Te Ao Māori

John Bryers Ruddock pictured with his children, who are 8, 9 and 12.

Māori man seeking citizenship for kids should be granted it - Waitangi Tribunal

The Citizenship Act 1977 limits citizenship by descent to one generation, something the tribunal says should change.

Friday 12:06pm

Hundreds attended Rā Whakamana rally in central Wellington.

Unions and Māori come together for Rā Whakamana

Nationwide day of action calling to reaffirm the tino rangatiratanga of tangata whenua and protect the rights and wellbeing of all workers.

Tue, Oct 28

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi.

Te Pāti Māori: What the heck is going on?

Analysis: Leadership clashes, claims and counter-claims - Re: News’ Māori Specialist Te Ahipourewa Forbes looks at the turbulence engulfing Te Pāti Māori.

Tue, Oct 28

Te Pati Māori shared the video of co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and MP Tākuta Ferris to social media last night.

Speaker 'taking advice' after TPM MPs burn bill outside Parliament

"It is the dumbest thing you could possibly do. It is highly arrogant and unacceptably irresponsible," Gerry Brownlee said.

Wed, Oct 22

Opposition promises to repeal marine and coastal rights law change

Speaking in the third reading last night, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the courts had interpreted the test in a way that "materially reduced" its intended effect.

Wed, Oct 22

Māori man seeking citizenship for kids should be granted it - Waitangi Tribunal

The Citizenship Act 1977 limits citizenship by descent to one generation, something the tribunal says should change.

Friday 12:06pm

Unions and Māori come together for Rā Whakamana

Nationwide day of action calling to reaffirm the tino rangatiratanga of tangata whenua and protect the rights and wellbeing of all workers.

Tue, Oct 28

Te Pāti Māori: What the heck is going on?

Analysis: Leadership clashes, claims and counter-claims - Re: News’ Māori Specialist Te Ahipourewa Forbes looks at the turbulence engulfing Te Pāti Māori.

Tue, Oct 28

Speaker 'taking advice' after TPM MPs burn bill outside Parliament

"It is the dumbest thing you could possibly do. It is highly arrogant and unacceptably irresponsible," Gerry Brownlee said.

Wed, Oct 22

Opposition promises to repeal marine and coastal rights law change

Speaking in the third reading last night, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the courts had interpreted the test in a way that "materially reduced" its intended effect.

Wed, Oct 22

Te Ao Haka

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

Fifty years of Polyfest marked by Ngā Puna o Waiōrea

The world’s largest secondary school Polynesian festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week.

Mon, Mar 31

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

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

Fifty years of Polyfest marked by Ngā Puna o Waiōrea

The world’s largest secondary school Polynesian festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week.

Mon, Mar 31

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

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

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

Fifty years of Polyfest marked by Ngā Puna o Waiōrea

The world’s largest secondary school Polynesian festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week.

Mon, Mar 31

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

Fifty years of Polyfest marked by Ngā Puna o Waiōrea

The world’s largest secondary school Polynesian festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week.

Mon, Mar 31

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Te Tiriti o Waitangi

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

Te Aniwa Hurihanganui speaking to Rev Frank Ritchie.

Behind 'bombshell' Treaty Principles Bill scoop that sparked national debate

Te Aniwa Hurihanganui says: "I called up the editor at TVNZ and said, 'Look, my plans have changed'."

Thu, Jul 17

Paul Goldsmith speaks to 1News Political Editor Maiki Sherman in July 2025.

'Constitutional adventurism' in Treaty settlement sovereignty clause - minister

"All of those settlements up to now have not referred to this issue. They've been silent on this issue. They've focused on historical claims," says Paul Goldsmith.

Sun, Jul 6

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

'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

Behind 'bombshell' Treaty Principles Bill scoop that sparked national debate

Te Aniwa Hurihanganui says: "I called up the editor at TVNZ and said, 'Look, my plans have changed'."

Thu, Jul 17

'Constitutional adventurism' in Treaty settlement sovereignty clause - minister

"All of those settlements up to now have not referred to this issue. They've been silent on this issue. They've focused on historical claims," says Paul Goldsmith.

