Issue 24, 2024

Woman's Day Magazine NZ

No magazine is more in touch with Kiwi women than Woman’s Day, New Zealand’s most popular weekly magazine.

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Kia Ora!
This issue of Woman’s Day is all about love – the good, the bad and the ugly. The latter, of course, comes courtesy of Married At First Sight New Zealand, with feuding newlyweds CJ Huxford and Jesse Brooke explaining on page 14 how a “loopy” little
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Masthead
EDITOR Sebastian van der Zwan DEPUTY EDITOR Amy Prebble CHIEF SUB-EDITOR Denise Bowden ART DIRECTOR Mirella Monteiro DESIGNERS Anna Pétursdóttir, Béla Trussell-Cullen, Debby Wei, Hayley Pearce PHOTO & EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Kellie Blizard BEAUTY EDITO
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Kylie Scores Million-Dollar Doco!
The bidding war is over, with Netflix beating Disney and Apple for the rights to Kylie Minogue’s life story. The popstar is said to be rolling in cash after securing a reported seven figures, but the 56-year-old is also more than a little nervous. “K
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Sienna’s Toyboy Is Tops!
Although she was irritated when she first discovered her boyfriend Oli Green was 15 years her junior, Sienna Miller has since realised younger blokes are more “respectful”. Opening up about her romance with the 27-year-old actor, Layer Cake star Si
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Céline’s Olympic Comeback
There were fears she’d never sing again due to her agonising battle with stiff-person syndrome, but insiders say Céline Dion is set to make her big return to the stage at the opening of the Olympic Games in Paris next month. “She’s never given up hop
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Kate’s Big Comeback!
In an optimistic message, the Princess of Wales has revealed that she hopes to return to her public duties in the near future. The mum-of-three, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, sent a message to the Irish Guards ahead of their final rehearsal
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Snapshot
They celebrated his 46th birthday last week and it looks like happily married couple Justin Long and Kate Bosworth are still on a high in New York. Paris Hilton channelled the early noughties as she stepped out in a pleated mini and newsboy cap in Ne
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Rami & Emma Ready To Wed!
After just under a year of dating, things are getting very serious between Rami Malek and Emma Corrin, with the superstar lovers moving into a swanky $10 million London mansion amid engagement rumours. The Bohemian Rhapsody actor, 43, and his partner
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George’s Fight To Protect Amal!
George Clooney readily admits that his wife Amal does the “heavy lifting” when it comes to their Clooney Foundation for Justice. But it’s the movie star who had to step in to help the human rights lawyer with her work – even calling the US president
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George’s Cute Tradition For The Twins!
George and Amal began their courtship with the long-forgotten art of letter writing, and they’ve continued that sweet tradition for their kids, Ella and Alexander! But the young twins won’t be able to open their parents’ letters until they’re older…
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Jesse & Cj Tell All ‘It’s More Than A Toothbrush!’
When Married At First Sight New Zealand’s surprise bride and groom were introduced at the altar in idyllic Vanuatu, it seemed like this could be a coupling that just might work. Both attractive and nervously excited, Cara “CJ” Huxford and Jesse Brook
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Melissa & Bryce ‘Our Honey Moon ... Take Two!’
Polarising Married At First Sight Australia duo Bryce Ruthven and Melissa Rawson were never meant to go the distance after meeting and marrying on the show in 2021. But after welcoming twins, legally tying the knot in 2023 and now finally going on a
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Olympic Trampolinists Dylan & Maddie ‘We’re Head Over Heels!’
While soaring to new heights on a trampoline, Dylan Schmidt and Maddie Davidson have tumbled head over heels for each other! As they prepare for next month’s Olympic Games in Paris, the gymnasts are opening up for the first time about their romance,
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Love Lives Of The Rich & Famous
It’s no secret that Ben Affleck’s marriage to Jennifer Lopez is on the rocks, with endless rumours about marital issues reaching fever pitch last week, when the couple put their $97 million LA mansion on the market. Now Ben, 51, has been spotted look
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Kid Sister’s Simone My Two Weddings!
