Woman's Day Magazine NZ

This year’s MTV Video Music Awards packed quite a punch. Host Megan Thee Stallion wowed the crowd by taking to the stage with a live snake in homage to Britney Spears’ 2001 performance. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift took home the big

After missing out on a medal by 1cm in her favoured event, the T47 long jump, Dunedin athlete Anna Grimaldi turned the tables by taking out the top spot in the 200m final, winning New Zealand’s only gold medal at the Paralympics. “There was a bit of

Springi is traditionally i the season that inspires change and new beginnings, and in this issue, we chat to a few of our fave stars about the fresh chapters of their lives. For beloved comedian Dai Henwood (see page 12), who is living with incurable

Reese Witherspoon seems pretty smitten with German business tycoon Oliver Haarmann, but it seems her boyfriend is yet to get the seal of approval from her daughter Ava! The Morning Show actress, 48, and her lookalike daughter, 25, were spotted dining

Her dad John Travolta’s known for belting out a tune or two – and now Ella Bleu’s following in his musical footsteps as she gets set to release her debut album. “Ella’s been singing and writing music since she was a little girl – it’s something both

In a touching video released last week, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared an intimate glimpse into family life as Kate revealed some good news – that she has finally completed her chemotherapy after an “incredibly tough” nine months of the canc

It was supposed to be the birthday party to end all parties, designed to re-establish Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex as two of the world’s key power players – and a chance to show their celebrity neighbours what they’re made of. But at the ti

Congrats are in order for Harry’s ex Chelsy Davy, who has revealed she’s now a mum of two! Harry’s former sweetheart, whom he dated for seven years, had managed to keep the pregnancy under wraps and only confirmed the news as she launched a new jewel

Hold onto your horseriding hats! The first look at Harry’s Netflix series on the sport of polo has landed! The upcoming series will be called Polo and will hit small screens in December. “Polo is a new documentary series that follows elite global pla

A phobia of dancing on national TV saw Tori Spelling say no to competing on the US Dancing With The Stars for almost 20 years, but she’s finally signed on – and the rumoured $409,000 payday was a big incentive! The financially troubled actress, 51, a

When Woman’s Day catches up with Dai Henwood at his local café in West Auckland, he is looking healthy and happy, although the comedian quietly admits, “This has been the hardest year of my whole journey.” That journey, of course, began in 2020, wh

Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s decades-long friendship has never been stronger, with the charismatic duo and their other halves, Brad’s girlfriend Ines de Ramon and George’s wife Amal, spending the lead-up to the Venice Film Festival together at Hote

Despite all double Olympic medallist Emma Twigg’s incredible achievements on the water over the past two decades, there are still some fans who are hard to impress. Like arguably her biggest fan – Tommy Twigg. Tommy’s just two years old and doesn’t y

After four years pouring everything into his training and preparation for the Olympic Games in Paris, champion Kiwi shot putter Tom Walsh’s dreams were shattered when he suffered a crippling groin injury during his second throw at Stade de France. Al

"My heart is broken,” Nicole Kidman shared in a moving statement read out by Babygirl director Halina Reijn on her behalf, just hours after she learned of her beloved mother Janelle’s sudden passing. “She shaped me, she guided me and she made me. I’m

You don’t need to be armed with jokes to make drag queen Spankie Jackzon laugh. Instead, simply ask what she thinks her biggest challenge is on the new season of Celebrity Treasure Island. “I don’t think I really have any,” cackles the 39-year-old s

Comedian, writer and actress Janaye Henry reckons her rather unorthodox secret weapon will power her to Celebrity Treasure Island victory. “My greatest strength is delusion,” the 27-year-old star enthuses. “I really believe I can do anything. Because

A quiet Auckland studio full of amps, guitars and recording gear is a world away from the packed stadiums of adoring fans and high-energy shows synonymous with Chris Mac’s role as bassist for Kiwi pop-rockers Six60. However, it’s here where Chris, 41

Diana, Princess of Wales, was known for her humanity and empathy, but her delicate, natural beauty was in an ethereal realm seldom seen. Richard Dalton should know. As he puts it, he had a close-up view every morning, arriving early enough sometimes

Auckland actress and screenwriter Manu Vaea was 21 when she returned to Aotearoa to collect a prize at the 2019 Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards after a wild holiday in South Korea filled with partying, men and youthful recklessness. But instead

Two of the farmers are set to make their final decision this week. But before apple grower David McMahon, 29, announces his choice, he travels to the hometowns of his two remaining ladies, special education aide Emily Gordon and marketing coordinator

