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.
Te Ao Māori
Tue, Nov 18
After Ria Hall spoke out on the abuse she suffered from her ex-partner, advocates have called for action.
Mon, Nov 10
The call is for ongoing support for future generations who may suffer from unexplained health issues.
Mon, Nov 3
A new study has found that being slightly overweight might not shorten your life, but being very thin might.
Life
Sun, Sep 21
Sleep experts explain what's behind the 'hypnic jerk'.
Fri, Sep 19
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
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 life expectancy is up by 3.1 years from 2005-2007, but still sits below other ethnicities.
Wed, Jul 30
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
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
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
Gathering at Waitara’s Ōwae marae hears of "a sinister reversion back to an assimilationist approach" and "demonising" of Māori.
Mon, Jun 30
A prototype machine is being trialled by Northland iwi health provider Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi.
Wed, Jun 4
Northland educator Tanya Filia was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour that led to a terminal prognosis over 10 years ago.
Wed, Apr 30
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
Lawton is recognised as a "pioneering force" in women's health in New Zealand.
Thu, Mar 20
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
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
Personal trainer Chance Hazel is doing the heavy lifting and getting people moving.
June 6, 2024
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
The opening of a new $12 million wellness and diagnostic centre is a dream come true for Māori in Hamilton, says one local.
April 16, 2024
1News’ Māori and Pacific correspondents take a closer look at what the rollback of measures means for their communities.
March 11, 2024
Peeni Henare also revealed he is regularly asked about whether he'll ever be Labour leader.
March 3, 2024
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says bill is the "start of a new vision for Māori health".
February 27, 2024
1News understands legislation to scrap Te Aka Whai Ora is expected to be introduced to Parliament today.
