Emily in Paris actor dies after sudden, severe illness
The actor was also widely recognised in France for his long-running television work, particularly his role in the…
Outstanding horseman and racing patriarch Bob Autridge dies
The life of the party, Stephen said his father had a large circle of friends and would leave…
Dame Jools Topp dies aged 68: Dame Lynda shares twin’s final message to fans
Wearing Jools’ greenstone pendant, Lynda said her “very special twin sister” had lived a good life and had…
Renowned academic and Ngāti Porou leader Tā Tamati Reedy dies aged 89
In 2010, Reedy became the University of Waikato’s first Māori Emeritus Professor and was appointed to the Waitangi…
Mother arrested after kids aged 3 and 5 ‘blindfolded’ and abandoned on the side of the road
According to the man who found and saved the children, they each had a backpack on with a…
Nascar star Kyle Busch dead at 41 after illness
Busch won Nascar Cup Series titles in 2015 and 2019 and amassed 63 victories in his career –…
Scott Hastings’ death: Scotland and Lions rugby great dies aged 61
“More information will be shared in due course to celebrate Scott’s incredible life.” Hastings won 65 caps for…
Clarence Carter, soul singer behind Patches and Slip Away, dies at 90
His death comes amid renewed interest in classic soul and R’n’B music across streaming platforms and social media,…
Rotorua student Jacob Snyman dies of rare cancer aged 21
Jacob was Jan and Ingrid Snyman’s only child together. The trio enjoyed an adventurous life sharing experiences such…
Mamaku father with brain tumour Shane Luke dies aged 47
“He was so fatigued all the time. It was hard for him to go for a walk ……
Last Kiwi World War II fighter pilot John Keesing dies aged 102 in Whanganui
One RNZAF bomber pilot who served in the European theatre was still alive and living in Wellington, Homewood…
Whangārei mourns Colin Thorne, 102-year-old parkrun inspiration
A longtime Whangārei resident, Thorne was still living independently at 100, mowing his lawn and driving to the…