Sun, Jul 6

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

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

Behind 'bombshell' Treaty Principles Bill scoop that sparked national debate

Te Aniwa Hurihanganui says: "I called up the editor at TVNZ and said, 'Look, my plans have changed'."

Thu, Jul 17

'Constitutional adventurism' in Treaty settlement sovereignty clause - minister

"All of those settlements up to now have not referred to this issue. They've been silent on this issue. They've focused on historical claims," says Paul Goldsmith.

Sun, Jul 6

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

Behind 'bombshell' Treaty Principles Bill scoop that sparked national debate

Te Aniwa Hurihanganui says: "I called up the editor at TVNZ and said, 'Look, my plans have changed'."

Thu, Jul 17

'Constitutional adventurism' in Treaty settlement sovereignty clause - minister

"All of those settlements up to now have not referred to this issue. They've been silent on this issue. They've focused on historical claims," says Paul Goldsmith.

Sun, Jul 6

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Tōrangapū

Govt ignored advice against overturning marine title rulings

The advice given was that by doing so it could cost millions and affect decisions over 200km of coastline.

Tue, Oct 14

The Government’s Māori media funding agency is restructuring how it distributes support after its budget was reduced.

Longstanding Māori news shows face uncertain future

Government’s Māori media funding agency Te Māngai Pāho is restructuring how it distributes support after its budget was reduced.

Thu, Oct 9

Demoted Te Pāti Māori MP speaks out ahead of party 'reset'

Tue, Oct 7

Te Pāti Māori MP for Te Tai Tokerau Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. (Source: Te Pāti Māori)

Te Pāti Māori MP speaks of 'dysfunction' after whip demotion

Thu, Oct 2

Māori wards candidate info errors: 'How is this happening?'

Mon, Sep 22

Govt ignored advice against overturning marine title rulings

The advice given was that by doing so it could cost millions and affect decisions over 200km of coastline.

Tue, Oct 14

Longstanding Māori news shows face uncertain future

Government’s Māori media funding agency Te Māngai Pāho is restructuring how it distributes support after its budget was reduced.

Thu, Oct 9

Demoted Te Pāti Māori MP speaks out ahead of party 'reset'

Tue, Oct 7

Te Pāti Māori MP speaks of 'dysfunction' after whip demotion

Thu, Oct 2

Māori wards candidate info errors: 'How is this happening?'

Mon, Sep 22

Govt ignored advice against overturning marine title rulings

The advice given was that by doing so it could cost millions and affect decisions over 200km of coastline.

Tue, Oct 14

Longstanding Māori news shows face uncertain future

Government’s Māori media funding agency Te Māngai Pāho is restructuring how it distributes support after its budget was reduced.

Thu, Oct 9

Demoted Te Pāti Māori MP speaks out ahead of party 'reset'

Tue, Oct 7

Te Pāti Māori MP speaks of 'dysfunction' after whip demotion

Thu, Oct 2

Māori wards candidate info errors: 'How is this happening?'

Mon, Sep 22

Iwi/Hapū

'He had the wisdom of Solomon': Iwi pay respects to Tā Tumu Te Heuheu

Today marks the first day iwi from around the country will be arriving at Tāpeka Marae in Waihī Village.

Fri, Sep 26

Sir Tumu Te Heuheu after the investiture ceremony where he was dubbed a Knight Companion.

Sir Tumu te Heuheu 'engaged with all walks of life'

The paramount chief of central North Island-based iwi Ngāti Tuwharetoa died early on Tuesday morning. He was 84.

Wed, Sep 24

Koroneihana: What to expect at Māori Queen’s first coronation anniversary

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po is hosting her first koroneihana event, marking a year since the passing of the late Kingi Tuheitia and her subsequent ascension to the throne.

Tue, Sep 2

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

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

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

'He had the wisdom of Solomon': Iwi pay respects to Tā Tumu Te Heuheu

Today marks the first day iwi from around the country will be arriving at Tāpeka Marae in Waihī Village.

