Te Ao Māori

The case, known as the Nelson Tenths, dates back to 1845 when Nelson was established.

Nelson Tenths: Land returned to descendants in NZ's oldest property dispute

About 7583 acres (3068 hectares) of land at the top of the South Island will be restored to descendants of its original Māori owners after a long-standing private litigation.

Wed, Dec 17

From left: Lawyer Tania Waikato, Te Uru Karaka - Newton Central School student Maia Taare, and Education Minister Erica Stanford.

‘Inequity gaps will widen’ - school stands firm on Treaty commitment

With 70% of schools pledging to honour Te Tiriti, this Auckland kura explains why it won’t back down.

Wed, Dec 17

Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation chairman Shar Amner reported a $9.7 million profit, 25% debt reduction and a doubled dividend to shareholders. (Source: Supplied / Liz Brooker)

Māori-owned farm holding returns to profit as new governors join board

The Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation farming operation has more than 9000 shareholders and 42,000 hectares of ancestral land under management from Ohakune to Whanganui.

Tue, Dec 16

Kororipo Pā as seen from the other side of Kerikeri Basin with Kemp House, New Zealand's oldest surviving building, on the right.

Bill set to return historic Māori site in Northland to Ngāpuhi

A bill returning one of New Zealand's most historic sites to Māori is due to be passed by Parliament on Wednesday, ending a 20-year quest by Northland iwi Ngāpuhi.

Tue, Dec 16

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Kaiwhakahaere Justin Tipa and Milford Sound Tourism chief executive Haylee Preston.

Ngāi Tahu to take 33% stake in Milford Sound Tourism

Ngāi Tahu Holdings and several Papatipu Rūnaka are set to take a 33% stake in the company that owns and operates Milford Sound's key infrastructure and visitor services.

Fri, Dec 12

Nelson Tenths: Land returned to descendants in NZ's oldest property dispute

About 7583 acres (3068 hectares) of land at the top of the South Island will be restored to descendants of its original Māori owners after a long-standing private litigation.

Wed, Dec 17

‘Inequity gaps will widen’ - school stands firm on Treaty commitment

With 70% of schools pledging to honour Te Tiriti, this Auckland kura explains why it won’t back down.

Wed, Dec 17

Māori-owned farm holding returns to profit as new governors join board

The Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation farming operation has more than 9000 shareholders and 42,000 hectares of ancestral land under management from Ohakune to Whanganui.

Tue, Dec 16

Bill set to return historic Māori site in Northland to Ngāpuhi

A bill returning one of New Zealand's most historic sites to Māori is due to be passed by Parliament on Wednesday, ending a 20-year quest by Northland iwi Ngāpuhi.

Tue, Dec 16

Ngāi Tahu to take 33% stake in Milford Sound Tourism

Ngāi Tahu Holdings and several Papatipu Rūnaka are set to take a 33% stake in the company that owns and operates Milford Sound's key infrastructure and visitor services.

Fri, Dec 12

Te Ao Haka

Doug Petley (middle) and Jayden Wright (right) at the hautapu ceremony held in Melbourne.

Australian-born Māori reconnect to culture despite judgement from 'home'

Almost 20% of the Māori population have migrated to Australia and are facing the challenge of staying connected to their culture.

Tue, Jul 8

Champions of Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025: Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue

Tainui to host Te Matatini 2027 after festival pulled from Nelson

The event will be held at Hopuhopu, Ngāruawahia, marking the competition's first return to the Waikato region since 2000.

Fri, Jun 27

Te Tauihu kapa haka team Te Kuru Marutea secured the People’s Choice award in Taranaki in 2025, but won’t be able to perform at home in 2027.

Te Matatini risks alienating regions – Māori ward councillor

Nelson's Māori Ward councillor said the Top of the South was capable of hosting Te Matatini and the decision to pull out of the region was "outrageously disappointing".

Tue, May 13

Te Puna Mataatahi haka group from Keebra Park State High School, Gold Coast, Australia

Polyfest: Australia-based haka group connects with their roots

A haka group from Keebra Park State High School in Gold Coast, Australia, will be performing at this year’s Polyfest festival for the first time.

Wed, Apr 2

Te Mana Kuratahi 2025 champions Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa

Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa named Te Mana Kuratahi kapa haka champs

The group were one of six representing the rohe (region) of Tainui, emerging from a competitive event that saw 62 groups compete.

Fri, Nov 7

Australian-born Māori reconnect to culture despite judgement from 'home'

Almost 20% of the Māori population have migrated to Australia and are facing the challenge of staying connected to their culture.

