His passing comes just months after that of his Ernest co-star Bill Byrge, who died in January aged 89. Among the other tributes to the star, one fan said on Facebook: "Rest in peace, Gailard Sartain.

Victoria Esson will return to play for the Phoenix in the 2025-26 season, after seven seasons in Europe. Capped 28 times for the Ferns - Esson is excited to contribute to the strong ambition presented ...

24 Jun: No Dallin Watene-Zelezniak for at least the next month, but the Warriors look likely to welcome back Taine Tuaupiki to their NRL backline to face the Broncos 24 Jun: Former Kiwis and Warriors ...

From February, GPs and nurse practitioners will be able to prescribe treatments from the outset - without a specialist recommendation. Wait times for specialist appointments vary, but can be over a ...

The 31-year-old star plays a rapper in his first lead role, and Stormzy admits that he struggled to distance himself from his movie character The award-wining star - who plays Tenzman in the new film ...

No Dallin Watene-Zelezniak for at least the next month, but the Warriors look likely to welcome back Taine Tuaupiki to their NRL backline to face the Broncos 24 Jun: Former Kiwis and Warriors coach Br ...

The 50-year-old also faces a charge of attempted murder - over a toxic beef Wellington lunch she served to her estranged husband's family in 2023. She maintains her innocence - claiming it was a ...

They have conceded 16 goals to European sides Bayern Munich and Benfica thus far at the tournament. Winger Haris Zeb says that's been no dent to their general enthusiasm for the last encounter.

New Zealand Cricket have confirmed Christchurch, Wellington and Tauranga will host the December fixtures. Pace bowler Kyle Jamieson is enthused for the season, courtesy of NZC's media department ...

The Regional Council's deciding whether to discontinue free children's bus fares, increase adult fares and other changes at a meeting today. A report by a hearings panel recommends raising the adult ...

The 68-year-old filmmaker devised and directed Isles of Wonder, the opening ceremony of the London Olympics, which featured nods to James Bond, Queen Elizabeth, the National Health Service, and ...

An angry Donald Trump has warned Israel not to drop further bombs on Iran as he tried to hold a fragile ceasefire between the two Middle Eastern countries together.