Fri, Sep 26

Sir Tumu te Heuheu 'engaged with all walks of life'

The paramount chief of central North Island-based iwi Ngāti Tuwharetoa died early on Tuesday morning. He was 84.

Wed, Sep 24

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

Koroneihana: What to expect at Māori Queen’s first coronation anniversary

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po is hosting her first koroneihana event, marking a year since the passing of the late Kingi Tuheitia and her subsequent ascension to the throne.

Tue, Sep 2

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

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

'He had the wisdom of Solomon': Iwi pay respects to Tā Tumu Te Heuheu

Today marks the first day iwi from around the country will be arriving at Tāpeka Marae in Waihī Village.

Fri, Sep 26

Sir Tumu te Heuheu 'engaged with all walks of life'

The paramount chief of central North Island-based iwi Ngāti Tuwharetoa died early on Tuesday morning. He was 84.

Wed, Sep 24

Koroneihana: What to expect at Māori Queen’s first coronation anniversary

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po is hosting her first koroneihana event, marking a year since the passing of the late Kingi Tuheitia and her subsequent ascension to the throne.

Tue, Sep 2

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

Te Reo Māori

Meet the students making te reo Māori their third language

Kaiako Emily Chirnside's students are among the the thousands of non-Māori who speak te reo Māori, English and another 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

Thousands of tamariki are now on a waitlist to get into kōhanga reo as the demand for full-immersion education soars.

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

There’s a growing number of local sport broadcasters embracing te reo.

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

Tue, Sep 16

It's been 50 years since the week-long celebration began, but it's a milestone some say has been spoiled by policies they feel are taking the language backwards.

Thousands march to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori in Wellington

Mon, Sep 15

Meet the students making te reo Māori their third language

Kaiako Emily Chirnside's students are among the the thousands of non-Māori who speak te reo Māori, English and another language.

Sat, Sep 20

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

Thousands of tamariki are now on a waitlist to get into kōhanga reo as the demand for full-immersion education soars.

Fri, Sep 19

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

Thu, Sep 18

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

Tue, Sep 16

Thousands march to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori in Wellington

Mon, Sep 15

Meet the students making te reo Māori their third language

Kaiako Emily Chirnside's students are among the the thousands of non-Māori who speak te reo Māori, English and another language.

Sat, Sep 20

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

Thousands of tamariki are now on a waitlist to get into kōhanga reo as the demand for full-immersion education soars.

Fri, Sep 19

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

Thu, Sep 18

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

Tue, Sep 16

Thousands march to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori in Wellington

Mon, Sep 15

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Hauora

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

‘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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

‘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

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Mātauranga

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

Descendants of Papakura were presented with her degree in a graduation ceremony held overnight.

Sun, Sep 28

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

Thousands of tamariki are now on a waitlist to get into kōhanga reo as the demand for full-immersion education soars.

Fri, Sep 19

Young speech winners speak of overcoming adversity

Thu, Sep 18

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

Wed, Aug 20

Te reo in schoolbooks: 'Govt has it the wrong way round'

Mon, Aug 18

Oxford confers Māori scholar Mākereti Papakura with posthumous degree

Descendants of Papakura were presented with her degree in a graduation ceremony held overnight.

Sun, Sep 28

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

Thousands of tamariki are now on a waitlist to get into kōhanga reo as the demand for full-immersion education soars.

Fri, Sep 19

Young speech winners speak of overcoming adversity

Thu, Sep 18

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

Wed, Aug 20

Te reo in schoolbooks: 'Govt has it the wrong way round'

Mon, Aug 18

Oxford confers Māori scholar Mākereti Papakura with posthumous degree

Descendants of Papakura were presented with her degree in a graduation ceremony held overnight.

Sun, Sep 28

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

Thousands of tamariki are now on a waitlist to get into kōhanga reo as the demand for full-immersion education soars.

Fri, Sep 19

Young speech winners speak of overcoming adversity

Thu, Sep 18

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

Wed, Aug 20

Te reo in schoolbooks: 'Govt has it the wrong way round'

Mon, Aug 18

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Taiao

Rock pools with various seaweeds exposed at low tide with Rangitoto in background, taken from Takapuna, Auckland.

