Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 44, 2025 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

She may have been paying homage to Rita Hayworth on the Vogue World runway in Los Angeles, but many have compared Nicole Kidman’s old-Hollywood glamour look to Princess Diana and the ultimate revenge dress. It has been more than a month since Nicole filed for divorce from husband Keith Urban, 58. While they have both remained tight-lipped about the split, sources believe there is hope for reconciliation as they both still follow each other on social media. Ultimately, Nicole, 58, wishes for her family to be reunited. “The hardest part is navigating the dynamic with their daughters,” the insider tells of Sunday, 17, and Faith, 14. “The last thing Nicole wanted was a broken family.” This year’s runway honoured the connection between fashion and cinema, and saw some of Hollywood’s…

It’s described as the worst crisis to hit the royal family in living memory. And the scandal surrounding Prince Andrew has led King Charles and his son Prince William to join forces to protect the future of the monarchy. The pair has been attending crisis talks together with aides in an effort to find ways of limiting the damage caused by Andrew’s ties to American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and the sexual abuse accusations made against him by Virginia Giuffre in her posthumous book. Andrew’s actions – which he vehemently denies – have “taken a wrecking ball to support for the monarchy”, raising serious questions about whether the UK should still have a royal family, according to one British politician. “Prince Andrew has done more for republicanism than anyone since…

Ross Cooper knew he’d found the woman for him after walking into his Rotorua flat and laying eyes on an athletic brunette standing on her head in the lounge. Although the rugby stalwart will have you believe it was his physique that caught her attention! “Judy had come around to our flat to do some yoga with a teaching colleague I flatted with,” recalls Ross, 73. “She was upside down in the lotus position. I walked past and the first thing she noticed was my incredibly muscly legs.” “Oh, I did not,” retorts Judy, 78, laughing, proving their comedic to-and-fro is a key ingredient in their timeless love. “We were both simply school teachers who just hit it off right from the start. We’ve always enjoyed a lovely connection.” Chatting…

Jeff Bridges’ interior designer daughter Hayley Take a peek at Hayley Bridges’ company website and you’ll find no mention of her famous dad Jeff, 75. Growing up, Hayley, 40, showed no interest in a movie career. Instead, when her family went house-hunting in upmarket Santa Barbara in the ’90s, she fantasised about how she would redesign and personalise each room. Now she has her own interior design company in the coastal Californian city. Says Crazy Heart star Jeff of his three kids, “When they were wondering what to do, I said, ‘You could try acting. I’ll certainly help you.’ And they all said, ‘Nah.’ Every once in a while, I’ll ask them to cue me on a script and I can tell they’ve got it. Acting is like falling off…

For most of her life, Rhonda Hāpi-Smith was certain about one thing: she wasn’t going to be a prison officer like her father and siblings. But in her thirties, after drifting through unsatisfying jobs, she felt a different kind of pull – toward purpose, structure and service. Though she knew she would be forever changed once she put on the uniform, she says dedicating the past 20 years of her life to prison work was the right decision. “I came out battered and worn, but I’d do it all again,” shares the 58-year-old from her home in Wellington. “There was something about the job that gave me a reason.” She has now turned the wild and often dangerous experiences of the past two decades into her first book, Inside the…

Grilled chilli honey salmon SERVES 6 1.2kg salmon fillet, skin removed, pin-boned ½ cup (180g) honey 2 teaspoons dried chilli flakes Cracked black pepper, to season Grilled lemon halves, to serve CURING MIX 1 cup (300g) rock salt (see note) 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 2 teaspoons dried chilli flakes 12 long sprigs dill HORSERADISH CRÈME FRAÎCHE 1 ¼ cups (300g) crème fraîche 1 ½ tablespoons grated horseradish 1 ½ tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained, finely chopped 2 teaspoons lemon rind, finely grated 1To make the curing mix, combine salt, sugar and chilli flakes in a bowl. Place half of the mix onto a large glass dish and top with salmon. Place dill sprigs and the remaining curing mix on top of the salmon, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours to lightly…

