New Zealand Woman's Weekly talks exclusively to newlyweds Tamati Coffey and Tim Smith as the pair celebrate their love in a tropical paradise.

Shortland Street’s Frankie Adams reveals her mum’s gutsy move.

Colin Mathura-Jeffree tells NZWW what happened when he met Paul Henry on set.

Supermodel Rachel Hunter has found love in New Zealand’s great outdoors.

The Kiwi star opens up to New Zealand Woman's Weekly about moving down under for her gorgeous family.

Under-fire Kiwi comedian Ben Boyce talks about the love that’s helped him through a tough year.

Celebrity chef Simon Gault and his wife Katrina reveal plans for their amazing new home.

Go Girl's actress Brittany Wakelin reveals the scary condition she suffered throughout her childhood.

For Variety – The Children’s Charity, Karen Olsen and friends Tamati Coffey, Brooke Dobson and Maria Tutaia take children living with illness and their families on a special outing.

TVNZ’s new Good Morning host Rod Cheeseman is proud to reveal he’s recently developed a whole new area of expertise.

Karen Olsen talks to New Zealand Woman's Weekly exclusively about close friend and television icon Angela D'Audney's dying wish.

Jonah Lomu talks exclusively to New Zealand Woman's Weekly about facing his second transplant and his difficult next steps.

With love in the air, we asked some of our favourite New Zealanders to share how they keep the romance in their lives

Dear Eros, can you please send me a seriously hot 6ft 4in Adonis with chiseled abs, a tight butt and wrap-around arms for Valentine’s Day?

Kerre Woodham doesn’t claim to be an expert on men or love. If anything, the radio host and New Zealand Woman’s Weekly columnist reckons she was a slow starter. Spending her formative years at an all-girl Catholic boarding school in Hamilton didn’t exactly set her up to be a femme fatale. “I wasn’t at all […]

Beloved New Zealand broadcaster Paul Holmes underwent surgery recently, related to the prostate cancer he suffered more than a decade ago. But the irrepressible TV host and author tells New Zealand Woman’s Weekly that reports of his demise are “greatly exaggerated”. A Sunday newspaper report that Paul had been taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital after […]

Shortland Street star Amelia Reid made the perfect wedding Bella when she married Shadon Meredith

Why the actress is happier than ever before

The celebrated opera singer reveals why she is leaving her beloved Christchurch behind

While you are reading this, the Duchess of Cambridge and her family – possibly accompanied by Prince William – are sunning themselves on the exclusive Caribbean island of Mustique, swapping a cold winter in the UK for a cold drink in the tropics. It would have been a secret if photographer Chandni Tanna hadn’t spotted […]

The stage is set for a bright future for the Kiwi actress

The sports reporter, TV host and former Black Cap reveals he left his dark days on the pitch to pursue a life he loves.

In a fun and flamboyant big day, Tamati Coffey vowed to weather all future storms with Tim Smith

The affection between the TV star and the chef is undeniable, and both Paul and Annabelle say the precious time they spend together in Napier is something they treasure greatly.

The Kiwi songbird on her unruly childhood and difficult past year

The storm clouds gathered and the rain teemed down, but for once the elements were way down TVNZ Breakfast weather presenter Tamati Coffey's priority list. on the girls: "A lot of our best friends are

Within minutes of meeting them for the first time, it's obvious that Nerida Cortese and Natasha Boon have a huge amount in common. They have the same graceful way of moving and dancer's poise. Their long

When Lee Donoghue packed his bags and headed to New York City last July, he was planning to find himself - not somebody else. The Shortland Street star was in Manhattan to take on a new challenge and spend

Host of America's Next Top Model Tyra Banks recently channeled her break-up anger for emotional film shoot by fashion photographer Marcus Gaab.

Nadia Lim’s life has changed so much in a year she can barely recognise it. Since taking out the MasterChef title in May she’s started a new job, written a book, hosted cooking events up and down the country – and now she’s about to get married. Her culinary commitments mean she and her fiancé […]

Standing at the altar of Auckland's St Matthew-in-the-City church, Shortland Street's Ido Drent is a handsome young man at the height of his star power. The sought-after heart-throb with the burgeoning

Although Suri Cruise has had five years in the spotlight, it's little Harper Beckham who's won the battle of the celebrity tots. Search engine Google has released lists of New Zealand's top web searches,

As he watches his daughter Keira run around the living room and help decorate the Christmas tree, the TV remote held firmly to her ear like a phone as she happily chats away, Piri Weepu is relaxing for the first time in months. It’s been a year of huge highs and massive lows for the […]

In the hectic whirlwind that is Annabel Langbein’s life, there are two things that she is never, ever too busy for. one is her family, the other is her friends. “Friendships are such an important part of the rhythm of life,” says the popular Kiwi cook. “I don’t know where I would be without my […]