Tue, Jul 8

Tainui to host Te Matatini 2027 after festival pulled from Nelson

The event will be held at Hopuhopu, Ngāruawahia, marking the competition's first return to the Waikato region since 2000.

Fri, Jun 27

Te Matatini risks alienating regions – Māori ward councillor

Nelson's Māori Ward councillor said the Top of the South was capable of hosting Te Matatini and the decision to pull out of the region was "outrageously disappointing".

Tue, May 13

Polyfest: Australia-based haka group connects with their roots

A haka group from Keebra Park State High School in Gold Coast, Australia, will be performing at this year’s Polyfest festival for the first time.

Wed, Apr 2

Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa named Te Mana Kuratahi kapa haka champs

The group were one of six representing the rohe (region) of Tainui, emerging from a competitive event that saw 62 groups compete.

Fri, Nov 7

Australian-born Māori reconnect to culture despite judgement from 'home'

Almost 20% of the Māori population have migrated to Australia and are facing the challenge of staying connected to their culture.

Tue, Jul 8

Tainui to host Te Matatini 2027 after festival pulled from Nelson

The event will be held at Hopuhopu, Ngāruawahia, marking the competition's first return to the Waikato region since 2000.

Fri, Jun 27

Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa named Te Mana Kuratahi kapa haka champs

The group were one of six representing the rohe (region) of Tainui, emerging from a competitive event that saw 62 groups compete.

Fri, Nov 7

Te Matatini risks alienating regions – Māori ward councillor

Nelson's Māori Ward councillor said the Top of the South was capable of hosting Te Matatini and the decision to pull out of the region was "outrageously disappointing".

Tue, May 13

Polyfest: Australia-based haka group connects with their roots

A haka group from Keebra Park State High School in Gold Coast, Australia, will be performing at this year’s Polyfest festival for the first time.

Wed, Apr 2

Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa named Te Mana Kuratahi kapa haka champs

The group were one of six representing the rohe (region) of Tainui, emerging from a competitive event that saw 62 groups compete.

Fri, Nov 7

Australian-born Māori reconnect to culture despite judgement from 'home'

Almost 20% of the Māori population have migrated to Australia and are facing the challenge of staying connected to their culture.

Tue, Jul 8

Tainui to host Te Matatini 2027 after festival pulled from Nelson

The event will be held at Hopuhopu, Ngāruawahia, marking the competition's first return to the Waikato region since 2000.

Fri, Jun 27

Te Matatini risks alienating regions – Māori ward councillor

Nelson's Māori Ward councillor said the Top of the South was capable of hosting Te Matatini and the decision to pull out of the region was "outrageously disappointing".

Tue, May 13

Polyfest: Australia-based haka group connects with their roots

A haka group from Keebra Park State High School in Gold Coast, Australia, will be performing at this year’s Polyfest festival for the first time.

Wed, Apr 2

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Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Ngāti Pāoa in Parliament for the third reading of the Ngāti Pāoa Claims Settlement Bill.

Ngāti Pāoa celebrate passing of $23m Treaty settlement bill

The bill's passing marks a significant milestone in settling decades-long historical grievances with the Crown.

Wed, Nov 5

The move would overturn recent decisions in the High Cout.

Iwi anger at law change which would strip customary rights in harbour

Ngāti Te Wehi has vowed to fight on in the face of the "shocking" legislative move.

Thu, Aug 14

HTe Whānau a Apanui has accused Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith of jeopardising settlement over a "sovereignty clause" agreed to by the previous government.

'We are patient': Te Whānau a Apanui commit to wait after Govt U-turn

East Coast iwi Te Whānau a Apanui is willing to play the long game to finalise its treaty settlement.

Tue, Aug 12

Te Whakaaetanga Trust’s claim stretches from Purerua Peninsula (foreground) to Cape Brett and includes the Ipipiri Islands

Bay of Islands hapū achieves Ngāpuhi-first Treaty milestone

A Bay of Islands trust representing four Ngāpuhi hapū groupings has achieved a major milestone in its Treaty of Waitangi negotiations.

Tue, Jul 29

Advocate fires back at Minister over 'disgusting' schools Te Tiriti list

Tiriti advocate and lawyer Tania Waikato has responded to comments made by Education Minister Erica Stanford this week.

Thu, Nov 27

Advocate fires back at Minister over 'disgusting' schools Te Tiriti list

Tiriti advocate and lawyer Tania Waikato has responded to comments made by Education Minister Erica Stanford this week.

Thu, Nov 27

Ngāti Pāoa celebrate passing of $23m Treaty settlement bill

The bill's passing marks a significant milestone in settling decades-long historical grievances with the Crown.

Wed, Nov 5

Iwi anger at law change which would strip customary rights in harbour

Ngāti Te Wehi has vowed to fight on in the face of the "shocking" legislative move.