We all get worried from time to time for various reasons. Whether it is giving a speech, starting a new job or driving to a place we’ve never been before, it’s normal to feel on edge about certain situations that crop up. For most people, once the experience is over, the anxious feelings wane. But for those with anxiety, feeling nervous or unsettled can persist and have a serious impact on day-to-day life. “Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions,” says expert Dr Stephen Carbone. In fact, one in four Kiwis will experience an anxiety disorder at some stage in their lives. “While it’s normal to experience varying degrees of worry, when anxiety stops you from doing the things you might otherwise be able to do comfortably,…

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 Momentum builds and motivation returns as plans that once felt delayed now begin to move forward. Keep your goals realistic and celebrate steady progress. A friend’s insight offers inspiration, while fresh air, nature and exercise help channel nervous energy. CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 Reflection will bring clarity about your priorities – less really can be more. A career shift or opportunity develops quietly behind the scenes. A loved one’s support boosts your mood, but avoid overthinking and focus on one step at a time. Quality rest and hydration recharge your focus. AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 Teamwork makes the dream work! You’re in sync with others, and collaboration proves to be enjoyable and productive. If your love life feels a bit…

AN EVENING WITH PRISCILLA PRESLEY: LIFE AFTER ELVIS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 & THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 From Graceland to Hollywood, Priscilla shares her story in this intimate show. Following the release of her memoir Softly, As I Leave You, she reflects on her life with Elvis and how she flourished afterwards as an actor and businesswoman. Expect candid tales, career highlights and personal insights. For tickets, scan the QR code. AUCKLAND CHRISTCHURCH Auckland CIRQUE DU SOLEIL CORTEO UNTIL SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Beds become trampolines, chandeliers swing with acrobats and a clown imagines his own funeral at a carnival – welcome to Corteo. Cirque Du Soleil’s latest show at Spark Arena is a poetic, playful spectacle that’s wowed more than 12 million people in 30 countries. With a central stage and audience…

End in sight Gaining more evidence in her legal battle with Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively had a lot to smile about as she stepped out in New York. It was revealed that the ItId Ends With Us director, 41, had used an app p that erases messages sages to coordinate his alleged smear campaign against the 38-year-old. Ooh baby, baby! Oops, she did it again! Paris Hilton, 44, paid tribute to her friend and pop icon Britney Spears with her first of many Halloween costumes. Speed bump They may be foes on screen, but in real life, the Morning Show co-stars Jennifer Aniston, 56, and Reese Witherspoon, 49, can’t even travel to work without each other. Pump it louder! It has been seven years since she last performed on stage,…

Model mates Gigi Hadid (left), 30, surprised her longtime friend Anne Hathaway, 42, to help honour her 20 years of service to God’s Love We Deliver charity at the annual awards dinner in New York. She's a winner! GLAM FEST The biggest names in Hollywood gathered in Bel Air to celebrate the people who make them red-carpet ready at the InStyle Imagemaker Awards. Jenna Ortega, 23, presented her stylist Enrique Melendez with the Future of Fashion Award. While Laura Dern, 58, received the Woman of Impact gong. Paw-fect pair Wherever Demi Moore, 62, is, so is her pooch Pilaf! The Golden Globe award winner greeted fans as she arrived at her panel during the New Yorker Festival. Still got it! Cyndi Lauper had her first number-one hit with Time After…

The fallout around the scandal with Prince Andrew continues this week. Some experts say it will affect The Firm for many years to come. Meanwhile, TV host and journalist Paddy Gower received quite a shock when he had a colonoscopy for his show. He aimed to raise awareness about bowel cancer and the importance of getting tested. “They save lives,” he rightly points out. What he didn’t expect during filming was for the spotlight to turn on him when the doctor discovered not one but two polyps – one of which would have developed into cancer. While the Government has taken steps to introduce wider testing, Paddy says, “It makes it worthwhile, but more needs to be done.” Elsewhere, don’t miss our story with Ross Cooper and his wonderful wife…

