Happy Birthday, June 2028

It's another girl for Malia and Greg Newman!

Does it matter

Round 17: November 2027

Greg Newman is 34, Malia is 31, Briony is 3, Rhea is 2 and Iona Fielding is 15.

Narrated by Greg.

Iona's such a big help when she's living with us. She's really into cooking so she's more than happy to get up early in the morning and cook breakfast before going to school. It's also nice to have an extra pair of hands with Briony and Rhea. Iona adores all of her little sisters and she's so excited about Erin's pregnancy.

Heaven knows

Round 16: May 2026

Sam Cooper is 48, Grace is 43, Madelyn and Ross are 15 and James is 10.

(Greg is 33 and Jeremy is 15.)

Narrated by Sam.

Ross came out as gay last year and I'd be lying if I said I was happy about it. I didn't say anything to him about it but I guess he noticed because at some point it felt like he spent more time at his boyfriend's house than at home. I'm okay with it now that I've gotten used to the idea of my son having a boyfriend. Seeing him happy is what matters the most.

Happy Birthday, December 2025

Eve Midlock's pregnancy was a huge shock for her and her boyfriend Gabriel. The timing is definitely not perfect but is it ever? They've decided to make the best out of the situation and after the initial shock are quite happy to become parents.

Steal you away

Round 16: August 2025

Greg Newman is 32, Malia is 29, Briony is 1 and Iona Fielding is 13.

(Erin is 30, Skye is 13, Naomi is 2.)

Narrated by Iona.

I'm spending August at dad's and so far I've been pretty bored. Skye has a boyfriend now so we don't hang out as much as we did before. She comes around sometimes but even then she talks about Todd all the time. I'm happy for her but at the same time I'm kind of jealous - not because I'd want Todd for myself but because I'd really like to have a boyfriend who worships the ground I walk on. I had my first kiss with Jeremy Hayes last year - ok, so I kissed him but it totally still counts - but it's quite clear that he's not interested.

Happy Birthday, June 2025

Malia and Greg Newman are pregnant with their second child together and they're over the moon with joy. The baby is due in December 2025.

Happy Birthday, February 2025

Dixie and Tom are leaving for hospital right after Dixie's sister Janie comes to babysit their 2-year-old daughter Liana. Their second child is ready to arrive!

Daughters

Round 15: August 2024

Toby Parker is 32, Erin is 29, Naomi is 1 and Iona Fielding is 12.
(Skye is 12.)

Narrated by Toby Parker.

I've always wanted children and now I have two daughters. It's been wonderful to see Naomi grow from an infant into this 1-year-old ray of sunlight.

Happy Birthday, February 2024

It's the perfect time for Malia and Greg to welcome their first child together, a daughter called Briony Christabel. They have just moved into their dream home in Allerdale.

Briony has brown hair and dark blue eyes, just like her daddy.

Happy Birthday, August 2023

Malia and Greg Newman found out about Malia's pregnancy a couple of months ago. They're really excited about the baby but nobody is probably as excited as Greg's 11-year-old daughter Iona who can't wait to become a big sister for the second time within a few months.

Wellington Gazette, Autumn 2020

Trick me

Round 12: Autumn 2018


Erin Fielding is 23 and Iona is 6.
(Toby is 26, Greg is 25 and Malia is 22.)

Narrated by Erin Fielding

Iona and I have settled nicely into our new home. I really like our house. It looks quite small but there's plenty of space for the two of us.

Wellington Gazette, Summer 2018

Notes:

• I haven't posted anything for the Gazette in a long time so I thought I'd use it to announce Greg and Malia's engagement. Their engagement won't be counted in the round summary though since they are playable NPC's.

Back for good

Round 12: Spring 2017

Greg Newman is 24 and Malia Kai is 21. 
(Erin is 22 and Iona is 5.)

Narrated by Greg Newman

I've come back to Wellington. The closer it came for me to leave, the harder it felt to leave Malia behind. I finally asked whether she would want to move to Wellington with me and she said yes. I probably would have stayed at the island if it wasn't for Iona but I just don't want to live so far away from her for any longer.

We rented an apartment in Exmoor. It's a bit pricey but Malia had some money of her own so we were able to pay the deposit without taking a loan. Our apartment is quite bare but the most important thing is that we have food in the fridge and a bed to sleep in.

Morning sun

Round 11: Summer 2016


Greg Newman is 23.

Hi Tom,

here I am, all tanned and fit! I guess all that swimming in the ocean and eating fish has done wonders to my figure, lol.

I hope everything's going fine in your world and good luck on the house hunting!

Family affair

Round 11: Summer 2015


Greg Newman is 22.

Dear Erin,

I've settled nicely into my new home here on Kalaupapa Island. I hope you and Iona are both doing well. I think about you all the time and miss you very much.

I spent the first few weeks seeing the sights. The ancient ruins were so interesting that I've visited them many times already.

Maybe

Round 11: Spring 2015


Erin Fielding is 20 and Iona is 3.
(Greg is 22.)

Narrated by Erin Fielding

Liv has been talking about Niall so much that I was anxious to meet him. He happened to walk by our house the other day and came to introduce himself. I can't blame Liv for liking him, he's very cute!

Winter 2015 birthdays

In Allerdale the Marlowe twins have their first birthday.

Here's Jett...

New soul

Round 10: Autumn 2014


Greg Newman is 21 and Charlie and Janie Greene are 20.

The drama is slowly dying in the Greenleaves Hall. Janie spent some time at her parents' house during the summer so that she and Greg could both cool down a bit and maybe become friends again. The break seems to have done good for them since they're chatting like old friends again.

Falling slowly

Round 10: Autumn 2014


Erin Fielding is 19 and Iona is 2.
(Greg is 21.)

Narrated by Erin Fielding

I think Tom is trying to act as mediator for me and Greg. He's always saying how much Greg misses me and when they come over he urges Greg to say how pretty I look. I know he means well but he's getting on my nerves. I finally told him that he has to stop doing that.