Thu, Aug 14

Advocate fires back at Minister over 'disgusting' schools Te Tiriti list

Tiriti advocate and lawyer Tania Waikato has responded to comments made by Education Minister Erica Stanford this week.

Thu, Nov 27

'We are patient': Te Whānau a Apanui commit to wait after Govt U-turn

East Coast iwi Te Whānau a Apanui is willing to play the long game to finalise its treaty settlement.

Tue, Aug 12

Bay of Islands hapū achieves Ngāpuhi-first Treaty milestone

A Bay of Islands trust representing four Ngāpuhi hapū groupings has achieved a major milestone in its Treaty of Waitangi negotiations.

Tue, Jul 29

Advocate fires back at Minister over 'disgusting' schools Te Tiriti list

Tiriti advocate and lawyer Tania Waikato has responded to comments made by Education Minister Erica Stanford this week.

Thu, Nov 27

Ngāti Pāoa celebrate passing of $23m Treaty settlement bill

The bill's passing marks a significant milestone in settling decades-long historical grievances with the Crown.

Wed, Nov 5

Iwi anger at law change which would strip customary rights in harbour

Ngāti Te Wehi has vowed to fight on in the face of the "shocking" legislative move.

Thu, Aug 14

'We are patient': Te Whānau a Apanui commit to wait after Govt U-turn

East Coast iwi Te Whānau a Apanui is willing to play the long game to finalise its treaty settlement.

Tue, Aug 12

Bay of Islands hapū achieves Ngāpuhi-first Treaty milestone

A Bay of Islands trust representing four Ngāpuhi hapū groupings has achieved a major milestone in its Treaty of Waitangi negotiations.

Tue, Jul 29

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Tōrangapū

Te Pāti Māori, including co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi, are gathering for the yearly AGM in Rotorua on Sunday. Photo: RNZ

Te Pāti Māori tensions expected to loom as party AGM goes ahead

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi will now attend the full AGM following a high court ruling reinstating her to the party, while Tākuta Ferris remains expelled and won't be in attendance.

Sun, Dec 7

Hone Harawira speaks at Te Whare Rūnanga in 2024.

Hone Harawira calls for unity in Te Pāti Māori rebuild

In a statement posted on social media, Harawira said Te Pāti Māori was "tearing itself apart with not an enemy in sight" as its constituents were left wondering "what the hell is going on".

Wed, Nov 19

Ngāti Pāoa celebrate passing of $23m Treaty settlement bill

Wed, Nov 5

Children of Mururoa veterans want support extended to grandchildren

Mon, Nov 3

Govt ignored advice against overturning marine title rulings

Tue, Oct 14

Te Pāti Māori tensions expected to loom as party AGM goes ahead

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi will now attend the full AGM following a high court ruling reinstating her to the party, while Tākuta Ferris remains expelled and won't be in attendance.

Sun, Dec 7

Hone Harawira calls for unity in Te Pāti Māori rebuild

In a statement posted on social media, Harawira said Te Pāti Māori was "tearing itself apart with not an enemy in sight" as its constituents were left wondering "what the hell is going on".

Wed, Nov 19

Ngāti Pāoa celebrate passing of $23m Treaty settlement bill

Wed, Nov 5

Children of Mururoa veterans want support extended to grandchildren

Mon, Nov 3

Govt ignored advice against overturning marine title rulings

Tue, Oct 14

Te Pāti Māori tensions expected to loom as party AGM goes ahead

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi will now attend the full AGM following a high court ruling reinstating her to the party, while Tākuta Ferris remains expelled and won't be in attendance.

Sun, Dec 7

Hone Harawira calls for unity in Te Pāti Māori rebuild

In a statement posted on social media, Harawira said Te Pāti Māori was "tearing itself apart with not an enemy in sight" as its constituents were left wondering "what the hell is going on".

Wed, Nov 19

Ngāti Pāoa celebrate passing of $23m Treaty settlement bill

Wed, Nov 5

Children of Mururoa veterans want support extended to grandchildren

Mon, Nov 3

Govt ignored advice against overturning marine title rulings

Tue, Oct 14

Iwi/Hapū

Hongi between Native American leader and Ngāti Whātua leader Taiaha Hawke

'Wonderful experience': Global indigenous groups gather in Auckland

Thousands of indigenous leaders in education have gathered in Auckland for the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education, the event returning to New Zealand for the first time in 20 years.

Mon, Nov 17

Rangatahi learn about safe river crossing, rescue swimming with recovery ropes, CPR, first aid and spinal injuries in the water in last year's 360 Rangatahi Life Skills initiative, funded through Whiria Ngā Hua.

