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Community stalwart Gerald Hope – father of Olivia Hope – honoured for services to Marlborough

The honour coincides with the anniversary of his daughter Olivia's 1998 murder.

New Year Honours 2026: The full list

The 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.

‘Actually flabbergasted’: Rotorua CAB manager honoured for decades of service

Jane Richards appointed a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her work.

Scientists investigate venomous spider ‘hotspots’

The invasive noble false widow spider was first spotted in Porirua last year.

Wild weather cuts power, cancels New Year events as warnings roll south

About 10,000 Tasman homes lost power after trees brought down lines.

Why corrupt official waited until he was out of time to appeal convictions

The tactical move cost Vivek Goel his chance at appealing, a court decision says.

Streets of gold: Auckland's most expensive streets revealed

The average price of homes on Auckland most expensive street is $11m.

The 15 must-watch sporting events this year

The major events and must-watch dates for Kiwi sports fans across the next 12 months.

Tourism outlook: Rising arrivals, big events and new venues set up 2026

Rene de Monchy and Rebecca Ingram give their insights ahead of an optimistic 2026.

Richard Prebble: Why Luxon’s India trade gamble could decide the next election

OPINION: My forecasts for the year ahead.

Why corrupt official waited until he was out of time to appeal convictions

The tactical move cost Vivek Goel his chance at appealing, a court decision says.

The NZ schools that produced the highest-achieving Cambridge exam students

And hear from of our top scholars that ranked the best in the world.