Sir Ian McKellen imagined destroying Trump’s Mar-a-Lago for Avengers scene
In 2024, McKellen said Trump needs to work on his public speaking skills. The Lord of the Rings…
Sir Rod Stewart cancels California gig hours before show due to health concerns
“I’m very disappointed and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience to my fans. I did everything I could to…
Society Insider: Sir Graham Henry turns 80, walks 240km Camino trail; multimillionaire property developer’s new relationship
Sir Graham and Lady Raewyn Henry completed the 240km Camino de Santiago last month. On Monday, the couple,…
Sir Dave Dobbyn: ‘Some days I can’t put a sentence together and finish it’
Dobbyn at Civic: ‘It’s like a church for me’ Despite the challenges of Parkinson’s, Dobbyn says he’s still…
Sir Rod Stewart pulls Vegas shows at last minute on doctors’ advice
The Maggie May, Sailing and Da Ya Think I’m Sexy? singer remains one of Britain’s most successful recording…
Sir Paul McCartney says he ‘can remember being born’
He said: “It’s probably total bulls***. In fact, it almost certainly is. An imagined memory! And I was…
Māori leader and academic Sir Hirini Moko Mead dies aged 99
“One could say that yes, I did walk the talk.” Mead was the founding Professor of Māori at…
Rare Sir Edmund Hillary expedition socks to go on display at Fieldays
“We’re very, very excited to have them on display,” he said. “They were called the Norsewear Climbing Sock.”…
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…
Cricket great Sir Richard Hadlee joins fight to save Pegasus Golf Course from housing
“We were drawn to Pegasus to live a dream. Building on the golf course to play three times…
Flying Kiwi Hi-Tech Hall of Fame: Board weighs Sir Rod Drury’s place
The current Hi-Tech board of trustees comprises Marian Johnson (chair), Owen Gibson, Mike O’Donnell, Sarah Ramsay, Brooke Roberts,…
Sir Peter Jackson comments on recasting Ryan Gosling in 2009 film after actor gained 27kg
“So, I’m not going to talk about individuals, but you just got to realise that what you were…