Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 2, 2026 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Former Disney stars Ashley Tisdale and Hilary Duff’s very public feud continues to escalate, with Hilary’s husband weighing in on the drama. In an essay published on 1 January, Ashley, 40, aired her grievances at being excluded by her mums group, citing the women’s “ugly” behaviour and calling the group “toxic”. While she didn’t single anyone out, gossip ran rampant that she was referring to Hilary, 38, Mandy Moore, 41, and Meghan Trainor, 32 – rumours seemingly confirmed by Hilary’s hubby Matthew Koma, 38. Last week, he posted a photo to Instagram mocking Ashley with the caption, “When you’re the most self-obsessed, tone-deaf person on Earth, other mums tend to shift their focus to their actual toddlers.”…

Kate Bosworth and Justin Long gave fans the first glimpse of their daughter during a stroll through their neighbourhood in Pasadena, California. The actors welcomed their first child via surrogate in July last year. Meeting on the set of House Of Darkness in 2021, dating rumours began swirling in January 2022. They announced their engagement in April 2023 and were married in an intimate “impromptu and casual” ceremony the following month at the Rockaway Hotel in Queens, New York. Justin, 47, later confirmed the news by referring to Kate, 43, as his “now-wife” on his podcast. In a sweet Instagram post dedicated to Kate on her 41st birthday in 2024, Justin hinted at his desire to start a family, referencing the couple’s “future kids” as he reflected on his love…

The reality of last week’s final divorce hearing in Nashville has hit Keith Urban hard and friends reveal he’s “in a panic” that he’s made the “biggest mistake” of his life. The Kiwi-born country singer split from wife Nicole Kidman, both 58, in September after 19 years of marriage, and sources say “seeing it all there in black and white” still doesn’t seem real to Keith. “The fact Nicole didn’t even turn up to the divorce decree and purposefully planned things so that she was on a flight back from Australia at the time was like a stomach punch to Keith,” tells one insider. “It was confirmation she can’t even stand to be in the same room as him.” Court papers reveal the couple had already decided to split their…

For nearly 10 years, Chelsea Semple has been one of the most familiar faces in women’s rugby. But when Woman’s Day catches up with the Black Ferns and Chiefs Manawa favourite just after her 33rd birthday, it’s clear life has shifted into a new gear. Five months ago, Chelsea (née Alley) and her husband James, 35, a high-performance rugby coach, welcomed their second child, a sweet baby boy named Rhodes. Their two-year-old daughter Cami has now embraced her new role as big sister with all of the determination her mum once brought to the rugby field. “This time around feels different from my first,” says Chelsea, gently bouncing Rhodes. “When I had Cami, I was back with the Chiefs after six weeks. I don’t know how I survived. I remember…

Forget what you see on the show – the real drama is happening in the Block contestants’ secret chat! “It started with a comment being left unread for a couple of days, then it turned into not-such-a-fun space to share our experiences,” says an anonymous contestant, who claims Alicia and Sonny have beef with Ben and Emma Cox. Our source adds that Alicia and Sonny have reportedly accused their rivals of “edit amnesia”, choosing to believe their edit, rather than what actually happened behind the scenes. “Em and Ben have started a splinter group with Britt and Taz [Etto], leaving Sonny and Alicia out.”…

When journalist Georgie Tunny interviewed Amazing Race host Beau Ryan on the Aussie version of The Project a while back, he told her never to compete with her partner – advice she ignored when she teamed up with her fiancé, Australian Idol star Rob Mills, for the new season! As the couple has travelled all over the globe together, they felt confident stepping into the race. “We thought we’d win… until we saw Bronte Campbell!” laughs Rob, 43, referring to the Olympic swimmer, 31. Things didn’t go smoothly for them, with the couple butting heads from the very start because Rob loves a plan, while Georgie, 34, prefers to wing it. But it hasn’t dampened their love of travel. “We’d love to visit Egypt and see the pyramids,” says Georgie.…

CHARLOTTE RUSSE SERVES 8-10 PREP 30 MINS COOK 5 MINS • ½ cup caster sugar • ½ cup orange-flavoured liqueur • 2 x 250g packets (25 biscuits) sponge finger biscuits • 1 litre vanilla ice-cream • 250g punnet strawberries, hulled, plus extra, sliced to serve • 300ml thickened cream, whipped 1 Line base of a 22cm springform pan with baking paper. 2 In a small saucepan, combine sugar and liqueur. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer 2-3 mins, until slightly syrupy. 3 Cut 2cm from one end of each biscuit to make a flat base. Dip biscuits in half of the syrup mixture and arrange around side of prepared pan. Use extra biscuits and off-cuts to cover base. 4 Stand ice-cream at room temperature for 5-10 mins to…