As he reclines on his leather couch, the doors thrown open to allow the early summer sun to come streaming through, Breakfast weather favourite Tamati Coffey sighs in satisfaction. After two and a half years of living in a worn, dark space, he and his partner Tim Smith have a new house – and he […]

New Zealand Woman’s Weekly columnist Colin Hogg might not have seemed the perfect catch when TV producer Philippa Mossman hooked up with him 19 years ago. He was older, he had five children and he didn’t have a sensible job. But last year, on his 60th birthday, Philippa proposed to him anyway and Colin – […]

Rena owen has the world at her feet. The acclaimed Kiwi actress has just won a major acting award, taken on the most challenging role of her career and is excited about spending more time at home in New Zealand. After a tough decade, in which her marriage broke up and her beloved mum died, […]

Spending a day with Zinzan and Alison Brooke and family is a slightly surreal experience.

As Bella on Shortland Street, Amelia Reid is a conflicted woman, torn by love and loyalty. But once she leaves the set of the popular soap, the gorgeous redhead has no such issues. She knows exactly what she wants – to marry her actor fiancé Shadon oeredith this summer and get back to her spiritual […]

Warriors player Brett Seymour has vowed to keep fighting his alcohol demons for the sake of his wife and their unborn child. Brett, who was last week convicted of drink-driving, says he made a mistake when he went out drinking following his wedding and his exit from the New Zealand Warriors – and an even […]

The AFTAS – the Aotearoa Film and Television Awards – are the Kiwi version of the Emmys. As our favourite stars put their best feet forward at the weekend, New Zealanders show that when it comes to rocking the red carpet, we’re up with the best of them. “These awards are your chance to go […]

Peta Mathias took 45 years to find her true vocation in life, and she says it's taken her 62 years to be ready to write some of the very personal revelations in her latest book.

Lucy Wigmore has never been one to rest on her laurels. For many actresses, starring in New Zealand’s most-loved drama would be enough. However, the former Shortland Street star’s hunger for variety has seen her venture across the world, and back, in search of the next challenge. But, despite her success abroad, the actress still […]

In an industry that values sex, edginess and street cred, being seen as a polite good girl could be a career kiss of death. But kind-hearted soprano Hayley Westenra, who 10 years ago began her career as an innocent 14-year-old singing Pokarekare Ana, has never strived to be one of the cool kids, and her […]

Simon Dallow’s link with the Maori roots he never knew he had is touched with sadness. Nan Payne, the distant cousin who first told his family about the connection, hasn’t lived to see the TVNZ documentary Simon made about his emotional journey. Nan made a poignant phone call in 1986 to Simon’s father Ross Dallow […]

As Aaron Cruden took his place in the All Blacks team that became the pride of the nation last month at the Rugby World Cup, all eyes were on him. But while the 22-year-old first five-eighth became a national hero when he donned the number 10 jersey, he took the pressure in his stride – […]

The Fair Go team takes a look back through New Zealand's celluloid history and shares exclusively with the Weekly their cherished ad memories.

A Vegas wedding definitely isn't for everyone, but for comedians  oichele A'Court and Jeremy Elwood, there was never going to be any other way to tie the knot. In their own words, oichele and her

When Mike ocRoberts agreed to write his memoir, he didn’t realise it would save his career. Because at the age of 45, the TV3 news presenter and globetrotting reporter was ready to quit journalism. “Maybe it was a midlife crisis, but TV is a really tough industry to work in at the moment – it […]

To the rest of the world she’s the Queen, one of the most respected monarchs in the history of the British empire. But to Prince William she’s first and foremost his beloved granny, and also his hero. The heir to the throne has spoken in depth for the first time about his relationship with his […]

The rugby great defied the odds to attend the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

The partners of some of our top rugby players - both past and present - share their insights into what life is like as an All Black's other half.

The Top Model judge decodes what it takes to be a successful model.

The model and judge reflects on the Top Model competition so far.

The model and judge of New Zealand's Next Top Model reflects on the competition.

The model and Next Top Model judge muses on the recent controversy over nude model shots.

The model and judge of New Zealand's Next Top Model has some strong words for the girls in the competition.

The model and TV star pens her thoughts on healthy eating during filming of New Zealand's Next Top Model.

When Ali Williams popped the question to his girlfriend of seven years, Casey Green, her first reaction was far from what either of them had been expecting.

The model and New Zealand's Next Top Model judge pens her perception of beauty.

The model and judge of New Zealand's Next Top Model reflects on the competition that is heating up on the relaity TV show.

The Silver Ferns teammates tells us what it takes to still be in the game.

The model reveals the fine line between sexy and silly as the Top Model competition heats up.

The TV presenter and his mother talk about their special bond.

The homegrown Coronation Street star now longs for a more settled life as a family man.

