Duty, disasters and a drive for justice were hallmarks of the long career of Inspector Greg Gilpin who died last year.

It is individual stories that reveal the devastating impact Covid-19 can have. In July 2021, New South Wales police officer Sergeant Lenny Kerr returned a positive Covid-19 test and has not been the same since.

After 22 years coordinating the South Island Touch Tournament, Rangiora Senior Constable Tony Maw is swapping the rugby ball for a snooker cue.