Kelly Bertrand

Kiwi celebrities bare and share insights into their own body battles.

The Weekly’s Kelly Bertrand leaves her cares behind on a Fijian escape.

We turn the tables on the man who talks to the stars – and discover a christmas secret He is only just coming to terms with.

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare – a child abducted and missing for 36 hours.

The girl from whangamata took on the world – and is now riding a wave of success.

it’s NZ music awards showtime for friends Stan Walker and shannon ryan – and they can’t wait to get out there

New Zealand’s Got Talent contestant Kurt Mueller is a man who likes to beat the odds. He’s overcome a life-threatening illness, as well as the sudden death of his two-year-old son Thomas from a Strep A infection, to appear on the NZGT stage with his beloved harmonica. It’s fulfilling a dream that started when he […]

Masterchef Brett McGregor's harshest critic's are at home.

From the start, the theatrical couple have done things differently - and they love it!

The New Zealand’s Got Talent semifinalists impressed the judges and the entire country.

The talented singer is refusing to give up on her quest for reality TV success.

Desperate to start a family, fertility issues almost shattered the young couple's dream.

Healthy competition has this star trio on their toes

Shortland Street's Chris Tempest and his partner Kate have learned the art of keeping things real

The rising kiwi star has stuck to her musical guns, winning over a musical legend in the process

The single-minded Silver Fern cuts her critics down to size

It's a tall order, but chef Nici Wickes is getting on her bike in the name of food

The actresses get a taste of life on just $2.25 a day

The heavens may have opened, but nothing was going to stop Mr & Mrs Drysdale

The Silver Fern is embracing her new life after separating from her husband.

New Zealand's BMX rider is preparing for life beyond the bikes.

The Weekly was lucky enough to witness a unique celebration

Actress Anna Jullienne prepares to take on the mother of all roles.

After the Olympics consumed her life, Black stick Gemma Flynn had to make a change.

They were marriages made in heaven for five couples eager to wed.

It wasn’t your average wedding, but for the five couples who won Fiji Airways’ Mid Air Matrimony competition, their special day contained many surprises and plenty of Fijian charm. Check out the full story here.

If there’s one thing JK Rowling has mastered, it’s a deep and slightly confusing plot twist. The Cuckoo’s Calling, written under her pseudonym, marks a new direction for the Harry Potter author.

Christchurch boy band Moorhouse have got their wish.

A year ago she was employed at a meat works – now Jackie Thomas has won X Factor.

The kiwi singer winning hearts here and abroad.

New Zealand has helped bring X-Factor judge Melanie Blatt and her sister Jasmine closer together.

Their talent-show dream is over, but the show must go on for the boy band.

A child was never part of the plan for Amanda Eason, but mother nature opened another remarkable chapter in her life.

The hunt for New Zealand's inaugural winner is at fever pitch.

Opposites attract for Owen Franks and his new Fiancee

The former model isn't letting her age slow her down.

Kelly Bertrand blogs about the Moorhouse elimination from The X Factor NZ.

The X Factor NZ mentors open up about having their integrity put to the test.

On the eve of leaving for france to see her boyfriend, Silver Fern darling Maria Tutaia is flying once more.

The kiwi nail stylist's misfortune has left her in good hands.

His reality-TV dream is over, but Tom left the show a winner.

There's summit about Kerre McIvor.

Kelly Betrand blogs about The X Factor NZ.

The actor fronts the Dry July campaign, asking Kiwis to give up alcohol to raise money for cancer patients across the country.

A miracle child is born against all the odds.

Kelly Bertrand blogs about The X Factor NZ.

Daniel's protegees unleash their talent.

Master Chef woe turned into a Japanese joy for Dana Leaming

Being axed from X Factor has made singer Maaka Fiso more determined than ever.

Our celebs risk it all to scale Mt Kilimanjaro for charity.

Kelly Bertrand blogs about The X Factor NZ.

