Queen's Birthday Honours
Queen's Birthday Honours: Ruth Aitken
Another person being celebrated today under the Queen's Birthday Honours is one of New Zealand's foremost netball talents. Ruth Aitken has been at the forefront of New Zealand netball both on the… Audio
Queen's Birthday Honours: Dame Silvia Cartwright
Dame Silvia Cartwright is no stranger to accolades in light of her service to law, and today she's adding yet another feather to her cap. She's receiving the highest possible honour in the New Zealand… Audio
Queen's Birthday Honours: inside the Honours system
Every six months New Zealand celebrates those who have gone above and beyond and they are recognised for their years of dedication within the Honours system. Michael Webster, Secretary of the… Audio
Honours winner raises profile of NZ transgender communities
Phelysha Brown-Acton's work to secure rights and support for minority groups has not only raised the profile of transgender communities in New Zealand. The director of Fine Pacifica Aotearoa is among… Audio
Barbara Kendall calls out sexist Honours system
The Queen's Birthday honours list is soon to be announced and one of our great Olympians has commented on the gender imbalance in who the recipients are. Dame Barbara Kendall says our Honours system… Audio
'They can do anything at all' - Topp Twins' parents celebrate
Lynda and Jools Topp were recognised in the Queens Birthday Honours for their contribution to entertainment. Eva Corlett spoke to their parents, Jean and Peter. Video, Audio
John Rowles dedicates knighthood to family
New Zealand showbiz veteran John Rowles says he'll carry his knighthood with a lot of pride.
Sir Bill English
One of the most high profile people being honoured on Queen's Birthday is the 39th Prime Minister of New Zealand - Bill English. He is now Knight Commander of The New Zealand Order of Merit, for… Audio
Cook Islands musician and All Black legend honoured in NZ
Among a number of Pacific people who have been acknowledged in the 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours list is a legendary Cook Island musician, and a former Manu Samoa and All Black rugby legend. Audio
NZ soldiers honoured in secret
Fear of Islamic jihadists has forced the NZ Defence Force to keep its Queen's Birthday honours a secret for a second year running.
Sports people honoured on Queen's Birthday
Former All Whites captain Steve Sumner, cricketers Gary Troup and Barry Sinclair and volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon are among sporting people honoured on Queen's Birthday.
Honours for NZers from all walks of life
Over 170 people have been named in the Queen's 90th Birthday Honours List, including five new knights and two new dames.
Auckland City Missioner becomes a Dame
A woman who works tirelesly with poverty-stricken and homeless people in Auckland is now a Dame. Audio
Dame Therese Walsh
Sports administrator extraordinaire and business management trail blazer recognised in today's Honour List for her contributions in these traditionally male dominated fields. Audio