Capricorn 23 DECEMBER – 20 JANUARY Looking for something more? If you’ve fallen into a rut, networking could help enormously right now, with friends and colleagues steering you toward new, interesting opportunities. On the other hand, if your feet are feeling itchy, start planning your next getaway. STAR TIP This weekend’s stars are perfect for catch-ups, so think about planning something. MELANIE C The pop icon turns 52 on 12 January. Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Take a trip down memory lane this week! With nostalgic stars overhead, it’s time to revisit somewhere you love or chase up old friends. In retrospect, conversations might be more enlightening than you realise and for current job seekers, they could change your plan of attack. STAR TIP Need a lift? An image…

It’s always a risk putting a politician on the cover as the buzz-makers in the Beehive can be pretty polarising and the whole point of Woman’s Day is to bring a smile to your face. But we adore a love story and we’ve been intrigued by former prime minister Chris Hipkins’ relationship with Toni Grace ever since he first mentioned her in his 2023 concession speech. Interestingly, the polls for this year’s election are neck and neck – the latest one from The Post has Labour ahead on 38% (National’s at 30%) and Chris as preferred PM on 45% (Christopher Luxon’s at 39%). With the minor parties in flux, Chippy may struggle to form a coalition, but at this stage, there’s a big chance he could become PM once again…

Fresh from relocating to Australia after living in Bali for 14 years, Indonesian princess/ model Lindy Klim and her daughter Stella know a thing or two about travelling together. However, this experience was a little different. “There was a fight,” confesses Stella, 19, the daughter of Olympic swimming legend Michael Klim, 48. “When I was sick, I yelled at Mum because she wouldn’t help me, but I don’t think she could hear because I was really far away.” Lindy, 47, who split from Michael in 2006, thinks audiences will find them “funny” as a team, but she’s concerned with how they’ll be edited. “I’m worried about coming across ditzy,” she laughs. Fortunately, family friend and former Amazing Race contestant Ian Thorpe, 43, gave them some tips for a competitive edge.…

He’s only just joined the show, but new farmer Todd Melbourne is making up for lost time by forging an instant connection with Daisy Lamb at the speed dates. In Farmer Wants A Wife this week, intruder Todd, 33, is particularly keen to show the Queensland gym manager, 28, a special spot on his farm in Baan Baa, New South Wales. As they hold hands, looking out over the view, the cowboy tells Daisy that this is the spot where he’d like to get married. “It was a bit of a big deal,” he confesses. Afterwards, Daisy reveals that she’s “very smitten”, leaving Todd “nervous and excited”. He adds, “There probably could have been some feelings starting to flow in. I liked the fact that she was very upfront and…

6-PAGE TAROT Special HOW TO CONSULTTHE WHEEL Close your eyes and trace your finger clockwise around the Tarot Wheel. Focus on your question or simply ask, “What do I need to know right now?” When the moment feels right, stop and open your eyes. The card you’ve chosen reveals your reading. If you land between two cards, read them both. UNLOCK THE SECRETS IN THE CARDS The true origins of the tarot are as mysterious as the cards themselves. Each one speaks in a secret language of symbols, colours and ancient wisdom – a mirror to your soul and a map to your destiny. As you read the interpretations I’ve prepared for each card, take what resonates with you. Always remember you are the captain of your own path –…

Rufus’ family finally get answers AMANDA SAYS Rufus tells me he passed over only recently and was about 15. Rufus had dementia and went missing while they were on holiday at an Airbnb. He tells me he was not familiar with the area but remembers being there a couple of times before and shows me a lot of bush around. Rufus was met by his close friend, a cat called Ruby. These two loved each other. There was also a little white budgie called Charlie, who was a big part of the family. I then see Elly’s dad, who has passed, come through. He is bringing through one horse he was very connected to a long time ago. ELLY SAYS The reading was very painful as it confirmed our fears…

