The list included honours for a range of well-known people, including political journalist Barry Soper, Student Volunteer Army founder Sam Johnson, and sportspeople, such as discus thrower Beatrice Faumuina, and White Ferns cricket great Suzie Bates.

The list included honours for a range of well-known people, including political journalist Barry Soper, Student Volunteer Army founder Sam Johnson, and sportspeople, such as…

The New Zealanders honoured this King's Birthday.

In all, 178 people have been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.

Two legendary Athens Olympians are among the prominent New Zealand sporting figures recognised in the latest honours list.

There are 178 recipients on the list for honours, with most being recognised for their work in the community.