New Zealand Woman’s Weekly Issue 6, 2023

Star news Who caught our eye this week Beyoncé’s showstopping performance at Dubai’s newest luxury hotel has left her fans divided. The 28-time Grammy Award winner returned to the stage for the first time in almost five years for the opening of Atlantis The Royal. But fans feel betrayed that the alleged $36.9 million payday was enough to sway her to perform in a country where same-sex relationships are illegal. Beyoncé’s most recent album Rennaissance was in part dedicated to her Uncle Johnny, who introduced her to the queer “music and culture that serve as inspiration for this album”. The hour-long spectacle included hits from across the 41-year-old’s career and even a special guest appearance from her eldest daughter Blue Ivy, 11. The pair performed Brown Skin Girl, the…

He was a stellar All Black, TV presenter and two-time winner of Celebrity Treasure Island, and now aged 51, Josh Kronfeld is back on our screens competing for a third time in the popular reality show in a bid to win $50,000 for his chosen charity Race4Life. But, as he tells from page six, he and his wife Bronwyn have had their share of health issues that they’ve been dealing with, and it’s been a long road to healing. In royal news, the palace has announced its plans for the King’s coronation in May. The first in 70 years, it promises to be a momentous occasion that lasts three days, including the more formal ceremony at Westminster Abbey, followed by street parties and picnics, and then a day when people…

Beyoncé’s showstopping performance at Dubai’s newest luxury hotel has left her fans divided. The 28-time Grammy Award winner returned to the stage for the first time in almost five years for the opening of Atlantis The Royal. But fans feel betrayed that the alleged $36.9 million payday was enough to sway her to perform in a country where same-sex relationships are illegal. Beyoncé’s most recent album Rennaissance was in part dedicated to her Uncle Johnny, who introduced her to the queer “music and culture that serve as inspiration for this album”. The hour-long spectacle included hits from across the 41-year-old’s career and even a special guest appearance from her eldest daughter Blue Ivy, 11. The pair performed Brown Skin Girl, the song which the youngster co-wrote with her mum and won her a…

He was a stellar All Black, TV presenter and two-time winner of Celebrity Treasure Island, and now aged 51, Josh Kronfeld is back on our screens competing for a third time in the popular reality show in a bid to win $50,000 for his chosen charity Race4Life. But, as he tells from page six, he and his wife Bronwyn have had their share of health issues that they’ve been dealing with, and it’s been a long road to healing. In royal news, the palace has announced its plans for the King’s coronation in May. The first in 70 years, it promises to be a momentous occasion that lasts three days, including the more formal ceremony at Westminster Abbey, followed by street parties and picnics, and then a day when people in…

Whether it’s on the rugby field or in the tussle of a reality TV competition, former All Black Josh Kronfeld knows what it takes to win. Once considered one of the best openside flankers in the world and the only person to win Celebrity Treasure Island twice, his body has paid the price. Past injuries, plus his wife Bronwyn facing her own health battle, meant that when he was offered the opportunity to compete for his third title on Treasure Island: Fans v Faves, he almost turned it down. “I’ve got the ankles of an 80-year-old and arthritis,” tells the 51-year-old. “I can’t walk or run very well these days. I’ve never had an issue with ageing, but it’s a bit frustrating how your body slows down when you get older.” While Bronwyn…

Cover story Whether it’s on the rugby field or in the tussle of a reality TV competition, former All Black Josh Kronfeld knows what it takes to win. Once considered one of the best openside flankers in the world and the only person to win Celebrity Treasure Island twice, his body has paid the price. Past injuries, plus his wife Bronwyn facing her own health battle, meant that when he was offered the opportunity to compete for his third title on Treasure Island: Fans v Faves, he almost turned it down. “I’ve got the ankles of an 80-year-old and arthritis,” tells the 51-year-old. “I can’t walk or run very well these days. I’ve never had an issue with ageing, but it’s a bit frustrating how your body slows down when…