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Who is Mike Hosking’s wife? Kate Hawkesby, his twin daughters and his life on air
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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…

9 Oct
Taika Waititi’s movies, from Boy to his new film Klara and the Sun
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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…

7 Oct
Taika Waititi’s wife Rita Ora, his ex-wife and his children
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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.

6 Oct
Lorde’s age, real name, birthplace and family
Music

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.

2 Oct
Jonah Lomu’s cause of death, his kidney disease and the LOMU documentary
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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…

30 Sep
Jonah Lomu’s wife Nadene, his sons and his family
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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…

29 Sep
Robyn Malcolm’s age, early life and career timeline
TV & Reality

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.

28 Sep
Robyn Malcolm’s partner Peter Mullan, her ex-husband and sons
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Robyn Malcolm’s partner Peter Mullan, her ex-husband and sons

Robyn Malcolm's partner is Scottish actor Peter Mullan. How they met, their long-distance relationship, her former marriage and her two sons.

28 Sep
Rose Matafeo’s parents, family and age
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Rose Matafeo’s parents, family and age

Rose Matafeo's parents are John Matafeo and Diane Vuletich. Her Samoan, Scottish and Croatian heritage, Rastafarian upbringing, brothers, age and career timeline.

27 Sep
Rose Matafeo’s partner: relationships, marriage and children
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Rose Matafeo’s partner: relationships, marriage and children

Rose Matafeo has not publicly named a current partner. What is known about her past relationships with Guy Williams and James Acaster,…

27 Sep