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Olympic champ and ex-Govt ministers among King's Birthday Honours 2025
Almost 190 Kiwis have been recognised, including a former All Black.
King Charles: He's a good fellow but not jolly
Steve Braunias reminisces about following a gloomy (then) Prince Charles on a royal tour.
The first image of NZ's new 10c coin featuring King Charles III
Reserve Bank shows off new coin but public faces wait for it to go into circulation.
'Strong and free': King Charles echoes anthem in major Ottawa address
It was the first 'speech from the throne' by a monarch in Canada in nearly 50 years.
Driver of Liverpool car which ploughed into crowd suspected of taking drugs
Eleven people remain in hospital; four children were among the injured.
King Charles visits Canada in a subtle rebuke to Trump
New York Times: The monarch's whistle-stop tour is laden with symbolism.
King Charles welcomed in Canada amid US annexation tensions
The King was given an enthusiastic welcome during his historic visit.
King Charles says he’s ‘on the better side’ of cancer
The King has spoken candidly to a former cancer patient at an event with the Queen.
Prince Harry’s popularity sinks after BBC interview attacking King
Telegraph: Prince Harry's UK approval rating dropped to 27% after a BBC interview.
Can King Charles heal a royal family crisis before it’s too late?
New York Times: Could the rift undermine the monarchy's attempts to model unity?
New Coronation portraits of King and Queen unveiled at gallery
Peter Kuhfeld painted the King, and Paul S Benney painted the Queen.
Royal family commemorate VE Day, Prince George takes notable step
Prince George's appearance at a Buckingham Palace event was not expected.
Prince Harry accused of ‘losing touch with reality’ over BBC interview
King's aides allegedly view the duke's interview as proof 'he doesn't get the message'.
Harry's return to royal fold now impossible after dramatic interview
The Duke of Sussex's BBC interview felt like the last throw of the dice.
Palace insiders' horror at Prince Harry's 'attack' and remarks on King Charles' health
Palace insiders say it will cement the palace's resolve that he cannot be trusted.
Prince Harry loses security appeal, says King Charles won't speak to him
'The other side have won in keeping me unsafe,' the Duke of Sussex remarked.
King Charles shares moving personal cancer message
He told a cancer support reception that his experience had been daunting yet enlightening.
The offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep
Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.
Luxon meets King Charles just hours after death of Pope Francis
A spokesperson for the PM said he 'enjoyed discussing NZ issues with the King'.
Letters: The case for acknowledging our emergency service volunteers
Volunteers make up 80% of Fire and Emergency staff in New Zealand.
King Charles praises humanitarian workers in Easter message
The number of humanitarian workers killed reached a record high in 2024.
King Charles ‘not answering calls from Prince Harry’
Their last face-to-face meeting was in February last year.
King Charles jokes about health as he plants tree in Rome
The 76-year-old monarch has been undergoing cancer treatment for the past year.
'She is his rock': King Charles, Queen Camilla celebrate 20 years of marriage
'They’re very affectionate but not sentimental,' says a source who knows them both well.
King and Queen mark anniversary with photo in Rome
The couple will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary at a state banquet.
King Charles dragged into Prince Andrew Chinese spy scandal
A senior adviser to the Duke of York claims the monarch was aware of the investment fund.
The real Queen Camilla and the love story behind the throne
Times: How a posh good-time girl became the most important person in the King’s world.
King Charles cancels appointments after cancer treatment ‘side effects’
Palace says the side effects required 'a short period of observation in hospital'.
‘Mind his language’: Prince William’s cheeky Clarkson’s Farm cameo
William discussed mental health with young farmers at Somerset's Folly Farm.