Te Ao Māori

Labour leader Chris Hipkins described him as "one of the finest people ever to" be an MP.

MPs fondly recall being ‘booted out’ by Adrian Rurawhe

A Parliamentary delegation saw MPs from across the political spectrum pay their respects today to the former Speaker of the House Adrian Rurawhe.

6:00pm

Waiariki Māori seat candidates: Pāpā Wharewera (Opportunity Party), Toni Boynton (Labour Party), Rawiri Waititi (Te Pāti Māori, incumbent), Tania Waikato (Green Party).

Waiariki: Meet the four candidates vying for the seat

Waiariki is one of the largest and most geographically diverse Māori electorates.

4:14pm

Hauraki-Waikato candidates Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke (Te Pāti Māori) and Kingi Kiriona (Labour Party).

Hauraki-Waikato: Meet the two candidates going head-to-head for the seat

Incumbent MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori faces strong competition from newcomer Kingi Kiriona of the Labour Party.

Wed, Sep 30

Rereiao Kahi, top senior Māori speaker, and Kaea Paniora, best female senior English speaker and third-equal placed for Korimako, from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi.

Ngā Manu Kōrero: Top rangatahi speechmakers crowned

Winners of the secondary school national speech competition were announced today.

Thu, Sep 24

Ngā Manu Kōrero reigning champions return trophies for this year's competition.

Sixty young speechmakers set to take the stage at Ngā Manu Kōrero

Over the next two days, young speakers from secondary schools around the country are competing at the national speech competition held at Papa Hawaiki in Kaikohe.

Tue, Sep 22

MPs fondly recall being ‘booted out’ by Adrian Rurawhe

A Parliamentary delegation saw MPs from across the political spectrum pay their respects today to the former Speaker of the House Adrian Rurawhe.

6:00pm

Waiariki: Meet the four candidates vying for the seat

Waiariki is one of the largest and most geographically diverse Māori electorates.

4:14pm

Hauraki-Waikato: Meet the two candidates going head-to-head for the seat

Incumbent MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori faces strong competition from newcomer Kingi Kiriona of the Labour Party.

Wed, Sep 30

Ngā Manu Kōrero: Top rangatahi speechmakers crowned

Winners of the secondary school national speech competition were announced today.

Thu, Sep 24

Sixty young speechmakers set to take the stage at Ngā Manu Kōrero

Over the next two days, young speakers from secondary schools around the country are competing at the national speech competition held at Papa Hawaiki in Kaikohe.

Tue, Sep 22

Te Ao Haka

Te Matatini draw: New pool layout changes up performance day dynamics

Fifty-seven kapa have been placed into one of four preliminary pools: Te Ihu, Te Haumi, Te Kei, and Te Awa.

Sat, Aug 8

Te Matatini 2025 champions Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue.

Te Matatini fans: Everything you need to know about Saturday's live draw

All the details, including some major changes, and how to watch live.

Fri, Aug 7

Performers from Te Kupenga o Maruaonui at the national secondary school kapa haka competition in Tauranga.

'This is their Matatini' - students impress at kapa haka nationals

The week-long event will see 42 secondary school haka groups take the stage to vie for the title of best in the country.

Wed, Jul 1

Pukeatua win Te Whanganui a Tara kapa haka regional, final qualifiers

Four groups from the region have qualified for Te Matatini 2027 - the final teams to be confirmed out of a total of fifty-six.

Sat, Jun 13

Inaugural Poumatua Festival brings kapa haka, kōrero and Māori culture to the heart of Auckland.

'Excitement and pride': Poumatua Festival revisits gift of Tāmaki Makaurau

Thirty schools take to the Auckland Town Hall stage for a celebration of the city's origins and the art of kapa haka.

Fri, Sep 18

'Excitement and pride': Poumatua Festival revisits gift of Tāmaki Makaurau

Thirty schools take to the Auckland Town Hall stage for a celebration of the city's origins and the art of kapa haka.

