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Thieves fleece visiting charity food growing group twice in 10 days

Thieves have hampered the efforts of a charity food growing initiative visiting Northland

'Is this for real?': Honour surprises Ngāi Te Rangi kaumātua

Ihaka has been honoured with an ONZM for services to Māori and governance.

'River and alcohol don’t mix': Police issue warning about popular water activity

Popular float has a dark and dangerous side.

A year in review: What moved the Waikato in December 2024?

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

Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie talk farming on The Country

The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.

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.'

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.

Teaching life skills: How Rob Pink is shaping Rawene's youth

Hokianga horseman Rob Pink talks hōiho, school bus runs, and mentoring local kids.

Knighthood for lifetime of Waikato community leadership: Sir John Gallagher

Sir John Gallagher is particularly proud of his work with Habitat for Humanity Hamilton.

‘Incredibly grateful’: Ian Foster reacts to New Year Honour

The former All Blacks coach has been made a companion of the NZOM.

Honoured: My Food Bag’s Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie

“It’s not an award for us, it’s an award for the industry.”

Services to Māori and education recognised with ONZM

Heke Huata has been involved in the cultural performing arts and education for 4 decades.

Havelock North’s Prue Lamerton made ONZM for services to nuclear medicine

An ONZM for a pioneer in medical science and a gift to Hawke's Bay.

‘Very honoured’: Ōtāne volunteer firefighter of 50 years receives King’s Service Medal

John Oliver has served with the Ōtāne Volunteer Fire Brigade for more than 50 years.

‘An honour’: Māori educator reflects on receiving ONZM

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

New Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients named

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