Te Ao Māori

Govt proposes to weaken legal obligations to Treaty of Waitangi

Ministry of Justice officials warn it could significantly harm Māori-Crown relations, 1News can reveal.

Sunday 7:00pm

2:41

Te Pou o Mangatāwhiri perform at Te Matatini 2025. (Image: Te Matatini Enterprises)

Te Pou o Mangatāwhiri crowned regional Tainui kapa haka champions

Six groups have qualified for Te Matatini 2027 from the Tainui regional competitions held in Hamilton.

Sat, Apr 18

Te Tū Mataora perform at Te Matatini 2025. (Image: Te Matatini Enterprises)

Te Tū Mataora continue reign as Rangitāne kapa haka champs

Three kapa haka have qualified for Te Matatini 2027 following the Rangitāne regional kapa haka competition held in Palmerston North.

Sat, Apr 18

Former journalist to contest Hauraki-Waikato seat

The Labour Party has announced former Māori journalist Kingi Kiriona as their candidate to contest the Hauraki-Waikato seat.

Sat, Apr 18

4:14

About 100 people gathered outside the Far North District Council chambers in a show of support for Mayor Moko Tepania.

Far North councillors vote to expand controversial Māori liaison committee

Far North councillors on Wednesday voted to expand a Māori liaison committee which has been at the centre of a nationwide social media firestorm.

Thu, Apr 16

Govt proposes to weaken legal obligations to Treaty of Waitangi

Ministry of Justice officials warn it could significantly harm Māori-Crown relations, 1News can reveal.

Sunday 7:00pm

2:41

Te Pou o Mangatāwhiri crowned regional Tainui kapa haka champions

Six groups have qualified for Te Matatini 2027 from the Tainui regional competitions held in Hamilton.

Sat, Apr 18

Te Tū Mataora continue reign as Rangitāne kapa haka champs

Three kapa haka have qualified for Te Matatini 2027 following the Rangitāne regional kapa haka competition held in Palmerston North.

Sat, Apr 18

Former journalist to contest Hauraki-Waikato seat

The Labour Party has announced former Māori journalist Kingi Kiriona as their candidate to contest the Hauraki-Waikato seat.

Sat, Apr 18

4:14

Far North councillors vote to expand controversial Māori liaison committee

Far North councillors on Wednesday voted to expand a Māori liaison committee which has been at the centre of a nationwide social media firestorm.

Thu, Apr 16

Te Ao Haka

Muriwhenua performing at Te Matatini 2025.

Six kapa haka qualify for Te Matatini 2027

Te Taitokerau and Te Whenua Moemoeā regions both held their kapa haka competitions today.

Sat, Mar 28

Alcohol addiction and mental health issues followed Wade into adulthood.

One performer's emotional journey to the kapa haka stage

After years battling addiction, anxiety and depression, Charles 'Chazz' Wade has found healing and belonging through kapa haka.

Fri, Mar 20

Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai perform at Te Matatini 2025.

Joint winners in hotly-contested Te Arawa kapa haka comp

They are one of six groups heading to Te Matatini 2027 to represent the kapa haka region.

Sat, Mar 14

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.

Sat, Mar 7

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

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A Crown decision to include the transferral of six Department of Conservation reserves in a major treaty settlement for one iwi is facing strong opposition from other iwi and hapū with overlapping interests.

Mon, Apr 13

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

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

Waitangi Tribunal begins urgent inquiry into school Treaty obligations

An urgent inquiry into the government's decision to remove school boards' legal obligation to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and overhaul the national curriculum is underway.

Wed, Apr 15

Proposed treaty settlement brings overlapping iwi interests to a head

Mon, Apr 13

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

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

Waitangi Tribunal begins urgent inquiry into school Treaty obligations

An urgent inquiry into the government's decision to remove school boards' legal obligation to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and overhaul the national curriculum is underway.

Wed, Apr 15

Proposed treaty settlement brings overlapping iwi interests to a head

Mon, Apr 13

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

Waitangi Tribunal begins urgent inquiry into school Treaty obligations

An urgent inquiry into the government's decision to remove school boards' legal obligation to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and overhaul the national curriculum is underway.

Wed, Apr 15

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

Waitangi Tribunal begins urgent inquiry into school Treaty obligations

An urgent inquiry into the government's decision to remove school boards' legal obligation to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and overhaul the national curriculum is underway.

Wed, Apr 15

Proposed treaty settlement brings overlapping iwi interests to a head

Mon, Apr 13

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

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

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Tōrangapū

The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament on the day of the Treaty Principles Bill introduction.

Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into removal of schools' Treaty obligations

An urgent inquiry will look into the Government's decision to scrap school boards' legal duty to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and reset Te Mātaiaho, the New Zealand Curriculum.

Wed, Mar 11

Judge says Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s expulsion from Te Pāti Māori unlawful

The High Court determined that Kapa-Kingi should be reinstated into the party.

Tue, Mar 10

National MP Shane Reti pictured in 2025.

National's Shane Reti to quit politics at election

Tue, Mar 10

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

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

Sun, Feb 8

Heckles and fiery retorts as politicians speak at Waitangi

Thu, Feb 5

Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into removal of schools' Treaty obligations

An urgent inquiry will look into the Government's decision to scrap school boards' legal duty to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and reset Te Mātaiaho, the New Zealand Curriculum.

Wed, Mar 11

Judge says Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s expulsion from Te Pāti Māori unlawful

The High Court determined that Kapa-Kingi should be reinstated into the party.

Tue, Mar 10

National's Shane Reti to quit politics at election

Tue, Mar 10

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

Sun, Feb 8

Heckles and fiery retorts as politicians speak at Waitangi

Thu, Feb 5

Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into removal of schools' Treaty obligations

An urgent inquiry will look into the Government's decision to scrap school boards' legal duty to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and reset Te Mātaiaho, the New Zealand Curriculum.

Wed, Mar 11

Judge says Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s expulsion from Te Pāti Māori unlawful

The High Court determined that Kapa-Kingi should be reinstated into the party.

Tue, Mar 10

National's Shane Reti to quit politics at election

Tue, Mar 10

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

Sun, Feb 8

Heckles and fiery retorts as politicians speak at Waitangi

Thu, Feb 5

Iwi/Hapū

Ngāti Rehia kaumatua Kipa Munroe (centre) (SUBS: light trousers) offers a karakia at Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust's Pukerau orchard at Waipapa to mark the 2026 kiwifruit harvest's start. Photo taken by Susan Botting

Northland kiwifruit karakia for start of $5 billion harvest

New Zealand’s nationwide kiwifruit harvest underway with a special ceremony for a rising star of the sector in Northland.

Wed, Mar 18

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

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

Harnessing a strong coastal wind resource, Te Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa is backing a large-scale renewable energy partnership with Hiringa Energy aimed at producing green hydrogen and methanol for low-emissions transport.

'If the stars align, boom!': Rangitikeī iwi bets on green energy

Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa is staking its claim in New Zealand’s clean energy future, backing a 280-megawatt green hydrogen and methanol project that could deliver climate gains, generational returns and long-term iwi ownership.

Thu, Feb 19

Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market

Ngāi Tahu say the illegal trade of raw pounamu is escalating and greater enforcement is needed.

Fri, Apr 10

Northland kiwifruit karakia for start of $5 billion harvest

New Zealand’s nationwide kiwifruit harvest underway with a special ceremony for a rising star of the sector in Northland.

Wed, Mar 18

'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

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

'If the stars align, boom!': Rangitikeī iwi bets on green energy

Thu, Feb 19

Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market

Ngāi Tahu say the illegal trade of raw pounamu is escalating and greater enforcement is needed.

Fri, Apr 10

Northland kiwifruit karakia for start of $5 billion harvest

New Zealand’s nationwide kiwifruit harvest underway with a special ceremony for a rising star of the sector in Northland.

Wed, Mar 18

'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

Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market

Ngāi Tahu say the illegal trade of raw pounamu is escalating and greater enforcement is needed.

Fri, Apr 10

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

'If the stars align, boom!': Rangitikeī iwi bets on green energy

Thu, Feb 19

Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market

Ngāi Tahu say the illegal trade of raw pounamu is escalating and greater enforcement is needed.

Fri, Apr 10

Northland kiwifruit karakia for start of $5 billion harvest

New Zealand’s nationwide kiwifruit harvest underway with a special ceremony for a rising star of the sector in Northland.

Wed, Mar 18

'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

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

'If the stars align, boom!': Rangitikeī iwi bets on green energy

Thu, Feb 19

Te Reo Māori

Te reo Māori radio news bulletin faces the end, fears for stations' future

Funding agency Te Māngai Pāho is facing a 25% to 30% cut.

Tue, Mar 31

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

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

Sign language AI avatars to include Māori concepts, signs

November 26, 2025

Te reo Māori radio news bulletin faces the end, fears for stations' future

Funding agency Te Māngai Pāho is facing a 25% to 30% cut.

Tue, Mar 31

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

Sun, Feb 1

Hastings councillor skips marae session over te reo and faith concerns

Thu, Jan 29

Sign language AI avatars to include Māori concepts, signs

November 26, 2025

Te reo Māori radio news bulletin faces the end, fears for stations' future

Funding agency Te Māngai Pāho is facing a 25% to 30% cut.