Fri, Sep 18

Te Matatini draw: New pool layout changes up performance day dynamics

Fifty-seven kapa have been placed into one of four preliminary pools: Te Ihu, Te Haumi, Te Kei, and Te Awa.

Sat, Aug 8

Te Matatini fans: Everything you need to know about Saturday's live draw

All the details, including some major changes, and how to watch live.

Fri, Aug 7

'Excitement and pride': Poumatua Festival revisits gift of Tāmaki Makaurau

Thirty schools take to the Auckland Town Hall stage for a celebration of the city's origins and the art of kapa haka.

Fri, Sep 18

'This is their Matatini' - students impress at kapa haka nationals

The week-long event will see 42 secondary school haka groups take the stage to vie for the title of best in the country.

Wed, Jul 1

Pukeatua win Te Whanganui a Tara kapa haka regional, final qualifiers

Four groups from the region have qualified for Te Matatini 2027 - the final teams to be confirmed out of a total of fifty-six.

Sat, Jun 13

'Excitement and pride': Poumatua Festival revisits gift of Tāmaki Makaurau

Thirty schools take to the Auckland Town Hall stage for a celebration of the city's origins and the art of kapa haka.

Fri, Sep 18

Te Matatini draw: New pool layout changes up performance day dynamics

Fifty-seven kapa have been placed into one of four preliminary pools: Te Ihu, Te Haumi, Te Kei, and Te Awa.

Sat, Aug 8

Te Matatini fans: Everything you need to know about Saturday's live draw

All the details, including some major changes, and how to watch live.

Fri, Aug 7

'This is their Matatini' - students impress at kapa haka nationals

The week-long event will see 42 secondary school haka groups take the stage to vie for the title of best in the country.

Wed, Jul 1

Pukeatua win Te Whanganui a Tara kapa haka regional, final qualifiers

Four groups from the region have qualified for Te Matatini 2027 - the final teams to be confirmed out of a total of fifty-six.

Sat, Jun 13

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Te Tiriti o Waitangi

David Seymour making the announcement in Auckland.

ACT vows to abolish Waitangi Tribunal when historical claims done

David Seymour is also promising to strip the Waitangi Tribunal of its power to examine current government policies.

Thu, Sep 10

Waitangi Tribunal. Composition image by Vania Chandrawidjaja.

Unreleased review of Waitangi Tribunal sitting with ministers

More than a year after a major review of the functions of the tribunal was announced, the completed review has yet to be released publicly.

Sun, Aug 16

HRC calls for human rights-centred, Te Tiriti-based approach to AI

The Human Rights Commission is calling for a human rights and Te Tiriti-centred approach to artificial intelligence and digital technologies.

Fri, Aug 7

Govt spends millions on unprecedented Waitangi Tribunal inquiries

Critics say the real cost is the strain on the Māori-Crown relationship.

Fri, Jun 26

Ngāti Kahungunu iwi chair Bayden Barber (front middle, cowboy hat) with horse trekkers delivering petition to Parliament - Labour's Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel on hand to accept petition

Horse convoy deliver Te Tiriti petition to Parliament

A forty-strong horse convoy arrived in Wellington today with a petition that attracted over 50,000 signatures.

Tue, Sep 15

Horse convoy deliver Te Tiriti petition to Parliament

A forty-strong horse convoy arrived in Wellington today with a petition that attracted over 50,000 signatures.

Tue, Sep 15

ACT vows to abolish Waitangi Tribunal when historical claims done

David Seymour is also promising to strip the Waitangi Tribunal of its power to examine current government policies.

Thu, Sep 10

Unreleased review of Waitangi Tribunal sitting with ministers

More than a year after a major review of the functions of the tribunal was announced, the completed review has yet to be released publicly.

Sun, Aug 16

Horse convoy deliver Te Tiriti petition to Parliament

A forty-strong horse convoy arrived in Wellington today with a petition that attracted over 50,000 signatures.

Tue, Sep 15

HRC calls for human rights-centred, Te Tiriti-based approach to AI

The Human Rights Commission is calling for a human rights and Te Tiriti-centred approach to artificial intelligence and digital technologies.

