Baby Ethan underwent a life-saving operation before he was even born

After turning her life around, Rotorua mum Celestina now helps others to do the same

After tragically losing her girl, Ana came up with a plan to get back into business

More money-savvy, eco-friendly brides are saying ‘I do’ to the idea of pre-loved wedding gowns

Former beautician Antoinette followed her dreams by becoming a funeral director

The firefighter highlights a red flag for those living with a dangerous disorder

The life coach just has to tap into her own tragedies to provide hope for others

Cambridge sporting couple Louise and John open up about the diagnosis that plunged their family into crisis

The volunteer offers creature comfort to those distressed in a disaster

Wellington couple Tatjana and Peter reveal the rollercoaster journey to welcoming their two little angels

Daughter Louise reveals the anguish of watching her mother fulfil her dying wish

The Kiwi hero’s widow is dedicated to continuing his work

The 71-year-old has a trick for staying young – don’t let the old lady in!

Suffering from rare disorders and unable to eat, the little lad is a real battler

These oarsome mums share how a shaky start led to a silver medal

He may not get starstruck, but the photographer was charmed by a dame

After a decade hiatus, the Kiwi talent’s ready to keep her dream alive

Auckland musician Tamsyn Cornwall, aka Ren, reveals her brave journey to romance

Guide dog Ryder has given the Christchurch mum-of-two her confidence back

Barbara celebrated her milestone with another sporting legend

The grateful daughter found a way to find out more about her dad’s life while he slowly slipped away

Luckily there was help for Rosie and Darren after the twins’ dramatic entry

The couple are on the same team when it comes to getting a fair go for girls

A standard eye check revealed this Auckland singer was in danger of developing an eye disease that can lead to blindness

The city slicker swapped Gucci for gumboots to run a farm – and the whole family’s thriving

A themed – and free – big day was delivered with sprinkles on top!

Working from dawn to dusk, the local legend was a hero to those trapped

As heartbreaking photos and stories of the devastation flooded in, volunteers came up with unique solutions to help those in need

When her home and belongings have gone, Te Kīra is just grateful her beloved moggy has his eight lives left

Giving birth to her daughter miraculously fixed the rugby legend’s injury

Christchurch animal lover Jade Pengelly reveals the emotional toll of looking after pets at a veterinary hospital

The daring pair and their friends raised thousands by scaling 14 of the North Island’s tallest peaks in 14 days

Losing her husband and $600,000 just made Lynda work harder for the money

Since fleeing from Iran, the pair have fought for the rights of women there

After losing her own home, Amy Bowkett is determined to make sure others get the aid they need

The dedicated kennel owner made sure no pup was left behind

Jason Te Mete opens up about his terrifying battle with flesh-eating bacteria

Though Kiwi talent Gaylene reminds us that some stories are lies, unfortunately the one about her devastating head injury is true

Never giving up on her family dream, Rachael was delighted to discover the sweetest surprise after chemo

Christchurch woman Melissa DeSouza married the man of her dreams just three days after meeting him

Wānaka blogger Liz Carlson has embraced a less stressful lifestyle after suffering a heart attack at 31

The trailblazing mum’s made inroads in her career for other women to follow

Queenstown writer Catherine Bennetto battled through a broken shoulder, lockdowns, a hysterectomy and brain surgery to complete her latest novel

Following life-changing surgery, brave Kara is urging others like her to listen up

The talented songstress has poured the pain of childhood abuse into an album

The Weekly meets three courageous women who survived the unthinkable before making it to NZ

The country star’s frightening heart attack was a wake-up call

Tennis star Chris Lewis’ violinist daughter Geneva is returning to Aotearoa to perform

Even in their 80s, life is one wild ride for these two!

After joining a remote tribe, Jacky is doing the people a bag of good!

Since arriving in Aotearoa as an 18-year-old asylum seeker, Karim Rostami has raised thousand of dollars for charity

After creating beautiful dresses for more than a thousand brides, the in-demand designer is finally planning her own nuptials

After dealing with cancer and depression, this Waihi family is creating unforgettable memories in rural Australia

Having turned her life around, Sacha’s at the cutting edge of her sport

Having her beloved mother at her wedding was so important to wellness advisor Sylvia that she got engaged and organised a wedding in just two weeks!

