Northland educator Dr Te Tuhi Robust honoured as ONZM for services to Māori and education.

Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.

Local iwi offered condolences to the grieving whānau of the man who died.

Horizons Regional Council votes to oppose the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.

As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.

Three new shelters have been constructed along the Whanganui Journey Great Walk.

'We hīkoi to Parliament because we hope.'

'Share that kai': How team gardening boosts food security.

Tamaroa Walker and Akapita Scally hold space and knowledge for the next generation of pounamu carvers in Rotorua.

Walker mentors six jade carvers in Rotorua.

Pat Parsons was made an honorary member of the multiple Napier hapu.

‘This is about a bigger sort of commitment that we have to te reo Māori.’

Dr Maia Hetaraka: 'Cultural competence' should evolve into genuine cultural understanding.

One new and three returning trustees have been elected for the Treaty settlement entity.

Raniera Tau offered his victim $20,000 to settle the matter outside of court.

Ngāti Kuri highlights need for care as visitor numbers challenge conservation efforts.

Christopher Luxon and David Seymour share laughs, taking jabs at coalition partners.

Te Pāti Māori seeks united opposition to oust 'cruel' government.

The $10,000 grant is funded from the globe money boxes dotted around the airport.

Gisborne adopts a new strategy after revealing historical land disputes.

Volunteers and donors unite to bring Christmas joy to 12,000 South Auckland tamariki.

Young leaders drove the massive hīkoi, emphasising empowerment and unity in Aotearoa.

National Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.

Ngāi Tahu consults the Queenstown community on restoring Morning Star Reserve whenua.