Fri, Aug 7

Govt spends millions on unprecedented Waitangi Tribunal inquiries

Critics say the real cost is the strain on the Māori-Crown relationship.

Fri, Jun 26

Horse convoy deliver Te Tiriti petition to Parliament

A forty-strong horse convoy arrived in Wellington today with a petition that attracted over 50,000 signatures.

Tue, Sep 15

ACT vows to abolish Waitangi Tribunal when historical claims done

David Seymour is also promising to strip the Waitangi Tribunal of its power to examine current government policies.

Thu, Sep 10

Unreleased review of Waitangi Tribunal sitting with ministers

More than a year after a major review of the functions of the tribunal was announced, the completed review has yet to be released publicly.

Sun, Aug 16

HRC calls for human rights-centred, Te Tiriti-based approach to AI

The Human Rights Commission is calling for a human rights and Te Tiriti-centred approach to artificial intelligence and digital technologies.

Fri, Aug 7

Govt spends millions on unprecedented Waitangi Tribunal inquiries

Critics say the real cost is the strain on the Māori-Crown relationship.

Fri, Jun 26

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Tōrangapū

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

Election live: Politicians back on campaign trail with election 35 days out

It's just weeks before voting begins in this year's election — follow 1News for the latest politics news.

6:35am

Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidates for 2026 - Green Party's Heather Te Au-Skipworth, Labour Party and incumbent MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel, and Te Pāti Māori's Haley Maxwell.

Ikaroa-Rāwhiti: Meet the candidates for the east North Island electorate

In the latest of its debates between candidates in the Māori seats, TVNZ's Marae spoke to three hopefuls in Ikaroa-Rāwhiti.

Thu, Sep 17

Cost of living dominates as 72% of Māori rate Govt poorly in poll

Thu, Sep 17

Horse convoy deliver Te Tiriti petition to Parliament

Tue, Sep 15

ACT vows to abolish Waitangi Tribunal when historical claims done

Thu, Sep 10

Election live: Politicians back on campaign trail with election 35 days out

It's just weeks before voting begins in this year's election — follow 1News for the latest politics news.

6:35am

Ikaroa-Rāwhiti: Meet the candidates for the east North Island electorate

In the latest of its debates between candidates in the Māori seats, TVNZ's Marae spoke to three hopefuls in Ikaroa-Rāwhiti.

Thu, Sep 17

Cost of living dominates as 72% of Māori rate Govt poorly in poll

Thu, Sep 17

Horse convoy deliver Te Tiriti petition to Parliament

Tue, Sep 15

ACT vows to abolish Waitangi Tribunal when historical claims done

Thu, Sep 10

Election live: Politicians back on campaign trail with election 35 days out

It's just weeks before voting begins in this year's election — follow 1News for the latest politics news.

6:35am

Ikaroa-Rāwhiti: Meet the candidates for the east North Island electorate

In the latest of its debates between candidates in the Māori seats, TVNZ's Marae spoke to three hopefuls in Ikaroa-Rāwhiti.

Thu, Sep 17

Cost of living dominates as 72% of Māori rate Govt poorly in poll

Thu, Sep 17

Horse convoy deliver Te Tiriti petition to Parliament

Tue, Sep 15

ACT vows to abolish Waitangi Tribunal when historical claims done

Thu, Sep 10

Iwi/Hapū

Harata Butler in Kimiora wharekai at Tūrangawaewae Marae.

NRLW star Harata Butler serves up at Koroneihana

Thousands are expected to attend the annual event that marks the coronation of the Māori monarch Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia.

Wed, Sep 2

Koroneihana 2026: What to know as Te Arikinui marks second anniversary

Te Arikinui's second Koroneihana starts today with Tainui waka acknowledging the passing of loved ones.

Wed, Sep 2

Mourners pay tribute to veteran Māori broadcaster Rauru Broughton

Broughton is remembered as a revered repository of tikanga and a champion of te reo Māori.

