World American country singer Kenny Dale dies from coronavirus, aged 68 July 17, 2020 0 American country music singer Kenny Dale, who had a hit song with Bluest Heartache of the Year and was endearingly popular in New Zealand, has died at the age of 68.
World World War II 'Forces' Sweetheart' singer Dame Vera Lynn dies aged 103 June 19, 2020 0 Dame Vera Lynn, the endearingly popular "Forces' Sweetheart" who serenaded British troops during World War II, has died at 103.
World 'The Gambler' has folded: Country music superstar Kenny Rogers dies aged 81 March 23, 2020 0 Crossover country music superstar Kenny Rogers, known for such hit songs as The Gambler, Lucille, Lady and Islands in the Stream, has died.
World Soul singer Billy Paul dies aged 81 April 27, 2016 0 American jazz and soul singer Billy Paul has died at the age of 81.
World Kiwi-bred Prince of Penzance wins Melbourne Cup November 3, 2015 0 Michelle Payne has become the first woman to ride a Melbourne Cup winner - and has had a spray at "chauvinistic" horse owners.
World 'Rose Garden' singer Lynn Anderson dies from cardiac arrest August 2, 2015 0 Lynn Anderson, whose strong, husky voice carried her to the top of the charts with Rose Garden, has died.
World Former All Black Jerry Collins killed in car accident in France June 5, 2015 0 Former All Black Jerry Collins and his partner have died in a tragic car crash in France.
World Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to princess May 3, 2015 0 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have introduced their daughter to the world, as they left hospital to take her home to Kensington Palace.
World Duchess of Cambridge in labour May 2, 2015 0 The Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted to hospital in the early stages of labour.
World Soul singer Percy Sledge dies aged 73 April 15, 2015 0 Percy Sledge, who recorded the classic 1966 soul ballad When a Man Loves a Woman, has died aged 73.