Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 47, 2025 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

The universe was put right last week when Dolly Parton and Tom Cruise finally received their first Oscars at the Governors Awards. As Tom, 63, took to the stage in Los Angeles to accept his lifetime achievement award he was visibly emotional as he received a minute-long standing ovation. “Making films is not what I do, it is who I am,” the four-time nominee confessed. “I want you to know that I will always do everything I can to help this art form.” Sadly, Dolly, 79, couldn’t be there in person. Instead, she accepted the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award via video message from her Nashville home. “My mum and daddy showed me by example that the more you give, the more blessings come your way. I’ve tried my whole life…

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After two decades at TVNZ – the past five as Breakfast co-host – Jenny-May Clarkson’s alarm clock is no longer ringing at 3am. The former Silver Fern, who started her broadcasting career as a netball commentator, completed her last Breakfast show on November 21. She announced her departure just a week earlier, calling her time on the morning show “an absolute honour and privilege”. She said, “I am going to miss that. But I’m not going to miss getting up at three o’clock in the morning!” In April this year, the 51-year-old, who shares nine-year-old twin sons Te Manahau and Atawhai with husband Dean, released her memoir Full Circle, after initially scoffing at the idea of writing about her childhood in the King Country town of Piopio, her life as…

An Australian man who lunged at Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore has been jailed for nine days. Johnson Wen, 26, made a stir when he jumped security barriers at the November 13 event, grabbing Ariana, 32, by the shoulders. Earlier in the day, the serial prankster, who goes by the handle of “Pyjamamann,” uploaded a series of videos of himself waiting by the yellow carpet for Ariana to arrive. One of his posts read, “I feel like I’m in a dream. That’s my best friend Ariana Grande and I’m gonna meet her.” When the We Can’t Be Friends singer arrived, he grabbed her, jumping up and down. Ariana’s co-star Cynthia Erivo, 38, forcibly pried him off. He then made a second attempt to jump the…

‘Marla hasn’t quite grasped the concept of me needing my leg to walk!’ One morning recently, Jess Quinn experienced her most unexpected parenting moment. Marching into the bedroom with the determination of a wee soldier was Marla, her almost two-year-old daughter, who’d decided she wanted to wear mummy’s prosthetic limb that day. Woman’s health advocate Jess, who lost her right leg to bone cancer at age eight, was left pondering how she could explain it in a way that would make sense to a tantruming toddler. “Marla hasn’t quite grasped the concept of me needing my leg to walk,” laughs Jess, 32. “I had to say, ‘You can put it on, but if you want to have a fun day, then Mummy needs to wear it.’ “My disability is just…

Anthropologist Dame Anne Salmond is a distinguished professor at the University of Auckland. Made a Dame in 1995, Anne was New Zealander of the Year in 2013 and awarded the Order of New Zealand in 2020. She has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in the US, the British Academy in the UK and the American Philosophical Society, which was founded by Benjamin Franklin. ‘I remember sitting on Waikiki Beach and thinking my life had begun!’ “I was the second eldest in a family of eight and mum relied on us older children to help look after the younger ones, including a pair of twins. Mum had a system where my two younger sisters and I each had a boy. Mum, who loved kids, would say, ‘Girls, get…

Watermelon, mint & feta salad SERVES 4 ½ small watermelon 125g (1 cup) black pitted olives, cut in half 2 shallots (or spring onion), finely sliced ½ teaspoon dried mint 300g feta, cut into 3cm cubes ¼ bunch of mint, leaves picked 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 Remove peel from the watermelon. Cut flesh into 3cm cubes, removing any seeds, and place in a large mixing bowl. Add olives, shallot and dried mint, mixing gently. 2 Arrange half the watermelon mixture on a platter and top with half the feta and half the fresh mint. Repeat with the remaining watermelon, feta and mint. 3 Drizzle with the olive oil and serve straightaway. Sabich salad SERVES 4 1 large eggplant, peeled, cut into 3cm cubes Sea salt and freshly…

CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 You’re preparing for a new chapter and can sense a shift coming. Focus on quiet progress rather than pushing too hard. You’ll feel motivated by a small victory at work. During a busy time, romance will feel comforting, but don’t take it for granted. Decluttering your life will help to make space for new beginnings. AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 It’s a time to reconnect with friends, which will leave you feeling more socially inspired. If you’ve been avoiding teamwork, it’s worth reconsidering – collaboration will lead to exciting results and a renewed energy. Love will blossom through an adventure. PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20 Your professional life moves sharply into focus, as recognition arrives for your recent efforts. Elsewhere, a mentor…

I feel like I say this every single year, but honestly, how are we only a month out from Christmas? The excitement is definitely building, but for many families, it is also a tough time financially. That is why much-loved Kiwis Matt Heath, Leigh Hart and Matilda Green have teamed up with Variety to shine a light on the incredible work the charity does for children who need a little extra support. They share their favourite festive memories and how you can help on page 14. Elsewhere, Jess Quinn speaks openly about her long road to motherhood and the panic attacks she began experiencing after welcoming her daughter Marla. Anyone who has been through even one will know how frightening it can be. Jess talks with such honesty about the…