Fri, Aug 28

Manaia Te Paa and LaDainian Faimanifo are the inaugural recipients of Ngāti Whātua's tech scholarship.

'Captains of our future': Iwi invests in rangatahi and tech

Ngāti Whātua is investing in its future with a new leadership and technology scholarship aimed at ensuring the success of the next generation of leaders.

Thu, Aug 13

NZ First MP Shane Jones, National MP Tama Potaka and Labour MP Willie Jackson at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia.

Koroneihana: Political leaders challenged to build on nationhood

Political leaders are being challenged by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po to look beyond the “politics of today”.

Fri, Sep 4

NRLW star Harata Butler serves up at Koroneihana

Thousands are expected to attend the annual event that marks the coronation of the Māori monarch Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia.

Wed, Sep 2

Koroneihana 2026: What to know as Te Arikinui marks second anniversary

Te Arikinui's second Koroneihana starts today with Tainui waka acknowledging the passing of loved ones.

Wed, Sep 2

Mourners pay tribute to veteran Māori broadcaster Rauru Broughton

Broughton is remembered as a revered repository of tikanga and a champion of te reo Māori.

Fri, Aug 28

'Captains of our future': Iwi invests in rangatahi and tech

Ngāti Whātua is investing in its future with a new leadership and technology scholarship aimed at ensuring the success of the next generation of leaders.

Thu, Aug 13

Koroneihana: Political leaders challenged to build on nationhood

Political leaders are being challenged by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po to look beyond the “politics of today”.

Fri, Sep 4

NRLW star Harata Butler serves up at Koroneihana

Thousands are expected to attend the annual event that marks the coronation of the Māori monarch Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia.

Wed, Sep 2

Koroneihana 2026: What to know as Te Arikinui marks second anniversary

Te Arikinui's second Koroneihana starts today with Tainui waka acknowledging the passing of loved ones.

Wed, Sep 2

Koroneihana: Political leaders challenged to build on nationhood

Political leaders are being challenged by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po to look beyond the “politics of today”.

Fri, Sep 4

Mourners pay tribute to veteran Māori broadcaster Rauru Broughton

Broughton is remembered as a revered repository of tikanga and a champion of te reo Māori.

Fri, Aug 28

'Captains of our future': Iwi invests in rangatahi and tech

Ngāti Whātua is investing in its future with a new leadership and technology scholarship aimed at ensuring the success of the next generation of leaders.

Thu, Aug 13

Koroneihana: Political leaders challenged to build on nationhood

Political leaders are being challenged by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po to look beyond the “politics of today”.

Fri, Sep 4

NRLW star Harata Butler serves up at Koroneihana

Thousands are expected to attend the annual event that marks the coronation of the Māori monarch Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia.

Wed, Sep 2

Koroneihana 2026: What to know as Te Arikinui marks second anniversary

Te Arikinui's second Koroneihana starts today with Tainui waka acknowledging the passing of loved ones.

Wed, Sep 2

Mourners pay tribute to veteran Māori broadcaster Rauru Broughton

Broughton is remembered as a revered repository of tikanga and a champion of te reo Māori.

Fri, Aug 28

'Captains of our future': Iwi invests in rangatahi and tech

Ngāti Whātua is investing in its future with a new leadership and technology scholarship aimed at ensuring the success of the next generation of leaders.

Thu, Aug 13

Te Reo Māori

Three schools are taking part in the swim safety lessons.

Hundreds of children embracing te reo swim safety lessons

A swimming sports event on the Kapiti Coast has given a few hundred local kids the chance to flex their skills in the water - while speaking entirely in te reo.

Fri, Sep 18

The emotional toll of learning te reo Māori: 'It's OK to be a learner'

For Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, te reo Māori academic Dr Awanui Te Huia joined Breakfast this morning to discuss some of the barriers that hold many reo learners back.

Mon, Sep 14

Google Maps is rolling out a new voice for Google Maps that will pronounce Māori place names correctly.

