South Auckland hip-hop entrepreneur Shirl’e Fruean has fond memories of her childhood in Samoa, roaming through untouched rainforest and picking fresh island fruit. Cared for by her beloved great-grandmother Lakena Fruean, the MC and songwriter was g

Sad MITCHELL SAYS I’m picking up that there is a lovely older lady from your mother’s side who is watching over you. She tells me she’s incredibly proud of you and that you have a wonderful personality that shines through, touching everyone you meet.

Former NFL star OJ Simpson, the man famously acquitted of two murders, has died after a battle with prostate cancer. At the height of his football career, Simpson was hugely popular with fans. He then went on to enjoy Hollywood fame, starring in the

Just when it seemed like there were hopes that Harry and Prince William might repair their relationship following the Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis, a new feud is threatening to deepen their rift – apparently Harry is furious that William has b

When Cosima De Vito quit Australian Idol live on TV during the semi-finals in 2003, it was an unforgettable TV moment that left a shocked Guy Sebastian and Shannon Noll to fight out the grand final. Millions of viewers tuned in to see 22-year-old Guy

Entering the garden was like walking into paradise! With more than 150 million flowers in full bloom, this seven-hectare garden is perfect for a photo op. I could have spent all day wandering the grounds! Get in early buying your ticket – this is a s

Manu Feildel’s delicious recipe celebrates the classic breakfast cereal MAKES 16 To make dipping sauce, combine ½ cup aioli, ½ cup crème fraîche, ½ cup lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped chives. Season and set aside. Place 4-5 rashers of chopped streaky

As we bid farewell to yet another chaotic season of Married At First Sight Australia, Woman’s Day tracks down the four remaining couples to see whether they’re still committed, kaput or if their situation is a little more complicated... In what will

Where’s My Money? follows my journey to understanding and hopefully unlocking financial freedom. I’ll be picking the brains of some of the best finance minds in the country in the hope I can extract some tips and tricks to save money – and just be be

YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU If you use social media, chances are you’ve been served a plethora of digital ads encouraging you to sign up to one of many 28-day fitness challenges. There’s the 28-day home Pilates plan, a “28 days to a si

OH, BABY! Hi Jay-Jay, I’ve been with my boyfriend for six months. He’s almost perfect – good-looking, funny, compassionate and a great cook! He’s everything I want in a man, apart from one thing – and it’s a big thing for me. He uses baby talk when

Last week, I attended the world premiere of new Kiwi drama Friends Like Her, which our clever former columnist Sarah-Kate Lynch was inspired to write while in Kaikōura for a Woman’s Day travel story. I loved the first two episodes and now want to bin

The most unlikely pair to come out of the experiment, Natalie Parham and Ash Galati were spotted attending Melbourne Fashion Week together earlierer this year. However, Ash has since quashed rumours of a romance, insisting, “We’re just friends.” They

Along with a healthy diet and regular physical activity, maintaining positive social connections is one of the most important factors for a long and happy life. Some studies suggest it’s just as beneficial as giving up smoking! Most people find their

Penny McNamee spent six years of her life playing doctor Tori Morgan in Home And Away, so when she was asked to return for Leah and Justin’s wedding, she leapt at the chance. “It had to be something big to pull Tori back because she moved on from S

Ass a scientist, Bridget Prendiville knows how to listen to her body. So when four mammograms showed no evidence of breast cancer but Bridget still felt that something still wasn’t right, she pushed for further checks. “I requested an ultrasound in m

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Family fallout Friends of Miley Cyrus say she “hit the roof ” after her little sister Noah “liked” one of ex-husband Liam Hemsworth’s sexy workout pictures on Instagram. “There’s no greater joy than seeing y’all get sooooooo angry over the dumbest s

Prince Harry has plans for a triumphant return to the UK to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games next month, but his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, is terrified that the former “party prince” could ruin her own big comeback. “It’s been

Bad blood A thrilling new local series written by former Woman’s Day columnist Sarah-Kate Lynch, starring White Lotus actress Morgana O’Reilly, Whina’s Vinnie Bennett, Aussie star Tess Haubrich and Shortland Street’s Jarod Rawiri. Nicole and Tessa a

For Queen Mary of Denmark, last week was another humiliating one spent without her husband as she dutifully smiled and waved while attending three local events on her own. Beginning with the 75th anniversary of the Freedom Museum on 3 April, the brav

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Russell Crowe refused all invites and requests to celebrate his 60th birthday on 7 April, telling friends he had “no plans” to mark the milestone due to work commitments. In fact, the Gladiator star, who is filming Nuremberg in Budapest, has become “