Knighthood
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
Sir Michael Jones, knighted for his work with Pacific youth
"Very honoured, very privileged, very humble" says Sir Michael Jones on his Queen's Birthday honour. Audio
The Right Honourable Sir John Key
New Zealand's 38th prime minister, John Key, has been given the highest honour in this year's Queen's Birthday Honour's list. He's been made a Knight Grand Companion of The New Zealand Order of Merit… Audio
Calls for Richie McCaw to be Knighted
Should it be a case of "Arise, Sir Richie"? John Key has again said there's a knighthood on offer for the All Black captain -- should he want it. Audio
New Zealanders recognised for services to Maori
Former Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples is to become a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his massive contribution to Maoridom. Audio
Australian Republicans say Prince Philip's knighthood helps
Tony Abbott's decision to award Prince Philip an Australian knighthood has erupted into a storm on social media, with most commentators saying he's just done a huge favour for the republican movement.
…Uproar over latest Australian knight
The Australian Prime Minister is defending giving an Australian knighthood to Prince Philip, describing social media criticism as "electronic graffiti". Audio