Real Life

Timaru pastor Jenny Craig reveals how she beat anorexia and bulimia. When people hear my story they look at me in disbelief and laugh. You see, my name is Jenny Craig and I had anorexia and bulimia. At my lowest, I weighed 28kg and was surviving on two Diet Cokes a day, taking up to […]

Years after Stewart Hunt donated sperm, he met the two children who share his genes. Stewart Hunt watched as the car drove into the zoo car park and four faces peered intently out the window at him. He waited, a little nervous, as the family got out and made their way towards him. He greeted […]

Funny man Glenn Hart reveals the best and worst of working on Paul Holmes’ breakfast radio show. He’s the droll sidekick of New Zealand’s top-rating radio personality. But Paul Holmes need not worry. Glenn Hart says he isn’t remotely interested in the veteran broadcaster’s job. He’s happy pushing the buttons and coming up with pearlers […]

Ex-Amici Forever star Geoff Sewell was devastated by his daughter’s diagnosis of autism. But less than a year on, Sienna’s making amazing progress – thanks to a new treatment programme. Little Sienna Sewell wraps her arms around her father Geoff each morning and says, “Bye-bye, Daddy. I love you – see you soon.” This little […]

TV medium Kelvin Cruickshank says a little girl showed him how she died - and provided clues to her killer's identity.

Claire Palmer loves things that sparkle. Give her a piece of shimmering satin and a pile of rhinestones and she’s a happy woman. That’s just as well because her current job involves lots of sequins, silk and chiffon. Claire is the costume designer/head of wardrobe for Dancing with the Stars and she’s in her element […]

Eroni Clarke has overcome some tough challenges in his life, but nothing has compared to almost losing his son. A nationwide TV audience on reality show Sing Like a Superstar would rate as one of the more nerve-racking moments of former All Black Eroni Clarke’s life. All the big test matches he played in the […]

Auckland single mum Raylene Stuckey (38) has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and is bravely preparing her son James for life without her. “Dear James, When I think of the days we spent wandering round the museum or feeding the ducks at the park, I feel like my heart will burst. The moments we’ve shared […]

Caregiver oarise Thompson (44) felt old and unsexy before she discovered Botox. Now, she can’t imagine life without the injections. For me, having Botox is like an anti-depressant. once I had started, I needed to keep going. Now when it starts to wear off, I feel quite low. When I go and get some more […]

Guests at this Auckland couple’s engagement party were shocked to hear it was cancelled – but there was a bigger surprise in store. It was the last thing the engagement party guests expected to hear. A complete stranger stood in front of Carly Jones and Clint Lloyd’s families and friends and announced the engagement party […]