Fashion legend Valentino Garavani dies aged 93 at home in Rome
Dubbed “the Sheik of Chic” by Women’s Wear Daily in the 1980s, Valentino was celebrated by the New…
Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty dies, aged 74 in Queensland
His last test try was arguably his most famous. When facing the British and Irish Lions in Wellington,…
Māori journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau dies aged 49
Born in 1976 in Hāwera, Taranaki, Awarau was of Ngāti Maru, Taranaki whānui and Niuean descent. Talented storyteller…
Grateful Dead co-founder and guitarist Bob Weir dies aged 78
Known for never performing the same show twice, the group revolutionised fan engagement, as followers – known as…
Tim Shadbolt obituary: New Zealand’s longest serving mayor dies at 78 after long illness
He first served as Invercargill mayor from 1993 to 1995, but while he was mayor, he contested the…
Dame Karen Poutasi, first female Director-General of Health, dies aged 76
She said the qualities that defined her career include professionalism, humility and a no-nonsense approach to getting things…
Tributes paid to Australian actor Candy Raymond who has died aged 75
Another wrote, “how very sad may she rest in perfect peace”. Raymond’s other credits include: Don’s Party, Alvin…
Juan Pedro Franco, once world’s most obese man at 590kg, dies at 41
The Daily Mail reported that Franco later underwent a series of life-changing weight-loss surgeries and embarked on a…
French screen siren Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
Tributes were immediately paid to the star who was known as “BB” in her home country, with President…
Kiwis great Garry Smith, member of Grand Slam Kiwis side, dies
NZ Herald 16 Dec, 2025 07:46 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Home and Away actress dies unexpectedly, aged 45
Carpani is best known for her role as Jodi Fountain on the Australian TV drama McLeod’s Daughters, which…
British ‘Aga saga’ author Joanna Trollope dies aged 82
Her most recent work Mum & Dad, published in 2020, chronicled three siblings and their families who gather…