Iwi-led investment helps whānau thrive across Ruapehu

Ngāti Rangi has funded 34 new whānau initiatives in its fourth round of Whiria Ngā Hua, a programme aimed at creating local solutions to help whānau and hapori (communities) thrive.

Fri, Nov 7

Ngāti Pāoa celebrate passing of $23m Treaty settlement bill

The bill's passing marks a significant milestone in settling decades-long historical grievances with the Crown.

Wed, Nov 5

Rawiri Biel inspects the second waka meant for Ngāti Marukūkere hapū.

Bay of Plenty iwi revives waka traditions on Kaituna River

A western Bay of Plenty iwi is reviving its waka traditions through building and launching waka on the Kaituna River and its waterways.

Tue, Nov 4

Māori ethnic population nears million

Nearly a million people living in Aotearoa New Zealand identify as Māori – and that number is likely to be more than a million by 2033, according to Stats NZ’s latest figures.

Tue, Nov 18

'Wonderful experience': Global indigenous groups gather in Auckland

Thousands of indigenous leaders in education have gathered in Auckland for the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education, the event returning to New Zealand for the first time in 20 years.

Mon, Nov 17

Iwi-led investment helps whānau thrive across Ruapehu

Ngāti Rangi has funded 34 new whānau initiatives in its fourth round of Whiria Ngā Hua, a programme aimed at creating local solutions to help whānau and hapori (communities) thrive.

Fri, Nov 7

Ngāti Pāoa celebrate passing of $23m Treaty settlement bill

The bill's passing marks a significant milestone in settling decades-long historical grievances with the Crown.

Wed, Nov 5

Bay of Plenty iwi revives waka traditions on Kaituna River

A western Bay of Plenty iwi is reviving its waka traditions through building and launching waka on the Kaituna River and its waterways.

Tue, Nov 4

Māori ethnic population nears million

Nearly a million people living in Aotearoa New Zealand identify as Māori – and that number is likely to be more than a million by 2033, according to Stats NZ’s latest figures.

Tue, Nov 18

'Wonderful experience': Global indigenous groups gather in Auckland

Thousands of indigenous leaders in education have gathered in Auckland for the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education, the event returning to New Zealand for the first time in 20 years.

Mon, Nov 17

Iwi-led investment helps whānau thrive across Ruapehu

Ngāti Rangi has funded 34 new whānau initiatives in its fourth round of Whiria Ngā Hua, a programme aimed at creating local solutions to help whānau and hapori (communities) thrive.

Fri, Nov 7

Māori ethnic population nears million

Nearly a million people living in Aotearoa New Zealand identify as Māori – and that number is likely to be more than a million by 2033, according to Stats NZ’s latest figures.

Tue, Nov 18

Ngāti Pāoa celebrate passing of $23m Treaty settlement bill

The bill's passing marks a significant milestone in settling decades-long historical grievances with the Crown.

Wed, Nov 5

Bay of Plenty iwi revives waka traditions on Kaituna River

A western Bay of Plenty iwi is reviving its waka traditions through building and launching waka on the Kaituna River and its waterways.

Tue, Nov 4

Māori ethnic population nears million

Nearly a million people living in Aotearoa New Zealand identify as Māori – and that number is likely to be more than a million by 2033, according to Stats NZ’s latest figures.

Tue, Nov 18

'Wonderful experience': Global indigenous groups gather in Auckland

Thousands of indigenous leaders in education have gathered in Auckland for the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education, the event returning to New Zealand for the first time in 20 years.

Mon, Nov 17

Iwi-led investment helps whānau thrive across Ruapehu

Ngāti Rangi has funded 34 new whānau initiatives in its fourth round of Whiria Ngā Hua, a programme aimed at creating local solutions to help whānau and hapori (communities) thrive.

Fri, Nov 7

Ngāti Pāoa celebrate passing of $23m Treaty settlement bill

The bill's passing marks a significant milestone in settling decades-long historical grievances with the Crown.

Wed, Nov 5

Bay of Plenty iwi revives waka traditions on Kaituna River

A western Bay of Plenty iwi is reviving its waka traditions through building and launching waka on the Kaituna River and its waterways.

Tue, Nov 4

Te Reo Māori

Sign language AI avatars to include Māori concepts, signs

The inclusion of Māori signs and concepts have Turi Māori, those in the Māori Deaf community, celebrating.

Wed, Nov 26

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

Hare Pota me te Pakohu Kura Huna (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) was launched today at the Toitū te Reo Māori Festival in Hastings.

