YoungWillz 21,050 Posted January 6, 2023 Sir Patrick Hogan, noted racehorse breeder, dead aged 83: https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/300779269/leviathan-horse-breeder-sir-patrick-hogan-dies-aged-83 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 18, 2023 Larry Morris, a singer songwriter who led Larry's Rebels in the 1960s, has died. He was 75. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/482655/new-zealand-singer-songwriter-larry-morris-has-died 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,743 Posted January 20, 2023 Chris Leitch incumbent leader of NZ's Social Credit Party being reported dead from neck cancer. (Source on wikipedia, seems to be region locked) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted February 27, 2023 All Whites player Grant Turner has died of cancer, managed to get a few more months after fearing to die last summer: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/484984/all-whites-great-grant-turner-dies He was important for the qualification for the 1982 World Cup, but didn't play in the tournament because of injury. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 28, 2023 It’s Cup time, meaning Sir Creep’s joker always dies a day before they’re needed. I’m sure others had him on the radar; former NZ MP Chester Borrows died earlier today after battling terminal big C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted February 28, 2023 47 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: It’s Cup time, meaning Sir Creep’s joker always dies a day before they’re needed. I’m sure others had him on the radar; former NZ MP Chester Borrows died earlier today after battling terminal big C. Yep, can confirm Spade had him on his host roster 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justonecornetto 951 Posted February 28, 2023 A spate of recent deaths down in NZ, unfortunately none of them from my Theme Team of New Zealanders, although it''s coming up to autumn/winter time down there so maybe soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,606 Posted March 5, 2023 Frank Dickson, banker has died aged 91. Obit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted March 6, 2023 Kiwi politician and former DDP cult pick Georgina Beyer is dead at 65 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justonecornetto 951 Posted March 6, 2023 4 hours ago, Joey Russ said: Kiwi politician and former DDP cult pick Georgina Beyer is dead at 65 Drat. I originally had her in my New Zealanders team but decided to relegate her to subs bench, condolences etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,606 Posted March 6, 2023 And she would have been a valid hit as she has obited. Guardian 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justonecornetto 951 Posted July 7, 2023 Kara Puketapu has died aged 89. He served as Secretary of Maori Affairs, played rugby for the New Zealand Maori team and also did some coaching in rugby league 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted August 3, 2023 On 16/05/2018 at 23:41, Heef said: Rugby Captains Sam Cane (13 January 1992) Kieran Read (26 October 1985) Richie McCaw, Master of the Dark Arts (31 December 1980) Tana Umaga (27 May 1973) Reuben Thorne (2 January 1975) Anton Oliver (9 September 1975) Todd Blackadder (20 September 1971) Taine Randall (5 November 1974) Sean Fitzpatrick (4 June 1963) Gary Whetton (15 December 1959) Wayne 'Buck' Shelford (13 December 1957) David Kirk (5 October 1960) Andy Dalton (16 November 1951) Graham Mourie (8 September 1952) Tane Norton (30 March 1942) Andy Leslie (10 November 1944) Ian Kirkpatrick (24 May 1946) Sir Brian Lochore (3 September 1940) Tane Norton reportedly dead: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/495133/former-all-black-captain-tane-norton-dies 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted October 16, 2023 The real John Key has a blue sausage party: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food/article-12637693/Ex-New-Zealand-Prime-Minister-Sir-John-Key-celebrates-National-Party-general-election-win-2023-results-blue-sausages-foodies-disgusted-gross-viral.html Comments, @John Key? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Key 747 Posted October 17, 2023 On 17/10/2023 at 09:08, YoungWillz said: The real John Key has a blue sausage party: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food/article-12637693/Ex-New-Zealand-Prime-Minister-Sir-John-Key-celebrates-National-Party-general-election-win-2023-results-blue-sausages-foodies-disgusted-gross-viral.html Comments, @John Key? Good to see support for the party that supports the rich keeping their wealth winning. Two ticks blue √√ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,606 Posted October 26, 2023 Sir Jon Trimmer, Ballet Dancer has died aged 84. Obit 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heef 166 Posted December 30, 2023 Updated for Michael Hardie-Boys, Cardinal Tom Williams, Ken Douglas and Miles Warren. Can't adjust the Olympian table - I'll have to update this manually later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinbabad 1,124 Posted March 8 On 17/05/2018 at 00:41, Heef said: here's some of the NZ great and good to keep an eye on: Order of NZ Jonathan Hunt, Former Speaker (2 December 1938) He is dead aged 85 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted March 20 Rod Oram, a journalist and commentator, has died. He was 72. Oram's death came as a result of injuries he sustained in a cycling accident. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/journalist-and-commentator-rod-oram-dies-after-cycling-accident/XUUZW7FPBJBABO6DK6ZE2AVKHQ/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted May 9 James Laurenson Telegraph Obit: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2024/05/09/james-laurenson-royal-shakespeare-company-inspector-morse/ Accomplished New Zealand born actor who moved to the UK, with many radio, stage and screen appearances. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0491190/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted May 12 Peter Robb, who made headlines in 2009, after police with stun grenades attended his address in Dunedin to rescue a hapless German citizen he had met online and enticed under false pretences, has died. A reclusive character, it is reported Robb may have been dead for "some time" before his remains were discovered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 283 Posted July 28 Martin Phillipps, only constant member of Dunedin band The Chills, dead at 61. https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-national/chills-martin-phillipps-dead-61 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 29 17 hours ago, JQW said: Martin Phillipps, only constant member of Dunedin band The Chills, dead at 61. https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-national/chills-martin-phillipps-dead-61 Grim Reaper: ‘I got Chills, they’re multiplying…’ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted July 29 20 hours ago, JQW said: Martin Phillipps, only constant member of Dunedin band The Chills, dead at 61. https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-national/chills-martin-phillipps-dead-61 I worked alongside him in the Rough Trade warehouse for a few weeks in 1988 but don’t remember talking to him. What a useless anecdote, Vinegar Tits would be horrified. I apologise to everyone. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,606 Posted September 27 Eddie Low, New Zealand singer has died aged 61. Mirror Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
