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Whangamatā GP awarded QSM
Dr Michael Miller is acknowledged for services to rural health in the New Year Honours.
'I had to sacrifice a lot': Fifa women’s football head appointed dame
Aucklander Sarai Bareman has been head of women's football at Fifa since 2016.
The Havelock North man who made our mountains safer
Hamish McCostie has been recognised for services to outdoor recreation, Search & Rescue.
‘Sport is the way community survives’: Bruce Nairn awarded Queen’s Service Medal
50 years ago, this QSM recipient set target to volunteer 10 per cent of his working week.
Sir Ian Mune: 'I don't want my kids calling me Sir Dad'
"I wish my wife was here," new knight companion of NZ Order of Merit says.
Former Parliament speaker among 151 recognised in New Year Honours
Well-known athletes, film stars and broadcasters are on the list.
Determined railway workers' advocate honoured
“Little wins on behalf of real people" drove New Year Honours recipient.
Helen Gordon awarded QSM for work with girls and visually impaired
The Waikanae stalwart's connection to Girls' Brigade dates back to the 1970s.
Alzheimer’s and dementia advocate Alister Robertson acknowledged
New Year Honours recipient is fighting for care and support - and quashing misconceptions.
Ōtaki woman honoured for services to community-led development, governance and education
Mary-Jane Rivers says founding Inspiring Communities has been the highlight of her career.
Restorative justice champion gets QSM
Jenny Saywood was a founding member of Restorative Justice in Whanganui in 1999.
'Lifelong' healing journey: Rotorua woman honoured for violence prevention work
“I was born into a violent environment. That’s all I ever knew."
New Year Honour recognises the '17yo farm boy from Marua' who became a table tennis great
James Morris, 71, has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Volunteering work earns Carla Donson honour
Donson first started volunteering when she was 14.
Dr Cherie Chu-Fuluifaga recognised for work in education
“Never in my lifetime I thought I would be getting this type of honour.”
Granddaughter of late Sir James Hēnare says serving Māori community 'a privilege'
Rowena Tana, 63, has received a QSM for services to the Māori community.
Julie King's service to education recognised
Julie King has spent 40 years in special needs education in England and New Zealand.
Dental professional honoured in New Year list
Barbara Dewson began her career as a school dental nurse in Ohakune.
Bonnie Sue’s dedication to health sector honoured
She has advocated for the health of communities in the Whanganui region for 25 years.
My most memorable interviews: Phil Gifford on 50 years as a sports journo
The New Year Honours recipient on famous people he has met, and sport’s biggest issues.
'Making a difference': Rosemary Cathcart made an officer of the NZ Order of Merit
Cathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.
'Some people at my age would put their slippers on', New Year honour's recipient says
Anthony Gray, 71, has been recognised for service to accounting and Māori business.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The bar is embarrassingly low for National
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Sir John Key on why he wants to see more ambition in NZ
Key opened up on his son's comments that he 'hated' him while he was PM.
Political Roundup: NZ’s 'most powerful' lawyers
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Wealthier students benefiting from tertiary fees-free
Those from decile 1 schools make up an ever-shrinking share of fees-free students.
Drug prosecutions creeping up again
The law change was hailed as effective decriminalisation of drug use. Has that happened?
Power list: The top consultants and contractors who made the most money from the public sector
The top 10 consultants and contractors to core the then-Government agencies.
Opinion: We're in dire straits if we can't get everyone paddling in the right direction
OPINION: We all have the potential to play a part on this waka ride.
‘I may never be the Todd Muller I was four years ago': Former National leader on rebuilding, moving on
Todd Muller describes rebuilding himself after 2020 - and deciding to leave.
Nicola Willis says Te Matatini will get the financial commitment it needs
Willis affirmed that the new Government will honour its kapa haka commitment.
What drives Christopher Luxon? The full story of the man who wanted to be PM
Many voters said they didn't know much about him. We went looking for more.
Opinion: Let’s talk about longevity of governance
Opinion: "An area that the debate has so far overlooked is governance."