Spy: Ex-TV3 reporter Claire Robbie returns to NZ

Claire Robbie with her son Jack. Photo / Supplied

Yoga instructor and former TV3 reporter Claire Robbie has returned to New Zealand after nine months travelling the world making a documentary series about healthy, happy and inspirational people from an array of different cultures and destinations. Last Christmas, during the trip, she joined TV3's Samantha Hayes in South Africa.

Robbie, 34, has returned home with her 17-month-old son, Jack. The baby's Dad, 30-year-old trainer and lifestyle coach Luke Sniewski, is continuing his travels. Meanwhile, Robbie has embraced her independence and calls herself a warrior Mum.

"A couple of opportunities popped up back here and I couldn't wait to get home and back into 'normal life'," Robbie told Spy.

"Travelling with a baby was incredible, challenging and hugely introspective for me. All the long-haul travel was just me and him and pretty gnarly!

"Jack handled it like a trooper, but has only just started sleeping through the night, once we got home. I think he's just as happy as me to be in one place for a while.

"I am teaching lots of classes at Golden Yogi's new studio on Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna - possibly Auckland's most beautiful yoga space."

Robbie, the former wife of TV star Dominic Bowden, says her yoga and surf business - Jack and Olive Retreats - is going from strength to strength. Upcoming retreats will be held in Bali, Raglan, Los Angeles and France.

Sniewski intends to return to New Zealand at the end of the year.