Bill to protect Hauraki Gulf passes

Legislation boosting marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf has passed its third reading, but not without criticism over a carve-out for commercial ring-net fishing in high protection areas.

Wed, Oct 8

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

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

Bill to protect Hauraki Gulf passes

Legislation boosting marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf has passed its third reading, but not without criticism over a carve-out for commercial ring-net fishing in high protection areas.

Wed, Oct 8

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

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

Bill to protect Hauraki Gulf passes

Legislation boosting marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf has passed its third reading, but not without criticism over a carve-out for commercial ring-net fishing in high protection areas.

Wed, Oct 8

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

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

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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

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

Dayna Pomare-Pai has carved out a pathway for future stunt performers in New Zealand

Stuntwoman Dayna Pomare-Pai trailblazing for others to follow

A stuntwoman to the stars making moves on the ground that’s shaping the future of the industry.

Sun, Jun 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.

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

Stuntwoman Dayna Pomare-Pai trailblazing for others to follow

A stuntwoman to the stars making moves on the ground that’s shaping the future of the industry.

Sun, Jun 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.

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

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

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

Stuntwoman Dayna Pomare-Pai trailblazing for others to follow

A stuntwoman to the stars making moves on the ground that’s shaping the future of the industry.

Sun, Jun 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.

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

Stuntwoman Dayna Pomare-Pai trailblazing for others to follow

A stuntwoman to the stars making moves on the ground that’s shaping the future of the industry.

Sun, Jun 1

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Ōhanga

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

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

Fast-tracking of seabed mining revives decade-long fight

Despite numerous rulings by courts against an application from a mining company to mine iron sands off the Taranaki coast, the Government's fast-track law could see it approved.

Mon, May 26

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

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 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

Whānau celebrates shift into new iwi-owned affordable home

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

Thu, May 29

Fast-tracking of seabed mining revives decade-long fight

Despite numerous rulings by courts against an application from a mining company to mine iron sands off the Taranaki coast, the Government's fast-track law could see it approved.

Mon, May 26

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

Fast-tracking of seabed mining revives decade-long fight

Despite numerous rulings by courts against an application from a mining company to mine iron sands off the Taranaki coast, the Government's fast-track law could see it approved.

Mon, May 26

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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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Eru Kapa-Kingi last week accused TMP of a "dictatorship model" – now the party has hit back against him and his mother, their own MP Mariameno Kapa-King.

Eru Kapa-Kingi says he has no regrets about turning on Te Pāti Māori

In a new post on social media, Kapa-Kingi drew attention to reports that others within the party were also unhappy with the leadership.

Wed, Oct 15

Govt ignored advice against overturning marine title rulings

The advice given was that by doing so it could cost millions and affect decisions over 200km of coastline.

Tue, Oct 14

Q+A visited him at his studio in Whakatāne. Iti reflects on his life as he releases his autobiography: Mana.

'I think we're all trying to find peace in ourselves' — Tāme Iti on Māori activism, art

After five decades at the centre of the fight for Māori rights, he reflected on his life of protest and art in a new memoir.

Sun, Oct 12

Senior Constable Marlene Drummond, who is of Ngāpuhi descent, received her moko kaue after years of consideration.

Victoria Police officer becomes first with moko kauae

Leading Senior Constable Marlene Drummond honours her Ngāpuhi heritage with the traditional Māori tattoo.

Fri, Oct 10

Longstanding Māori news shows face uncertain future

Government’s Māori media funding agency Te Māngai Pāho is restructuring how it distributes support after its budget was reduced.

Thu, Oct 9

Māori Ward Candidate Raawiri Gilgen. (Source: LDR / Zita Campbell)

Gisborne candidate twice struck off medical register

Māori ward candidate Raawiri Gilgen believes his past professional conduct has bearing on his suitability for the council, but on the positive side.

Wed, Oct 8

Bill to protect Hauraki Gulf passes

Legislation boosting marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf has passed its third reading, but not without criticism over a carve-out for commercial ring-net fishing in high protection areas.

Wed, Oct 8