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Focus: New Years Honours - Olympian Barbara Kendall

Olympian Barbara Kendall talks about her honour.

Barry Soper: Top honour premature for McCaw

COMMENT: Surely we should first have seen the deeds, and what contribution he will make, before bestowing Richie McCaw with this country's highest accolade, writes Barry Soper.

Honours for cricket heroes

The appointments to Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit come after New Zealand's unprecedented success in the Cricket World Cup at home in February and March.

Honour a 'tribute to the Nobilo family'

If each new vintage is like a newborn baby, then Nick Nobilo who today is appointed an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit has a lot of children to keep track of.

Honoured for fighting violence

In a year full of accolades, Louise Nicholas could be forgiven for getting emotional when she read she was in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.

Ta Pita 'embarrassingly honoured'

Ta Pita Sharples is the first to acknowledge an honour bestowed by the Queen is not the most traditional of Maori ceremonies.

Biz leader supports humanitarian work

Keith Stanton has been a strong leader and mentor in the business community. he was appointed to a member of the New Zealand Order Of Merit.

Flying the flag for Gisborne

As well as her work with Pultron and as its managing director, Bronwen Holdsworth has made a significant contribution to the cultural and artistic development of Gisborne.

Editorial: Top honours for business long overdue

A recurring criticism of this country is that it fails to acknowledge the importance of its business leaders.

Boucher overwhelmed by award

For all the accolades earned during a decorated career, this was one honour that basketballer Dillon Boucher found overwhelming.

Queen's Birthday Honours: Betty Gilderdale

Everyday happenings can sometimes be the beginning of extraordinary stories, children's author Betty Gilderdale says.

Knighthood a tribute to workers

Skope industries founder Robert Stewart says his knighthood is a tribute to the workers at his Christchurch business set up 45 years ago.

Courages chopper pilot honoured

One of the latest Kiwis to be knighted, Sir Richard Hayes is probably the only knight in the country with the nickname Hannibal.

Honour recognises contributions of Summerset boss

Outspoken Summerset Group director and former chief executive Norah Barlow was stunned to be made an officer of the NZ Order of Merit.

The nation says thanks very much

Queen's Birthday Honours: The nation says thanks very much for a job well done.

Knight 'blown away' by top award

A veteran radio broadcaster, a children's author, sportsmen and members of the judiciary are among those recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.