Fri, Nov 14

Meet the students making te reo Māori their third language

Sat, Sep 20

The Kōhanga Reo National Trust says it’s been severely underfunded for years.

'Two to three hundred in every region': Tamariki on kōhanga waitlists

Fri, Sep 19

The voice speaks with a Waikato-Maniapoto dialect, Te Taka Keegan says.

'What is real? What is not?' - AI-generated voice speaks with iwi dialect

Thu, Sep 18

Sign language AI avatars to include Māori concepts, signs

The inclusion of Māori signs and concepts have Turi Māori, those in the Māori Deaf community, celebrating.

Wed, Nov 26

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

Hare Pota me te Pakohu Kura Huna (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) was launched today at the Toitū te Reo Māori Festival in Hastings.

Fri, Nov 14

Meet the students making te reo Māori their third language

Sat, Sep 20

'Two to three hundred in every region': Tamariki on kōhanga waitlists

Fri, Sep 19

'What is real? What is not?' - AI-generated voice speaks with iwi dialect

Thu, Sep 18

Sign language AI avatars to include Māori concepts, signs

The inclusion of Māori signs and concepts have Turi Māori, those in the Māori Deaf community, celebrating.

Wed, Nov 26

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

Hare Pota me te Pakohu Kura Huna (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) was launched today at the Toitū te Reo Māori Festival in Hastings.

Fri, Nov 14

Meet the students making te reo Māori their third language

Sat, Sep 20

'Two to three hundred in every region': Tamariki on kōhanga waitlists

Fri, Sep 19

'What is real? What is not?' - AI-generated voice speaks with iwi dialect

Thu, Sep 18

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Hauora

Professor Denise Wilson and Merepeka Raukawa-Tait.

Abusers speaking on marae: Men 'should be stepping up and calling out'

After Ria Hall spoke out on the abuse she suffered from her ex-partner, advocates have called for action.

Mon, Nov 10

Children of Mururoa veterans want support extended to grandchildren

The call is for ongoing support for future generations who may suffer from unexplained health issues.

Mon, Nov 3

Being a bit overweight later in life may have protective health effects.

What's worse for you - being a bit overweight, or being super-thin?

A new study has found that being slightly overweight might not shorten your life, but being very thin might.

Sun, Sep 21

An estimated 70% of people will experience a hypnic jerk.

What causes the sudden sleep twitches many of us experience?

Sleep experts explain what's behind the 'hypnic jerk'.

Fri, Sep 19

Māori ethnic population nears million

Nearly a million people living in Aotearoa New Zealand identify as Māori – and that number is likely to be more than a million by 2033, according to Stats NZ’s latest figures.

Tue, Nov 18

Māori ethnic population nears million

Nearly a million people living in Aotearoa New Zealand identify as Māori – and that number is likely to be more than a million by 2033, according to Stats NZ’s latest figures.

Tue, Nov 18

Abusers speaking on marae: Men 'should be stepping up and calling out'

After Ria Hall spoke out on the abuse she suffered from her ex-partner, advocates have called for action.

Mon, Nov 10

Children of Mururoa veterans want support extended to grandchildren

The call is for ongoing support for future generations who may suffer from unexplained health issues.

Mon, Nov 3

Māori ethnic population nears million

Nearly a million people living in Aotearoa New Zealand identify as Māori – and that number is likely to be more than a million by 2033, according to Stats NZ’s latest figures.

Tue, Nov 18

What's worse for you - being a bit overweight, or being super-thin?

A new study has found that being slightly overweight might not shorten your life, but being very thin might.

Sun, Sep 21

What causes the sudden sleep twitches many of us experience?

Sleep experts explain what's behind the 'hypnic jerk'.

Fri, Sep 19

Māori ethnic population nears million

Nearly a million people living in Aotearoa New Zealand identify as Māori – and that number is likely to be more than a million by 2033, according to Stats NZ’s latest figures.

Tue, Nov 18

Abusers speaking on marae: Men 'should be stepping up and calling out'

After Ria Hall spoke out on the abuse she suffered from her ex-partner, advocates have called for action.

Mon, Nov 10

Children of Mururoa veterans want support extended to grandchildren

The call is for ongoing support for future generations who may suffer from unexplained health issues.

Mon, Nov 3

What's worse for you - being a bit overweight, or being super-thin?

A new study has found that being slightly overweight might not shorten your life, but being very thin might.

Sun, Sep 21

What causes the sudden sleep twitches many of us experience?

Sleep experts explain what's behind the 'hypnic jerk'.

Fri, Sep 19

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Mātauranga

Advocate fires back at Minister over 'disgusting' schools Te Tiriti list

Tiriti advocate and lawyer Tania Waikato has responded to comments made by Education Minister Erica Stanford this week.

