europe, so I’m hoping to take him to the French Riveria, Italy and Majorca in Spain. I’m new to Australia, so I’d love to go to the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef as well. What word defines 2026 for you? Productivity. I felt like this year, off the back of the show, there was a lot of time needed for recovery. How do you plan for the year ahead? Clint and I are big into…

I consider myself a fiercely independent woman. I’ve spent decades paying my own bills, opening my own jars and proving to the world that I don’t need saving. I run my own business, I drive my own car and I’m perfectly capable of assembling flatpack furniture. But my partner Minou wants to do all of these things for me. He’s Algerian and his culture’s very different from ours. In his world, the man takes care of the woman. It’s a matter of honour and pride. And I must admit, it’s fantastic a lot of the time. ‘I want to be an equal partner, not a delicate flower’ He treats me like a princess. I get my feet rubbed at night while watching TV, doors are opened for me before I…

BRACELETS • Stack delicate chains with bold cuffs or beaded strands to create depth and personality. Don’t be afraid to blend metals or add pops of colour for a modern look and finish. • Stacking on your dominant hand offers a stand-out finish. CLUTCHES • Chain details or glossy finishes can elevate even the most minimal outfit. Your clutch becomes the statement piece that takes you from desk to dinner in one move. • Trade your daytime bag for an elegant clutch – opt for a sleek satin or embellished one after dark. EARRINGS • When your earrings make a statement, keep the rest of your accessories simple. A bold pair instantly draws attention upward and frames your face. • Match oversized or sculptural designs with clean necklines or pulled-back…

ASIAN PORK & NOODLE SALAD SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 10 MINS • 100g dried rice vermicelli • 20g dried shiitake mushrooms • 1 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil • 600g pork mince • 1 lemongrass stalk, finely chopped • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 2 tsp finely grated ginger • 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder • ¼ cup lime juice • 2 tbsp brown sugar • 2 tbsp fish sauce • 3 baby cos lettuces, quartered • 2 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally • 1 fresh long red chilli, thinly sliced • ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn • 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted • lime halves, to serve 1 Place vermicelli and mushrooms in separate heat-proof bowls. Cover each with boiling water. Stand for 5 mins or…

Capricorn 23 DECEMBER – 20 JANUARY I Am Woman is your 2026 anthem. Your proactive approach could lead to major transformations, especially when it comes to your relationships and health. Make sure you plan plenty of relaxation and rest along the way – any water-related activity will hit the spot! STAR TIP Don’t ignore those so-called crazy ideas. One of them might just make you money. ELLIE GOULDING The Free singer celebrates her 39th birthday on 30 December. Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 With secretive stars casting a bright light, take care not to get caught up in something messy – and that includes gossip. If reunion or party plans are in the air, reach out for help and everyone should have the best time. Take it easy, as…

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They’ve been spotted looking loved up all around the world – and it seems like things are getting super-serious for Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz, with the Big Little Lies star spotted wearing what appeared to be an engagement ring during an extended romantic holiday in Italy. The former One Direction singer, 31, and his actress girlfriend, 37, were seen looking inseparable as they wandered through the cobbled streets of Rome, where they ducked into a luxury jewellery store known for its custom wedding rings. The couple then sent onlookers wild as an elated-looking Zoë left the shop with a gold band, which she’d placed on her wedding finger! The sighting comes just months after the pair first debuted their romance in Italy back in August. Harry and Zoë also…

When Princess Diana appeared on BBC current affairs show Panorama and declared, “There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded,” the watching world was stunned. Everyone, that is, except writer Andrew Morton. It was 20 November 1995. Three years prior, the biographer had brought out his bombshell book Diana: Her True Story. It caused a sensation, but until Diana repeated many of the book’s revelations on air, he’d been accused of making it up. “I was thrilled because Panorama totally endorsed the contents of my book, which had been rubbished – people didn’t want to believe it,” Andrew tells Woman’s Day from his home in California. “So it transformed me into being the grand old man of royal biography.” It took decades for it…

EASEY STREET MURDERS It’s been almost half a century since two Melbourne friends were brutally killed at their home while a toddler lay helplessly in his cot. Now the man alleged to be responsible for the 1977 “Easey Street Murders” is set to stand trial. Australian-Greek citizen Perry Kouroumblis, 66, was extradited from Italy in 2024 on an international warrant after police linked DNA from his car to the gruesome murders. Police allege Kouroumblis killed flatmates Suzanne Armstrong, 28, and Susan Bartlett, 27, at their home in Collingwood on 13 January. Kouroumblis was a 17-year-old student at the time of the killings and has pleaded not guilty. The prosecution claims DNA tested in 2018 from Kouroumblis’ car is a match to the evidence preserved from the crime scene. However, the…

It’s been just over a year since the sudden loss of Kiwi Ferns league star Kathleen Wharton, yet her husband Andrew is still learning just how deeply she touched other people’s lives. Kath, née Keremete, was 41 when she died unexpectedly from a heart attack, shortly after flying home from Japan. She and Andrew had been travelling in Asia with their four kids, guiding a team of young female league players – a trip that captured who she was. An adventurous spirit and brilliant organiser, Kath loved seeing the world and bringing others along with her. Whether through sport – representing New Zealand in both league and kabaddi – or whisking her whānau away on busy holidays to Cuba, Egypt and China, she lived life to the fullest. “I’ve always…

Losing weight is difficult at the best of times and it can feel confusing when tried-and-tested diets don’t seem to work. There can be a range of reasons for this, but many women aren’t aware that it’s a very common symptom of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Despite its name, PCOS affects more than just the ovaries – it’s been linked to insulin resistance and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. No two cases are the same, and symptoms can continue during perimenopause, menopause and beyond. “PCOS is very common and very underdiagnosed,” explains gynaecologist and reproductive endocrinologist Dr Devini Ameratunga. “It’s estimated that 10% of reproductive-age women are affected and believed that up to 70% of women go undiagnosed.” WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW “PCOS is a complex…