East Auckland car crash victim Linda Tulumi’s family remember daughter as ‘beautiful, happy soul’
“She was always so happy, she never got angry and was always caring her for little brother. Their…
Hamilton foster mum Melissa Sumner honoured after decade caring for neurodiverse kids
She described the process as “quite rough” on both her and Dean’s side of the family, but the…
Hawke’s Bay man Peter Walker remembered as loving father and dedicated rugby player after diving tragedy
Jody described Walker as a “beautiful, quiet, humble, caring, kind man” who was well respected. “There’s no one…
Christchurch house fire victim Callum Dale remembered as ‘gold-hearted’
Close friend Damien Swan said Dale “had a heart of gold” and was known for his kindness and…
Family pays tribute to Fiona Cameron and Tomi Muliaga after fatal Foxton Beach house fire
Before long the pair started a relationship and she moved in 18 months ago. “She wasn’t living very…
Kiwi father of eight Kimura Dixon crushed to death at Australian construction site
Police said eight workers were on-site in a trench 500-600mm deep as a retaining wall collapsed nearby, trapping…
Tributes flow for young woman killed in Rotorua crash involving bus and car
Three other patients, who were in the bus, suffered moderate injuries and the remaining 26 people from the…
Cohen Holloway reflects on cancer battle, Taika Waititi’s support and gratitude
The New Year came around, and once again Holloway rang his bell. “[My partner] Kelly came in and…
The reality of caring for someone with dementia in New Zealand
“When you burn out, care partners are at risk of developing a chronic condition themselves, and that’s where…