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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

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 […]

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.