New Zealand violinist Jenny Banks remembered after death from dementia, aged 42
When Jenny was 4, she began learning Suzuki method violin with the late Rosanne Forde, who had just…
Waikato Hospital death: Family of ‘loved, respected’ man who died in emergency department speak out
“We are still navigating the shock and sadness of losing Brent and trying to understand how his death…
Time for NZ Super Fund to invest at home in clean energy – Fran O’Sullivan
That income tax simply vanishes into the Consolidated Fund to be spent where Cabinet ministers decide. On one…
Kiwi surfing great Troy Hirst mourned by Muriwai and Māori Bay communities
In a tribute on Facebook, the club wrote of the “massively talented” surfer’s lasting impact on the organisation…
Media Insider: Rise of the independent ad agencies – Bastion Aotearoa hires big name after her departure from global-owned agency
Last year, it announced it had poached six high-flying agency staff from WPP-owned VML’s Wellington office; they have…
King’s Birthday Honours 2026: New Zealand’s newest knights, dames and leaders
Dr Paul Andrew Baker, for services to health.Peter Boshier, for services to the State and judiciary.Professor Emeritus James…
South Island Vanuatu community leader Richie George dies in quad bike crash
“This family is now facing an unimaginable loss, while also carrying the financial pressure that comes with the…
Media Insider: Former TV3 boss Juliet Peterson to leave Sky TV after just eight months
The role would be advertised, Sky said. Peterson had elected not to put her hand up for the…
Gang associate Jay Aranui admits manslaughter of Hawke’s Bay businessman Andy Winitana
Aranui had been denied entry to a waterfront bar and was hanging around the wharf area outside. He…
Water polo bullying claims: Top water polo identity urges clubs to weigh no-confidence vote in WPNZ board, CEO
New Zealand and China water polo players compete during their match at the 2025 World Aquatic Championships in…
GoFundMe cancer fraud claims: US man behind ‘dying to serve’ fundraiser dies in Auckland
When the Guardian contacted the alleged conman about the allegations he refused to share his medical records, telling…
Māori journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau dies aged 49
Born in 1976 in Hāwera, Taranaki, Awarau was of Ngāti Maru, Taranaki whānui and Niuean descent. Talented storyteller…