Google Maps learns to pronounce Māori place names

Fri, Jul 3

City Rail Link: Rejected name plans for Auckland's new train lines revealed

Sat, May 2

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

Tue, Mar 31

Hundreds of children embracing te reo swim safety lessons

A swimming sports event on the Kapiti Coast has given a few hundred local kids the chance to flex their skills in the water - while speaking entirely in te reo.

Fri, Sep 18

The emotional toll of learning te reo Māori: 'It's OK to be a learner'

For Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, te reo Māori academic Dr Awanui Te Huia joined Breakfast this morning to discuss some of the barriers that hold many reo learners back.

Mon, Sep 14

Google Maps learns to pronounce Māori place names

Fri, Jul 3

City Rail Link: Rejected name plans for Auckland's new train lines revealed

Sat, May 2

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

Tue, Mar 31

Hundreds of children embracing te reo swim safety lessons

A swimming sports event on the Kapiti Coast has given a few hundred local kids the chance to flex their skills in the water - while speaking entirely in te reo.

Fri, Sep 18

The emotional toll of learning te reo Māori: 'It's OK to be a learner'

For Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, te reo Māori academic Dr Awanui Te Huia joined Breakfast this morning to discuss some of the barriers that hold many reo learners back.

Mon, Sep 14

Google Maps learns to pronounce Māori place names

Fri, Jul 3

City Rail Link: Rejected name plans for Auckland's new train lines revealed

Sat, May 2

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

Tue, Mar 31

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Hauora

The Māori campaign chair spoke to Q+A's Jack Tame as Labour launches its bid for all seven electorates.

Labour's Willie Jackson not in favour of Māori Health Authority revival

He argued Māori health providers themselves had told Labour that direct funding mattered more than the structure.

Sun, Aug 30

Woman 'disgusted' her autistic sister, 11, restrained and injected

Two new reports condemn actions against the child as unlawful and breaching her rights.

Fri, Jun 19

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

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

Toddler Phoenix with shots of his whānau.

Mum of son with rare albinism dreams of what he can do, not what he can’t

A whānau devastated by their baby’s rare disorder diagnosis has looked for the positives.

Sat, Sep 12

Labour's Willie Jackson not in favour of Māori Health Authority revival

He argued Māori health providers themselves had told Labour that direct funding mattered more than the structure.

Sun, Aug 30

Woman 'disgusted' her autistic sister, 11, restrained and injected

Two new reports condemn actions against the child as unlawful and breaching her rights.

Fri, Jun 19

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

Mum of son with rare albinism dreams of what he can do, not what he can’t

A whānau devastated by their baby’s rare disorder diagnosis has looked for the positives.

Sat, Sep 12

Labour's Willie Jackson not in favour of Māori Health Authority revival

He argued Māori health providers themselves had told Labour that direct funding mattered more than the structure.

Sun, Aug 30

Woman 'disgusted' her autistic sister, 11, restrained and injected

Two new reports condemn actions against the child as unlawful and breaching her rights.

Fri, Jun 19

Mum of son with rare albinism dreams of what he can do, not what he can’t

A whānau devastated by their baby’s rare disorder diagnosis has looked for the positives.

Sat, Sep 12

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

Mum of son with rare albinism dreams of what he can do, not what he can’t

A whānau devastated by their baby’s rare disorder diagnosis has looked for the positives.

Sat, Sep 12

Labour's Willie Jackson not in favour of Māori Health Authority revival

He argued Māori health providers themselves had told Labour that direct funding mattered more than the structure.

Sun, Aug 30

Woman 'disgusted' her autistic sister, 11, restrained and injected

Two new reports condemn actions against the child as unlawful and breaching her rights.

Fri, Jun 19

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

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Mātauranga

There are now six Māori-focused charter schools either in the pipeline or already operating.

Māori find value in highly politicised charter schools

A growing number of Māori-led charter schools are opening within the next 12 months.

Tue, May 26

Labour deputy leader Kelvin Davis at the 2023 Labour Congress.

Ex-senior Labour MP joins Government education advisory group

Kelvin Davis was deputy leader of Labour for six years under both Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins before being replaced following the last election.

