Dame Jools Topp dies aged 68: Dame Lynda shares twin’s final message to fans
Wearing Jools’ greenstone pendant, Lynda said her “very special twin sister” had lived a good life and had…
Renowned academic and Ngāti Porou leader Tā Tamati Reedy dies aged 89
In 2010, Reedy became the University of Waikato’s first Māori Emeritus Professor and was appointed to the Waitangi…
Cambridge man dies in gardening accident months after his wife arrived in New Zealand
“The matter has been referred to the coroner.” It is understood Singh had been working up a tree…
Scott Hastings’ death: Scotland and Lions rugby great dies aged 61
“More information will be shared in due course to celebrate Scott’s incredible life.” Hastings won 65 caps for…
Ponsonby Intermediate School principal Nick Wilson dies suddenly after medical event
Hopkinson said the school would close on Monday as per Ministry of Education guidelines “out of respect and…
Waitematā Harbour kayaker dies after heart attack on morning paddle
A friend out on the water with him when tragedy struck told the Herald that McLarin suffered a…
Clarence Carter, soul singer behind Patches and Slip Away, dies at 90
His death comes amid renewed interest in classic soul and R’n’B music across streaming platforms and social media,…
Rotorua student Jacob Snyman dies of rare cancer aged 21
Jacob was Jan and Ingrid Snyman’s only child together. The trio enjoyed an adventurous life sharing experiences such…
NZ-born composer Mark Smythe dies suddenly on hiking trip at 53
He was also the department head for composing for visual media at the Los Angeles College of Music.…
Mamaku father with brain tumour Shane Luke dies aged 47
“He was so fatigued all the time. It was hard for him to go for a walk ……
Jason Collins, a gay trailblazer in the NBA, dies of brain cancer at 47
His family announced his death in a statement shared by the NBA. The statement did not say where…
Brandon Clarke death: Memphis Grizzlies forward dies at 29, NBA team confirms
“We are devastated to learn of the passing of Brandon Clarke,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a…