New Zealand‘Noise is not the same as progress’: Te reo leader’s warning after royal honourProfessor Tom Roa has been fighting for te reo Māori for more than 50 years.30 Dec 09:53 PM
BusinessArise Sir Rod: Xero founder knighted after $21.78b tech successXero founder is now investing in start-ups and pushing power reform.30 Dec 09:00 PM
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New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year Honours30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne Land Search and Rescue volunteer Chris Sharp recognised again for service30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Have you got the right person?': League stalwart stunned by top honourJenny Nahu has spent 50 years driving rugby league in Rotorua.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You never do the job for a gong': Rural fire chief awarded King's medalPatrick O'Rourke, 68, has served the Rissington brigade for more than 30 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
SportSports honours: The stars and quiet achievers in the New Year HonoursScott Dixon, Lorraine Moller and Martin Guptill are among those recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity stalwart Gerald Hope – father of Olivia Hope – honoured for services to MarlboroughThe honour coincides with the anniversary of his daughter Olivia's 1998 murder.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSir Rod Drury heads Hawke’s Bay list in New Year HonoursA knighthood, ONZMs and KSMs - nine from Hawke's Bay are on the list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognisedThere are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDecades of dedication: Libby Fletcher honoured for protecting Lake TaraweraLibby Fletcher awarded a King’s Service Medal in the New Year 2026 Honours. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: KSM for Havelock North church ministerRev Wayne Toleafoa has spent a lifetime serving Pasifika communities.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Actually flabbergasted’: Rotorua CAB manager honoured for decades of serviceJane Richards appointed a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026Sporting, science and community icons have been recognised in this year's prestigious list.Watch30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLifetime of service recognised with honour: Leith Comer's success-driven mindset His service spans army leadership, Te Puni Kōkiri and iwi Treaty work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Gisborne teacher and human rights commissioner made MNZMKāren Johansen recognised in New Year Honours for services to education and human rights.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hard work but rewarding': Aphasia advocate Katharine Milford honouredAbout 30,000 New Zealanders live with aphasia, many undiagnosed.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom hotline to honours: Farmer receives New Year Honour for rural sector serviceNeil Bateup helped raise more than $3m for farmers after Cyclone Gabrielle.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I use my voice unapologetically’: Julie Hart honoured for family violence workHastings-based family violence advocate made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighter whose dedicated life to helping communities honoured with King's Service Medal'It became my profession, and it became part of what I am.'30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lucky and blessed': Shirley Hooper honoured after 50 years of service to women's sportPāpāmoa's Shirley Hooper receives NY honour for services to netball and artistic swimming.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGlobal educator recognised with ONZMProfessor Dr Jens Mueller has been appointed an ONZM in the New Year 2026 Honours.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Media and marketingJournalists and broadcaster receive higher honoursThe New Year 2026 Honours List recognises four giants of New Zealand media.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō recipients namedThey include a former mayor, doctor, and two Citizens Advice Bureau managers.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOur Heroes 2025Celebrating New Zealanders who made a major impact this year - from courageous police to leaders in entertainment, sport and business.Watch05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNadia Lim’s personal 'low point' and building the life she dreamed ofThe chef and TV star on her toughest 18 months and finding her way on the farm.05 Sep 09:00 PM