The X Factor judge is refusing to apologise for her decisions.

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 […]

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 […]

A behind the scenes photo shoot with three inspirational women!

The iconic news presenters are making history

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.

She was praised for her alternative voice on the show, but eliminated contestant Eden Roberts (18) only started singing two years ago.

Stan’s planning on visiting 23 towns in one month, and if anyone can do it, it’s him.

The MasterChef finalist lands a top job

Jessie Matthews has always been the big girl with the big voice and the even bigger personality.

MasterChef mums open up about their primary role in life.

The proud women behind the TV2 stars

Kelly Bertrand blogs about the third week of The X Factor NZ.

Kelly Bertrand blogs about week two of The X Factor New Zealand.

Olympic duo Mahé Drysdale and Juliette Haigh talk love, romance and their wedding countdown.

A life changing meeting put him on a new course.

X Factor judge tells us how he really feels about Kiwi talent.

A coffee cup held the key to the future for this star Silver Fern.

The Kiwi star and X Factor judge is cooler than ever

After months of carefully planned hype, The X Factor debuted on our screens with a bang. Even before it began, the reality TV show had gathered it’s fair share of skepticism – do we even have enough talent for another singing competition? Will it have credibility? Who is Ruby Frost? And, perhaps the greatest fear, […]

From drugs shame to the verge of glory

From All Black legend to doting father-of-two

Tragedy brought the TV star love – and now he’s found his passion

In the Morrison family, charity begins at home. Stacey Morrison is sitting on the couch at her Auckland home – her five-month-old daughter, Maiana nestled gently in her arms as elder children, Hawaiki (6) and Kurawaka (5), play quietly on the floor in front of her. It’s not often you catch them sitting still – […]

Coming out to New Zealand has changed the TV One reporter’s life.

MasterChef’s Michael is keen to make the cut.

MasterChef’s Serena is chasing her dreams.

Hugo has given the globetrotter a good reason to stay put a while.

The intrepid reporter is ruling the airwaves as he relishes the job of a lifetime.

A drastic budget stopped Lyn Webster from losing everything.

The who’s who of sport gathered for the annual Halberg Awards.

Pushing the boundaries of work and love fuels this high-octane duo.

Valerie Adams spent the day with Freedom Nathan who is blind.

Intrepid reporter Heather du Plessis-Allan faces her next challenge on TV One’s new flagship current affairs show.

This Kiwi’s penguin passion carried her through cancer.

Harry McNaughton swaps Kiwi streets for an eastern adventure.

Kiwi singer Lorde, real name Ella Yelich-O’Connor, has made her debut on the cover of US music bible Rolling Stone.

All that Glitters is a surprisingly easy read – perfect for a late-summer weekend at the beach. This is a fantastic book that lovers of a good chick-lit mystery will enjoy.

A Motueka couple had all the tools for a unique big day.

A wife relives her gruelling three days.

It’s long been thought that the magazine industry is one of great glamour, excitement, freebies and endless supplies of nail polish. While some of that is true (we have a nail polish drawer in the Weekly’s office that’s overflowing with every colour under the sun) not much is ever made of the challenging, gritty and […]

After a rollercoaster year, Will Hall has found someone to stand still with.

The saying goes that all that glitters is not gold, and the protagonist of this book, Isabel Suarez-Octavio, finds this out all too well in Aita Ighodaro’s sophomore offering. Isabel arrives in England from Bolivia at age 14, a drug mule who escapes to build her own life. She grows up to be gorgeous, intelligent […]

Taylor Swift's sales have fallen after her split from One Direction singer Harry Styles.

Deemed too beautiful for the sport of kings, this kiwi jockey is proving the doubters wrong.

Faced with emergency surgery, the Kiwi netballer embraced her biggest challenge yet.

Christmas is a time to celebrate for Sally Martin and her sister.

Our legendary Silver Fern opens up about her hidden heartache.

These ambitious women turned bright ideas into businesses.