New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

It’s only been a few weeks since Katie Holmes and the new man in her life, Emilio Vitolo Jr, went public with their relationship, but it appears that they may already be taking things to the next level. The couple were spotted popping into St Patrick

While millions of foodies around New Zealand and the globe swooned over Chelsea Winter’s famous Lockdown Loaf during COVID, the beloved Kiwi cook was soaking up every moment with her bright-eyed son Sky, after a busy six months working. Now happily b

She’s New Zealand’s sweetheart, but don’t be fooled because when she needs to, Suzy Cato can roar – and the popular TV personality is teaching her own children to do the same. “We talk to our kids about being confident without being the show-off, and

We love her because she’s authentic and comfortable in her own skin, but Jamie Lee Curtis, 61, credits two famous women for influencing her outlook on life – her late mother, actress Janet Leigh, and the late Princess Diana. In a recent interview, th

The Good Place star Kristen Bell has come out in support of her husband Dax Shepard, saying she is proud of him for facing his demons after he confessed to falling off the wagon after 16 years of sobriety and keeping it from her. Dax, 45, revealed in

She was once the belle of the ball, glittering like a rare jewel on the red carpet, scooping up awards and letting slip salacious details about her love life. These days, however, life for Angelina Jolie is a very different story. According to those

It’s a blink-and-you’ll miss it moment, two brief seconds at the end of a montage of old home movies released by the royal family to mark the Queen’s 94th birthday earlier this year. But the fact Her Majesty sanctioned the use of the clip showing her

To say it’ss been a rough year for Kiwi veteran actor Peter Elliott would be an understatement. “COVID effectively put an axe through my work – ended it completely,” the Westside star grimaces. “I’d been filming WhichCar in Australia and when New Zea

In the mid-1930s, Jean Batten become the most famous Kiwi in the world, acclaimed for her record-breaking solo plane flights. A school in Mangere, Auckland, an airport terminal, mountain peak and numerous streets were named after the glamorous aviatr

Back when we were isolated at home for weeks – two adults, one cat – I satisfied my need for company by voyeuristically immersing myself in the shenanigans of other, bigger communities. My favourite was a joyous binge-watch of Schitt’s Creek, a Netfl

Soaking up a stunning Bali sunset with her two sons five days after moving to the beach paradise, Sophie Steevens had no idea of the nightmare 24 hours that would follow – becoming dangerously ill and finding herself tearfully huddled in a hospital b

Finding your place in your teens can be tumultuous at the best of times, but Joseph Stockhausen faced a whole other set of hurdles – waking up every morning feeling like he wasn’t in the right body, grappling with his identity, then coming out as tra

PREP + COOK TIME 35 MINS SERVES 4 1 quantity basic risotto (see next page)2 tbsp olive oil½ cup loosely packed sage leaves500g chopped pumpkin, peeled 1 Make basic risotto (see next page). Keep warm. 2 Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium hea

PREP + COOK TIME 45 MINS + CHILLING SERVES 4 500g chicken mince3 tbsp korma paste24 flat-sided bamboo skewers (see tip)1 cup basmati rice2 tbsp canola oil1 cinnamon stick2 cardamom pods, bruised2 whole cloves½ tsp cumin seeds1 onion, thinly sliced2

PREP + COOK TIME 50 MINS SERVES 6 500g ricotta2 garlic cloves, crushed½ tsp dried chilli flakes100g feta, crumbled250g spinach, rinsed, chopped, wrung of excess moisture2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley2 tbsp chopped fresh basil (see tip)2/3 cup grated

PREP + COOK TIME 1½ HOURS + COOLING & CHILLING SERVES 8 125g butter, softened1/3 cup raw sugar3 eggs, separated11/3 cups self-raising flour11/3 cups ground walnuts1/3 cup milk½ cup walnut halves, roasted¼ cup honey 250g mascarpone1 tbsp icing suga

Locally-owned brand Essano has released five new concentrated serums to target pesky skincare concerns. Using active and natural ingredients, each works to maximise results while minimising irritation. Striking a balance between nature and science, e

An innovative Kiwi winery has discovered a new way to create sulphate-free wine. Using grapes from its Marlborough vineyard, Loveblock’s Tee sauvignon blanc uses green tea as a natural preservative. The antioxidant, which has been explored in both me

Adding a night cream with anti-ageing benefits into your skincare routine is a quick way to give your complexion essential hydration and a dose of skin-nourishing ingredients at the same time. Our skin cells are most productive while we sleep, thus m

During this troubling time in our nation, with many people in our communities struggling financially and emotionally, we spoke to two American experts in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to understand more about what happens to people affected b

While we’re aware that a diet rich in whole-grains, leafy green veges, fruit, fermented foods and probiotic yoghurt is good for our digestive system and overall wellbeing, there’s another way to improve your gut health – exercise. New research from t

The ultimate aim of most successful renovations is to produce an end result that seamlessly merges new additions with the existing interior. The goal generally is to create spaces that feel as if they’ve always been there and flow effortlessly into t

When planning our gardens, we often think about the pretty stuff such as plants, lawns, arbours or water features. Practical issues such as where to store the rubbish bins or lawnmower are often bumped to the bottom of the priority list. When the gar

• Bucket• Plastic sheet to protect surfaces• Various ceramics/crockery• Nail polish of your choice• Drying rack (a wire baking rack)• Nail polish remover• Cotton buds• Gold glitter nail polish• Small paint brush 1 Fill bucket with hot water and cov

As the body begins to deteriorate and in need of more medical attention than in any other time in life, elderly folk need to find the most cost-effective medical insurance policies on offer. Sign me up! You’re approaching your senior years and fi

Everything is awesome! Great for kids and parents alike, The Lego Movie follows Emmet, a rules-following, perfectly average Lego minifigure, who is mistakenly identified as the most “extraordinary person” and the key to saving his Lego world. He is d

MY COMFORT FOOD IS... anything rice-based – fried rice, rice pudding, it doesn’t matter, I love it all! But I have been trying to balance this carb overload with good fats and proteins in every meal lately. It’s much better for my mood and overall fe

One of the bravest things I’ve ever done is to give evidence before the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care. I thank God our stories are now being heard, such as unmodified shock treatment being given to a child who was naughty and a woman because sh

Actress Emma Corrin reckons she looks nothing like Princess Diana, but she’s morphed into the spitting image of the late royal to portray her on the latest series of The Crown. The first shots of Emma, 24, playing Diana have been released and the res