Thu, Nov 27

Third man charged with murder of Te Puke man Tristan Oakes

Tristan Oakes died in hospital after being admitted with a gunshot wound on the morning of Saturday, October 25.

Wed, Nov 12

Mākereti’s descendant June Northcroft Grant with Professor Irene Tracey, Vice Chancellor of the University of Oxford in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford after receiving Mākereti’s posthumous degree.

Oxford confers Māori scholar Mākereti Papakura with posthumous degree

Sun, Sep 28

'Two to three hundred in every region': Tamariki on kōhanga waitlists

Fri, Sep 19

Young speech winners speak of overcoming adversity

Thu, Sep 18

Advocate fires back at Minister over 'disgusting' schools Te Tiriti list

Tiriti advocate and lawyer Tania Waikato has responded to comments made by Education Minister Erica Stanford this week.

Thu, Nov 27

Third man charged with murder of Te Puke man Tristan Oakes

Tristan Oakes died in hospital after being admitted with a gunshot wound on the morning of Saturday, October 25.

Wed, Nov 12

Oxford confers Māori scholar Mākereti Papakura with posthumous degree

Sun, Sep 28

'Two to three hundred in every region': Tamariki on kōhanga waitlists

Fri, Sep 19

Young speech winners speak of overcoming adversity

Thu, Sep 18

Advocate fires back at Minister over 'disgusting' schools Te Tiriti list

Tiriti advocate and lawyer Tania Waikato has responded to comments made by Education Minister Erica Stanford this week.

Thu, Nov 27

Third man charged with murder of Te Puke man Tristan Oakes

Tristan Oakes died in hospital after being admitted with a gunshot wound on the morning of Saturday, October 25.

Wed, Nov 12

Oxford confers Māori scholar Mākereti Papakura with posthumous degree

Sun, Sep 28

'Two to three hundred in every region': Tamariki on kōhanga waitlists

Fri, Sep 19

Young speech winners speak of overcoming adversity

Thu, Sep 18

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Taiao

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

Taranaki Maunga and its surrounding peaks are collectively known as the legal person, Te Kāhui Tupua.

Fri, Aug 22

Drone shot of diesel spill in river with booms in place

Large diesel spill sparks fear for environment, Whakarewarewa Village

A spill of more than 16,000 litres of diesel from a fatal tanker crash has led to pollution fears at the Puarenga Stream in Rotorua.

Wed, Aug 20

Rangatahi chosen to speak on climate change at COP30 in Brazil

Tue, Aug 5

New research has found the Wairau Bar is at risk from rising sea levels.

Threat to one of NZ's oldest burial sites the 'canary in the coal mine'

Thu, Jul 10

Concerned locals look out towards proposed area for offshore iron sands mining

Fast-tracking of seabed mining revives decade-long fight

Mon, May 26

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

Taranaki Maunga and its surrounding peaks are collectively known as the legal person, Te Kāhui Tupua.

Fri, Aug 22

Large diesel spill sparks fear for environment, Whakarewarewa Village

A spill of more than 16,000 litres of diesel from a fatal tanker crash has led to pollution fears at the Puarenga Stream in Rotorua.

Wed, Aug 20

Rangatahi chosen to speak on climate change at COP30 in Brazil

Tue, Aug 5

Threat to one of NZ's oldest burial sites the 'canary in the coal mine'

Thu, Jul 10

Fast-tracking of seabed mining revives decade-long fight

Mon, May 26

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

Taranaki Maunga and its surrounding peaks are collectively known as the legal person, Te Kāhui Tupua.

Fri, Aug 22

Large diesel spill sparks fear for environment, Whakarewarewa Village

A spill of more than 16,000 litres of diesel from a fatal tanker crash has led to pollution fears at the Puarenga Stream in Rotorua.

Wed, Aug 20

Rangatahi chosen to speak on climate change at COP30 in Brazil

Tue, Aug 5

Threat to one of NZ's oldest burial sites the 'canary in the coal mine'

Thu, Jul 10

Fast-tracking of seabed mining revives decade-long fight

Mon, May 26

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Hākinakina

'Giving mana to names': te reo Māori in sport commentary

There’s a growing number of local sport broadcasters embracing te reo Māori – a pathway forged by Māori pioneers who dared to speak it on-air when few did.

Tue, Sep 16

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

Arahina Black, with sister Nikau in background preparing to swing.

Meet the sisters heading to the US Kids World Golf Champs

Thu, Jul 3

Kurt Eklund named as Māori All Blacks captain

Tue, Jun 24

Teenage golfer 'buzzing' as he heads for NZ Open debut

Sat, Feb 15

'Giving mana to names': te reo Māori in sport commentary

There’s a growing number of local sport broadcasters embracing te reo Māori – a pathway forged by Māori pioneers who dared to speak it on-air when few did.

