Jennifer Ward-Lealand: Party of one
Jennifer Ward-Lealand plays Karen, the Goddess of Parties on the TV3 drama The Almighty Johnsons.
A-List body secrets: Juliette Lewis
How to get the enviable physiques of the stars: This week Juliette Lewis' shoulders.
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Jackie Thomas talks about winning The X-Factor NZ
A year ago she was employed at a meat works – now Jackie Thomas has won X Factor.
Jeremy Corbett on the joys of being an older father
The weekly's adorable columnist and 7days host is an older dad of two and he can't stop smiling.
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Simon Barnett – Living the dream
Simon Barnett predicts plenty of tears during Mitre 10 Dream Home - mostly his own.
Melanie Blatt’s sweet heart sister
New Zealand has helped bring X-Factor judge Melanie Blatt and her sister Jasmine closer together.
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Superstar: Madeleine Sami
Back by popular demand, season two of the hit kiwi comedy Super City returns to our screens this Friday.
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Kerre McIvor – Queen of the road
Since returning home, Kerre's already planning for her next adventure.
Ben Barrington’s mum keeps him grounded
Ben Barrington may star in an emmy-nominated drama, but mum keeps him grounded.
Celebrity advice for first time mums
With the world's most anticipated baby here, The Weekly asked some kiwi famous faces for advice they were given when becoming a first- time mum.
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Beauty Buzz: Glowing winter skin
If your summertime bronzer is too intense for this time of year, swap it for a more natural option.
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Royal baby named
Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge have revealed the name of their newborn son.
Rising star: Ginny Blackmore
She’s written songs for Christina Aguilera and Adam Lambert, but it’s thanks to Daniel Bedingfield that Kiwi singer/songwriter Ginny Blackmore got her musical break. Los Angeles-based Ginny (27) flew back to her Kiwi homeland to join judge Daniel on X Factor this week, and perform her hit track Bones. And like contestants on the show, […]
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Prince Charles is ‘overjoyed’ at new arrival
'Both my wife and I are overjoyed at the arrival of my first grandchild'
Welcome to the royal baby!
Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who welcomed a baby boy at 4.24pm London time. Weighing in at a healthy 8 pounds, 6 ounces, both the baby, who is the third in line to the throne, and Kate are said to be doing very well. It is understood that the Duke of Cambridge […]
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Kerre McIvor – Radio waves of support
Kerre finds she's more than a filler for her listeners - to some, she's family.
Kate Middleton admitted to hospital in labour
The Duchess of Cambridge was admitted to hospital in the early stages of labour at 6am London time. Kate travelled with her husband, the Duke of Cambridge, in a car from the palace to St Mary’s hospital in Paddington, west London. Kate is set to deliver the third in line to the throne in the […]
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Behind the scenes – A day in the life of Dominic Bowden
Check out these pics taken from behind the scenes of The Weekly's blog.
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Kerre McIvor-Reaching new heights
It was tough, but thanks to amazing teamwork, Kerre climbed Kilimanjaro.
Behind the scenes: Leah Light’s nail salon opening.
There was a huge kiwi celeb turn out for nail artist Leah Light's salon opening.
Behind the scenes, The NZ X-Factor Top Four
Photo shoots are always action-packed, and as you can see from our behind the scenes pics, there's no shortage of excitement, silliness and laughs among The X-Factor top four. Here's what really went on at our shoot, of which the final result is featured in this weeks issue - out now!
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Maria Tutaia: Back on form
On the eve of leaving for france to see her boyfriend, Silver Fern darling Maria Tutaia is flying once more.
John Campbell’s secret weapon
tenacious, accomplished and one of a kind – meet Campbell live’s reluctant star, Pip Keane.
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Tom Batchelor: Jackie’s the best prize
His reality-TV dream is over, but Tom left the show a winner.
Jarod Turner celebrates
With his TV3 show The Almighty Johnsons back on our screens this week, actor Jared Turner has a lot to celebrate. The 35-year-old is not only reprising his role as Ty, Norse God of winter, but he’s also become a dad for the fourth time, with son Bowen born just three weeks ago. “I’m pretty […]
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Jonah Lomu’s grief: I’ve finally made peace
The All Black great’s last farewell to his father marked the end of a heartbreaking rift between them.
Temuera Morrison’s putting down the bottle
The actor fronts the Dry July campaign, asking Kiwis to give up alcohol to raise money for cancer patients across the country.
