Te Ao Māori

Te Rangiura o Wairarapa named regional Tākitimu kapa haka champs

Tākitimu representative groups are the first four qualifying kapa haka of Te Matatini 2027.

Sat, Feb 14

Entrance to St. Mary's Church in Tikitiki. (Photo: Kristina D.C. Hoeppner)

Venerated East Coast church marks 100 years

St Mary's Church in Tikitiki is a place of worship, a memorial to soldiers, and a cultural repository of traditional Māori arts and crafts.

Fri, Feb 13

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

How research can reach whānau and actioned within communities was a key focus.

Thu, Feb 12

Trevor Mallard's replacement reflects on his predecessor's legacy.

Rurawhe: Te Pāti Māori faces election wipeout, 'lucky' to keep one seat

"I believe if it's consistent across the whole country of what I'm hearing, then they will be lucky to have one seat," the outgoing Labour MP told Q+A with Jack Tame.

Sun, Feb 8

Politics wasn’t entirely avoided on the day.

John Campbell: Anger gives way to confidence, ennui at Waitangi 2026

After 2024, after the hikoi, after last Waitangi, people are spent.

Sat, Feb 7

Te Rangiura o Wairarapa named regional Tākitimu kapa haka champs

Tākitimu representative groups are the first four qualifying kapa haka of Te Matatini 2027.

Sat, Feb 14

Venerated East Coast church marks 100 years

St Mary's Church in Tikitiki is a place of worship, a memorial to soldiers, and a cultural repository of traditional Māori arts and crafts.

Fri, Feb 13

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

How research can reach whānau and actioned within communities was a key focus.

Thu, Feb 12

Rurawhe: Te Pāti Māori faces election wipeout, 'lucky' to keep one seat

"I believe if it's consistent across the whole country of what I'm hearing, then they will be lucky to have one seat," the outgoing Labour MP told Q+A with Jack Tame.

Sun, Feb 8

John Campbell: Anger gives way to confidence, ennui at Waitangi 2026

After 2024, after the hikoi, after last Waitangi, people are spent.

Sat, Feb 7

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.

July 8, 2025

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.

June 27, 2025

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".

May 13, 2025

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.

April 2, 2025

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.

November 7, 2025

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.

July 8, 2025

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.

June 27, 2025

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".

May 13, 2025

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.

April 2, 2025

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.

November 7, 2025

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.

July 8, 2025

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.

June 27, 2025

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.

November 7, 2025

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".

May 13, 2025

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.

April 2, 2025

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.

November 7, 2025

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.

July 8, 2025

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.

June 27, 2025

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".

May 13, 2025

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.

April 2, 2025

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Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Tai tamariki from Te Wharekura o Tauranga Moana at Waitangi hold a paraikete (blanket) gifted to rangatahi MP Tamatha Paul, inscribed with ‘Ka hao te rangatahi’ – a message that the next generation will take up the work and responsibility.

'For our mokopuna': Rangatahi voices rise at Waitangi

Rangatahi at Waitangi say the decisions being made today must be grounded in the wellbeing of future generations.

Fri, Feb 6

Full Video: Waitangi 2026 - Kei O Ringa

Watch the official Waitangi Day broadcast live from the Treaty Grounds.

Fri, Feb 6

Heckles and fiery retorts as politicians speak at Waitangi

The Prime Minister acknowledged the atmosphere surrounding Waitangi Day and conversations about the Treaty had sometimes been "very heated".

Thu, Feb 5

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.

December 17, 2025

The sun rises over the Bay of Islands on the morning of Waitangi Day.

People gather for Waitangi Day services and events around the country

Waitangi Day 2026 kicked off this morning with the annual dawn service at Te Whare Rūnanga on the Treaty Grounds.

Fri, Feb 6

People gather for Waitangi Day services and events around the country

Waitangi Day 2026 kicked off this morning with the annual dawn service at Te Whare Rūnanga on the Treaty Grounds.

Fri, Feb 6

'For our mokopuna': Rangatahi voices rise at Waitangi

Rangatahi at Waitangi say the decisions being made today must be grounded in the wellbeing of future generations.

Fri, Feb 6

Full Video: Waitangi 2026 - Kei O Ringa

Watch the official Waitangi Day broadcast live from the Treaty Grounds.

