Ngā Purapura o Te Taihauāuru perform at Te Matatini 2025.

Ngā Purapura named Te Kāhui Maunga kapa haka regional champs

Four groups have qualified for Te Matatini 2027.

Saturday 8:05pm

Defendants Xin Li and son Boyuan Zhang.

Verdict looms for pair caught with 17.9kgs of pounamu at Auckland Airport

It is illegal for a single exporter to take more than 5kgs of raw pounamu out of New Zealand without proper consent.

Saturday 6:10am

Hīnaki (fishing net, eel trap) being returned to Waikato hapū Ngāti Naho after 163 years overseas.

'Hugely significant': Māori artefact to return home after 160 years

A large hīnaki (eel trap) artefact taken during the Waikato invasion in the 1860s, is a step closer to returning home from Melbourne, Australia.

Wed, Mar 4

Te Taumata o Apanui performing at Te Matatini 2025 in Ngāmotu (New Plymouth)

Te Taumata o Apanui come out top in fierce regional haka comp

The group’s presence was palpable from the start of their performance.

Sat, Feb 28

Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja

How we handle money linked to mental health - Māori Millionaire founder

Te Kahukura Boynton says what’s not often talked about is why people might not spend less and invest more in the first place.

Fri, Feb 27

Te Ao Haka

Te Rangiura o Wairarapa

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

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

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

Tōrangapū

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

Winston Peters

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

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

Adrian Rurawhe

Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe to leave Parliament

Wed, Jan 21

Iwi/Hapū

Iwi-owned Harakeke Berries, just outside of Whanganui, harvested 130 tonnes of strawberries last season

The sweet spot: Inside an iwi’s fast-growing berry enterprise

Now in its fourth year, Harakeke Berries harvested 130 tonnes of strawberries last season.

Tue, Mar 3

Te Reo Māori

NZ First leader singled out a Green MP for his Rarotongan heritage, which Labour leader Chris Hipkins says was "pure racism". Photo: RNZ

Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of 'pure racism' in Parliament

The Greens say Peters is scapegoating migrants, while ACT's David Seymour – his own Cabinet colleague – says Peters is simply seeking attention.

Wed, Feb 18

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

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

Thu, Feb 12

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

Origins explores first 100 years of Māori ancestors’ arrival 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

Thu, Jan 29

One of the avatars created by Kara Technologies

Sign language AI avatars to include Māori concepts, signs

November 26, 2025

Hauora

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

Mātauranga

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

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

Thu, Feb 12

Rainy weather (file image).

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

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

November 27, 2025

Third man charged with murder of Te Puke man Tristan Oakes

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

Taiao

Rukutai Watene places a folded piece of paper on the door handle

Seabed mining company served 'trespass' notice by activist

Ngāti Ruanui man Rukutai Watene has delivered a “trespass notice” to mining company Trans-Tasman Resources and its parent company, Manuka Resources.

Wed, Feb 25

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

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

August 20, 2025

Rangatahi chosen to speak on climate change at COP30 in Brazil

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

Hākinakina

Robert Everitt

'Like cowboys': Farmer revives horse sports in Far North community

Robert Everitt is on a mission to return horse sports to Te Kao’s local scene.

Thu, Feb 19

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

'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

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

Kurt Eklund named as Māori All Blacks captain

June 24, 2025

Ngahau

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

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

Ōhanga

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po.

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

Patapātai

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

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?

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?

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

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

Rukutai Watene places a folded piece of paper on the door handle

Seabed mining company served 'trespass' notice by activist

Ngāti Ruanui man Rukutai Watene has delivered a “trespass notice” to mining company Trans-Tasman Resources and its parent company, Manuka Resources.

Wed, Feb 25

Robert Everitt

'Like cowboys': Farmer revives horse sports in Far North community

Robert Everitt is on a mission to return horse sports to Te Kao’s local scene.

Thu, Feb 19

NZ First leader singled out a Green MP for his Rarotongan heritage, which Labour leader Chris Hipkins says was "pure racism". Photo: RNZ

Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of 'pure racism' in Parliament

The Greens say Peters is scapegoating migrants, while ACT's David Seymour – his own Cabinet colleague – says Peters is simply seeking attention.

Wed, Feb 18

Dr Hinemoa Elder. (Source: Penguin Random House)

Dr Hinemoa Elder says more mental health care is needed in NZ

The psychiatrist says there’s never been more need for mental health resources to help navigate "extremely trying times".

Tue, Feb 17

Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi celebrate high court judge appointment

Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi celebrate high court judge appointment

Justice Amokura Kawharu was sworn in today.

Mon, Feb 16

Te Rangiura o Wairarapa

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

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

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

Full Video: Waitangi 2026 - Kei O Ringa

Full Video: Waitangi 2026 - Kei O Ringa

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

Fri, Feb 6

Winston Peters

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

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

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

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

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

Adrian Rurawhe

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?

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