Issue 32, 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 week, ek we were lucky enough to chat to wildly talented comedian Hayley Sproull, who is starring on Taskmaster NZ and touring her hilarious comedy show Wild Flutters. She tells writer Donna Brookbanks that although she outwardly makes an effor
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On Vacay!
“Creating memories and sharing special moments,” Victoria Beckham wrote of her family lapping up life in Italy. Shore looks fun! Kate Moss and her lookalike daughter Lila, 21, grabbed a swim – and a gossip – while at the beach in Ibiza. Leonardo DiC
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We’d Love To Hear From You!
wdaynz@ aremedia.co.nz womansday.co.nz WomansDayNZ @womansdaynz EDITOR Sebastian van der Zwan DEPUTY EDITOR Amy Prebble CHIEF SUB-EDITOR Denise Bowden SUB-EDITOR Darren Bevan ART DIRECTOR Mirella Monteiro DESIGNERS Anna Pétursdóttir, Béla Trussell-Cu
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Dog Fight!
There’s a lot at stake in Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s reported divorce – including eight dogs that they both want to take with them! According to a source, Ben, 51, and J.Lo, 55, constantly bickered over who looked after their pet pups during th
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Tom’s Age-Gap Romance Revealed!
He’s been grinning from ear to ear all summer – and it appears a Spanish singer is the reason for Tom Cruise’s newfound zest for life! Insiders say the thrice-divorced actor, 62, has been “inseparable” from singer Victoria Canal, 25, since they met w
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Cameras Roll On Thursday Murder Club!
Everyone loves a murder mystery, especially one that involves Dame Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan as retirement home buddies turned sleuths! Fans of the Richard Osman crime novel The Thursday Murder Club have eagerly watched as filming rolls out on
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Alec’s Reality Tv Regret
Alec Baldwin’s no longer facing a jail sentence, but he is facing a career crisis as filming starts on the reality show he never wanted to do in the first place! The veteran actor, 66, looked less than enthusiastic as he filmed with wife Hilaria, 40,
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Harry & Meghan’s New Attack
It’s a noble endeavour, launching an initiative aimed at helping the parents of children who have been harmed by social media. But beneath Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s latest charitable venture lies a further scathing attack against t
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Hayley’s new chapter ‘I’m Happy & Horny!
“I look so tired!” beloved comedian Hayley Sproull wails, pulling at her face and smoothing out invisible bags under her eyes. It turns out the busiest woman in New Zealand entertainment is just like your average Kiwi woman – concerned she looks as e
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Hanks Family Scandal Kidnap Plot Revealed!
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have banned their controversy-courting son Chet, 34, from going on any reality shows in the past, but the actor-turnedrapper insists he had their “full support” to star on The Surreal Life: Villa Of Secrets. Now his trustin
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Antonia’s baby blessing ‘It’s Double The Fun!’
Most actors are aware of the old Hollywood saying, “Never work with children or animals”, but for Kiwi star Antonia Prebble – whose latest role involved not one but two newborn babies – sharing a set with two bundles of joy was a heart-warming experi
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It’s Lights, Camera... Drama!
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that wherever there’s filming in London, there will be annoyed neighbours! According to spies, the fourth instalment of the Bridget Jones film franchise, Mad About The Boy, which stars Renée Zellweger, Leo Woodal
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Julianna Ditched!
She played Reese Witherspoon’s character’s love interest in seasons two and three of The Morning Show, but Julianna Margulies has been axed from the next season amid a storm of controversy. “Officially, Julianna’s character had ‘run its course’, but
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Drama At Downton Abbey
The cast are normally as close as family, but insiders say filming of Downton Abbey 3 is not running as smoothly as expected! “It’s not the happiest of sets this time,” reveals an insider. “They don’t have the budget they had on the last film, so thi
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Why Anne’s Dragging Her (Prada) Heels
Anne Hathaway is on board to reprise her role in Devil Wears Prada 2, but only if there’s a fat pay cheque involved, and if that’s not forthcoming, a source in her camp says she’s more than willing to walk away! “The original Prada changed Anne’s li
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Cameron’s Comeback ‘I Couldn’t Have Got Through Without Her’
Blues rugby star Cameron Suafoa couldn’t have a wider grin on his face as he places a strong arm around his partner of seven years, Britt Hastings-Kutty, while simultaneously trying to wrangle their beloved pooch Arlo into the frame for the Woman’s D
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Man A Wāhine Our Wonder Women!
