Little blue penguin dies from injuries, footage of ‘suspicious vehicle activity’ sought
Ōtepoti/Dunedin operations manager Gabe Davies said they were interested in hearing from anyone who had video footage of…
Murder charge laid after man dies at New Lynn property
Harrison said police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident. Police and paramedics were called…
Tourism legend George Hickton dies, age 78
Then, as chief executive of Tourism New Zealand, he was responsible for establishing New Zealand’s “100% Pure” marketing…
Criticism of Health NZ inadequacies in care after 3-year-old boy dies
When he developed a rash in the early hours of the morning, a doctor sought lab testing, suspecting…
Dame Patricia Routledge, star of Keeping Up Appearances, dies aged 96
A cause of death was not revealed. Dame Patricia Routledge (left) was best known for playing the overbearing,…
Ex-clown dies of suspected overdose during Houston murder sentencing
Anderson’s lawyer told KHOU 11 he retrieved a bag of a “brown, crystal-like substance” from the rubbish. Anderson…
Former national champion tennis player, Judith Tinnock, dies in Auckland aged 94
Her biggest achievement was playing on centre court at the All England Club, and reaching the semi-finals of…
New Zealand’s oldest man, former prisoner of war James ‘Jim’ Easton dies aged 108
Jim Easton pictured on Christmas Day in 1945. Photo / Ryman Healthcare When he was released from the…
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,…
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…