Fri, Feb 6

People gather for Waitangi Day services and events around the country

Waitangi Day 2026 kicked off this morning with the annual dawn service at Te Whare Rūnanga on the Treaty Grounds.

Fri, Feb 6

Heckles and fiery retorts as politicians speak at Waitangi

The Prime Minister acknowledged the atmosphere surrounding Waitangi Day and conversations about the Treaty had sometimes been "very heated".

Thu, Feb 5

‘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.

December 17, 2025

People gather for Waitangi Day services and events around the country

Waitangi Day 2026 kicked off this morning with the annual dawn service at Te Whare Rūnanga on the Treaty Grounds.

Fri, Feb 6

'For our mokopuna': Rangatahi voices rise at Waitangi

Rangatahi at Waitangi say the decisions being made today must be grounded in the wellbeing of future generations.

Fri, Feb 6

Full Video: Waitangi 2026 - Kei O Ringa

Watch the official Waitangi Day broadcast live from the Treaty Grounds.

Fri, Feb 6

Heckles and fiery retorts as politicians speak at Waitangi

The Prime Minister acknowledged the atmosphere surrounding Waitangi Day and conversations about the Treaty had sometimes been "very heated".

Thu, Feb 5

‘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.

December 17, 2025

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Tōrangapū

Heckles and fiery retorts as politicians speak at Waitangi

The Prime Minister acknowledged the atmosphere surrounding Waitangi Day and conversations about the Treaty had sometimes been "very heated".

Thu, Feb 5

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po and paramount chief of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu Te Heuheu Tūkino IX (holding patu)

Rātana welcomes Te Arikinui Nga wai hono i te po and Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu

First visit by Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu Te Heuheu Tūkino IX following the death of his father, the late Te Ariki Sir Tumu Te Heuheu last year.

Fri, Jan 23

The leaders of parties represented in Parliament as of January 20, 2026 (file image).

Election Day: Why Luxon chose the first Saturday in November

Thu, Jan 22

Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe to leave Parliament

Wed, Jan 21

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, left, ACT Party leader David Seymour, National Party leader Christopher Luxon, Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins, Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick.

Election year starts here: what to expect from politics and the economy in 2026

Mon, Jan 19

Heckles and fiery retorts as politicians speak at Waitangi

The Prime Minister acknowledged the atmosphere surrounding Waitangi Day and conversations about the Treaty had sometimes been "very heated".

Thu, Feb 5

Rātana welcomes Te Arikinui Nga wai hono i te po and Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu

First visit by Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu Te Heuheu Tūkino IX following the death of his father, the late Te Ariki Sir Tumu Te Heuheu last year.

Fri, Jan 23

Election Day: Why Luxon chose the first Saturday in November

Thu, Jan 22

Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe to leave Parliament

Wed, Jan 21

Election year starts here: what to expect from politics and the economy in 2026

Mon, Jan 19

Heckles and fiery retorts as politicians speak at Waitangi

The Prime Minister acknowledged the atmosphere surrounding Waitangi Day and conversations about the Treaty had sometimes been "very heated".

Thu, Feb 5

Rātana welcomes Te Arikinui Nga wai hono i te po and Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu

First visit by Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu Te Heuheu Tūkino IX following the death of his father, the late Te Ariki Sir Tumu Te Heuheu last year.

Fri, Jan 23

Election Day: Why Luxon chose the first Saturday in November

Thu, Jan 22

Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe to leave Parliament

Wed, Jan 21

Election year starts here: what to expect from politics and the economy in 2026

Mon, Jan 19

Iwi/Hapū

Rātana welcomes Te Arikinui Nga wai hono i te po and Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu

First visit by Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu Te Heuheu Tūkino IX following the death of his father, the late Te Ariki Sir Tumu Te Heuheu last year.

Fri, Jan 23

Mokau's Pattinson Wetere tells his harrowing family rescue story to Emergency Minister Mark Mitchell (right) and others during a visit to Mokau Marae on Tuesday.

Northland grandfather praised for saving family in floodwaters

Mark Mitchell delivered the acknowledgement on Tuesday during a visit to Mokau Marae, the central refuge of small coastal community about 45km from Whangarei.

