5 Jun 2017

Cook Islands musician and All Black legend honoured in NZ

From , 3:04 pm on 5 June 2017

A legendary Cook Island musician and a former Manu Samoa/All Blacks' rugby player have been named in the 2017 Queen's Birthday honours list.

Annie Crummer

Photo: Screengrab / YouTube / www.anniecmusic.com

Annie Crummer has been acknowledged for her service to music and Sir Michael Jones has been knighted for his services to the Pacific community and youth.

Sela Jane Aholelei has more.

1991, Rugby Union. Rugby World Cup.
New Zealand vs England.
Michael Jones.

Michael Jones in action during the New Zealand vs England match at the Rugby World Cup in 1991. Photo: Photosport