Tue, May 19

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

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

Māori find value in highly politicised charter schools

A growing number of Māori-led charter schools are opening within the next 12 months.

Tue, May 26

Ex-senior Labour MP joins Government education advisory group

Kelvin Davis was deputy leader of Labour for six years under both Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins before being replaced following the last election.

Tue, May 19

Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into removal of schools' Treaty obligations

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

Māori find value in highly politicised charter schools

A growing number of Māori-led charter schools are opening within the next 12 months.

Tue, May 26

Ex-senior Labour MP joins Government education advisory group

Kelvin Davis was deputy leader of Labour for six years under both Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins before being replaced following the last election.

Tue, May 19

Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into removal of schools' Treaty obligations

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

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Taiao

Northern hoiho, yellow-eyed penguin, at the Wildlife Hospital located at the Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin

Extinction threat for the hoiho, one of the world's rarest penguins

The threat to the yellow-eyed penguin is reaching a critical point, conservationists say.

Wed, Jul 22

Ōrau, a popular stretch of Dunedin coastline with beaches and nearshore reefs.

Ngāi Tahu, DOC launch five new ‘national parks of the sea’

After years of work and legal battles five new marine reserves are about to open along the Otago and South Canterbury coast, protecting some of Aotearoa’s most endangered species.

Tue, Jun 23

As the weather gets wilder, some marae have to consider relocating

Wed, Apr 29

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

Seabed mining company served 'trespass' notice by activist

Wed, Feb 25

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

August 22, 2025

Extinction threat for the hoiho, one of the world's rarest penguins

The threat to the yellow-eyed penguin is reaching a critical point, conservationists say.

Wed, Jul 22

Ngāi Tahu, DOC launch five new ‘national parks of the sea’

After years of work and legal battles five new marine reserves are about to open along the Otago and South Canterbury coast, protecting some of Aotearoa’s most endangered species.

Tue, Jun 23

As the weather gets wilder, some marae have to consider relocating

Wed, Apr 29

Seabed mining company served 'trespass' notice by activist

Wed, Feb 25

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

August 22, 2025

Extinction threat for the hoiho, one of the world's rarest penguins

The threat to the yellow-eyed penguin is reaching a critical point, conservationists say.

Wed, Jul 22

Ngāi Tahu, DOC launch five new ‘national parks of the sea’

After years of work and legal battles five new marine reserves are about to open along the Otago and South Canterbury coast, protecting some of Aotearoa’s most endangered species.

Tue, Jun 23

As the weather gets wilder, some marae have to consider relocating

Wed, Apr 29

Seabed mining company served 'trespass' notice by activist

Wed, Feb 25

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

August 22, 2025

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Hākinakina

Tainui Group Holdings’ Hinerangi Raumati-Tu’ua

Waikato-Tainui dismisses report it's backing a new NRL franchise

Tainui Group Holdings has refuted a report coming out of Australian media that the company is secretly negotiating with the NRL to establish a rugby league team in Hamilton.

Wed, Sep 9

'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

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

Waikato-Tainui dismisses report it's backing a new NRL franchise

Tainui Group Holdings has refuted a report coming out of Australian media that the company is secretly negotiating with the NRL to establish a rugby league team in Hamilton.

Wed, Sep 9

'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

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

Waikato-Tainui dismisses report it's backing a new NRL franchise

Tainui Group Holdings has refuted a report coming out of Australian media that the company is secretly negotiating with the NRL to establish a rugby league team in Hamilton.

Wed, Sep 9

'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

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

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Ngahau

Huia Hawke (right) said they were preparing to feed hundreds for Matariki breakfast.

'Big menu' for Matariki breakfast as Ngāti Whātua make final prep

The iwi is hosting tomorrow’s national Matariki hautapu ceremony at Takaparawhau (Bastion Point), Auckland.

Thu, Jul 9

Comedian Kura Forrester (right) with artist and activist Tāme Iti

Is it OK for non-Māori to perform haka? New show investigates appropriation

Comedian Kura Forrester asks, what’s the difference between appreciation and appropriation?

