Former Manukau City mayor Sir Barry Curtis has died, aged 87
“He was a hugely influential figure in local politics and a pioneer as mayor of Manukau City Council…
Superman actor Valerie Perrine dies aged 82 after Parkinson’s battle
A GoFundMe crowdfunder was set up to cover Perrine’s medical costs, but now donations will go towards giving…
Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling dies after cancer battle
“It took all of her remaining strength, and that gesture summed up our wee Melsie perfectly. Even then,…
Robert Mueller death: Ex-FBI director who led Trump Russia inquiry dies
Mueller led the FBI for 12 years, starting days before the September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda attacks on the…
Māoriland Film Festival: South Auckland caregiver turns trauma into short film, Dawn
“I woke up to that police knock, which everybody knows. It’s that very specific police knock,” she tells…
Buffy star Nicholas Brendon, who played Xander, dies aged 54
“Most people know Nicky for his work as an actor and for the characters he brought to life…
Chuck Norris dies aged 86 after sudden medical emergency, family confirms
He celebrated his 86th birthday on March 10, posting a video on Instagram. Photo / Getty Images Tragically,…
Back to the Future III actor Matt Clark dead aged 89
Clark’s family told TMZ he was an “actor’s actor” who loved and respected his craft but was never…
Scurvy diagnosis: Autistic boy, aged 5, lived on diet of chicken and biscuits
Doctors carried out a physical examination, blood tests and an MRI examination. Eventually, they consulted paediatric rheumatology and…
Dot Rotten dies aged 37 as tributes flow for British grime rapper
Reports have suggested the rapper died in Gambia, although no official details surrounding his death have been confirmed…
Northland teacher Patrick Heke struck off for hitting students with a stick and a guitar
The name of the school has been suppressed to protect the identity of the students involved. However, the…
Katherine Short, daughter of actor and comedian Martin Short, dies aged 42
Katherine subsequently worked as a licensed clinical social worker in a private practice, as well as working part-time…