A look back at the biggest headlines in NZ in 2024.

Police have said he was evading arrest, but a family member disputed that.

Thieves have hampered the efforts of a charity food growing initiative visiting Northland

Ihaka has been honoured with an ONZM for services to Māori and governance.

Ngāti Toa celebrates reclaiming Kapiti and Mana islands, affirming ancestral connections.

Ingrid Collins honoured as dame, recognising 50 years of leadership in Māori governance.

Heke Huata has been involved in the cultural performing arts and education for 4 decades.

Northland educator Dr Te Tuhi Robust honoured as ONZM for services to Māori and education.

Champion golfer among six new dames and knights.

Local iwi offered condolences to the grieving whānau of the man who died.

Horizons Regional Council votes to oppose the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.

As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.

Three new shelters have been constructed along the Whanganui Journey Great Walk.

'Maranga! Maranga! Maranga!' empowers Māori history, offering diverse, scholarly essays.

'Share that kai': How team gardening boosts food security.

Tamaroa Walker and Akapita Scally hold space and knowledge for the next generation of pounamu carvers in Rotorua.

Walker mentors six jade carvers in Rotorua.

Pat Parsons was made an honorary member of the multiple Napier hapu.

‘This is about a bigger sort of commitment that we have to te reo Māori.’

Dr Maia Hetaraka: 'Cultural competence' should evolve into genuine cultural understanding.

'Champions of Change' lead vital conversations to prevent family harm.

Leaders call for community-driven health campaigns to address bowel cancer inequities.

One new and three returning trustees have been elected for the Treaty settlement entity.

Raniera Tau offered his victim $20,000 to settle the matter outside of court.