Steven Spielberg donates to group opposing Central Otago gold mine, in memory of Sir Sam Neill
Neill was a vocal opponent of Santana Minerals’ project, describing the planned open-cast mine as a threat to…
Sir Sam Neill wins posthumous TV award for The Twelve
“The Twelve meant a great deal to Sam, he was incredibly proud of this show of each season…
Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen surprises Christchurch diners
Stuff reported the actor had originally been expected to spend about 40 minutes at the restaurant, but a…
Sir Sam Neill gave Christopher Chung ‘his blessing’ for My Brilliant Career
Sybylla Melvyn was played by Judy Davis in the original movie, while Philippa Northeast will take on the…
Sir Sam Neill’s final films include live-action Legend of Zelda
Nintendo video game The Legend of Zelda is being adapted into a live-action movie, filmed in New Zealand.…
Sir Rod Stewart cancels tour amid health concerns
He added in a statement: “I want to thank the doctors, nurses and everyone who has taken such…
Annabel Langbein on life in France, wildfires and Sir Sam Neill
Her mother baked. She watched. Annabel Langbein, the free-range cook, loved watching her mother bake when she was…
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…
Taika Waititi sees death ‘very differently’ to other people, reflects on Sir Sam Neill’s passing
Neill died on July 13, aged 78, from pneumonia. But Waititi insisted he knows it won’t be long…
Sir Grahame Sydney’s landmark exhibition, Close to Home, includes major new works
But an artist’s temperament is one of self-reflection and Sydney, widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s greatest…
PM pays tribute to quiet hero Sir Bill Birch – NZ Herald
PM pays tribute to quiet hero Sir Bill Birch NZ HeraldTributes flow for Sir William Birch at a service…
Steve Hansen on where All Blacks have improved since Rennie took over from Razor – NZ Herald
Steve Hansen on where All Blacks have improved since Rennie took over from Razor NZ HeraldRennie set to expand…