Wed, Jan 21

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.

November 18, 2025

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.

November 17, 2025

Ngāti Hāua iwi members carry their loved ones to Parliament for the final reading of their Treaty settlement.

Emotional day as Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement becomes law

The legislation marked the culmination of negotiations over redress for historical breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Fri, Jan 30

Rātana welcomes Te Arikinui Nga wai hono i te po and Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu

First visit by Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu Te Heuheu Tūkino IX following the death of his father, the late Te Ariki Sir Tumu Te Heuheu last year.

Fri, Jan 23

Northland grandfather praised for saving family in floodwaters

Mark Mitchell delivered the acknowledgement on Tuesday during a visit to Mokau Marae, the central refuge of small coastal community about 45km from Whangarei.

Wed, Jan 21

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.

November 18, 2025

'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.

November 17, 2025

Emotional day as Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement becomes law

The legislation marked the culmination of negotiations over redress for historical breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Fri, Jan 30

Rātana welcomes Te Arikinui Nga wai hono i te po and Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu

First visit by Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu Te Heuheu Tūkino IX following the death of his father, the late Te Ariki Sir Tumu Te Heuheu last year.

Fri, Jan 23

Northland grandfather praised for saving family in floodwaters

Mark Mitchell delivered the acknowledgement on Tuesday during a visit to Mokau Marae, the central refuge of small coastal community about 45km from Whangarei.

Wed, Jan 21

Emotional day as Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement becomes law

The legislation marked the culmination of negotiations over redress for historical breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Fri, Jan 30

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.

November 18, 2025

'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.

November 17, 2025

Emotional day as Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement becomes law

The legislation marked the culmination of negotiations over redress for historical breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Fri, Jan 30

Rātana welcomes Te Arikinui Nga wai hono i te po and Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu

First visit by Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu Te Heuheu Tūkino IX following the death of his father, the late Te Ariki Sir Tumu Te Heuheu last year.

Fri, Jan 23

Northland grandfather praised for saving family in floodwaters

Mark Mitchell delivered the acknowledgement on Tuesday during a visit to Mokau Marae, the central refuge of small coastal community about 45km from Whangarei.

Wed, Jan 21

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.

November 18, 2025

'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.

November 17, 2025

Te Reo Māori

Origins explores first 100 years of Māori ancestors’ arrival in Aotearoa

Re-tracing the footsteps of his ancestors has seen Scotty Morrison travel to some far-flung places, but this latest season of TVNZ’s Origins takes place in Aotearoa.

Sun, Feb 1

Steve Gibson said there were several reasons he did not attend the marae meeting.

Hastings councillor skips marae session over te reo and faith concerns

Steve Gibson said he would not attend a meeting at the Waiohiki Marae as he "didn't appreciate listening to extended addresses delivered in te reo without translation".

Thu, Jan 29

Sign language AI avatars to include Māori concepts, signs

November 26, 2025

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

November 14, 2025

Meet the students making te reo Māori their third language

September 20, 2025

Origins explores first 100 years of Māori ancestors’ arrival in Aotearoa

Re-tracing the footsteps of his ancestors has seen Scotty Morrison travel to some far-flung places, but this latest season of TVNZ’s Origins takes place in Aotearoa.

Sun, Feb 1

Hastings councillor skips marae session over te reo and faith concerns

Steve Gibson said he would not attend a meeting at the Waiohiki Marae as he "didn't appreciate listening to extended addresses delivered in te reo without translation".

Thu, Jan 29

Sign language AI avatars to include Māori concepts, signs

November 26, 2025

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

November 14, 2025

Meet the students making te reo Māori their third language

September 20, 2025

Origins explores first 100 years of Māori ancestors’ arrival in Aotearoa

Re-tracing the footsteps of his ancestors has seen Scotty Morrison travel to some far-flung places, but this latest season of TVNZ’s Origins takes place in Aotearoa.

Sun, Feb 1

Hastings councillor skips marae session over te reo and faith concerns

Steve Gibson said he would not attend a meeting at the Waiohiki Marae as he "didn't appreciate listening to extended addresses delivered in te reo without translation".

Thu, Jan 29

Sign language AI avatars to include Māori concepts, signs

November 26, 2025

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

November 14, 2025

Meet the students making te reo Māori their third language

September 20, 2025

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Hauora

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.