Tue, Mar 31

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

Sun, Feb 1

Hastings councillor skips marae session over te reo and faith concerns

Thu, Jan 29

Sign language AI avatars to include Māori concepts, signs

November 26, 2025

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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

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

Clinical meets cultural as medical students educate via social media

A group of Māori and Pasifika medical and health students are using social media to help whānau make sense of their health.

Sat, Mar 28

'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

Clinical meets cultural as medical students educate via social media

A group of Māori and Pasifika medical and health students are using social media to help whānau make sense of their health.

Sat, Mar 28

'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

Clinical meets cultural as medical students educate via social media

A group of Māori and Pasifika medical and health students are using social media to help whānau make sense of their health.

Sat, Mar 28

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

Clinical meets cultural as medical students educate via social media

A group of Māori and Pasifika medical and health students are using social media to help whānau make sense of their health.

Sat, Mar 28

'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

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Mātauranga

Waitangi Tribunal begins urgent inquiry into school Treaty obligations

An urgent inquiry into the government's decision to remove school boards' legal obligation to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and overhaul the national curriculum is underway.

Wed, Apr 15

Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into removal of schools' Treaty obligations

An urgent inquiry will look into the Government's decision to scrap school boards' legal duty to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and reset Te Mātaiaho, the New Zealand Curriculum.

Wed, Mar 11

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Thu, Feb 12

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

December 30, 2025

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

November 27, 2025

Waitangi Tribunal begins urgent inquiry into school Treaty obligations

An urgent inquiry into the government's decision to remove school boards' legal obligation to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and overhaul the national curriculum is underway.

Wed, Apr 15

Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into removal of schools' Treaty obligations

An urgent inquiry will look into the Government's decision to scrap school boards' legal duty to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and reset Te Mātaiaho, the New Zealand Curriculum.

Wed, Mar 11

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Thu, Feb 12

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

December 30, 2025

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

November 27, 2025

Waitangi Tribunal begins urgent inquiry into school Treaty obligations

An urgent inquiry into the government's decision to remove school boards' legal obligation to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and overhaul the national curriculum is underway.

Wed, Apr 15

Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into removal of schools' Treaty obligations

An urgent inquiry will look into the Government's decision to scrap school boards' legal duty to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and reset Te Mātaiaho, the New Zealand Curriculum.

Wed, Mar 11

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Thu, Feb 12

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

December 30, 2025

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

November 27, 2025

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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 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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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Hākinakina

'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

'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 named as Māori All Blacks captain

June 24, 2025

'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

'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

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

'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

'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

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

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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

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

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

Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market

Ngāi Tahu say the illegal trade of raw pounamu is escalating and greater enforcement is needed.

Fri, Apr 10

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

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

Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market

Ngāi Tahu say the illegal trade of raw pounamu is escalating and greater enforcement is needed.

Fri, Apr 10

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

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

Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market

Ngāi Tahu say the illegal trade of raw pounamu is escalating and greater enforcement is needed.

Fri, Apr 10

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

Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market

Ngāi Tahu say the illegal trade of raw pounamu is escalating and greater enforcement is needed.

Fri, Apr 10

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

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

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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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A Waikato community is coming together to support long-serving healthcare worker Billie Gillet-Kati, whose home was destroyed in a 2021 fire.

'Aroha in action': Community gifts new home to health worker after fire

"She has dedicated her life to others, and this is a way for us to give back with manaakitanga and aroha."

Wed, Apr 15

Waitangi Tribunal begins urgent inquiry into school Treaty obligations

An urgent inquiry into the government's decision to remove school boards' legal obligation to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and overhaul the national curriculum is underway.

Wed, Apr 15

Proposed treaty settlement brings overlapping iwi interests to a head

Mon, Apr 13

Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market

Ngāi Tahu say the illegal trade of raw pounamu is escalating and greater enforcement is needed.

Fri, Apr 10

There was heated debate at Thursday's Hastings District Council meeting following a bid to remove a mana whenua representative from a new council organisation's board.

'Nothing to be scared of': Clash over mana whenua seat in Hastings

A Hastings councillor has failed in his bid to remove a mana whenua representative from the board of a new council organisation to manage the region’s water services.

Fri, Apr 3

First successful prosecution of its kind by NZ Customs after the pair were found carrying 17.9kg of the stone in their luggage.

Mother and son guilty of attempting to illegally export pounamu

It’s the first successful prosecution of its kind by New Zealand Customs after the pair were found carrying 17.9 kilograms of the stone in their luggage.

Wed, Apr 1

March 2026