Wright shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday afternoon.
The actress, whose career spanned more than 30 years, was 61.
The former high-ranking National MP and minister is hosting season two of TVNZ’s Give Us A Clue.
From his laryngitis to the hair on her eyes, the Seven Sharp hosts had some cringeworthy moments a whole 1000 shows ago.
The singer has become the oldest female artist ever to score a UK number one, overtaking Cher and her 1998 hit Believe.
Police said the case remains "an active criminal investigation, and may result in additional criminal charges."
TVNZ's FBOY Island NZ will follow three Kiwi women as they search for the guy of their dreams among 20 men in the sun and sand of the Pacific.
An air-conditioning unit was found to have been pumping in exhaust fumes into the vehicle where the cast were working.
Jenny Suo thought hers tasted like "vinegar death water" while Matty and Jenny-May had different views.
The gold sequinned number was returned "missing crystals" with some "left hanging by a thread", a collector said, posting before and after images.
Hall played the library investigator who comes after Seinfeld for a years-overdue copy of Tropic of Cancer.
Tessa Parker was joining Kenzie's Gift supporters in a chilly way to raise funds for mental health.
It comes as TVNZ launches a review into its recruitment processes, following the abrupt departure of Kamahl Santamaria.
"I’m even more disappointed with what this verdict means for other women," Heard said.
Paratene has been recognised for his services to Māori, film and theatre.
Jenny-May Clarkson, Matty McLean, and Indira Stewart acknowledged the changes to the show, and thanked viewers for their ongoing support.
Reports on Sunday said at least one woman in the newsroom had complained about Santamaria’s inappropriate behaviour, leading to his resignation from the role.
Newsroom staff were informed of Santamaria's resignation on Saturday afternoon.
One viewer mistakenly said the picture was of the young newsreader playing Clara the Cow.
The star of American Beauty and House of Cards has been charged with four counts of sexual assault against men in the UK.
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