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The artist has drawn a picture of his younger days – and it’s a masterpiece!

The celebrity chefs reveal the ‘painful’ Kiwi hunting accident that left one of them covered in blood

Bestselling writer Rachael had a legend to inspire her growing up

Kiwi celebs including Antonia Prebble, Angela Bloomfield, Ben Barrington and Wilhelmina Shrimpton are modelling designer t-shirts for Breast Cancer Cure’s Tees for a Cure charity campaign. The eighth such campaign, 2025’s mission is to sell 3600 tees designed by local fashion icons, such as Trelise Cooper, Karen Walker, Kathryn Wilson, Moochi, Hailwood and Federation, to […]

The high-flying circus performer explains how the show couldn’t go on – but how they’re now soaring

Black Caps hero Matt Henry and White Ferns wonder Melie Kerr bowled over the competition at the 2025 NZ Cricket Awards in Auckland last night, taking out four prizes apiece. Matt and his wife Holly enjoyed a date night away from their two-year-old daughter Annabelle, but the bowler told Woman’s Day being a father was […]

From arborist to speed shearer, this trio are at the top of their game!

The resilient radio presenter is overcoming obstacles and achieving her dreams

The football star knew Ryan was her perfect match, but he still made her cry!

About to hit our shores, the chat-show host has some unfinished business

Jake’s all grown up and ready to share his comeback story

Survivors and rescuers recall the days after the disaster and what they’ve learned

Why Hamilton’s city leader is keen for others to pick up the chains

After getting behind the community, the chef saw it was time to support his girls

The potty-mouthed actress opens up about her journey through Aotearoa

Take a trip down memory lane to black singlets and 47-cent cheese!

Fraudster Alex Lang slipped back into the country after dodging a criminal conviction for murder

She shares her amazing journey in just a few years/

From war-torn regions to battling matters of the heart, the intrepid reporter’s embracing big changes

The Kiwi sporting legend shares how she got her start on the field.

She’s not coasting – the athlete has plans to improve her game and make a difference to Aotearoa’s environment.

We look back at some of our fave stories from the past 12 months.

It’s love all for the tennis fan, who’ll be serving up more hugs at the ASB Classic.

After decades in New Zealand, Sid Sahrawat and his wife Chand are reconnecting with their culture.

How a resourceful couple cottoned on to an idea and made it truly sustainable.

After a horror fall from a cliff, Artaban had just a 5% chance of survival.

The year’s most viral sensation is ready for the festive season.

Treat yourself to wishlist-worthy items at a discounted price

Te Puke mum-of-nine Angela Thomson loves spreading festive cheer

A childhood trauma helps the radio star tune into other people’s suffering

The Disney darling is a household name thanks to The Voice

There was plenty for New Zealand sports fans to cheer about, with phenomenal success for Kiwi competitors. Here’s a look back at some of the incredible achievements. Olympic games glory The Paris Olympics were our most successful ever. Our 10 gold medals were the most we’ve bagged in a single Games, and with 20 medals […]

The inspirational farmer is determined to make her beloved Gavin proud

From a steamy firefighters calendar to Kiwiana pet toys, here's how to give a wonderful gift and support a charity this Christmas

The netballer shares the novel ways she’s been serving her community

The ocean giants have captivated the Te Puke resident, who has made a big splash at Project Jonah

The America’s Cup is once again New Zealand’s cup

Three resourceful ladies of the land sat down with the Weekly to share what life looks like for them, ahead of International Day of Rural Women this week

History was made at the mass haka

She didn’t think acting was for her, but fate had other ideas

Dive into Māori Language Week and master some of the basics

Playtime’s a whole lot more fun thanks to the radio host

The Shortland Street star’s loved ones have made a special project together

Take a trip down memory lane to black singlets and black-and-white TV

The broadcaster’s been busy behind the scenes, working in the UN and more

As the two-time Paralympic champion heads off to Paris, she knows that whatever the outcome, she’s already a winner

It was a gold rush for New Zealand as our athletic superstars nailed win after win

We salute the Games’ golden girls – plus NZ’s other spectacular super mums

With help from family and friends, she’s both a mum and a world-class athlete

With yet another gold medal in the trophy cabinet, there’s not much left for the champion Black Ferns sevens legends to achieve. Unless, says Sky Sport reporter Courtney Tairi, you’re retiring star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, 33, who has a very good idea of what’s next in her post-professional athlete era. “Portia told me she’ll now be […]

The Christchurch-born athlete is the first Kiwi female to qualify for the Games in her sport

