Kirsty Wynn

1 month ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Kirsty Wynn

The NZ Herald today launches On The Up — a national campaign showcasing amazing stories of inspiration, success, courage and possibilities. We start with Annabel Knight, a brave 14-year-old who has been learning to walk and jog again after losing part of her leg to aggressive bone cancer. Annabel’s positivity and determination shine brightly as she shares her story — and dreams of sprinting thanks to a new hi-tech blade.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kirsty Wynn

The NZ Herald today launches On The Up — a national campaign showcasing amazing stories of inspiration, success, courage and possibilities. We start with Annabel Knight, a brave 14-year-old who has been learning to walk and jog again after losing part of her leg to aggressive bone cancer. Annabel’s positivity and determination shine brightly as she shares her story — and dreams of sprinting thanks to a new hi-tech blade.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kirsty Wynn

Builders unearthed a time capsule in a Belmont bathroom, containing memories from the Spurdle family. The discovery coincided with the anniversary of Glen Spurdle’s passing, adding emotional significance for the family. The Langis family plan to continue the tradition by hiding their own time capsule in the house. A time capsule, buried 25 years ago during a bathroom renovation, has been unearthed, with the discovery coming on the anniversary of the death of the father who hid it there.

1 month ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Kirsty Wynn

Lachie Love was diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) just after Christmas 2022. He and his family had been ticking off a bucket list of amazing adventures since then. Lachie died at home this week surrounded by loved ones. When Lachie Love is farewelled on Sunday, giant inflatable T-Rexes will hand out the order of service and he will be honoured with a Nerf gun salute.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kirsty Wynn

"Larger than life" schoolboy Lachie Love has died after battling a deadly DIPG brain tumour. Lachie Love was diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) just after Christmas 2022. He and his family had been ticking off a bucket list of amazing adventures since then. Lachie died at home this week surrounded by loved ones.