Tue, Sep 16

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

Meet the sisters heading to the US Kids World Golf Champs

Thu, Jul 3

Kurt Eklund named as Māori All Blacks captain

Tue, Jun 24

Teenage golfer 'buzzing' as he heads for NZ Open debut

Sat, Feb 15

'Giving mana to names': te reo Māori in sport commentary

There’s a growing number of local sport broadcasters embracing te reo Māori – a pathway forged by Māori pioneers who dared to speak it on-air when few did.

Tue, Sep 16

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

Meet the sisters heading to the US Kids World Golf Champs

Thu, Jul 3

Kurt Eklund named as Māori All Blacks captain

Tue, Jun 24

Teenage golfer 'buzzing' as he heads for NZ Open debut

Sat, Feb 15

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Ngahau

Recognition for 'living' Māori art sought – 41 years after Te Māori

Artists travelled to New York for the 41st anniversary of the revolutionary Te Māori exhibition and hope for greater recognition of contemporary – and living – Māori art on the global stage.

Thu, Sep 11

Who is the kuia in the painting? Search for whānau to return gift

An old portrait of a kuia has been in the Meltzer whānau for around 50 years, but the current family custodian wants it returned to her people.

Fri, Aug 15

‘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

Wellington Airport unveils new terminal centrepiece created by Wētā Workshop.

Wellington Airport unveils 'unique' new terminal artwork

The new centrepiece — spanning a total length of 15m — was created by a team of designers and sculptural artists at Wētā Workshop in Miramar.

Fri, Aug 8

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

Hare Pota me te Pakohu Kura Huna (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) was launched today at the Toitū te Reo Māori Festival in Hastings.

Fri, Nov 14

Recognition for 'living' Māori art sought – 41 years after Te Māori

Artists travelled to New York for the 41st anniversary of the revolutionary Te Māori exhibition and hope for greater recognition of contemporary – and living – Māori art on the global stage.

Thu, Sep 11

Who is the kuia in the painting? Search for whānau to return gift

An old portrait of a kuia has been in the Meltzer whānau for around 50 years, but the current family custodian wants it returned to her people.

Fri, Aug 15

‘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

Wellington Airport unveils 'unique' new terminal artwork

The new centrepiece — spanning a total length of 15m — was created by a team of designers and sculptural artists at Wētā Workshop in Miramar.

Fri, Aug 8

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

Hare Pota me te Pakohu Kura Huna (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) was launched today at the Toitū te Reo Māori Festival in Hastings.

Fri, Nov 14

Recognition for 'living' Māori art sought – 41 years after Te Māori

Artists travelled to New York for the 41st anniversary of the revolutionary Te Māori exhibition and hope for greater recognition of contemporary – and living – Māori art on the global stage.

Thu, Sep 11

Who is the kuia in the painting? Search for whānau to return gift

An old portrait of a kuia has been in the Meltzer whānau for around 50 years, but the current family custodian wants it returned to her people.

Fri, Aug 15

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

Hare Pota me te Pakohu Kura Huna (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) was launched today at the Toitū te Reo Māori Festival in Hastings.

Fri, Nov 14

‘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

Wellington Airport unveils 'unique' new terminal artwork

The new centrepiece — spanning a total length of 15m — was created by a team of designers and sculptural artists at Wētā Workshop in Miramar.

Fri, Aug 8

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

Hare Pota me te Pakohu Kura Huna (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) was launched today at the Toitū te Reo Māori Festival in Hastings.

Fri, Nov 14

Recognition for 'living' Māori art sought – 41 years after Te Māori

Artists travelled to New York for the 41st anniversary of the revolutionary Te Māori exhibition and hope for greater recognition of contemporary – and living – Māori art on the global stage.

Thu, Sep 11

Who is the kuia in the painting? Search for whānau to return gift

An old portrait of a kuia has been in the Meltzer whānau for around 50 years, but the current family custodian wants it returned to her people.

Fri, Aug 15

‘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

Wellington Airport unveils 'unique' new terminal artwork

The new centrepiece — spanning a total length of 15m — was created by a team of designers and sculptural artists at Wētā Workshop in Miramar.

Fri, Aug 8

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Ōhanga

Whānau already on waitlist for 80 new rental homes in Rotorua

A government-iwi partnership has announced an affordable housing scheme in Rotorua that's set to deliver 80 rental homes by mid-2027.

