Composite image: Vinay Ranchhod

Hilary and Jeremy pull no punches in quest to find the most car-friendly pie

The pair hit the road to test nine Gold-winning pies and share their unfiltered verdicts.

Sat, Aug 16

0:56

The Gragam Norton Show first hit television screens in 2007.

Graham Norton chats to Hilary Barry about new book, Kiwis on the red chair

"This is the best book I could write," says Norton about his fifth novel.

September 12, 2024

8:58

Hilary Barry is a fan of yellow Licorice Allsorts.

Hilary Barry and the loyal, number-crunching liquorice fan

Seven Sharp's Hilary Barry discovers how they mix up the colours in a bag of RJ's Licorice Allsorts.

August 28, 2024

6:09

Two ages and stages of Hilary Barry. Image: Nadine Christmas

Hilary Barry: How I left behind polite little me and learned to say 'no'

For most of my life I suffered from chronic yes-ism, but in my 50s I finally learned to say no when I need to.

July 6, 2024

Monty Python star Eric Idle chats with Hilary Barry about comedy, music, John Cleese, and returning to New Zealand with a new show in October.

Hilary Barry: Eric Idle on Monty Python, John Cleese and not staying idle

The Monty Python star is bringing his one-man musical to New Zealand in October.

June 9, 2024

5:27

How an outift worn by Seven Sharp's Hilary Barry inspired a retired boatbuilder from Warkworth.

Hilary Barry's outfit launches couple on a colourful quest

A distinctive green skirt and top worn by the Seven Sharp presenter caught the eye of a Warkworth boatbuilder and his wife.

May 22, 2024

4:34

April 2024
Hamilton “Uber Nan” Shelley Winiana’s recipe for success involves baking shortbread to share with her passengers.

Shortbread and counselling: Hilary Barry meets Hamilton's 'Uber Nan'

If you hop in Shelley Winiana's Uber, expect plenty of chat and homemade shortbread.

April 8, 2024

7:07

March 2024
Kūmara is back in abundance after crops were devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Sweet as: Hilary Barry digs into the great kūmara comeback

Kūmara is back in abundance after last season's crops were devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle.

March 28, 2024

6:16

'F*** it' - Hilary Barry and Wicked star Olivia Colman talk dirty

'F*** it' - Hilary Barry and Wicked star Olivia Colman talk dirty

Barry chats with Colman about her new comedy, Wicked Little Letters.

March 22, 2024

7:52

February 2024
Seven Sharp's Hilary Barry has a memorable encounter with the actor and comedian.

Outrage and farts — Hilary Barry meets 'naughty' Miriam Margolyes

The actor and comedian is bringing her brand of honest and outrageous humour to Kiwi audiences.

February 28, 2024

7:25

The entrepreneur, investor and former head of Telecom is launching a professional matchmaking service.

Hilary Barry: Matchmaker Theresa Gattung in love with new venture

Kiwi singles over 40 are ditching dating apps — now there's a discreet alternative.

February 13, 2024

6:33

December 2023
Think you've left it too late to make a Christmas cake? You haven't.

Baking with Hilary Barry: The world's easiest Christmas cake

If your Christmas cake tin is empty, never fear — Hilary Barry has a plan on the bake.

December 15, 2023

3:12

November 2023
The country star cuts loose and enters new musical territory with a rock ’n’ roll album.

'I ran after Mick Jagger' - Dolly Parton talks rock with Hilary Barry

She's the undisputed Queen of Country, but Dolly Parton is fearlessly switching gears with her first rock 'n' roll album.

November 18, 2023

7:16

New Zealand Remembrance Army's Simon Strombom with Seven Sharp's Hilary Barry.

War graves upkeep: New govt urged to do more to respect veterans

Volunteers have cleaned-up more than 150,000 graves over the last six years but say it's work the government should pay for.

November 1, 2023

4:51