Mobile phone brand Motorola has further expanded its offering in New Zealand, releasing four brand-new Motorola smartphones! Introducing the moto g56 5G, motorola edge 60 fusion, motorola edge 60 pro and motorola razr 60 – the latest in the iconic flip phone range. From premium powerhouses to value-packed mid-tier essentials, the range combines long-lasting batteries, quality cameras and sleek designs. Motorola also has an exclusive partnership with Pantone, the global authority on colour, so not only do they perform – they look stunning too. We have 10 new phones, worth more than $10,000, to give away to 10 lucky readers! To be in to win, email nzww@aremedia.co.nz with the subject line “Motorola”, plus your full name, address and which phone you’d like to win. Or visit nowtolove.co.nz/win and enter the…

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were left reeling after their parents Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson were demoted and evicted, thanks to their links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Now royal experts say the sisters risk damaging their own reputations by pursuing business interests in Middle East states with dubious human rights’ records. Andrew spent time with businessmen there when he was a trade envoy for the UK and there is speculation over gifts, including large sums of money, given to the family. Beatrice and Eugenie have also been warned about their numerous recent trips to the Middle East. Beatrice made two visits to Saudi Arabia in October and November, attending business events with some of the richest people on the planet. One of the functions was held at a hotel…

There’s nothing like saying it with flowers – but Chris Hipkins said it with a whole garden! The Labour leader and former prime minister proposed to girlfriend Toni Grace recently while the pair were sitting on a park bench at Wellington’s Botanic Gardens. “She said yes and I was very, very happy about that,” said Chris, 47, who shares two children with ex-wife Jade. Announcing their engagement later on social media, the politician said, “I didn’t hit the Powerball over the weekend, but I did hit the jackpot. Toni, every day with you is incredible. Through the ups and downs of politics, parenthood and life, you are always so calm, optimistic and caring. “You’re my rock and I’m so excited about our life together. There simply aren’t enough words to…

As a founding member of Split Enz, Mike Chunn knows what makes a good song. It was the power of the music written by his friends Tim Finn and Phil Judd that made him so excited to be on stage. So he was stunned to discover how little creative nurturing was happening in schools. That realisation set him on a mission: to show young artists that people care about what they have to say. “I went to a secondary school to talk to them about songwriting,” the bass player explains. “I said, ‘How many of you think you could write a song?’ And there wasn’t one hand that was put up, and I thought, ‘Well, that sucks.’ “Then I was invited to my eight-year-old daughter’s class and I asked the…

As seven-year-old twins Ashe and Jett’s cochlear implants were switched on, mum Danielle Cooper watched something incredible quietly unfold. Everyday sounds most people take for granted, like whispers or wind rustling through the trees, were loud and clear, and for the first time in their little lives, the boys had full access to sound. “When their cochlear implants are on, we tell them they can hear everything – even the stars twinkling,” smiles mum Danielle, 34. Despite no history of multiples in the family, Coromandel-based architectural designer Danielle always dreamed of having twins. “Elated would be an understatement,” she beams of her reaction when she found out at the first ultrasound. With a smooth pregnancy and planned induction just shy of 37 weeks, nothing hinted at what was ahead. “We…

Meatball subs MAKES 4 PREP + COOK 45 MINUTES 4 long crusty bread rolls or 1 baguette, cut into 4 ½ cup (70g) grated mozzarella Shredded basil leaves, to serve NAPOLITANA SAUCE ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped finely 2 garlic cloves, sliced thinly 2 x 400g cans crushed tomatoes ½ cup (125ml) water 1 basil stalk 2 tablespoons sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season MEATBALLS 500g minced beef (see tips) 2 eggs ½ cup (35g) dry breadcrumbs ¾ cup (60g) finely grated Parmesan, plus extra to serve ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 To make Napolitana sauce, heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat. Cook onion…

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It was my wife Linda’s birthday this week. I’m not a particularly imaginative gift buyer. Yes, she’d love a new horse. But then, I’d never see her again. Besides, we agree, even if we bought one, the ongoing upkeep might challenge our diminishing incomes. Anyway, horses aside, I’ve come up with something different she likes. I read recently that 80 percent of all soft toys are eventually thrown away. Six million stuffed animals end up in global landfills every year. I don’t know how they know that, but it must contribute significantly to landfill waste. And how sad so many once-loved companions come to such an inglorious end. When Linda was six, she was out with her dad at a London car scrapyard. She discovered, lying in a vehicle being…

Christmas can make some of us jumpy. Once, a few years back, I got so twitchy that I tried to run away from it, even taking family with me, as if to deprive them of the joys of the festive season. I’m confessing this in the face of a swiftly approaching Christmas – though I have no intention of trying to run away from it now or ever again. That other time, when I did run away, we went to Vietnam. I’d read somewhere Christmas didn’t loom large over there. Also, the festive season lands in the middle of Vietnam’s winter when tourism is even cheaper than usual. I possibly thought it was an interesting angle for a travel story. And, of course, we were keen to go to Vietnam…

