Buck Rogers star Gil Gerard dies days after ‘aggressive’ cancer diagnosis
Gerard was born in Arkansas in 1943 and began his career as an actor in New York City…
Rotorua athlete Janie Taiiringa-Roimata Bennett, 16, dies after cancer battle
The eldest daughter of Phil Te Riu Kōiwi Bennett and Heeni Te Mate Kōiwi Brown, she had two…
Kiwis great Garry Smith, member of Grand Slam Kiwis side, dies
NZ Herald 16 Dec, 2025 07:46 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Home and Away actress dies unexpectedly, aged 45
Carpani is best known for her role as Jodi Fountain on the Australian TV drama McLeod’s Daughters, which…
US man dies after rabies-infected kidney traced to organ donor’s skunk scratch
A CDC spokesperson said health authorities had not been aware that the donor was infected with the disease…
British ‘Aga saga’ author Joanna Trollope dies aged 82
Her most recent work Mum & Dad, published in 2020, chronicled three siblings and their families who gather…
‘Shopaholic’ author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55
Her lighthearted writing style won fans for its humour and relatability, giving an insight into the romances, careers…
Mavericks singer-songwriter Raul Malo dies aged 60 after colon cancer battle
Betty – who had sons Dino, Victor and Max with the “beloved” musician – paid tribute to the…
Mt Eden prisoner Johnathan Trubuhovich dies after attack by another inmate, family demand answers
Today, a spokesperson for Trubuhovich’s family, who asked not to be named, told NZME their loss was still…
One person dies after getting caught in rip tide at Karioitahi Beach, south of Auckland
The Police Eagle helicopter also attended the incident. “One of the men was returned to shore safely by…
Brazilian man dies after barbell crushes chest in gym accident caught on CCTV
Montenegro’s life was cut short by the freak accident, which unfolded on Tuesday at the fitness facility where…
Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62
Smith scored 4236 test runs for England, including nine centuries, at an average of 43.67, and 2419 runs…