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'Humbling experience': Taihape's chief fire officer receives King's Service Medal

“It took me about a week to decide to accept it, I didn’t take it lightly.”

Whanganui woman honoured with KSM for dedication to community

"It was a really pleasant surprise once I got over the shock of it not being a joke."

'I'm loving the ride': Living loud after lifetime of deafness

Shona Beamsley, who was born deaf, is adjusting to life in a hearing world.

2025 King's Birthday Honours List

Celebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ Herald

Editorial: Honours list showcases Kiwi excellence on national stage

OPINION: BMX champion Sarah Walker is among the recognisable names on the list.

Jailed 'cold-blooded' killer still denies stabbing German hitchhiker 20 years ago

Michael Scott Wallace is now eligible for parole after murdering Birgit Brauer in 2005.

Independent council committee chair quits

Paul Bayly is 'pursuing other business opportunities'.

Gareth Carter: Why winter is the perfect time to plant roses

King's Birthday marks the arrival of new season roses.

Culture v nature: Bushy Park trustee 'devastated' as funding declined

'It really isn’t a lot of money,' says wildlife sanctuary supporter.

Councillors sound alarm on ‘evil twin’ bill

A councillor has urged her council to take a stand against the Regulatory Standards Bill.

Apartment plan for Native Land Court building

A business case will be workshopped with district councillors in July.

'No one does ops like Kat': NZ loses athletics high performance leader

She will join Athletics Australia as head of performance environments and operations.

Tūroa Ski Field amps up for winter season

After a period of uncertainty, Tūroa Ski Field is ready for the 2025 season.

Council floats supergroup proposal for community feedback

Ruapehu is considering a “potentially more beneficial” water services partnership.

Motorcycle taken from fatal crash scene, police seek public's help

A 25-year-old man died. His motorbike was removed by a group of riders.

'Fools rush in': Calico Line pathway project delayed

Construction on Marton’s Calico Line shared pathway will start in November.

Whanganui pool tragedy: Coroner questions how lifeguard thought boy was just 'holding his breath'

Further investigations revealed the 7-year-old was unresponsive.

Singer shines with forgotten song from Kiwi music royalty

'Normally, things get quieter in the winter but not this year.'