This showdown promises to be one of the highlights of the 2024 Paris Olympics, pitting the well-established and much-loved champion against the determined rising star. Dame Lisa Carrington, 34, has long been queen of the water. With multiple gold medals and world champion titles to her name, her dominance in canoe racing events is legendary. […]

At just 24, Ellesse Andrews has become a powerhouse in global track cycling. Who can forget her stunning performance at the Tokyo Olympics, where she blazed to a silver medal in the women’s keirin event, well and truly announcing her place among the world’s elite cyclists? But she was no one-hit wonder. In 2023, she […]

Zoe Hobbs is New Zealand’s fastest woman and one of the quickest people on the planet today. When the sprinter set a blistering pace in Switzerland last year, not only did she set a new Oceania record, but she also made the athletics world sit up and take notice. That success has seen her confidence […]

She is already New Zealand’s first-ever World Aquatics Championships winner, so there is no question swimmer Erika Fairweather is a hot contender in the pool at Paris. At just 20 years old, she is the fifth-fastest women’s 400m freestyle swimmer of all time and she’s nudging her way into list of the sport’s elite names. […]

It’s the fifth and probably the last time Kiwi rowing superstar Emma Twigg will go for gold under the iconic rings we all recognise as the Olympics. But heading into the Paris competition as the defending single sculls champion following her spectacular win at the Tokyo Games, you can’t help but think that the 37-year-old […]

As she prepares for Paris, the athlete opens up about facing her fears

When it comes to edge-of-the-seat excitement, these go-getter Kiwis are sure to bring the thrills

Meet the fab four reporting on the action

Twenty-four years after she started in the sport, the athlete has finally hit the big-time

The star swimming couple are ready for their Olympic debuts

The MP has had an interesting journey to the Beehive

With Paris in his sights, the Kiwi champ pays tribute to his biggest supporters

The Commonwealth Games hero’s new wife Dana will be his biggest cheerleader in Paris

The record-breaking Kiwi is by leaps and bounds our shoo-in for the Paris podium

The pool star has overcome growing pains, shingles and bullies

Jasmine and Wikitoria have created a happy place where ‘everyone we love is here’

We talk to local luminaries about what the celebration means to them

Take a closer look at the special significance of the cluster

Meet the new wave of Kiwi hunters and gatherers feeding their whānau

Son Andrew relives broadcaster Bruce’s final fatal shift

In another dizzying display, the daredevil jumper secures his world record again

A native bush restoration project on Auckland’s North Shore gets some much-needed help from AMP volunteers

Mum-of-two Erin has been charged after lunch killed three people

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The ancient Hindu and Sikh festival Diwali starts on November 12 and lasts for five days. We asked some of the hosts of Indian radio station Humm FM what the holiday means to them

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He was taunted for loving makeup as a kid, but Kiwi social media star Kylee Fleek is now a big shot in the cosmetics world.

SPCA gives a badge of approval to Ingham’s barn-raised chickens

After fighting for justice, the slain model’s father has passed away

This Wellington politician’s drive for the Beehive is off to a flying art

The MP’s date with destiny started with a song and ended in a proposal!

Amateur sleuths are heading online to solve crimes, share theories and get famous

Our humble health hero is getting a dose of fun before his next move

The man fighting to be our next prime minister talks Taylor Swift dance parties and the policy he's prepared to resign over.

After years of blood, sweat and tears, disappointment and doubt, our sporting elite are bringing it to Birmingham. Let’s cheer them on!

The National Party’s new leader tells why soulmate Amanda gets his vote

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"I would rather make this decision now and save lives... than see New Zealanders lose loved ones," Jacinda Ardern said.

If you find yourself in a worry spiral, why not spend some time focusing on these five more positive and wholesome things that Metro's digital editor Tess Nichol has rounded up instead.

The actor-turned-politician has joined a long list of celebrities urging fans to stay at home and practice social distancing to help curb the spread of Covid-19.

It's been revealed that the way her portrait was taken for the publication’s September issue marks a first for British Vogue.

It's World Cup year, and this latest video is a celebration of all things rugby - with a few cheeky references along the way.

The All Blacks star is on a mission to preach acceptance in the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks.

The news has been welcomed by the Muslim community as something positive to have come out of the Christchurch terror attack.

''I'm just deeply, deeply saddened that this would happen in New Zealand.''

The First Lady has gotten herself into a snake pit of controversy over her latest outfit on her trip to Egypt but it doesn't look like Indiana Jones would be on her side...

Now that's a killer sponge cake.

Now there's a bear who knows how to unwind.

'It was a beautiful reminder, in this time of too much awfulness, that there are still good, good people who are willing to look out for each other.'