When our newest rowing gold medallists, Lucy Spoors and Brooke Francis, first crossed the finish line after their victory in the double sculls, there was one precious pit stop that needed to happen before they received their much-deserved medals – a
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Traitors Winner Bailey Some Faithfuls Haven’t Forgiven Me!
When Bailey Kench entered Paul Henry’s ultimate game of betrayal, little did she know she would deceive her way to emerge as the winner of The Traitors NZ season two. “I couldn’t believe it,” says the 29-year-old, who took home the $73,000 prize fund
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Lost Tapes Reveal All
Hollywood in the ’60s was captivated by glamour, drama and unparalleled beauty, and Elizabeth Taylor reigned supreme. From her tumultuous marriages to battles with addiction and health issues, her life was as riveting off screen as it was on. Now a s
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Moana’s Grief How Music Healed MeMoana’s Grief How Music Healed Me
Moana McArtney had never thought she’d follow in the musical footsteps of her dad, Dave McArtney. Dave founded the band Hello Sailor in the mid 1970s with Graham Brazier and Harry Lyon. Their anthems included Blue Lady and Gutter Black, which later b
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Sam’s Rural Roots ‘I Get My Hands Dirty!
The echoing quiet and vast open spaces of rural Australia can take some getting used to, but for Farmer Wants A Wife presenter Samantha Armytage, it feels like home. “It’s just so lovely here,” says the veteran TV host, 47, speaking from her place in
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Michael’s Dream Job ‘Katy Perry Is My Girl!’
It’s like Kiwi dancer Michael Metuakore plucked himself from his old Tokoroa bedroom and inserted himself into his TV for a performance viewed by millions around the world – Jennifer Lopez’s 2020 Super Bowl half-time show. Tasked with handing the sin
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‘There’s So Much Confusion’
You could never accuse Lonneke Botello Hernandez of being idle. In her 34 years, she has been a clinical nutritionist, personal trainer, sharemilker, resort manager and Miss Universe New Zealand contestant. She’s picked organic cherries in Italy and,
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Nanny Lifeline ‘I’m Helping Mums On The Brink’
When Hannah Norton was two years old, she lost her mother to suicide. Now 36, Hannah says that devastating experience changed her life – and spurred her on to start Nappkin, a charity that helps new parents to get a good night’s sleep. “Nappkin funds
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The World's Most Horrific Abductions
Known as the “Girl in the Box”, Colleen was abducted by Cameron and Janice Hooker while hitchhiking to a friend’s birthday party in northern California in 1977 and held captive for seven gruelling years. After taking Colleen back to their home in Red
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Natascha Kampusch
In March 1998, 10-year-old Natascha was kidnapped by 36-year-old Wolfgang Priklopil and held in an underground cellar for more than eight years in Vienna, Austria. For the first six months, Natascha was imprisoned in a small, soundproof, windowless c
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Elisabeth Fritzl
In 1984, Josef Fritzl lured his then 18-year-old daughter Elisabeth into a hidden basement chamber of their Vienna home, where she would remain for 24 years. Josef sexually assaulted Elisabeth daily, resulting in her having seven children, including
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Oman Bin Omran
Algerian man Oman was held captive by a neighbour in an underground sheep pen for 26 years before being freed in May. Oman, now 45, was kidnapped from his home in Djelfa in 1998 when he was 17, but his family believed he had been killed in Algeria’s
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Judge Jay-Jay
Hi Jay-Jay, My partner and I have been together for eight months and I love everything about him, except for one big thing… He is insecure and doesn’t trust me. I have not given him any reason to distrust me, but because his last two girlfriends ch
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Are Your Pals Harming Your Health?
