Kaye served as MP for Auckland Central from 2008 until 2020 and also held a number of ministerial positions during her political career.
NZ Herald
Sir Robert (Bom) Gillies – the last man standing – has fallen at the age of 99. The last surviving member of the 28th Māori Battalion died this afternoon,...
Variety
Quincy Jones, who distinguished himself over the course of a 70-year career in music as an artist, composer, producer and more, has died. He was 91.
the Guardian
No other musician could have landed a helicopter in Johnny Cash’s yard to deliver a new tune, or renounced a debut in praise of the Vietnam war with decades of activist songs
Variety
Iconic British actress Maggie Smith — known globally for her roles in 'Harry Potter' and 'Downton Abbey' — has died at the age of 89
The much-loved entertainer has passed away.
RNZ
Kiingi Tūheitia was an unpretentious man, and his home remained the house he and his wife built at Huntly.
RNZ
Today, we pay tribute to singer-songwriter and founder of Dunedin rock band The Chills, Martin Phillipps who died unexpectedly yesterday, age 61.
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Mayall is credited with helping develop the English take on urban, Chicago-style rhythm and blues that played an important role in the blues revival of the late 1960s.
RNZ
Locke, known as a human rights and anti-war advocate, was in Parliament from 1999 to 2011.
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The star of films including The Hunger Games and Animal House has died after a long illness.
the Guardian
One of the greatest of All Blacks rugby scrum-halves known for his formidable speed and strength
RNZ
Everyone can name one teacher who left a lasting imprint but only a few can say that teacher encouraged them to follow their true path. Rodger Fox was one of those, a band leader, trombonist extraordinaire, recording artist and big picture thinker. Broadly described by those who loved him as a 'yes' man, Fox's zest for life rubbed off on many.
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Dominion Post journalist and obituary writer Bess Manson talks to Jesse about how to write an obituary.
A host of media outlets and music people have paid huge tribute to band leader, educator and trombonist extraordinaire Rodger Fox. Keep Reading
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