Lake Taupō: Auckland University engineering student dies after being pulled from water
The loss had reportedly devastated the student’s family, who had lived in New Zealand for two decades before…
Person dies after being found critically injured at Papanui property
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Unconscious swimmer dies after emergency at Whakamoenga Pt, Taupō
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Murupara driver who killed Mongrel Mob motorcyclist told 111 operator ‘I hope he dies’
Despite the fact that Faataape was speeding, Judge Bergseng said Tihema was responsible for the crash as he…
Man dies in police custody in Auckland, investigation launched
However, police said the man later collapsed at the custody unit and was confirmed dead after ambulance staff…
Broadcasting legend Catherine Saunders dies at 83 – ‘a stunning life, well lived’
She moved from journalism to public relations in the late 1960s, balancing this with her broadcasting work. Saunders…
Superman actor Valerie Perrine dies aged 82 after Parkinson’s battle
A GoFundMe crowdfunder was set up to cover Perrine’s medical costs, but now donations will go towards giving…
Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling dies after cancer battle
“It took all of her remaining strength, and that gesture summed up our wee Melsie perfectly. Even then,…
Christchurch man dies after suspected copper theft from live power box
Emergency services were unable to reach the man immediately as the transformer was still live. A man has…
Best Start Educare founder and philanthropist Wayne Wright snr dies
The retaining-wall business came about by chance and led to the couple relocating to Texas, where Chloe Wright…
Robert Mueller death: Ex-FBI director who led Trump Russia inquiry dies
Mueller led the FBI for 12 years, starting days before the September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda attacks on the…
Buffy star Nicholas Brendon, who played Xander, dies aged 54
“Most people know Nicky for his work as an actor and for the characters he brought to life…