Liam McKenzie
Editor of Trending. Liam writes our celebrity profiles and checks stories from across the team before they go live.
Simon Barnett at 59, life after Jodi, four daughters and a torn calf on Treasure Island
Simon Barnett is 59, back on More FM and a grandad of five. What he has shared about his late wife Jodi,…
Nadia Lim swapped Auckland for a 1200-acre farm with husband Carlos Bagrie and their three boys
Who Nadia Lim's husband Carlos Bagrie is, her three sons, her age, Royalburn farm near Arrowtown, MasterChef win and TV shows.
Who is Mike Hosking’s wife? Kate Hawkesby, his twin daughters and his life on air
Mike Hosking is married to broadcaster Kate Hawkesby and has twin daughters from his first marriage. His age, family and career from…
Taika Waititi’s movies, from Boy to his new film Klara and the Sun
Every feature Taika Waititi has directed, plus his new film Klara and the Sun, which opens in New Zealand on 22 October…
Taika Waititi’s wife Rita Ora, his ex-wife and his children
Taika Waititi married Rita Ora in August 2022. His first marriage, to producer Chelsea Winstanley, his two daughters and his parents.
Lorde’s age, real name, birthplace and family
Lorde is 29 and turns 30 on 7 November 2026. Her real name, where she grew up, and her parents and siblings.
Jonah Lomu’s cause of death, his kidney disease and the LOMU documentary
Jonah Lomu died in 2015, aged 40, of a heart attack linked to his kidney disease. A timeline of his illness and…
Jonah Lomu’s wife Nadene, his sons and his family
Jonah Lomu married three times, most recently to Nadene in 2011, and had two sons. Here is his family, from his wives…
Robyn Malcolm’s age, early life and career timeline
Robyn Malcolm is 61 (as of September 2026). Her Ashburton upbringing, family, awards and every major role from Shortland Street to 2026.