Community • VanuatuVanuatu engineers led the way when disaster struck, now their Kiwi mentor is honouredWarrant Officer Rob Allen, of the NZ Army, says the real story is the local team that stayed on the frontline through a deadly earthquake to save lives in their own community.PMN NewsMon, 15 Jun
Community • Cook Islands‘When I see something that needs to be done, I just go and do it’ - ChingFrom teaching Pacific languages in schools to helping the homeless, Reverend Tapita Taia Ching’s quiet work has earned her a King’s Service Medal.Renate RiversSun, 07 Jun
Community • Tonga‘Work done in the trenches’: Tongan leader Kathleen Tuai-Ta'ufo'ou honouredShe helped over 100 families into homes, supported thousands during crises, and championed Pacific voices in policy spaces. Now, Kathleen Tuai-Ta'ufo'ou has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.Renate RiversFri, 05 Jun
Sports • SāmoaFrom ‘impossible’ to honoured: Vania Wolfgramm’s rugby journey recognisedThe former Black Fern has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for her work growing women’s and Pasifika rugby pathways after a playing career cut short by injury. Latonya LoleFri, 05 Jun
Sports • Sāmoa‘Somebody is quietly watching’: Freddie Ah Kuoi's faith-led journey to a King’s Honour The former Kiwis captain and Richmond Rovers stalwart has been named a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the King’s Birthday Honours List.Latonya LoleThu, 04 Jun
Community • NiueKing’s honour for Niue matriarch Vai Kumitau who spent decades helping Pacific familiesThe Dunedin community leader receives a King’s Service Medal for a lifetime of service to Pacific people, language and culture in NZ’s South Island.Susana GuttenbeilThu, 04 Jun
Community • Niue‘Don’t forget language’: 79-year-old Niuean educator honoured for her lifelong serviceTina O’Halloran still hears the voices of her elders telling her to “teach the children”. Now, after six decades of doing exactly that, the Vagahau Niue champion has been awarded a King's Honour.Susana GuttenbeilWed, 03 Jun