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Kerre-Lee Dewing gets physical
Not much fazes Kiwi actress Kerry-Lee Dewing. When she was told she had to film dramatic scenes for Shortland Street in skimpy shorts and a sports bra, her response was, “No problem.” And the 24-year-old didn’t bat an eyelid when she was asked to wade chest-deep into the sea on a chilly winter day, wearing […]
Kerry McIvor-”Miss Adventure”
Kerre’s African journey begins with a spin on a conveyor belt in Tanzania.
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Real Life Story The X Factor NZ- Maaka of a good man
Being axed from X Factor has made singer Maaka Fiso more determined than ever.
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Prince William’s 31st birthday – a gallery of memories
Celebrate Prince William's 31st birthday with a gallery of photos from baby, to toddler, to his engagement and wedding to Kate Middleton.
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Mike Van de Elzen keeps on truckin’
There’s no slowing down for the TV chef – despite opening a pit stop.
Mum & Me: Sally’s rock
They didn’t talk for months, but this mother-daughter bond is now unbreakable.
The X Factor Blog: Week 7
Watching The X Factor NZ on TV is one thing – being in the live audience is another. I took my The X Factor andStan Walker-obsessed friend to the “soul week” live performances on Sunday night. I knew what I was in for – a lot of screaming and nudges in the ribs when Stan […]
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Stan Walker: A man on a mission
His story is the ultimate triumph over adversity, of hope over despair, and forgiveness over bitterness. The X Factor New Zealand judge Stan Walker has always been open about his Once Were Warriors past. His father took drugs and beat him, his siblings and his mother. He was sexually abused by a relative at the […]
Behind the Scenes of our World Vision Shoot
A behind the scenes photo shoot with three inspirational women!
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Prince Philip in hospital
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has been admitted to hospital in London just hours after receiving New Zealand’s highest honour. The prince is due to undergo “an exploratory operation following abdominal investigations”. Philip (91) was awarded the Order of New Zealand by the Queen in the presence of the High Commissioner for New Zealand, Sir […]
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Day in the life: Ruby Frost
Between mentoring her contestants X Factor NZ, writing her sophomore album and touching up her pink, candy-coloured locks, there’s not a lot of time left in Ruby Frost’s day.
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The princess and the ex-All Black
A royal riddle is brewing as the Princess Charlene of Monaco engages Byron Kelleher.
Jacqui Hunter’s heartfelt plea
Shock news of Jacqui’s illness has highlighted the importance of regular melanoma checks to Rachel and her sister
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Julia & Andrew: Take the wedding cake
TV3’s Hottest home baker star: The cooking show judge whipped up a delicious day
Shortland Street’s new hero – Cameron Jones
Action man Cameron‘s sense of adventure landed him his role on Shortland Street.
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Suzy Clarkson’s triumph: I’m very lucky
Suzy Clarkson she went through four cycles of IVF and had two miscarriages in her quest to have a second child.
Dame Susan Devoy’s quest for change
Since taking the role of Race Relations Commissioner, it feels like Dame Susan Devoy has been lurching from one crisis to the next – so it’s not surprising she’s feeling the strain. The 49-year-old was unprepared for the flood of criticism that accompanied her appointment in March – and adjusting to the weekly commute between […]
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Jessie Matthews: ‘I feel like the real me’
Jessie Matthews has always been the big girl with the big voice and the even bigger personality.
Lorraine Downes and her mum: ‘We’ve never been so close’
Lorraine Downes chats about her relationship with her mum.
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Wendy Petrie’s little angel
There’s a mischievous glint in little Zach Peebles’ bright blue eyes as he cuddles up to his mum. The lively three-year-old just can’t help himself – his hands slide from around her neck up to her head, and an instant later her perfectly coiffed hair is a dishevelled mess as he playfully scrunches it up. […]
We’re engaged: Mahe Drysdale & Juliette Haigh
Olympic duo Mahé Drysdale and Juliette Haigh talk love, romance and their wedding countdown.
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Laura Langman’s hometown proposal
A coffee cup held the key to the future for this star Silver Fern.
Paul Henry’s New Life: My Girls saved me’
His daughters think he’s crazy, but they love him, faults and all.
Simon & Brenton – The Master And The Apprentice: Cream of the Crop
While some contestants are rising to the challenge, others are falling
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Victoria Beckham’s new job
Victoria Beckham (38) has gone from pop star to head of a fashion empire, and now she’s going to share what she knows with budding fashion students. The former Spice Girl reportedly “can’t wait” to teach hundreds of students about the garment industry at this month’s Vogue Fashion Festival, where she will talk with British […]