With just days left before Matt Young makes his final decision on Farmer Wants A Wife, there’s no shortage of drama between him and his two ladies, Olivia Bencic and Annabelle Greenaway. First, the New South Wales sheep and cattle farmer, 23, drops a

Hunted Australia is returning for a third season and the prize money has been upped from $100,000 to a cool $1 million! After working together to “steal” as much of that cash as they can from a bank vault in the old Aussie mining town of Ballarat, th

Liam Newman was just one year old when he gazed up from his Taupō backyard, spotted his skydiving instructor dad Brett Newman up in the air and uttered one of his first words. Brett tells Woman’s Day, “My wife Sheralee said he looked up, pointed at t

Three years of adrenaline-fuelled shifts in the emergency department had solidified Zazi Gohar’s passion for nursing. She thrived in the fast-paced environment and felt certain her life was heading in the right direction The bubbly 27-year-old tells,

Kristyl Neho knows where the bodies are buried. She also knows how to line a coffin and dig a grave. And as the performer fronting the national stage tour of Tangihanga, her one-woman show, she’s paying tribute to the man who taught her all she knows

Hi Jay-Jay, My boyfriend and I have been together for almost a year. I’m really happy, but a recent decision of his has raised a red flag. He has organised to spend Christmas with his adult children and their partners in Bali. I’ve met them before a

Urinary incontinence is sometimes called the “silent syndrome” because it’s so rarely talked about. As a result, it can often be a lonely experience for women who are unaware of how common it actually is. “One in three women will experience urinary i

Women’s health physiotherapists are specialists who work across a broad range of medical conditions, including pelvic-floor disorders. “A women’s health physio can assess and treat urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, endometriosis,

Dreaming of a defined jawline and chiselled cheekbones? Thanks to the magic of makeup, all you need is a good highlighter, a buffing brush and a few tricks. A natural, lifted complexion starts with healthy and hydrated skin, so before you pick up the

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Sometimes a perfectly functional, solid-coloured lampshade can look just a little bit underwhelming in a room. The solution? Cover it with some patterned wallpaper, which is what we did using a roll of large floral Resene wallpaper. And because there

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Katy MITCHELL SAYS Your lovely brother comes through with so much love for you. He looks very healthy and well, and is at peace. Your brother smiles and tells me he’s proud of what you’ve achieved. He is reaching out to place his hand reassuringly o

FROM WEDNESDAY, DISNEY+ Set after events in WandaVision, this new Marvel miniseries sees Kathryn Hahn’s now-powerless witch Agatha Harkness out to get her magic back. Teaming up with a mysterious boy known only as Teen, she sets off down the legenda

Former Shorty star Jzayla Hughey’s new doco Detangling The Stigma is now streaming on rnz.co.nz MY BEST BINGE WATCH Kaos on Netflix is a fun, modern spin on Greek mythology. The gods are a hot mess, the drama’s wild, and it’s packed with dark, witty

1 I was in the same class at Toi Whakaari drama school as Chris Parker and Hayley Sproull. We used to put on modestly attended comedy shows as a trio. Now they individually sell out massive venues across the country and I’m still trying to convince t

Kaos on Netflix is a fun, modern spin on Greek mythology. The gods are a hot mess, the drama’s wild, and it’s packed with dark, witty humour and phenomenal acting. Uproar. A New Zealand coming-of-age film that had me laughing out loud, then suddenly

1I was in the same class at Toi Whakaari drama school as Chris Parker and Hayley Sproull. We used to put on modestly attended comedy shows as a trio. Now they individually sell out massive venues across the country and I’m still trying to convince th

James McAvoy stars in an unnerving thriller about a couple who are invited to a remote countryside home for a weekend by two people they’ve briefly met while on holiday in Italy. Despite starting off as a comfortable getaway, the trip soon goes a lit

LUDACRIS No, the rapper hasn’t been cast in a live-action Popeye film – he just needed bigger guns to help throw a baseball pitch in Atlanta. PARIS HILTON Colourful socialite Paris Hilton isn’t about to fade into the background! The star strutted

CHRIS MARTIN Desperate for some warmth after Coldplay’s tour of Ireland, Chris was more than relieved to see the sun again when he arrived home in Malibu, where he was spotted on his knees, praising the rays! MATT SMITH What you looking at, punk?!

Newly single Jennifer Lopez stunned in a sparkling silver Tamara Ralph “revenge dress” at the premiere of her movie Unstoppable at the Toronto Film Festival. And an insider reveals that the sizzling look was part of the 55-yearold’s plan to move on f