The caring grandmother is dishing up solutions for communities in need

After surviving eating disorders that nearly killed her, social media star Claire Burt is now happy, confident and in love

Surfing has been her passion since she was five years old and chasing Games glory is no pipe dream

When faced with a heart attack, Nicole didn’t miss a beat

The family’s darling daredevil ticked off her bucket list, creating beautiful memories they’ll cherish

The Māori Party co-leader talks about the things she holds dear

South Auckland dancer Amie Donald is burning up the US box office in the Kiwi-shot horror movie M3gan – and this is just the beginning!

Despite only learning to swim in her late thirties, this Hawke’s Bay grandmother has competed in 13 gruelling events

The inspiring ‘five percenter’ is on a mission to improve the chances of all those battling this cancer

Janine was just 20 years old when doctors struggled to diagnose why she was in so much pain

The friends-turned-sleuths leave no stone unturned, but one mystery hit close to home

Running her city seemed like a capital idea – so wonderful, in fact, she says ‘It feels like I’ve won Lotto again!’

What started as a birthday challenge led to fab abs and trophy triumph!

The Gisborne supermum reveals how she lost an incredible 60kg

And the winner is... one brave champion for women who radiates wisdom and self-belief

The former lawyer has created a series of journals to help you treasure life’s special moments

The former nun found solace in his words at a time she’d given up all hope

The Smits family has created a new craze with a cheesy twist on a classic – and a whopping 700 fly out the door each day

The reporter reveals what it’s really like covering the war in Ukraine

After a terrifying health scare, Kiwi house-flippers Tyge and Christina decided to chase their dreams

Hoarding’s on the increase, but Fionna’s here to sort the good from the garbage

Pouncing on the chance to care for animals, she’s a happy creature of habit 35 years on

Losing a loved one spurs the pair to fight for others struggling

The basketball representative has never let go of her hoop dreams

Betty Ann loves creating festive magic for good causes

Catherine is committed to caring for desperate refugees and migrants

The besties are like two peas in a podcast, sharing deep and meaningfuls with the nation

The marketing manager and mother-of-two is helping parents land part-time work

The gutsy granddad is putting kilometres between him and his cancer diagnosis

The birth of Beth Madden's daughter led to a critical diagnosis

Kevin Milne uncovers his mystery woman at the palace

The longtime employee was just a spring chicken when she got a call from Colonel Sanders

The mother and daughter relive the harrowing events that led to a reunion in NZ

Colombian vet Dani and Kiwi IT whizz Chris found their perfect match with some help from their feathered friends

Eliette Roslin knows the healing power of music. Growing up, it was her “therapy” in dark days of nearly losing her father to cancer and fighting for her own life after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a teen. “Music for me has been an escape” she says. “It was my way to grieve, […]

If there’s one thing Jacquie Nutt knows from her decades as a lactation consultant, it’s that breastfeeding may be natural, but it’s not easy! That’s why when Jacquie moved from South Africa to take up a job in Palmerston North, it made sense to set up a local milk bank to provide breastmilk for mums […]

Suzy McPhail has witnessed first-hand how dementia carers are often the ones who “fall through the cracks” after years of caring for their loved one, often with no respite. The Hamilton teacher and artist ultimately gave up work to become a carer when her mother Marguerite was diagnosed with vascular dementia at 78. “She became […]

Hiria Te Rangi was a young single mum of twin boys when she taught herself how to build websites and code computer programs. It was a way to get a foot in the door into a well-paid job working in technology to improve her whānau’s day-to-day life. Now she’s the CEO of Whare Hauora, a […]

The broadcasters have defied the odds to be together

This might sound weird to some people,” says Viv James, slightly hesitating, “but I’ve always been interested in connecting with people who are close to death.” Speaking from her home in Bannockburn, Otago, Viv is the founder of Race4Life Trust, the only charity in the country that aims to fulfil the wishes of patients over-18 […]

'Things often look bigger and scarier than they are'

The 30-year-old Corrections officer spends her spare time dressing up as her favourite characters

Ferry survivor Diane relives that fateful journey and the frock that put her in her fave mag!

The Kiwi adventurer kept readers rapt with her tales from foreign lands

Life was one big party for Fay, who introduced the ‘burping seal’ kitchen containers to NZ