'She loved rainbows': Family in shock over toddler Zay Zay's driveway death

A 20-month-old, who died after being struck by a vehicle in a Kaitāia driveway this week, has been described as the “glue” that “kept [the] family together”, after her younger sister was stillborn in December. Azalea-Reign Kiani May Samuels, often called ‘Zay Zay’, was a little girl who “loved rainbows”, the family spokesperson, and Azalea’s Aunty, Melina Laveaina told Stuff. 07 January 2024 [View in Browser]( Hello and welcome to your morning briefing from Stuff, bringing you the top stories and news you'll want to read. ['She loved rainbows': Family in shock over toddler Zay Zay's driveway death]( ['She loved rainbows': Family in shock over toddler Zay Zay's driveway death]( [A 20-month-old, who died after being struck by a vehicle in a Kaitāia driveway this week, has been described as the “glue” that “kept [the] family together”, after her younger sister was stillborn...]( [ASB Classic: Unsung tennis heroes of tournament include Stringer Suzie, and Snack Manager Simon]( [ASB Classic: Unsung tennis heroes of tournament include Stringer Suzie, and Snack Manager Simon]( [Whether it's building a $1.5 million scaffold, turfing out unruly spectators or having to cater to the whims of demanding players, the staff behind the ASB Classic have their jobs cut out for them,...]( [Expat Tales: 'The earning potential is better' in London]( [Expat Tales: 'The earning potential is better' in London]( [Expat Tales is a Stuff Travel series featuring Kiwis who’ve made new lives for themselves overseas. If you’d like to take part, email us at travel@stuff.co.nz Dominic McCann made the move to London...]( Newsable: the news worth talking about Join Imogen Wells and Jess McCarthy for your daily dose of exclusives, analysis and fresh perspectives on news. The podcast drops each weekday from 6am on [newsable.co.nz]( or listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. [Listen to the latest episode of Newsable →]( [New Zealand Cricket should be wary of South Africa's decision to send test B-team]( [New Zealand Cricket should be wary of South Africa's decision to send test B-team]( [Ian Anderson is chief cricket writer for Stuff OPINION: One of the Black Caps’ most reliable performers, Mitchell Santner, played an admirable...]( [Dupont to France, Hooper to Australia: Why you won't see top All Blacks chasing Olympic gold]( [Dupont to France, Hooper to Australia: Why you won't see top All Blacks chasing Olympic gold]( [The chance to win a gold medal at home has lured one of the best rugby players in the world to sevens for this year’s Paris Olympics. But you will...]( [Back to school: Average cost of Auckland high school uniform almost $470]( [Back to school: Average cost of Auckland high school uniform almost $470]( [The start of the school term is just around the corner, and parents are searching for bargains to kit their kids in back-to-school gear. But for...]( [2024 travel hot spots: Where Kiwis are set to travel this year]( [2024 travel hot spots: Where Kiwis are set to travel this year]( [With the world well and truly back in love with travel, it’s our oyster once again, and Kiwis are taking advantage, visiting friends and whānau...]( [Remembering the Lazy Sunday compilation with the men who made it]( [Remembering the Lazy Sunday compilation with the men who made it]( [The compilation CD. They used to be huge in New Zealand. Every house had the latest greatest hits release, or a copy of Now That’s What I Call...]( [Whaea to the homeless who wasn't afraid to give judges a growling retires after 20 years]( [Whaea to the homeless who wasn't afraid to give judges a growling retires after 20 years]( [Michelle Kidd could give judges “a growling” while holding the hands of victims and survivors or the families of criminals. Known as Whaea Michelle...]( Enjoying this email? [Check out Stuff's other daily and weekly newsletters](. [Feedback]( [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland, 1021, New Zealand