Avian botulism outbreak kills more than a dozen ducks at Napier’s Anderson Park
Avian botulism is a naturally occurring bird disease triggered by environmental conditions that prompt a bacteria, found naturally…
Two people dead after ‘water related incident’ at Ripirō Beach near Dargaville
A Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) spokesperson said surf lifeguards from Baylys Beach responded to the incident.…
Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter Victoria found dead in San Francisco hotel
NBC Bay Area reported on Victoria’s death, citing police sources with “direct knowledge of the investigation” and added…
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…
One person dies after early morning crash on SH26, Hauraki
This death brings the holiday road toll to five after a series of crashes in the last few…
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…
Napier road death: Police name man who died in hospital after being struck on Boxing Day
Duncan’s death was the first in the country on the roads over the Christmas holiday period. There has…
Woman dies after suffering medical event on Qantas flight from Auckland to Perth
“Urgent assistance was provided to the passenger and emergency services met the aircraft on arrival. “Sadly, the passenger…
Christmas holiday road toll at one after man dies in hospital after being struck by car in Napier
The death is the first of the official 2025 Christmas holiday road toll period which began on Christmas…
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…
Person dies at Auckland’s Piha Beach after being swept out by waves
The Piha Surf Life Saving Club said lifeguards were notified at 12.42pm that someone had been swept out…
Chief Justice leads tributes to Robert Smellie after death of former High Court judge
Born in Dunedin in 1930, Smellie was educated at Otago Boys’ High School before graduating with an LLB…