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have confirmed their relationship by going on a public date in the romance capital of the world. To celebrate Katy’s 41st birthday on October 25, the Teenage Dream singer stepped out with the former prime minister of Canada in Paris. The twosome caught a performance at Crazy Horse, an iconic cabaret and strip club known for its stage shows performed by nude female dancers. A source close to Justin, 53, says the politician is smitten with Katy – who’s currently on tour to promote her album 143 – and has been “pursuing” her since their date in Montreal in July. “He even flew to California to see her during a tour break,” says the insider. “They have an easy connection. She finds him attractive. He’s…

Lance Burdett was a builder before joining the police at 35 and training with the FBI to become New Zealand Police’s top crisis negotiator. He rose to national prominence after his role negotiating with the volatile Napier siege gunman Jan Molenaar, who was holed up in his home in 2009. After two decades on the frontlines – where Lance suffered from burnout, depression and suicidal thoughts – the 67-year-old left and used his personal insights into mental resilience and workplace stress to become an author, coach and motivational speaker. With a passion for neuroscience, Lance, 67, and his wife Donna, 65, began a business called Wellness, Awareness, Resilience and Negotiation (WARN) International, based in their coastal home north of Auckland. They are parents to three adult children, Danielle, Haley and…

Spicy braised short ribs with garlic & lemon SERVES 8-10 2.25kg bone-in short ribs, at least 3cm thick, cut into single-bone portions (or 1.6-1.8 kg boneless, at least 3cm thick) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season 4 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola 4 lemons, halved 2 large onions, unpeeled, quartered 2 garlic heads, unpeeled, halved widthways, plus 4 cloves, finely chopped 2 teaspoons chilli flakes or 1-2 tablespoons chilli paste, plus more to taste 2 tablespoons honey 120ml (½ cup) sherry vinegar, apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar 120ml (½ cup) soy sauce or tamari 4 thyme sprigs 950ml (4 cups) water 1 handful of parsley and/or coriander, tender leaves and stems, finely chopped 1 bunch chives, finely chopped 1 Season the short ribs with salt…

Fabulously French Family-owned Dancing Water winery has made big waves on the world stage, winning three medals at the International Wine and Spirits Competition with three of its rosés. “I wanted to make a rosé that competed with the French-style rosé my friends were drinking,” recalls founder Kim Schofield. “I never dreamed we would be standing on the world stage with medals for all three!” The brand’s Blanc De Noir 2024 took home gold, Central Otago Pinot Noir Rosé 2024 silver and Georgie Rosé Diamante 2024 bronze. Available from dww.co.nz Calling all chocoholics Sweet tooths ought to get their hands on Whittaker’s latest limited-edition flavours. Strawberry & Shortbread stars creamy milk chocolate, crunchy shortbread and freeze-dried strawberries, while Peppermint & Cocoa Cookie Biscuit is spiked with crunchy pieces. Wrapped in…

I adore canned sardines, particularly those from northern European waters. While the cans no longer seem to have that unique opening key, it’s still hugely satisfying tearing them open using the pull top. Once open, there the sardines lie, in military formation, as glitteringly silver as the moment they emerged from the freezing Baltic. Plucked out with a fork onto hot buttered toast – they’re a knockout! They’re the star snack that turns up after you’ve despairingly thought the cupboard was bare. Some will call sardines modest food. People feed them to their cats. And yes, they’re just sprats. But I prefer their more elevated name – brisling sardines. Very high in omega-3, very low in calories, and a remarkable source of protein and healthy fatty acids. I particularly like…

Last month, I was in a high-powered meeting. Okay, it was lunch. I was out of my depth and trying to seem influential in front of some high-octane company. Then my phone rang. It was my 14-year-old daughter. I’m ashamed to say I dismissed her call. I promised myself I’d get back to her as soon as I had finished the important story I was relating to the gathered captains of industry. Seconds later, it rang again. There was no choice but to cut short my disquisition. Yes, I just learned this word, and it describes my long and boring analysis perfectly. In my most concerned voice, I said, “I must take this. Apologies.” There was an air of respect for the fact that company emergencies don’t stick to a…