November 18, 2025

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.

November 10, 2025

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.

November 3, 2025

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.

September 21, 2025

Dr Hinemoa Elder has some advice for 2026

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

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.

November 18, 2025

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.

November 10, 2025

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.

November 3, 2025

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.

September 21, 2025

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

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.

November 18, 2025

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.

November 10, 2025

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

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.

November 3, 2025

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.

September 21, 2025

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

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.

November 18, 2025

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.

November 10, 2025

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.

November 3, 2025

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.

September 21, 2025

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Mātauranga

The best place to ring in 2026 as wild weather lashes NZ - Dan Corbett

A stubborn low-pressure system brings rain, gales and thunderstorms to much of the country, warns 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett.

December 30, 2025

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.

November 27, 2025

Third man charged with murder of Te Puke man Tristan Oakes

November 12, 2025

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

September 28, 2025

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

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

September 19, 2025

The best place to ring in 2026 as wild weather lashes NZ - Dan Corbett

A stubborn low-pressure system brings rain, gales and thunderstorms to much of the country, warns 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett.

December 30, 2025

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.

November 27, 2025

Third man charged with murder of Te Puke man Tristan Oakes

November 12, 2025

Oxford confers Māori scholar Mākereti Papakura with posthumous degree

September 28, 2025

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

September 19, 2025

The best place to ring in 2026 as wild weather lashes NZ - Dan Corbett

A stubborn low-pressure system brings rain, gales and thunderstorms to much of the country, warns 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett.

December 30, 2025

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.

November 27, 2025

Third man charged with murder of Te Puke man Tristan Oakes

November 12, 2025

Oxford confers Māori scholar Mākereti Papakura with posthumous degree

September 28, 2025

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

September 19, 2025

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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.

August 22, 2025

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.

August 20, 2025

Rangatahi chosen to speak on climate change at COP30 in Brazil

August 5, 2025

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'

July 10, 2025

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

Fast-tracking of seabed mining revives decade-long fight

May 26, 2025

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

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

August 22, 2025

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.

August 20, 2025

Rangatahi chosen to speak on climate change at COP30 in Brazil

August 5, 2025

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

July 10, 2025

Fast-tracking of seabed mining revives decade-long fight

May 26, 2025

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

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

August 22, 2025

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.

August 20, 2025

Rangatahi chosen to speak on climate change at COP30 in Brazil

August 5, 2025

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

July 10, 2025

Fast-tracking of seabed mining revives decade-long fight

May 26, 2025

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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.

September 16, 2025

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.

July 25, 2025

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

Meet the sisters heading to the US Kids World Golf Champs

July 3, 2025

Kurt Eklund named as Māori All Blacks captain

June 24, 2025

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

February 15, 2025

'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.

September 16, 2025

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.

July 25, 2025

Meet the sisters heading to the US Kids World Golf Champs

July 3, 2025

Kurt Eklund named as Māori All Blacks captain

June 24, 2025

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

February 15, 2025

'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.

September 16, 2025

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.

July 25, 2025

Meet the sisters heading to the US Kids World Golf Champs

July 3, 2025

Kurt Eklund named as Māori All Blacks captain

June 24, 2025

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

February 15, 2025

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Ngahau

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

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.

November 14, 2025

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.

September 11, 2025

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.

August 15, 2025

Origins explores first 100 years of Māori ancestors’ arrival in Aotearoa

Re-tracing the footsteps of his ancestors has seen Scotty Morrison travel to some far-flung places, but this latest season of TVNZ’s Origins takes place in Aotearoa.

Sun, Feb 1

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

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.

November 14, 2025

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.

September 11, 2025

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.

August 15, 2025

Origins explores first 100 years of Māori ancestors’ arrival in Aotearoa

Re-tracing the footsteps of his ancestors has seen Scotty Morrison travel to some far-flung places, but this latest season of TVNZ’s Origins takes place in Aotearoa.

Sun, Feb 1

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

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.

November 14, 2025

Origins explores first 100 years of Māori ancestors’ arrival in Aotearoa

Re-tracing the footsteps of his ancestors has seen Scotty Morrison travel to some far-flung places, but this latest season of TVNZ’s Origins takes place in Aotearoa.

