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Last updated: 27 September 20262 min read
On this pageLiam McKenzie – Editor, CelebritiesSophie Harrington – TV & RealityCallum Fraser – Sport StarsMia Thompson – MusicEthan Rangi – EventsOur editorial standards

Trending is written by a five-person New Zealand team. Each writer looks after one part of the site, so every story is handled by someone who follows that beat every day.

Liam McKenzie – Editor, Celebrities

Liam leads the Trending team and writes our celebrity profiles. He covers the New Zealand names people are searching for, from actors and comedians to presenters and public personalities, and answers the questions readers actually ask: who they’re with, where they come from and what they’re doing next. As editor, he also checks stories from across the team before they go live.

Sophie Harrington – TV & Reality

Sophie covers New Zealand television and reality shows, from Taskmaster NZ and The Traitors NZ to Married at First Sight and the latest streaming releases. She writes cast guides, season dates, episode schedules and where-to-watch details, and keeps them updated as a season plays out.

Callum Fraser – Sport Stars

Callum writes about the people behind New Zealand sport: All Blacks, Black Ferns, Silver Ferns, Olympians and the Kiwi athletes making headlines overseas. His focus is the person rather than the scoreline, including career timelines, milestones, families and life after sport.

Mia Thompson – Music

Mia covers New Zealand music and the artists people are talking about, from chart releases and award nominations to tours coming through Aotearoa. She writes artist profiles, tour date guides and award coverage, including the Aotearoa Music Awards and the Silver Scroll.

Ethan Rangi – Events

Ethan looks after our events coverage: festivals, big concerts, Matariki and Pasifika celebrations, awards nights and the sporting events that draw a crowd. His guides give readers the dates, venues, line-ups and practical details in one place, and are updated each year.

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