Members of the public, fellow artists, friends and family gathered to celebrate her life this afternoon.
New Zealand
Fri, Jun 19
4:50
A memorial to celebrate the life of Dame Jools Topp will be held this afternoon – bringing together whānau, fellow artists, friends and fans from across the country.
The annual winter solstice celebration has become so popular that capacity has had to be reduced to prevent overcrowding.
Environment
Sat, Jun 13
In the children's adaptation of her bestselling memoir, the former New Zealand Prime Minister turns inward toward the psychological terrain of her own self-doubt – and how to overcome it.
Politics
Wed, Jun 3
The eldest of the beloved Topp Twins comedy duo died of breast cancer aged 68 on Saturday.
Entertainment
Tue, May 26
In the new documentary about her life, Kylie, the enduringly famous Australian popstar reveals the impact of the ruthless 1980s press.
Life
Dame Jools died from breast cancer on Saturday aged 68.
Mon, May 25
Tributes flowing from across New Zealand reflect a decades-long career that touched every corner of the country.
Dame Jools was the slightly older twin of the famous sisters who entertained Kiwis for some four decades.
The evolutionary biologist spoke to Q+A's Jack Tame ahead of what he is calling his farewell tour to New Zealand.
World
Sun, May 24
Major showcase in Wellington will be the first time many of the taonga have been publicly displayed.
Te Ao Māori
Fri, May 22
Organisers say mounting financial pressure and a struggling live music landscape have forced the central Auckland festival to call time.
Wed, May 13
With tracks created by artificial intelligence topping the charts here and overseas, New Zealand artists are concerned their work isn’t being protected.
The 56-year-old plans to undergo CAR-T cell treatment in China later this year.
Health
Mon, May 11
Native Peruvian actor Q’orianka Kilcher has accused the director of replicating her facial features in creating the key Avatar character Neytiri without her knowledge or consent.
Fri, May 8
The Line 0 bus is the latest piece of conceptual art from twin brothers Frank and Patrik Riklin, encouraging riders to take a break from their daily routine.
Sun, May 3
An extract from veteran political journalist Barry Soper's new memoir.
Mon, Apr 27
Kate Prior said the past five months were the hardest she had ever been through.
Sun, Apr 26
"I'm bewildered and baffled – it's incredible," says the husband of Dame Jacinda Ardern.
Wed, Apr 8
The former prime minister is releasing What If You Could, a youth adaptation of A Different Kind of Power, aimed at encouraging young readers to embrace who they are and believe they can make a difference.
Fri, Apr 3
The medal was awarded to one of Wellington’s founding figures in 1875.
Sun, Mar 22
Beloved children’s author Lynley Dodd was awarded the Fisher Funds New Zealand legacy award at the New Zealander of the Year Awards on Thursday night.
Fri, Mar 20
This year, 73 schools and 263 groups are taking part, with about 10,000 students expected to perform across the week-long event.
Wed, Mar 18
Markle posted a video showing her flipping through pages of the book.
The singer will play two shows in New Zealand later this year, supported by a Government fund aimed at luring major events to the country.