After a break up and surgery, the model mother longs to come home to New Zealand.

In a shocking interview, singer J Williams has admitted he has drinking and anger problems that lead to him abusing his former partner, Larissa Brown.

**Michael Willison New Zealand Woman’s Weekly photographer 1962 to 1996 ** Michael sums up his experience of covering the wedding of Charles and Diana in one word – “Harrowing! There was a lot of pressure, but when you look back it was fun too.” Michael flew to London three days before the wedding on 29 […]

Celebrity chef Simon Gault is beaming with pride as he introduces his wife Katrina publicly for the ?rst time. The oasterChef judge couldn’t be happier with his stunning bride by his side, although he says it took some effort to woo her. “She made me work for it, I tell you,” laughs Simon (47), as […]

After covering the Christchurch earthquake the TV3 presenter is back home and coming to terms with the decision that has utterly transformed her own family.

The newsreader speaks out for the first time about a subject close to her heart - water safety.

With his million-dollar smile beaming, rugby league hard man Manu Vatuvei held a pair of scissors tightly and proudly cut the umbilical cord of his baby daughter Savannah. It was an emotional moment for the Warriors winger who desperately wanted to perform the precious fatherly duty ever since he missed the birth of his first […]

After a turbulent past year, Sally is embracing a new start.

As an actress, Jodie Rimmer knows a thing or two about making a dramatic entrance. But the most spectacular she’s ever made was at her wedding, and the guests will never forget it. While her groom Tim Riley and the party waited on the edge of a cliff by Auckland’s Narrow Neck Beach, Jodie sailed […]

Former Silver Fern Bernice and Commonwealth double gold medal-winning squash champion Leilani discuss breastfeeding issues.

One of New Zealand's best-loved netball stars is ready for a new challenge

Four-year-old oaya Houston approaches her mum and dad, silently stretching out her hand and a small blonde doll. “It’s Polly Pocket,” nods her father Chris, as he takes the doll and begins to put a rubber gown over her head. “She’s really hard to dress. This is just one of the many joys of being […]

The True Blood star talks about her leading role, blood and all.

The happy newlyweds are expecting a child after their European honeymoon.

One of the nation's best-loved athletes has decided the time has come to retire.

The bubbly TV personality reveals her secret deep depression.

Standing on a terrace overlooking oalibu Beach, its famous sand kissed rose pink by the setting sun, and beneath a trellis entwined with wild flowers, actor Chris Hobbs and his beautiful wife Leah knew their wedding day couldn’t be more perfect. By marrying up cool California chic with good old Kiwi “can do”,  this madly […]

There's not much Kate Hawkesby won't do for her sister Jessica.

Our famous twins reveal how Jools' cancer battle has brought them closer together.

We take a tour inside the very private family haven.

It isn’t difficult for Renee Wright and Charlie Waide to pick out the absolute highlight of their springtime Wairarapa wedding. While the entire day was magical, one moment stood out from all the rest. “It was when I walked into the church and we saw each other for the first time,” says Renee (29). “Charlie […]

Three celebrities reveal what they were doing when the Christchurch Earthquake hits and what it was like for them.

For devoted wife and mum Natasha Guttenbeil, buying birthday presents and surprising her sportsman husband Awen has always been  a daunting task. But when she discovered she was pregnant with their second baby on Awen’s 34th birthday, Natasha knew the wonderful news would be the perfect gift. “Natasha came into the room and said, ‘I’ve […]

Among the many tattoos on rugby league hardman Manu Vatuvei's toned and sculpted body, his favourite is the one etched across the middle of his back - his three-year-old daughter Makayla's name occupies that prime position.

The dancer reveals why his marriage split, and how he is moving on.

The mother opens up about her split with Black Cap Adam Parore.

The homegrown movie star reflects on her career and addiction as she turns 20-years-old.

It wasn’t quite the reaction actor Paolo Rotondo expected. With a diamond engagement ring concealed in his bag and mentally prepared to propose to the mother of his child, he casually suggested a side trip from Naples, where the family was staying during a two-month European trip, to the Amalfi Coast. “He told me it […]

As the Canadian singer compiles her first greatest-hits collection, KD Lang confesses she had plenty of reason to cringe.

Jennie McAlpine talks about her personal values.

The former TV presenter talks about motherhood, and finishing a new book while heavily pregnant.

Even after 12 years together, it takes some nerve to propose. And rugby hero Christian Cullen admits his heart skipped several beats as he waited for his partner, Mandy Fawcett, to say yes after he surprised her with his mother’s vintage diamond ring one evening last September.Mandy (29), who was pregnant with the couple’s second […]

With the the same job on Breakfast the TV friends share a close bond.

Jen has managed to win back the interest of former flame, Scottish actor Gerard Butler

The second in line to the throne's first visit to New Zealand was a great success.