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Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.
Opinion: It is long past time to recognise you can't build your way out of congestion.
Police catching "unfortunate" numbers of drink-drivers in blitzes around the country.
Magical doesn't even begin to describe what Teeks created on Saturday night.
Emergency services - including a helicopter - rushed to the scene.
Michael Wood has declined invitations to meet the struggling business owners.
"Something for everyone, from free and family friendly to high-end luxury."
"Feels like someone's taken your bloody soul," top Kiwi bagpipe player Olivia Smith says.
Gamers from across the world are playing cards to raise money for cancer research.
Rod Jenden: "We've been through some pretty tough times... I can tell you it's not easy."
'To have a seven-week wait ... is what I call sinful,' patient advocate says.
After a fraught year, NZ's longest-serving mayor opens up about his health and prospects.
She said it was "one of the most disgraceful things" she'd seen in politics.
Concorde has been shown off here before - why not regular flights from a successor?
Building activity rose 3.7% in the first quarter, the biggest quarterly rise in two years.
National Party selection processes need to be more robust, says leader.
Baby's injuries were described by police as "the worst seen inflicted on a young child".
Two further men already in the court process have also been charged with more offences.
Project costs ballooned up to $3.5 billion and wider programme over $6b in a year.
Traffic is bumper to bumper on many motorways, road agency says.
With an arm raised, the person appeared to take aim with a handgun, terrifying passersby.
'The money just seemed to be going the wrong way.'
The festival is set to be a great lead-in before Matariki becomes a national holiday.
Health officials are waiting on test results for hundreds of people,
Lee Roycroft and his son Phoenix Roycroft died in the blaze last Tuesday.
An ambulance, a rapid response unit, one manager and a doctor were all sent to the scene.
"The keys should not have been left in the car."
Team New Zealand needs to recognise the support of Kiwis.
Vendors disappointed and disgusted at their treatment.