The extraordinary comeback of ‘cash cow’ Johnny Depp
An unnamed studio head told the Hollywood Reporter in 2020 that Depp was too “radioactive” to work with.…
Sir Sam Neill’s Two Paddocks sales surge after death
Joelle Thomson Canvas· 1 Aug, 2026 01:00 AM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…
The Chase host Bradley Walsh wishes Ashburton woman Doris Wakelin a happy 109th birthday
Bradley Walsh has sent her a video message for six years running. “Happy, happy, happy birthday darling. “I’ve…
Law & Society: Professional bodies wield extraordinary power, but where should we draw the line?
David Harvey Law & society columnist·New Zealand Listener· 21 Jul, 2026 06:04 PM3 mins to read Subscribe…
Bay of Plenty hunters turn pest deer into 94000 meals for struggling families
This equates to 94,000 servings a year for families in need. The group’s work was recognised at the…
Surrogacy in Auckland: How a US sister-in-law helped create a Kiwi family
In early February last year, they arrived in San Francisco, where Travis’ sister Maddy lives, certain they would…
Lunch with … Julian Savea – rugby titan on the All Blacks, his fears for the game, an extraordinary rise from humble beginnings, and a new career
“We’ve relied on the All Blacks to push us through – expecting viewership, or kids nowadays to play…
Whangārei mourns Colin Thorne, 102-year-old parkrun inspiration
A longtime Whangārei resident, Thorne was still living independently at 100, mowing his lawn and driving to the…
Horse racing: Superstar gets beat, trainer offers rare apology – Mick On Monday
But ex-pat Kiwi trainer Waller says the defeat was because of his error. “I’m disappointed for the horse,…
Giga-yachts, golden visas and the Gilded Age: The startling escalation of Kiwi wealth
Kiwi ultra-wealth a blip but growing Compared to private wealth in the US, New Zealand is a tiny…
Horse racing: Two records in one remarkable race for champion Kiwi galloper
Silent Witness reigned from December 2002 to April 2005, snaring seven top-level features – the Hong Kong Sprint…
‘Extraordinary’ trove of ancient species found in China quarry
Han described “wonderful experiences when we realised that those animals were right there on the rock”. “Many fossils…