Tue, May 26

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

Two of Māoridom's great creatives recognised as living artistic icons

The prominent creative figures have been recognised for their extraordinary contribution to the arts sector.

Fri, Aug 7

'Big menu' for Matariki breakfast as Ngāti Whātua make final prep

The iwi is hosting tomorrow’s national Matariki hautapu ceremony at Takaparawhau (Bastion Point), Auckland.

Thu, Jul 9

Is it OK for non-Māori to perform haka? New show investigates appropriation

Comedian Kura Forrester asks, what’s the difference between appreciation and appropriation?

Tue, May 26

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

Two of Māoridom's great creatives recognised as living artistic icons

The prominent creative figures have been recognised for their extraordinary contribution to the arts sector.

Fri, Aug 7

'Big menu' for Matariki breakfast as Ngāti Whātua make final prep

The iwi is hosting tomorrow’s national Matariki hautapu ceremony at Takaparawhau (Bastion Point), Auckland.

Thu, Jul 9

Is it OK for non-Māori to perform haka? New show investigates appropriation

Comedian Kura Forrester asks, what’s the difference between appreciation and appropriation?

Tue, May 26

Two of Māoridom's great creatives recognised as living artistic icons

The prominent creative figures have been recognised for their extraordinary contribution to the arts sector.

Fri, Aug 7

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

Two of Māoridom's great creatives recognised as living artistic icons

The prominent creative figures have been recognised for their extraordinary contribution to the arts sector.

Fri, Aug 7

'Big menu' for Matariki breakfast as Ngāti Whātua make final prep

The iwi is hosting tomorrow’s national Matariki hautapu ceremony at Takaparawhau (Bastion Point), Auckland.

Thu, Jul 9

Is it OK for non-Māori to perform haka? New show investigates appropriation

Comedian Kura Forrester asks, what’s the difference between appreciation and appropriation?

Tue, May 26

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

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Ōhanga

Group of entrepreneurs and business people sitting at the table and discussing potential cooperation and joint projects.

Growing the next generation of Māori startup founders

Māori entrepreneurs are behind some of New Zealand's most innovative companies, from fintech firm BlinkPay to fusion energy startup OpenStar.

Tue, Jul 7

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

Twelve-year-old Māori entrepreneur Kasey Tuhakaraina of Kasey's Kai Kart in Tauranga.

Twelve-year-old Māori-preneur receives GirlBoss award

Kasey Tuhakaraina has been recognised as a young trailblazer, winning an award for her business, Kasey’s Kai Kart.

Thu, Sep 17

Twelve-year-old Māori-preneur receives GirlBoss award

Kasey Tuhakaraina has been recognised as a young trailblazer, winning an award for her business, Kasey’s Kai Kart.

Thu, Sep 17

Growing the next generation of Māori startup founders

Māori entrepreneurs are behind some of New Zealand's most innovative companies, from fintech firm BlinkPay to fusion energy startup OpenStar.

Tue, Jul 7

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

Twelve-year-old Māori-preneur receives GirlBoss award

Kasey Tuhakaraina has been recognised as a young trailblazer, winning an award for her business, Kasey’s Kai Kart.

Thu, Sep 17

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

Twelve-year-old Māori-preneur receives GirlBoss award

Kasey Tuhakaraina has been recognised as a young trailblazer, winning an award for her business, Kasey’s Kai Kart.

Thu, Sep 17

Growing the next generation of Māori startup founders

Māori entrepreneurs are behind some of New Zealand's most innovative companies, from fintech firm BlinkPay to fusion energy startup OpenStar.

Tue, Jul 7

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

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August 2026

Mourners pay tribute to veteran Māori broadcaster Rauru Broughton

Broughton is remembered as a revered repository of tikanga and a champion of te reo Māori.

Fri, Aug 28

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

Te Pāti Māori launches new tax policy, says most would pay less

Dubbed the "Kiwi Tax Plan", the party said it was about fairness.

Wed, Aug 26