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Our Heroes of 2024 – the Herald's top picks
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Revealed: Our Heroes of 2024 – the Herald's top picks
We honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.
Sports Person of the Year 2010: Picking a winner from a field of sporting excellence
The votes are in, the achievements have been measured and judged, and Herald readers have had their say.
Sportspersons of the Year Finalists: Kiwis
They did it in style - dramatic, jump out of your seat, punch the air and spill your beer and peanuts all over the couch style.
Sportspersons of the Year Finalists: All Whites
When is a victory not a win, but still well worthy of significant celebration? Most notably this year, in the form of the All Whites.
Sportsperson of the Year Finalist: Benji Marshall
With two minutes remaining, 90 metres and five tackles separated the Kiwis from Four Nations victory. Enter Benji Marshall.
Sportsperson of the Year Finalist: Joelle King
Winning two squash medals at one Commonwealth Games is old hat for New Zealand.
Sportsperson of the Year Finalist: Alison Shanks
New Zealand's track cyclists came away from the Commonwealth Games in Delhi happy but also slightly disappointed.
Sportsperson of the Year Finalist: All Blacks
The following comes with a warning: The All Blacks have been here before.
New Zealander of the Year Finalist: Ryan Nelsen
Judging one player's influence over a team is a tricky business and open to plenty of argument.