New Zealand Woman’s Weekly 1827

FOXY MARAMA Before former Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox fox-trotted on to the TV dancing competition in rhinestones and sequins, she showed her style credentials at the Reo Maori awards. WEDDIN G WALTZ Cricketer Chris Harris (48) looked very dashing for his first dance with wife Linda. The pair married in 1997 and no doubt he impressed his bride with his moves, just as he has impressed New Zealand TV audiences. ROCKER ROBBIE Who knew Robbie Rakete (51) was such a rock star! The Breeze host may not have won over the ladies with his dance moves, but he would have had girls swooning back in the day when he was a part of his school band. BACHELOR’S BABES Zac Franich (29) may look like the ladies’ man in this…

Hello! It’s been a while and I’ve missed you! I hope you’ve been keeping well. Unfortunately , the winter ills really took their toll on me this year and I was out of action for a few weeks. I really did miss my fabulous team here (who have put together some truly fab magazines!), as well as the wider Weekly family. When I couldn’t seem to shake the last dregs of my sickness, I headed to a magical wee spot in the south for a few days R&R and I was reminded just how wonderful our country is. Mairua Hot Springs is nestled in Lewis Pass, right on the river, surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains and it proved to be the perfect place to take some time out. Plus, it…

‘There’s got to be a child soon. I don’t think the stork has hit the air yet’ It was meant to be a way of doing damage control and making up for previous faux pas like those staged paparazzi shots. But Thomas Markle’s decision to talk about his daughter Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in a British TV interview has led to him copping even more flak. He’s been criticised for not respecting his daughter’s privacy and for continuing to cash in on her new role, and royal experts believe the Queen will not be amused that Thomas revealed personal details about Prince Harry’s political beliefs. Thomas (73) gave an exclusive interview to Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid on the TV show Good Morning Britain to set the record straight about…

Being walked down the aisle by her father-in-law strengthened the bond between Meghan and Prince Charles, and she’s increasingly turning to him for advice. And now, it’s been revealed that he already has a nickname for her. He has christened the former actress Tungsten because she is tough and unbending, just like the strong metal, according to a palace source. “Charles admires Meghan for her strength and the backbone she gives Harry, who needs a tungsten-type figure in his life as he can be a bit of a softie. It’s become a term of endearment.”…

Stella McCartney has spoken out about designing the striking white gown Meghan wore for her evening reception, describing the opportunity as “one of the most humbling moments of my career”. “I’ve made a lot of wedding dresses for a lot of high-profile people – none as high profile as this, obviously - but I’ve always felt very protective over that moment. To be trusted with that moment means a lot to me.” The silk crepe halter-neck dress was the result of a close collaboration with Meghan, reveals Stella (46). “We worked together. When you come to a wedding, you don’t just go, ‘Here, this is what you’re wearing.’ That person has to feel like a million dollars. They need to feel like they own it. “It was very much her…

After a textbook pregnancy, the Queen’s granddaughter Zara Tindall and her husband Mike welcomed their long-awaited second child on June 18, much to the delight of the royal family. Buckingham Palace announced via Twitter the happy couple had welcomed a girl – and a whopper, at that! “Mrs Michael Tindall was safely delivered of a baby girl on 18 June, at Stroud Maternity Unit. Mr Tindall was present at the birth. The weight of the baby was 9lbs 3oz [4.16kg] – the heaviest royal baby ever to be born. “The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, Captain Mark Phillips and Mike’s parents Mr Philip and Mrs Linda Tindall have been informed and are delighted at the news. The baby’s name will be confirmed in due course.” The wee…