Phil Gifford dies aged 79 after more than 50 years in sports journalism
During his time behind the mic, he won multiple radio awards. Phil Gifford (left) with Sir Mick Jagger…
Angry Anderson: Rose Tattoo frontman dies aged 79
It concluded: “We kindly ask that their wishes are respected as they come to terms with this devastating…
Toyota offers hydrogen cars for rent for $79 per day in Palmerston North
The range is around 250km, depending on conditions. The Toyota Mirai. Toyota says the Mirai has “Lexus DNA”…
‘If I don’t stay active, I’ll fossilise’: Felicity Kendal says this daily habit stops joints seizing up at 79
At 79, still in demand as an actor and a grandmother to 13, Felicity Kendal has an admirable…
Auckland Council confirms 7.9% rates rise taking effect today
People’s new rates bills will land in letterboxes from early next month. In contrast to fractious earlier debates…
Auckland Council locks in record 7.9% rates rise for 2026/2027 to fund City Rail Link
Brown pointed out during the debate today that “actually a lot of work” was done to get to…
Last-minute amendment to cut Mayor Wayne Brown’s proposed 7.9% Auckland rates rise back to 5.9%
“This year isn’t business-as-usual; we are funding the country’s biggest transport infrastructure project ever in the City Rail…
Auckland council savings plan targets $106m to hold rates at 7.9% – Desley Simpson
That’s value for money in action – keeping costs down for households, reducing reliance on rates, and building…
Joanna Lumley swears by ‘vigorous’ NEAT exercise to stay fit at 79 – here’s how to do it effectively
At 79, Joanna Lumley is proof that life doesn’t stop with age. If she’s not filming a new…
Diane Keaton dies aged 79: Colleagues, friends, celebrities mourn Oscar-winning actress
After decades of extensive work, which saw her take lead roles in films from Reds (1981), Father of…
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dead at 79
Diane Keaton in ‘And So It Goes’. Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977’s Annie…