Hilary Barry
Hilary Barry is a prominent New Zealand television presenter and journalist, best known for her work on the show 'Seven Sharp.' With a career that began in news reading and co-hosting roles, Barry has become a beloved figure in New Zealand media. She previously co-hosted the 'Breakfast' show and was a newsreader for Newshub alongside Mike McRoberts before leaving in 2016. Recently, Barry addressed her absence from television due to personal reasons, which sparked concern and support from her fans.
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Hilary Barry set up LadyAgri, a non-profit organisation to help women 'agri-entrepreneurs' in Africa.
How Phil Hogan laid the groundwork for a possible comeback – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-07
Hilary Barry finds mould growing in a coffee cup after returning to work.
Seven Sharp host Hilary Barry finds mould growing in coffee cup after return to work
New Zealand· 2026-01-13
Hilary Barry features in a video promoting Variety's 2025 Christmas Appeal.
Media Insider: Morning TV, radio shake-up – ex-TV3 hosts in line for new roles; TVNZ commentator’s ‘syrup-suckers’ strife; Meta apologises to model; Sky TV boss named CEO of YearNew Zealand· 2025-12-04
Hilary Barry expressed that Oprah encouraged her to be 'soft' in her work and remembered Oprah's comforting gesture during their first interview.
Oprah Winfrey picks ‘fabulous’ Hilary Barry to host one‑night Auckland eventNew Zealand· 2025-11-01
Hilary Barry is a remote possibility to replace Simon Dallow.
Media Insider: Simon Dallow preparing to step down as TVNZ 6pm newsreader; North & South magazine’s battle; The Amazing Race in NZ; Opinion: BSA goes rogue – is it a deliberate strategy?New Zealand· 2025-10-16
Seven Sharp host Hilary Barry is also regularly spotted in Whananaki.
The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Former media executives Dallas and Donna Gurney left Auckland for coastal Whananaki – why they say life is beautifulNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
Hilary Barry interviewed Winfrey in a one-hour televised special.
Oprah Winfrey returns to Auckland for one-off show at Spark ArenaNew Zealand· 2025-08-03
Hilary Barry will make a special appearance at the Karamū Rotary Cocktail Party.
Hawke’s Bay’s Grieve Diamond Jewellers donate $52,000 ring to boost Cranford Hospice fundraiserNew Zealand· 2025-07-23Hilary Barry reveals reason for recent absenteeism from TV.
Hilary Barry reveals reason for recent absenteeism from TVNew Zealand· 2025-05-10