Sir Peter - aka the Mad Butcher - describes his knighthood as striking a blow for the working class.

Rugby's latest knight, Sir Fred Allen, thinks the next World Cup might be the All Blacks' final shot at repeating their triumph from 1987.

A firefighter is angry that his bosses have been recognised with Queen's Service Medals, but not the men who risked their lives.

Being made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit ends a tumultuous 12 months for John Bongard.

Kevin Barry senior has tried to walk away from the boxing ring on several occasions only to find that he is not the retiring type.

Here's the complete list of honorees in the New Year Honours List, released today.

Just over a year after being voted out of office, Helen Clark has been awarded the country's highest honour.

Sir Peter Jackson says his latest honour surpasses his overwhelming success at the 2004 Academy Awards.