Speedway community mourns death of Whanganui legend Alan ‘Moon Goon’ Luoni
“He was someone who absolutely championed all of the entry-level classes. He was a well-respected guy with a…
Rotorua Lakes Community Board chair Phill Thomass dies
“We know that his deep love for Rotoiti and our wider community brought him strength and purpose. Above…
Thames-Coromandel: Local body election candidate Danny Topia dies
Thames-Coromandel District Council election candidate Danny Topia has died. “Our council extends its heartfelt condolences to Topia’s whānau,…
Wellington vehicle fire leaves one dead, another seriously injured
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Dickie Bird death: Former test umpire dies aged 92
“He leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship, humility, and joy — and a legion of admirers across generations,”…
Wizard of Oz child actress Elaine Merk Binder dies aged 94
“I was relieved when Bud told the dance director, ‘She’s O.K.’ I did not have to perform like…
Northwestern Motorway links closed after person dies, traffic backed up to St Lukes off-ramp
“Drivers are advised to expect delays or seek an alternative route via the NZTA website. “The death will…
Three deaths from meningococcal meningitis reported in NZ in past five weeks
One of the cases was a Christchurch school student who fell ill with meningococcal disease days after attending…
Former All Blacks, Manawatū winger Stuart Freebairn dies, aged 93
“Rest in peace, All Black #554 – forever a part of the black jersey’s legacy.” Freebairn was born…
Humpback whale dies after stranding on Warrington Beach near Dunedin
“Large, stranded whales, particularly in locations like this, can be extremely difficult to refloat. It said the whale…
Caregiver tried to alter elderly man’s estate; judge upholds original will
The High Court said each diary entry appeared to have been written by the caregiver, and signed by…
Florida rollercoaster death spurs Universal to close Stardust Racers ride
“The manner of death is accident,” he wrote. According to the Cleveland Clinic, blunt force trauma occurs when…