He’s into you After confirming their relationship on social media, Jennifer Aniston, 56, isn’t hiding away new beau Jim Curtis, 50, any more. The pair enjoyed a date night at the Elle Women in Hollywood event in Los Angeles. Bronze pants! We’re seeing double! Renée Zellweger, 56, admitted it was “weird” to see a bronze version of herself as she and author Helen Fields, 56, attended the unveiling of a Bridget Jones statue in Leicester Square, London. RUNWAY ROYALTY Naomi Campbell, 55, honoured supermodel bestie Heidi Klum, 52, with a Bambi Award in Munich for her contribution to German entertainment. At the same event, Cher, 79, received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Forever friends The Good Wife co-stars-turned-pals Julianna Margulies, 59, and Michael J. Fox, 64, reunited at the annual New…

Readers shared their well-wishes for former prime minister Chris Hipkins and Toni on their engagement Congratulations to you both – you deserve all the happiness in the world. Diana You deserve so much happiness, Chris. Congratulations to you and beautiful Toni. Tusie So pleased with this news. Everyone deserves some happiness and this was ours today. Congratulations to you both. Jan Congratulations to you both. It’s lovely to see you smiling and so happy. Fiona I wish you all the best for the future ahead. Anna…

There’s no guidebook on how to juggle a cancer diagnosis and months of treatment with being a mum of three young children and holding down an incredibly high-profile job. But as the Princess of Wales continues to come to terms with life after her devastating cancer experience last year and ploughs on with royal duties, it’s always her kids who take precedence. She and husband Prince William are still navigating their new life post-cancer and learning important lessons as they go. That has included talking to Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven, about their mum’s illness. William, 43, has revealed it’s been a “balancing act” deciding what details to share with the kids, after Kate, 43, was diagnosed last February. “We choose to communicate a lot…

Her proper title may be Princess Royal, but there’s a good reason why Princess Anne is also known as the Queen of Thrift. Renowned for her habit of recycling outfits for official visits, she outdid herself on a trip to Singapore when she wore a cream trouser suit a staggering 52 years after it made its first appearance. The safari-style suit was her chosen attire at a polo event in Windsor in 1973, when Anne, now 75, was just 22. She donned it again in 1975 when she flew to the UK after attending an equestrian competition in the US. It still fitted perfectly when she wore it over a striped shirt during her visit to a Singaporean aircraft training centre earlier this month, although this time she left off…

Courteney Cox & Johnny McDaid Friends star Courteney met Johnny at a party at her Malibu home in 2013, and the following year they were engaged. Three years later, however, the Snow Patrol musician abruptly ended the relationship in a therapy session. “He just broke up within the first minute,” recalls Courteney, 61. “I was so shocked.” Johnny, 49, moved back to the UK and Courteney underwent intensive therapy to understand “my part” in their relationship breakdown. Nine months later, they reunited and have been together ever since. “He’s not my fiancé,” explains Courteney. “Now we’re just together. It’s actually better than it was before.” Oprah Winfrey & Stedman Graham Talk-show queen Oprah and her businessman beau Stedman, 74, have been happily unmarried for 39 years and counting. The pair…

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It’s a joy to be in a room filled with entertainers – that beautiful bunch of people who earn a living doing the thing they love. We are, I feel, the luckiest people. I was recently an emcee for the 2025 Variety Artists Club awards. The VAC has been around since 1966, established to foster collegiality amongst performers and to encourage professional development. The night is a who’s who of entertainment legends. I was sharing a table with singer Tom Sharplin, Richard “Rocky Horror” O’Brien, plus VAC patrons David Hartnell and Gray Bartlett. As established as they are, the Benny Awards (named for the original winner of the supreme award, magician Edgar Benyon) have a strong focus on celebrating current faces in New Zealand entertainment. Kiel Tutin, a renowned Kiwi…

It’s a funny old thing when technology fails, especially when you’re working on the radio and utterly dependent on it doing its thing so you can do yours. My producer Helen and I have about six minutes at the top of every hour to discuss how the show’s going, nip to the loo, make a cuppa and get ourselves sorted for the next hour of live radio. On Friday, at six past 11, I was back behind my microphone, listening to the last of the weather forecast. I turned on the mic and proclaimed, “NewsTalk ZB, Kerre Woodh...” I trailed off. Helen was gesticulating wildly to me, but I couldn’t hear a thing through my headphones. Clearly I wasn’t on air. An ad started playing and Helen came rushing into…

Love American-style Wellington comes alive with the Marines’ arrival Book of the week Wartime love stories are always heightened by drama and danger. This one takes place mostly in 1940s Wellington, but still the threat of tragedy hangs over it with Kiwi families waiting at home while their young men fight overseas. It’s a vivid tale that explores a fascinating part of our World War II history – an era that’s sometimes known as the “American invasion”. Two of Lorna’s brothers are fighting in the Middle East while she’s at home with her parents, trying to get on with normal life as war closes in on the Pacific. The arrival of a battleship filled with American Marines shakes up everything. Thousands of handsome, smart, polite young men flood the city…