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Orthopaedic surgeon Richard Keddell recognised in New Year's Honours list

Thirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.

High honour for master carver who was once told he was a 'failure'

Master carver Clive Fugill has been made a companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

New Year Honours 2024: Full list

The 2024 New Year Honours are out today.

Explainer: How New Zealand's Honours system works

The previous Government put together this year's New Year Honours list.

Whangamatā GP awarded QSM

Dr Michael Miller is acknowledged for services to rural health in the New Year Honours.

'I had to sacrifice a lot': Fifa women’s football head appointed dame

Aucklander Sarai Bareman has been head of women's football at Fifa since 2016.

The Havelock North man who made our mountains safer

Hamish McCostie has been recognised for services to outdoor recreation, Search & Rescue.

‘Sport is the way community survives’: Bruce Nairn awarded Queen’s Service Medal

50 years ago, this QSM recipient set target to volunteer 10 per cent of his working week.

Sir Ian Mune: 'I don't want my kids calling me Sir Dad'

"I wish my wife was here," new knight companion of NZ Order of Merit says.

Volunteering work earns Carla Donson honour

Donson first started volunteering when she was 14.

Dr Cherie Chu-Fuluifaga recognised for work in education

“Never in my lifetime I thought I would be getting this type of honour.”

Granddaughter of late Sir James Hēnare says serving Māori community 'a privilege'

Rowena Tana, 63, has received a QSM for services to the Māori community.

Julie King's service to education recognised

Julie King has spent 40 years in special needs education in England and New Zealand.

Dental professional honoured in New Year list

Barbara Dewson began her career as a school dental nurse in Ohakune.

Bonnie Sue’s dedication to health sector honoured

She has advocated for the health of communities in the Whanganui region for 25 years.

My most memorable interviews: Phil Gifford on 50 years as a sports journo

The New Year Honours recipient on famous people he has met, and sport’s biggest issues.

'Making a difference': Rosemary Cathcart made an officer of the NZ Order of Merit

Cathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.

'Some people at my age would put their slippers on', New Year honour's recipient says

Anthony Gray, 71, has been recognised for service to accounting and Māori business.