Sun, Feb 1

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.

September 11, 2025

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.

August 15, 2025

Origins explores first 100 years of Māori ancestors’ arrival in Aotearoa

Re-tracing the footsteps of his ancestors has seen Scotty Morrison travel to some far-flung places, but this latest season of TVNZ’s Origins takes place in Aotearoa.

Sun, Feb 1

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

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.

November 14, 2025

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.

September 11, 2025

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.

August 15, 2025

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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.

October 2, 2025

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.

August 20, 2025

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.

June 27, 2025

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.

May 29, 2025

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.

November 28, 2025

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.

November 28, 2025

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.

October 2, 2025

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.

August 20, 2025

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.

November 28, 2025

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.

June 27, 2025

Whānau celebrates shift into new iwi-owned affordable home

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

May 29, 2025

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.

November 28, 2025

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.

October 2, 2025

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.

August 20, 2025

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.

June 27, 2025

Whānau celebrates shift into new iwi-owned affordable home

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

May 29, 2025

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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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People gather for Waitangi Day services and events around the country

Waitangi Day 2026 kicked off this morning with the annual dawn service at Te Whare Rūnanga on the Treaty Grounds.

Fri, Feb 6

'For our mokopuna': Rangatahi voices rise at Waitangi

Rangatahi at Waitangi say the decisions being made today must be grounded in the wellbeing of future generations.

Fri, Feb 6

Full Video: Waitangi 2026 - Kei O Ringa

Watch the official Waitangi Day broadcast live from the Treaty Grounds.

Fri, Feb 6

Heckles and fiery retorts as politicians speak at Waitangi

The Prime Minister acknowledged the atmosphere surrounding Waitangi Day and conversations about the Treaty had sometimes been "very heated".

Thu, Feb 5

Origins explores first 100 years of Māori ancestors’ arrival in Aotearoa

Re-tracing the footsteps of his ancestors has seen Scotty Morrison travel to some far-flung places, but this latest season of TVNZ’s Origins takes place in Aotearoa.

Sun, Feb 1

January 2026

The Ōpihi Block at Piripai is considered by some to be the site of one of New Zealand's most ancient urupa.

Appeal over one of the oldest burial sites in NZ returns to court

A hearing to determine the fate of the ancient Māori burial site at Ōpihi will be held next month.

Wed, Jan 28

Rātana welcomes Te Arikinui Nga wai hono i te po and Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu

First visit by Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu Te Heuheu Tūkino IX following the death of his father, the late Te Ariki Sir Tumu Te Heuheu last year.

Fri, Jan 23

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks at Rātana in 2024.

PM pulls out of Rātana to visit weather-hit communities

Christopher Luxon will be visiting the East Coast and Bay of Plenty.

Thu, Jan 22

Northland grandfather praised for saving family in floodwaters

Mark Mitchell delivered the acknowledgement on Tuesday during a visit to Mokau Marae, the central refuge of small coastal community about 45km from Whangarei.

Wed, Jan 21

Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe to leave Parliament

Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe has announced his retirement from politics after a decade in Parliament.

Wed, Jan 21

What’s on the Māori calendar in the run up to Matariki?

It may be the start of 2026, but it’s also midway through the Māori New Year and there are several big events on their way.

Wed, Jan 21

Mike McRoberts: I felt uninvited to my own cultural party

SUMMER READS: Mike McRoberts on growing up in Christchurch and his gradual reconnection to his te ao Māori.

Sun, Jan 18

Aroha Awarau at the Beverley Hills film festival last year. Image: PUTI - short film/Facebook

'Heartbroken': Tributes flow for playwright and journalist Aroha Awarau

Aroha Awarau died yesterday after a brief battle with cancer.

Thu, Jan 15

Ria Hall says the original relationship was a "whirlwind".

Convicted of assaulting his ex-partner, he then spoke for his iwi at Koroneihana

2025’s most read: Ria Hall, a chart-topping singer who was a victim of domestic violence, spoke to Yvonne Tahana for Marae.

Sat, Jan 10

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

December 2025

Francis and Kaiora Tipene in Tonga with their daughter Ngawaiata.