Garden party She has become known for her naked visage on red carpets and has been vocal about animal rights for decades, so it’s only fitting Pamela Anderson is now the cofounder of a vegan beauty brand. The 58-year-old looked like she had stepped out of the Mad Hatter’s tea party as she greeted shoppers at the New York pop-up of her brand Sonsie. Guests were transported to a garden paradise where they could buy a rhubarb glossy balm, which was inspired by Pamela’s childhood memories of dipping rhubarb in sugar.…

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Basic quinoa PREP + COOK TIME 20 MINUTES SERVES 4 1 cup (200g) quinoa (red, white or tri-coloured) 2 cups (500ml) water Rinse quinoa in a sieve under cold running water. Place quinoa and water in a medium saucepan, bringing to the boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Drain and cool slightly. Serve as is or in one of our salad variations. Haloumi salad Make basic quinoa. Combine 1 crushed garlic clove, 2 tablespoons each lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons each ground cumin and ground coriander. Add to quinoa with 100g baby kale and ¼ cup mint leaves, tossing to combine. Cook 250g sliced haloumi in an oiled frying pan over high heat for 1…

Luxury facial massage Save big and treat yourself to a spa-worthy appointment sans salon What you’ll need: Clean skin, a lightweight facial oil or serum, a warm towel and a gua sha or jade roller (optional). 1 NECK & DÉCOLLETÉ CLEARANCE (60 seconds): Warm a few drops of oil between your palms. Place both palms at the base of your neck. In long, upward strokes, glide from your clavicle to under the jawline. Repeat 5-7 times. Mecca Cosmetica Everyday Face Oil, $51 2 JAWLINE DEFINITION (60 seconds): Form a soft “V” with your index and middle fingers. Keeping the movement firm but light, start at the centre of your chin and glide along the jaw toward each ear, ending at the lobe. Repeat 6-8 times. 3 UNDER-EYE DE-PUFF (60 seconds):…

From this To this Tip Collect old books from thrift shops that are a similar size, or you could try looking for books you could sort into a pyramid formation when stacked. Linen or fabric-covered books work best. BEDSIDE STACK Channel the European intellectual look with piles of books to make something useful for putting your morning cup of tea in bed on. You can choose to go bright or more low-key in muted tones. As you can see, we went the colourful route. 1 Remove the dust jackets from the books. Apply a coat of paint primer to the book covers and allow to dry. 2 Use two coats of your chosen paints, allowing to dry between each coat. We used testpots in Resene Colour Me Pink, Pursuit, Paper…

This is the time of year when my favourite skirt won’t do up. Other more forgiving elastic waistband ones are doable, if you don’t mind a bit of squeezed middle. But the button on that special one reaches for the buttonhole – and misses. It’s an annual occurrence, this widening of the girth. Some people, when frantically busy, either burn their fuel ferociously or forget to eat. But my response to exhaustion – when what I really need is a glass of water and a nap – is to eat something. And because my work often comes with catering, there’s no shortage of delicious options for shoving in my gob. It generally sorts itself out once the silly season calms down and once more, buttonhole will meet button, but it…

It should have been a straightforward proposition. Would I like to come and speak at a dinner at the Kio Kio Sports Club? The request came from Mike and Katrina, a lovely couple I met on my Rugby World Cup tour to France a couple of years ago. They’re farmers and stalwarts of their local Kio Kio community and heavily involved in the sports club. I would travel down to Kio Kio, speak for my supper and stay the night with the pair. Couldn’t be easier. Except last year, I had sinus surgery right before the dinner I was due to speak at and had to pull out. I felt terrible about it, but I would definitely be there the following year. I had the date written in my diary,…

On the trail of abuse A quest for answers brings Chloe to New Zealand Generally, novels that odds and returns home from span three generations war a different man but still are sprawling epics, her husband, she is used to but A Gap in Nature is being alone with her son and short and to the point, doesn’t have much affection and no less powerful left for anybody else, not because of that. Spanning even the baby daughter that 50 years, it’s a story about soon comes along. the damage people can In his twenties, David do to each other and how escapes and heads to secrets can be buried but London with no intention never entirely hidden. of ever going home. He It is 1940 and May Nicholl arrives…