Queen's Birthday
Poll: Only 43% of Kiwis regard Matariki as an important holiday
Matariki will be celebrated on June 24 next year. While most people are happy for any excuse to take a day off work, a new poll from Research New Zealand shows that less than half of us rate the day… Audio
Three Minutes Max: Michael Deaker on the relevance of the Queen in NZ
Three Minutes Max: succinct opinions from New Zealanders about anything at all. Here's the Otago Regional Councillor Michael Deaker explaining why he believes it's time to thank the Windsors for their… Audio
Katie Nicholl, Royal Correspondent
Katie Nicholl is a royal correspondent, expert and best selling author. She is particularly close to the younger royals of the family but knows the protocols and ceremony which apply to the wider… Audio
Queen's Birthday Honours: Andy Barber
Andy Barber has received a Queen's Service Medal for services to karate and the community. Also a JP, Andy has spent most of his life involved with Seido Karate. He also used his involvement with the… Audio
Queen's Birthday Honours: Dame Karen Sewell
Karen Sewell's contribution to the education sector has been recognised in this year's Honours list. She's been made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. She spent 50 years working in… Audio