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Former Finance Minister Sir Bill Birch, who is being remembered for his “legendary diligence”, will be farewelled today at a funeral set to be attended by... Keep Reading

Former West Indies allrounder passed away at his home in Barbados Keep Reading

News of the Jurassic Park star's death was confirmed on social media today. Keep Reading

After her death this week aged 86, colleagues of The Good Life actor remember a star who remained kind, funny and grounded despite her formidable stage presence Keep Reading

He was subversive and bold, yet also playful and accepting – putting the fun into pop art and finding freedom and fulfilment amid the blue skies and pools of California. David Hockney, who has died aged 88, lived and painted the truth Keep Reading

Few New Zealand lawyers have reached the heights achieved by Sir Kenneth Keith: a Supreme Court justice, a seat on the International Court of... Keep Reading

Ngāti Raukawa leader and champion of te reo Māori Professor Whatarangi Winiata has died, aged 92. Keep Reading

“As your Koro, my task was to explain the legacy so that each of you can hold it in your hands, absorb it, share it, add to it what you already know and finally cherish it.” — Tā Hirini Moko Mead, who died last week, aged 99, writing to “the mokopuna generation of the nation”. Keep Reading

Dame Jools was the slightly older twin of the famous sisters who entertained Kiwis for some four decades. Keep Reading

Tā (Sir) Tamati Reedy, a Ngāti Porou leader and celebrated academic, has died aged 89. Reedy, who was knighted for his services to education in his hometown,... Keep Reading

Creative Australia and the First Nations Arts and Culture Board join the sector in mourning the inimitable Rhoda Roberts AO. Rhoda’s life was devoted to truth telling and community, and she brought her remarkable spirit and clarity of purpose to every space she entered. Keep Reading

Karaka was the only constant member of Herbs across four decades, helping define Aotearoa’s Pacific reggae sound and its tradition of musical activism. Keep Reading

Tributes poured in from politicians who described Jackson as an agent of change and a transformative leader. Keep Reading

The seven-time Oscar nominee, a winner for 'Tender Mercies,' also was memorable in 'The Godfather,' 'Apocalypse Now,' 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and 'Lonesome Dove.' Keep Reading

Actor, also known for Beetlejuice and her work with Christopher Guest, died after a brief illness Keep Reading

Valentino Garavani, the Roman couturier who launched his label in 1960 and found worldwide fame dressing European royals, American first ladies, and celebrities, has died. He was 93. Keep Reading