Morrinsville school literacy tutor Lisa Maclennan among those lost in Mt Maunganui slip
“Our love and aroha go out to Lisa’s family; we ask that you respect their privacy at this…
Hawke’s Bay man Peter Walker remembered as loving father and dedicated rugby player after diving tragedy
Jody described Walker as a “beautiful, quiet, humble, caring, kind man” who was well respected. “There’s no one…
Inside Chris Hipkins and Toni Grace’s engagement and family life
“I had absolutely no idea it was coming,” says Toni, who has an impressive background in sustainable development…
Christchurch house fire victim Callum Dale remembered as ‘gold-hearted’
Close friend Damien Swan said Dale “had a heart of gold” and was known for his kindness and…
Mount Maunganui rugby stalwart Terry Hurdle remembered for service
He played squash, tennis and cricket, but later became more heavily involved in the rugby scene. He became…
Police name Briar Stockley, 42, as the Rotorua woman found unresponsive in water near Lady Knox geyser
“Police extend our condolences to Briar’s loved ones over their loss,” the statement said. Tributes to Stockley have…
Northland’s talking tūī remembered as Otorohanga bird Pleakly goes viral
“Manuhiri [visitors] couldn’t work out where the welcoming words were coming from,” Tipene said. It wasn’t unusual for…
Gisborne DJ Jamil Weiss dos Santos remembered by family after death
He attended Pickering Street Kindergarten, Wainui Beach School, Gisborne Intermediate and Lytton High School, where he was a…
Tributes for Lucas Reid, 15, killed in e-bike crash
Lucas, who made a miraculous recovery, was a passionate fan of the AFL and supported the Richmond Tigers,…
Hulk Hogan, Diane Keaton, Ozzy Osbourne: Celebrity deaths of 2025 remembered
The 71-year-old rose from the wrestling arena to global stardom. He won back-to-back Royal Rumble titles in the…
Letters: Will 2025 be remembered as the year New Zealand lost its innocence?
However, there is no doubt that we owe it to our grandchildren to at least try to return…
Tangaroa College deputy principal Faleata Ualesi remembered as dedicated teacher and friend
Students pay tribute: ‘You saw the potential in me’ Ualesi was the school’s longtime Head of English, and…