'We are really rapt': Napier shelter secures $115k for pilot launch
A fundraising movie night and auction raised over $13,000 last month.
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Armed police responding to gun report seize toy
Armed police were called to a carpark near Mount Maunganui beach on Saturday.
King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Retirement not the end of work for honoured veterinary professor
Professor Joe Mayhew received the King’s Birthday honour for equine medicine.
'It's rocked us all': Community mourns loss of beloved toddler
At least 400 people gathered in Kaikohe to mourn 3-year-old Catalya.
'Blood is thicker': Imprisoned father wins appeal after threatening a witness in son's case
The son got a discharge without conviction but perverting justice led to jail for his dad.
'An insult': King's honour recipient slams Govt abuse in care redress move
'Why put more money into a system that’s not working?', abuse in care survivor says.
Former Fieldays CEO made Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Peter Nation has contributed to the rural sector since the 1980s.
'I'm not deserving': Radio veteran, voice of motorsport honoured
Brian Kelly's contributions behind the mic over 55 years in radio have been recognised.
Top-tier: Peter Carty honoured for services to flyfishing
'When the world seems to be against you, flyfishing can bring you back to reality.'
King's Birthday Honours: NZME Radio announcer Brian Kelly
Brian Kelly has spent 55 years on the airwaves, and is New Zealand's voice of motorsport. Now he's been made a member of the NZ Order of Merit in the King's Birthday honours.
82-year-old completes marathon swim for heart research fundraiser
A bit of bad weather was not going to stop Kerry Anderson.
'Most beautiful display': Locals marvel at southern lights spectacle
The Aurora Australis lit up Aotearoa's skies with orange, red and purple hues.
Watch: Kiwi aerospace entrepreneur becomes first New Zealander in space
The flight reached 105km, just past the Kármán line, and lasted 11 minutes.
Auckland teen wears mum’s ball dress to school ball 27 years later
Auckland teen Kamiya David-Poimafisi, 16, hopes to pass on her ball dress one day.
King’s Service Medal for Men Against Violence group co-founder Tim Marshall
Tauawhi leader recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
Youth residence worker loses $29,000 payout after pushing a teen who called her a 's***'
The incident occurred at a youth residence in March 2021 over a missing pen.
'Seconds to live': Woman flags down kite surfer to save pensioner from drowning
John Schofield, 74, had a coffee date with his sister later. Instead, he was in the ICU.
'Serial entrepreneur' Wayne Wright honoured for services to education, philanthropy
Wright co-founded BestStart - the country's largest early childhood education provider.
'I didn't give up on myself': BMX Olympian receives 'special' honour
Sarah Walker is honoured for her services to BMX and sports governance.
Ex-England rugby captain: Why girls are walking away from sport
OPINION: Bias, cost and access still limit many girls’ chances to play sport.
Rural community well represented in King's Birthday Honours
This year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.
'Pretty special': Sistema founder's surprise at receiving knighthood
Plus: Several other prominent business people have been honoured.
The art of composting with Andrea Coleman
Andrea Coleman knows a thing or two about composting. Kem Ormond finds out more.
Letters: Happy to have seen Charles go from a baby to King
OPINION: King Charles has shown dignity and resilience.
Opinion: Emissions Trading Scheme hurting NZ's beef sector
Opinion: ETS distortions eat into beef viability, says Federated Farmers' Toby Williams.
Morning quiz: When was Halley's Comet last visible?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
‘Utterly astounding’: Govt pays DoC $20m from higher tourist tax, keeps bigger slice
It's taken eight months to hear how the Govt will use extra IVL money to increase funding
2025 King's Birthday Honours List
Celebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ Herald
Kea Kids News: A social media ban? What do kids think?
Reporter Honor asks students about the proposed social media ban for under-16s. Will it cut down on bullying, and more importantly, how will they pass time in the bathroom?
King's Birthday: Why cancer and family tensions remain a concern for monarchy
King Charles' whirlwind trip to Canada last week highlighted some royal opportunities.
Editorial: Honours list showcases Kiwi excellence on national stage
OPINION: BMX champion Sarah Walker is among the recognisable names on the list.
Olympic champ and ex-Govt ministers among King's Birthday Honours 2025
Almost 190 Kiwis have been recognised, including a former All Black.
'Incalculable misery': Neighbour drove over 6-year-old girl twice
Family moves town after fatal driveway death, described as 'preventable' by coroner.