New Zealand Wagnerian opera ‘giant’ Sir Donald McIntyre dies aged 91
Sir Donald was especially celebrated for his “Wagnerian” performances – being a singer with the powerful voice needed…
Charlies Angels star dies aged 84 after battle with dementia
A recent update to the page read: “Thank you for all your love and support. Sally is grateful…
Roger McClay: Former National minister and Commissioner for Children dies, aged 80
“He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.” Initially elected MP for Taupō in 1984, McClay was…
Far North man, 76, dies in quad bike crash, WorkSafe launches investigation
WorkSafe is also investigating. A WorkSafe spokesperson said farmers were strongly recommended to install crush protection or rollover…
Once Were Warriors director Lee Tamahori dies aged 75
The tangihanga will begin tomorrow, with his whānau sharing one night with him at his home. On November…
Pauline Collins, star of Shirley Valentine, dies at aged 85
“We particularly want to thank her carers: angels who looked after her with dignity, compassion, and most of…
Marshawn Kneeland death: Dallas Cowboys player dies aged 24
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24, the NFL franchise said. Photo…
Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd dies aged 89
Ladd appeared in more than 200 movies and TV shows during an acting career spanning over six decades…
Ardmore fatal: One person dies after single-vehicle crash, cordons in place
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How battery recycling could provide a cleaner source of critical minerals
Those mines are the dirty underbelly of the renewable energy transition. But once a hunk of metal is…
New Zealand woman Karla Anne Drescher dies in Thailand hotel room
“Sadly, my mum, Karla Anne Drescher, has passed away while on holiday in Thailand on 27/10/25. “I need…
Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales dies aged 93
“She is survived by two sons and one stepdaughter, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. “We would like to…