If Simone Nathan had known as a little girl that she would have two weddings, her mind might have just exploded. The stunning Kid Sister actress and writer recently married Taskmaster NZ star Paul Williams for the second time at a star-studded affair
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Shorty Star Charisse ‘I Was Raised By A Village’
Gorgeous former Shortland Street star Charisse Uy radiates happiness as she poses for our camera with her mum and grandma by her side. Turning to her mother, she squeals, “Aww, you look so gorgeous, Mama!” Her mum Tina blushes, while Charisse’s grand
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Tori’s Rental Crisis Revealed
$245 million SPELLING MANSION HOME IN THE ’90S $25,000/month WOODLAND HILLS RENTAL HOME FOR 4 MONTHS She grew up in a 123-room mansion in one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious neighbourhoods, but Tori Spelling is now searching for her fifth rental pro
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Westside Star Sophie’s Heart-wrenching Move
Sophie Hambleton’s second appearance in The Brokenwood Mysteries is a colourful one. Set amid a Mexican Day of the Dead festival, this coming Sunday’s episode sees the actress glammed up in a bright costume, complete with bejewelled face paint. “The
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More Betrayal & Backstabbing!
Paul Henry is back to host another exciting murder-mystery party in season two of addictive reality series The Traitors NZ, but this time, there’s a twist to the lying, betrayal and backstabbing. While last year’s cast was full of celebrities, incl
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Sachie’s Kitchen Secrets ‘Food Brings Us Together
After Sachie Nomura finished filming the first season of her hugely successful cooking show Sachie’s Kitchen, she decided to take some time off to focus on having a child with her husband Nick Siu. What she didn’t realise was that her journey to pare
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Masterchef’s Alex ‘I’m Too Honest!’
Alex Crisp has become known for her positive attitude and hilarious facial expressions on MasterChef Australia, but sometimes the looks she gives get her into trouble. “If somebody says something I don’t agree with, they can read it on my face,” the
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Charlie & Haley Perfect Strangers
While some of the Lego Masters Australia Vs The World teams have been building together for decades, Charlie Dinneen and Haley Cobb met only when filming started. As solo builders who were put together for the series, the Aussie women may not have ye
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Natalie’s Battle ‘I Try To Focus On Positives’
The date 1 March 2022 will forever be etched in the memory of Dr Natalie Gauld as it’s the devastating day she was told she had motor neurone disease. “The first month after my diagnosis was horrendous,” the Aucklander recalls. “My family and I griev
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Jay-Jay Judge
My dilemma is that I was in a relationship where I was gaslit, and mentally and physically abused. Finally, after 10 years of friends telling me I had to leave, I worked up the guts to go when I found out my partner had another lover. The thing is, n
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Soul Sisters ‘We’re Not Going To Be Statistics’
Waikato besties Jackie Robertson and Becki Ross always have plenty to chat about on the phone most days. Both are single mums and career women in their forties, who love being physically active. They’re witty, determined and optimistic – and they als
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Sing Your Way To Wellness
Most of us enjoyed singing as kids. But eventually, many of us stopped belting out the tunes – but it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, voice coach Gerald Marko says melody is deeply ingrained in all of us, even in the way we speak. “The human vo
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Skincare Superheroes
Applying acids onto your face may sound intimidating at first, but it’s really not as scary as it may seem. In fact, the right one could be the solution to your skincare woes. To help differentiate our AHAs from our BHAs, The Ordinary’s chief scienti
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Winter’s Must-Have Slip Skirt
Pleated skirts are OK and minis aren’t for everyone, but the forever-chic slip skirt is a wardrobe utility er- piece like no other. Whether you prefer a functional midi-length or an ankle-sweeping maxi, look for slinky textiles and bias cuts for an u
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Cool & Colourful
Winter is with us and your garden will be reflecting this seasonal shift. Don’t for a moment think of it as a boring time – the cooler landscape can be a beautiful thing! It’s also a time many of your garden plants are having a well-deserved rest and
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Beyond The Beach In Bali!
