Wellington, April 6 NZPA - More than half the New Zealanders who were offered the option of becoming Knights or Dames have so far indicated they want the titles, Prime Minister John Key said today.

Wellington, March 8 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key rejects criticism that he was focusing on issues like the honours system when the Government should be concentrating on the financial crisis.

(adds quotes, detail) Wellington March 8 NZPA - The titles of Dames and Knights are to be restored to the New Zealand honours system, Prime Minister John Key announced today.

Wellington March 8 NZPA - The titles of Dames and Knights are to be restored to the New Zealand honours system, Prime Minister John Key announced today.