Latest from Honoured New Zealanders
'An eerie feeling': The jetboater honoured for his daring rescues in Hawke's Bay floods
Phil Bayens rescued more than 100 people and their pets from flooded homes.
'I'm very flattered': Mexted on King's Birthday Honour
Murray Mexted was honoured as an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit.
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.
2025 King's Birthday Honours List
Celebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ Herald
Olympic champ and ex-Govt ministers among King's Birthday Honours 2025
Almost 190 Kiwis have been recognised, including a former All Black.
Hero Pike River survivor convicted after assault at grandmother’s funeral
Daniel Rockhouse apologises for attack on uncle.
‘His heart belonged to Rotorua’: Paediatrician Dr Johan Morreau remembered
Doctor was leading advocate for investing in children's health and a dedicated family man.
Cale Silich: Why tikanga debates matter at political tangihanga
OPINION: Three PMs blocked from speaking at Turia's tangi, igniting tikanga controversy.
Editorial: Dame Tariana Turia was an inspiration
OPINION: Now there's a new generation of young Māori freedom fighters.
‘Go out there and do the mahi’: Che Wilson on aunt Dame Tariana Turia’s legacy
Dame Tariana Turia's legacy honoured; whānau urged to 'do the mahi' against Treaty bill.
'Absolute disgrace': Shane Jones blasts marae tikanga at Dame Tariana Turia’s tangi
The NZ First deputy leader said it was 'disgraceful’.
Watch: Politicians arrive as Dame Tariana Turia remembered at Whangaehu Marae
Ngai Tahu, Ngati Kahungunu join mourning for Māori Party co-leader.
Abuse survivors' group backs man’s move to reject King’s Service Medal
Fears survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions will be 'ghosted' in redress system.
Opinion: NZ’s honours highlight need for government action on child poverty
OPINION: Wellbeing and welfare of youngsters top of mind for readers.
'I cannot accept': Faith-based abuse survivor rejects New Year Honour
Mike Ledingham says his decision came after a lot of soul-searching.
'Is this for real?': Honour surprises Ngāi Te Rangi kaumātua
Ihaka has been honoured with an ONZM for services to Māori and governance.
Recognising excellence: 35 leaders celebrated in honours list
New Year Honours highlight achievements in art, education, governance and health.
Honoured power sector leader on pouring his 'heart and soul' into 55-year career
'It’s important to find your passion as when you love what you do, you do your best work.'
Editorial: New Year Honours List shows the exceptional Kiwis who stepped up in 2024
OPINION: If you're thinking of how you want to change, there's plenty of inspiration.
Gisborne leader honoured as dame for 50 years of service to Māori and business
Ingrid Collins honoured as dame, recognising 50 years of leadership in Māori governance.
From Napier to Navy chief, to an ONZM
Retired Navy chief the second ex-Richmond School pupil on the honours list in three years.
Making the show tick over - 57 years behind the scenes honoured
A star of theatre is acknowledged in the New Year 2025 Honours.
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit honour for Kaiti School principal
New Year Honours-recognised principal heaps praise on Kaiti's 'exceptional teachers'.
Dame Lydia Ko and honours for former All Blacks coaches and My Food Bag founders
Champion golfer among six new dames and knights.