Only a 25-minute drive from Bali’s Denpasar Airport lies beautiful Nusa Dua, a quiet, secluded spot that offers a luxurious escape from the hustle and bustle of central Kuta. There’s no shortage of upmarket hotels in this part of Indonesia, but The M
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Make It With Mince!
If liked, add some heat by serving with a drizzle of chilli sauce or adding some chopped chilli or dried chilli flakes to the mince mixture. MAKES 6 PREP 15 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, thinly sliced • 1 red capsicum, seeded, t
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Decadent Desserts
SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + RESTING COOK 40 MINS • 11 /3 cups self-raising flour • 1 tbsp caster sugar • 300ml milk • 1 egg • butter, for frying • 2 bananas, sliced • ice-cream, to serve (optional) • 90g milk chocolate, chopped • ½ cup cream •
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3 Ways With... Mushrooms3 Ways With... Mushrooms
SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 2 HOURS • 30g butter, plus 60g extra • 1 onion, finely chopped • ½ cup dry white wine • 1 litre (4 cups) vegetable stock • 10g dried porcini mushroom slices, torn • 2 cups arborio rice • 300g button mushrooms, thinly
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Ask Mitchell
Please help. Very Lost MITCHELL SAYS I’m picking up that there are some very promising opportunities on the horizon for you. I’m told that during the months of August and September, your situation will begin to shift, and you’ll find a much better fo
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Kitchen Hq
Delight your taste buds with a gluten-free treat! MAKES ABOUT 250G To make almond ricotta, place 400g almonds (no skins, soaked in cold water overnight), 220ml water, 100g coconut cream and 2 tsp salt in a high-speed blender. Carefully prise 2 prob
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Horoscopes
Life’s little luxuries might be hard to resist this month, but in a stroke of synchronicity, your knack for business could prove impressive. If you’re sitting on a good idea, chat with the boss or run it past a canny friend. Things could progress qui
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The animal Whisperer
AMANDA SAYS Niko tells me he’s eight years old and in great shape. He also tells me he ran away, but it wasn’t his home he escaped from. Niko had lived with Morgan’s dad since he was a kitten but went to live with Morgan after Niko’s home got sold. N
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It’s Showtime!
House that! Seven Sharp reporter and comedian Rhiannon McCall hosts an inspirational new show that helps Kiwis transform their homes from eco-nightmares to sustainability triumphs. Each week, a team of experts will offer up affordable hacks for livin
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EMMA D’ARCY & MATT SMITH ‘We Hit The Ground Running’
Matt: House Of The Dragon is huge in scale. Its ambition has always been that. The sets are like little worlds in themselves and you can get lost in them. I mean, they’ve built a whole town, essentially, over five different sound stages. It could hou
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Out This Week
The world’s favourite supervillain-turned-hero Gru (Steve Carrell) is back with a new dose of Minion mayhem. This time, he’s battling two diabolical new enemies – Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Sofía Vergara).
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What I’m Into
The latest thing I binged was The Gentlemen on Netflix. I was a big fan of Kaya Scodelario, who plays Susie Glass, from Skins and I wanted to see e what she was like grown up. I love podcasts more than TV. My go-to is always a true-crime podcast
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The Low Down
Everyone loves a bargain – and Helena is no exception! It looked like she scored a cracking twofor-one deal at the optometrist while running errands in London. RITA ORA The bisexual singer was flying her pride flag at a charity dinner in Hollywood. N
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Frosty Reunion
Things were strained when former couple Heidi Klum and Seal were forced to face one another at their 18-year-old son Henry’s high school graduation. T “You could cut the tension with a knife, but thankfully there were enough people there to fill the

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