MOVIE HAMNET Before he became king of the Elizabethan theatre world, William Shakespeare (Normal People’s Paul Mescal) was just a guy falling hard for Agnes Hathaway (Wicked Little Letters star Jessie Buckley). This drama, which could sweep the upcoming awards season, focuses on their love story and the tragedy that gave birth to one of the writer’s biggest plays, Hamlet. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY ALBUM REVIVAL 2.0 by Katchafire Hamilton reggae legends are back with an upgraded version of their iconic 2002 debut. Sun-soaked grooves and soulful rhythms make this the ultimate soundtrack for summer’s long, lazy days. As a bonus, they’re touring with UB40 in February, so dust off your dancing shoes! OUT NOW EVENT JIMMY CARR LAUGHS FUNNY Brace yourself for the comedian’s trademark deadpan one-liners! On his most…

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Amid the lacklustre reviews for his Netflix film Jay Kelly, George Clooney has traded in Los Angeles for a career as a winemaker, relocating to France and obtaining citizenship there. While the Hollywood star and father of two, 64, is adamant he’s not retiring, despite his recent lack of box-office success, he’s throwing himself into this different way of life. “The family is very excited about this fresh new start,” a pal tells. “It feels like they’re coming home, as so many of their friends have places in France.” George and Amal, 47, bought their sprawling 170-hectare European estate back in 2021, complete with an eight-hectare vineyard. Now the star is taking a leaf out of bestie Brad Pitt’s book – his Château Miraval is just 25 minutes away –…

ROYAL INHERITANCE SCANDAL With the news that Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex’s billion-dollar brand has dropped to bargain-basement value, insiders say heir-to-the-throne Prince William is becoming increasingly worried that his brother’s new desire to return to the UK could simply be a plan to get their hands on a share of the King’s sizeable fortune. In December, it was revealed Charles, 77, was the world’s first billionaire monarch, with some reports suggesting he has amassed a private fortune of $4.2 billion. And while Meghan and Harry’s net worth has been estimated to be around $105 million, the duchess recently admitted on a podcast that even though she feels guilt over having a lot of money, she sometimes thinks, “I’ll never have enough.” Now royal insiders tell Woman’s Day…

The holiday season is well and truly over for most of us, but not so for smitten lovebirds Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, who looked more in love than ever as they shared a special trip to Costa Rica. Friends of the couple say the Wolverine star, 57, organised the tropical getaway with one thing in mind – popping the question! “Hugh’s been planning his marriage proposal for months ahead of their secret new year getaway to Central America and he couldn’t think of anywhere more romantic than the rugged beauty of Costa Rica,” an insider spills to Woman’s Day. “It’s been Hugh’s secret bolthole for years – where he’d go to reboot from the pressures of his crazy life and failing marriage. “He always feels renewed and energised after…

There’s nothing like filming a threesome with a gorgeous actress who’s 10 years younger to put your confidence and body image to the test. But for The Couple Next Door star Annabel Scholey, tackling the raunchy scene with co-stars Aggy K Adams and Sam Palladio proved empowering. “Aggy’s in her absolute prime and stunningly beautiful, so I had to dig deep,” admits the 41-year-old British actress. “I told myself, ‘Maybe you’re not in your prime any more, but you’ve got 10 years on her and you’re bringing a different energy’. Once I got past that, I found it deeply satisfying because I did feel sexy – and when I watched the scenes back, I wasn’t horrified.” It’s hard to fathom Annabel’s insecurities, given that she’s frequently compared to the Princess…

When Christchurch musician Karra Rhodes found herself in an abusive relationship and a new country in her early twenties, it was a domestic abuse helpline that she called. “We had a short conversation and I remember they just snapped me out of it,” she shares. “It was a huge wake-up call. I have a terrible issue with not being able to be angry – I can’t hold on to a grudge. But it was them saying to me, ‘This is not OK. This is not right. This is going to get worse’. After I made the call, I spoke to a colleague, got the police involved and acted on it.” This experience is why the Scottish-born artist is giving all proceeds from her recently released debut album Hometown Therapy…

BEST BURGERS EVER AND EVER AMEN MAKES 6 BURGERS PREP 20 MINS COOK 8-10 MINS • 900g beef mince (I always get coarsely minced chuck steak from the butcher – it’s worth it) • ground white pepper • 12 slices burger cheese • 6 good-quality brioche or burger buns, halved TO SERVE • ketchup • mustard (the yellow bottle) • bowl of pickles • bowl of diced white onion • lettuce leaves • sliced tomato 1 Place beef mince in a bowl, season with salt and white pepper and mix. Shape meat into 6 x 150g patties. Flatten slightly. 2 Preheat a barbecue plate to very hot. Put patties on hot plate and cook for 3-4 mins before flipping. Place a slice of cheese on top of cooked side. When…