Hayley Westenra

Kiwi songstress Hayley Westenra is engaged to marry to her long-time French partner, according to UK reports.

Songstress Hayley Westenra says she can hit notes beyond the range of human hearing that only animals can hear.

New Zealand soprano Hayley Westenra says she developed an eating disorder and at one point feared she would never perform again.

Hayley Westenra will lead the singing of the national anthem at Friday's National Memorial Service in Christchurch.

Hayley Westenra has just released a Christmas album and after a concert tour of England's cathedrals and abbeys, she will return to New Zealand to spend the festive season with her family. RACHEL PINDER of NZPA caught up with her.