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‘Beaming proud’: Dancer defies limits of living with severe disability

Thirty-year-old Latin dancer Shenaragh Nemani can’t walk or talk but she has an undeniable energy that charms audiences as she dances in competitions around the world.

Tue, Aug 12

Iwi Māori partnership boards unite to oppose changes to health legislation

The boards from across the country are taking a single stance on proposed policy changes they say will reduce their statutory role in the health system.

Thu, Aug 7

Māori see highest increase in life expectancy - Stats NZ

Māori life expectancy is up by 3.1 years from 2005-2007, but still sits below other ethnicities.

Wed, Jul 30

Cheryl Waaka off the back of the scrum in 2001.

Former Black Fern fundraising after shock cancer diagnosis

She was a fit and strong wāhine Māori hailing from Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Kahungunu, she's won two world cups in the Black Jersey and is still dedicated to the game.

Fri, Jul 25

New Plymouth Boys' High School students heard from Tui Ora kaiārahi in primary care Lee O'Neill about a future in the health sector at one of Why Ora's workshops.

Homegrown health workers filling Taranaki gaps

Whakatipuranga Rima Rau (Generation 500) was set up in 2010 to attract 500 Māori into the region’s health sector over a decade.

Thu, Jul 17

‘Beaming proud’: Dancer defies limits of living with severe disability

Thirty-year-old Latin dancer Shenaragh Nemani can’t walk or talk but she has an undeniable energy that charms audiences as she dances in competitions around the world.

Tue, Aug 12

Iwi Māori partnership boards unite to oppose changes to health legislation

The boards from across the country are taking a single stance on proposed policy changes they say will reduce their statutory role in the health system.

Thu, Aug 7

Māori see highest increase in life expectancy - Stats NZ

Māori life expectancy is up by 3.1 years from 2005-2007, but still sits below other ethnicities.

Wed, Jul 30

Former Black Fern fundraising after shock cancer diagnosis

She was a fit and strong wāhine Māori hailing from Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Kahungunu, she's won two world cups in the Black Jersey and is still dedicated to the game.

Fri, Jul 25

Homegrown health workers filling Taranaki gaps

Whakatipuranga Rima Rau (Generation 500) was set up in 2010 to attract 500 Māori into the region’s health sector over a decade.

Thu, Jul 17

Toi Rankin and Pablo Sinclair hope other Māori and Pasifika men will resonate with the mission to stay well in today’s society. (Image: Pepe De Hoyos Photography.)

'I need to fix this' - battling back from mental health rock bottom

New series ALLGOODS on TVNZ+ - a raw exploration of what it really means to be well as young Māori and Pasifika in Aotearoa today.

Mon, Jul 7

June 2025

Great-grandaughter Miria Pōmare, centre, led the laying of wreaths in memory of Tā Māui, alongside Manukorihi Pā chair Rawiri Doorbar.

Sir Māui Pōmare Day marked with condemnation of Govt on Māori health

Gathering at Waitara’s Ōwae marae hears of "a sinister reversion back to an assimilationist approach" and "demonising" of Māori.

Mon, Jun 30

Tia Ashby, chief executive of Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi, gets eyes checked

Robotic device could break down eyecare barriers in remote areas

A prototype machine is being trialled by Northland iwi health provider Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi.

Wed, Jun 4

April 2025

Cancer survivor’s decade-long path to wellness: ‘Rongoā Māori saved me’

Northland educator Tanya Filia was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour that led to a terminal prognosis over 10 years ago.

Wed, Apr 30

A kahu huruhuru covers the box containing the remains of Janie Taiiringa-Roimata Bennett's limb

Tikanga guides whānau through girl’s cancer battle, loss of limb

Teenager Janie Taiiringa-Roimata Bennett was diagnosed with a malignant bone cancer – her whānau are using tikanga Māori to help them all through the experience.

Wed, Apr 16

March 2025

Professor Bev Lawton named New Zealander of the Year

Lawton is recognised as a "pioneering force" in women's health in New Zealand.

Thu, Mar 20

February 2025

Ride for Talei cyclists leave Tāmaki Makaurau

‘Ride for Talei’: Week-long cancer awareness journey to Te Matatini

Former politician Te Ururoa Flavell is part of a group of cyclists on a week-long bike ride to raise awareness for cervical and prostate cancer.

Tue, Feb 18

July 2024

Robyne and Eugene Te Whaiti with picture of their son, Te Arani Anthony Munro-Campbell.

Grieving mum urges people to get flu vaccine after son dies

A whānau in Hawke's Bay is urging people to get the flu vaccine after losing their son to the virus last week.

July 20, 2024

June 2024

Māori health provider Tui Ora has launched Mindful Movement, a weekly series of ultra-short fitness videos aimed at keeping whānau active.

Winter exercise: One minute workouts for in-house fitness

Personal trainer Chance Hazel is doing the heavy lifting and getting people moving.

June 6, 2024

April 2024

Why NZ needs more Māori and Pasifika blood donations

Blood donations are the pathway to getting more bone marrow donations and statistics show there's an obvious drop off when it comes to Māori and Pasifika donating.

April 26, 2024