What is the secret to being a good friend? And how many friends should we have? Acclaimed author, journalist and podcaster Elizabeth Day, 45, says she became addicted to friendship in a way that started to impact her physical and psychological health
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Clean Sweep
Struggling with dry and lifeless skin that needs a little more TLC than usual? Rather than splurging on expensive moisturisers, the key could be trying one simple little tool – a dry body brush. Just like the name suggests, it involves brushing when
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How To Choose The Perfect Pup
As any dog owner will tell you, these loyal and lovable pets bring a lot of joy and companionship into our lives. However, there’s a lot more to consider than a cute pair of puppy eyes if you’re thinking about stepping into the world of pooch parenti
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A Taste Of Ishikawa
What if we told you there’s more to Japan than what first meets the eye? While travellers happily snap their way through Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, little do they know there’s so much more to explore! Behold the countryside of Japan, where the grass see
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Slow Cooker Saviours
Quick to prepare before work, these slow-cooked dinners will make weeknights easier Edited extract from Fast Prep Slow Cook (Australian Women’s Weekly Cookbooks, RRP $39.99). Available where all good books are sold and awwcookbooks.com.au SERVES 4
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Winter Warmers
SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 25 MINS • 250g strawberries • 3 large Granny Smith apples • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2 tbsp orange juice • 2 tbsp maple syrup • icing sugar and vanilla ice-cream, to serve SPICED CRUMBLE TOPPING • 1 cup almond meal
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3 Ways With... Rice
SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 10 MINS • 1½ cups sushi rice • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 onion, sliced • 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed, chopped • 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed • 50g ham slices, chopped • 1 cup chicken stock • 2 tbsp soy sauce •
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KitchenHQ
SERVES 4-6 To make dough, mix 200g semola fine, 300g plain flour, 5g fresh yeast (or 3g dried yeast), 10g salt and 1½ cups water at room temperature in a stand mixer, kneading thoroughly until smooth and elastic. You will need to mix it well and for
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Healthy Hacks
“Toss everything in, bake and return to a ready-to-serve meal. Perfect for dinners in a dash.” “Make extra portions for dinner to save for the next day, turning leftovers into a convenient meal solution.” “Dedicate an hour on the weekend to buy groce
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Fresh Look!
New Zealand’s favourite mushrooms are now available in new-look packs that are not only better for the mushrooms inside, but better for the planet too. Meadow Mushroom’s new, premium, 100% recyclable eco punnets provide greater protection so mushroom
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Mushroom Shawarma With Mint Yoghurt Sauce
SERVES 4 Preheat oven to 200°C. Mix together 2 diced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, brown sugar, ½ tsp each ground cinnamon and salt, zest of a lemon, 1 tbsp of lemon juice and 1/3 cup olive oil. Place thickly sliced 2 x 200
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Ask Mitchell
Q I got set up for stealing at my job. Will my boss catch the lady who really did it? I can’t believe this has happened to me. Will things get better? Chrissy MITCHELL SAYS Your angels are watching over you and sending extra healing hugs. They tell
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The Animal Whisperer
AMANDA SAYS Lulu the cat comes through first and tells me she passed over after an accident when she was about two years old, but she didn’t suffer. She laughs and tells me that Erin was not planning on getting a cat. Bentley then comes through – he
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Horoscopes
You’re the king of the jungle, but we all know that putting on a brave face can be tiring. If stress has been building, debrief with friends or open up to someone you trust. Conversations may be intense, but letting things out might feel surprisingly
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It’s Showtime!
It’s Los Angeles 2030, and Awkwafina’s Katie Kim is the hottest property in town – because she’s won a multibillion-dollar jackpot which anyone can claim if they kill her before sundown. On the run, she teams up with John Cena’s amateur lottery prote
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10 Things You Don’t Know About Me
1 I’ve always hoped to become a parent one day. Last year, I began a fertility journey and was very privileged to be able to freeze some eggs. This has relieved some of the pressure I was putting on myself – I feel very lucky. 2 I have an unintentio
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Out This Week
The Alien franchise goes back to its roots in the ninth film, which sees a group of young scavengers coming face-to-face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. “In space, no one can hear you scream,” the film’s original tagline says – bu
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What I’m Into
I’m a Swiftie and proud! I have tickets to her London concert on 18 August and can’t wait to go. Though I’m still not sure my Stranger Things filming schedule will let me get back to London in time. Eek! Rest Is History. This podcast is such a great
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The Low Down
PARIS HILTON & NICOLE RICHIE The rumours are true! The world’s worst employees are doing a reboot of The Simple Life and here they are on their first day on the job at a Sonic Drive-In in Los Angeles. LILY COLLINS The gorgeous Emily In Paris star has
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‘Sunday’s Not Ready For Fame’
Sunday Urban has been stealing the spotlight from her famous mother Nicole Kidman in recent weeks, with the teenager popping up at Paris Fashion Week, on the red carpet in LA and even the Olympics in Paris. But the 16-year-old’s sudden entrance into

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