Thu, Oct 2

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa announces job cuts in proposed 'redesign'

The largest Māori tertiary provider in the country has announced a proposed "organisational redesign" that will cut around 60 roles.

Wed, Aug 20

From high school dropout to Māori Millionaire

Young overachiever Te Kahukura Boynton has published Māori Millionaire, the first personal finance book by a Māori author.

Fri, Jun 27

Papapounamu housing development in Ngāmotu (New Plymouth)

Whānau celebrates shift into new iwi-owned affordable home

The new Papapounamu housing development in New Plymouth is move-in ready.

Thu, May 29

What to expect at Te Arikinui's economic investment summit

More than 170 indigenous, business and global leaders due to attend the summit hosted by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po.

Fri, Nov 28

What to expect at Te Arikinui's economic investment summit

More than 170 indigenous, business and global leaders due to attend the summit hosted by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po.

Fri, Nov 28

Whānau already on waitlist for 80 new rental homes in Rotorua

A government-iwi partnership has announced an affordable housing scheme in Rotorua that's set to deliver 80 rental homes by mid-2027.

Thu, Oct 2

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa announces job cuts in proposed 'redesign'

The largest Māori tertiary provider in the country has announced a proposed "organisational redesign" that will cut around 60 roles.

Wed, Aug 20

What to expect at Te Arikinui's economic investment summit

More than 170 indigenous, business and global leaders due to attend the summit hosted by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po.

Fri, Nov 28

From high school dropout to Māori Millionaire

Young overachiever Te Kahukura Boynton has published Māori Millionaire, the first personal finance book by a Māori author.

Fri, Jun 27

Whānau celebrates shift into new iwi-owned affordable home

The new Papapounamu housing development in New Plymouth is move-in ready.

Thu, May 29

What to expect at Te Arikinui's economic investment summit

More than 170 indigenous, business and global leaders due to attend the summit hosted by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po.

Fri, Nov 28

Whānau already on waitlist for 80 new rental homes in Rotorua

A government-iwi partnership has announced an affordable housing scheme in Rotorua that's set to deliver 80 rental homes by mid-2027.

Thu, Oct 2

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa announces job cuts in proposed 'redesign'

The largest Māori tertiary provider in the country has announced a proposed "organisational redesign" that will cut around 60 roles.

Wed, Aug 20

From high school dropout to Māori Millionaire

Young overachiever Te Kahukura Boynton has published Māori Millionaire, the first personal finance book by a Māori author.

Fri, Jun 27

Whānau celebrates shift into new iwi-owned affordable home

The new Papapounamu housing development in New Plymouth is move-in ready.

Thu, May 29

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Patapātai

Kupu Quiz: Do you know your tapatoru from your tapawhā?

Test your kupu knowledge with our weekly te reo Māori quiz.

December 14, 2024

Kupu Quiz: What is the Māori word for bank?

Test your kupu knowledge with our te reo Māori quiz.

December 7, 2024

Kupu Quiz: What is made up of a tuanui, kūaha, pakitara and matapihi?

November 30, 2024

Kupu Quiz: Have a go at hanging these kupu out to dry along with the kākahu

November 23, 2024

Kupu Quiz: To horoi or not to horoi? The answer is always yes

Kupu Quiz: To horoi or not to horoi? The answer is nearly always yes

November 16, 2024

Kupu Quiz: Do you know your tapatoru from your tapawhā?

Test your kupu knowledge with our weekly te reo Māori quiz.

December 14, 2024

Kupu Quiz: What is the Māori word for bank?

Test your kupu knowledge with our te reo Māori quiz.

December 7, 2024

Kupu Quiz: What is made up of a tuanui, kūaha, pakitara and matapihi?

November 30, 2024

Kupu Quiz: Have a go at hanging these kupu out to dry along with the kākahu

November 23, 2024

Kupu Quiz: To horoi or not to horoi? The answer is nearly always yes

November 16, 2024

Kupu Quiz: Do you know your tapatoru from your tapawhā?

Test your kupu knowledge with our weekly te reo Māori quiz.

December 14, 2024

Kupu Quiz: What is the Māori word for bank?

Test your kupu knowledge with our te reo Māori quiz.

December 7, 2024

Kupu Quiz: What is made up of a tuanui, kūaha, pakitara and matapihi?

November 30, 2024

Kupu Quiz: Have a go at hanging these kupu out to dry along with the kākahu

November 23, 2024

Kupu Quiz: To horoi or not to horoi? The answer is nearly always yes

November 16, 2024

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Te Pāti Māori tensions expected to loom as party AGM goes ahead

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi will now attend the full AGM following a high court ruling reinstating her to the party, while Tākuta Ferris remains expelled and won't be in attendance.

Sun, Dec 7