Te Ao Māori

The number of overseas voters enrolled in Māori electorates has risen from 6891 in 2023 to 11,511 by July 1. (Source: RNZ / Sarah Robson)

Political upheaval drives huge surge in Māori overseas enrolment

Electoral Commission figures show the number of overseas voters enrolled in Māori electorates rose from 6891 in 2023 to 11,511 by July 1.

Wed, Aug 19

A tino rangatiratanga flag flies at tapu Lake Rotokākahi near Rotorua.

Rotorua council broke law in handling of sewerage pipe near sacred lake

The Rotokākahi Board of Control, which manages Lake Rotokākahi, took the council to court over the plan in December.

Mon, Aug 17

Māori education pioneer Te Kepa Stirling dies aged 88

Stirling was an uncompromising champion of Māori maintaining their identity and succeeding in education.

Mon, Aug 17

A planned home for the significant Anaweka waka has been given the green light to be built on a Tākaka park.

Tasman home for historic waka confirmed

A Tākaka park has been confirmed as the future home for one of New Zealand’s most significant historical artefacts.

Sun, Aug 16

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

Political upheaval drives huge surge in Māori overseas enrolment

Electoral Commission figures show the number of overseas voters enrolled in Māori electorates rose from 6891 in 2023 to 11,511 by July 1.

Wed, Aug 19

Rotorua council broke law in handling of sewerage pipe near sacred lake

The Rotokākahi Board of Control, which manages Lake Rotokākahi, took the council to court over the plan in December.

Mon, Aug 17

Māori education pioneer Te Kepa Stirling dies aged 88

Stirling was an uncompromising champion of Māori maintaining their identity and succeeding in education.

Mon, Aug 17

Tasman home for historic waka confirmed

A Tākaka park has been confirmed as the future home for one of New Zealand’s most significant historical artefacts.

Sun, Aug 16

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

Te Ao Haka

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

Te Tai Tokerau group Muriwhenua perform at Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival in 2025.

Grant to research benefits of kapa haka on heart health

A new research grant will investigate the benefits of kapa haka on heart health, an area that has been little researched.

Wed, Aug 5

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

A 'super group' of Tainui kapa haka perform at Te Matatini 2027 live draw.

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 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

Grant to research benefits of kapa haka on heart health

A new research grant will investigate the benefits of kapa haka on heart health, an area that has been little researched.

Wed, Aug 5

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

'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

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

Grant to research benefits of kapa haka on heart health

A new research grant will investigate the benefits of kapa haka on heart health, an area that has been little researched.

Wed, Aug 5

'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

'Prejudice': Tribunal finds reforms breach multiple Treaty principles

The Waitangi Tribunal findings come after iwi leaders and experts warned the reforms could strip away decades of Treaty protections across key areas.

Fri, Jul 31

Govt spends millions on unprecedented Waitangi Tribunal inquiries

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

Fri, Jun 26

Treaty clauses: Tribunal hears of 'unrelenting assault' on Māori rights

The Waitangi Tribunal is in its second and final day of an urgent hearing in Wellington.

Wed, Jun 3

Waitangi Tribunal: Crown in breach over education Treaty clause review

The Tribunal said the Crown's approach prejudiced Māori.

Fri, May 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

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

'Prejudice': Tribunal finds reforms breach multiple Treaty principles

The Waitangi Tribunal findings come after iwi leaders and experts warned the reforms could strip away decades of Treaty protections across key areas.

Fri, Jul 31

Govt spends millions on unprecedented Waitangi Tribunal inquiries

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

Fri, Jun 26

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

Treaty clauses: Tribunal hears of 'unrelenting assault' on Māori rights

The Waitangi Tribunal is in its second and final day of an urgent hearing in Wellington.

Wed, Jun 3

Waitangi Tribunal: Crown in breach over education Treaty clause review

The Tribunal said the Crown's approach prejudiced Māori.

Fri, May 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

'Prejudice': Tribunal finds reforms breach multiple Treaty principles

The Waitangi Tribunal findings come after iwi leaders and experts warned the reforms could strip away decades of Treaty protections across key areas.

Fri, Jul 31

Govt spends millions on unprecedented Waitangi Tribunal inquiries

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

Fri, Jun 26

Treaty clauses: Tribunal hears of 'unrelenting assault' on Māori rights

The Waitangi Tribunal is in its second and final day of an urgent hearing in Wellington.

Wed, Jun 3

Waitangi Tribunal: Crown in breach over education Treaty clause review

The Tribunal said the Crown's approach prejudiced Māori.

Fri, May 15

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Tōrangapū

Ngāi Tahu unveils South Island council boundary plan

The plan reorganises the South Island's 24 councils with five bigger ones.

Fri, Aug 14

Poll: Opportunity Party surges as NZ First slides amid Luxon saga

The poll landed as National MPs met behind closed doors this morning before deciding they still wanted PM Christopher Luxon as leader.

Wed, Aug 12

Green Party co-leaders Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson.

Greens propose $2.4b marae fund: 'When roads close, marae stay open'

Sun, Aug 9

Te Tai Tonga: Meet the candidates for NZ's biggest electorate

Tue, Aug 4

Two posts side by side of bikini-clad Tania Waikato and Jarrad Broughton without a top - campaigning for Māori voters to switch on to Māori roll

Bikinis and bare chests: Campaign for Māori voters to switch rolls goes viral

Thu, Jul 30

Ngāi Tahu unveils South Island council boundary plan

The plan reorganises the South Island's 24 councils with five bigger ones.

Fri, Aug 14

Poll: Opportunity Party surges as NZ First slides amid Luxon saga

The poll landed as National MPs met behind closed doors this morning before deciding they still wanted PM Christopher Luxon as leader.

Wed, Aug 12

Greens propose $2.4b marae fund: 'When roads close, marae stay open'

Sun, Aug 9

Te Tai Tonga: Meet the candidates for NZ's biggest electorate

Tue, Aug 4

Bikinis and bare chests: Campaign for Māori voters to switch rolls goes viral

Thu, Jul 30

Ngāi Tahu unveils South Island council boundary plan

The plan reorganises the South Island's 24 councils with five bigger ones.

Fri, Aug 14

Poll: Opportunity Party surges as NZ First slides amid Luxon saga

The poll landed as National MPs met behind closed doors this morning before deciding they still wanted PM Christopher Luxon as leader.

Wed, Aug 12

Greens propose $2.4b marae fund: 'When roads close, marae stay open'

Sun, Aug 9

Te Tai Tonga: Meet the candidates for NZ's biggest electorate

Tue, Aug 4

Bikinis and bare chests: Campaign for Māori voters to switch rolls goes viral

Thu, Jul 30

Iwi/Hapū

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

Māori dad fights for NZ citizenship pathway after personal success

John Ruddock is still fighting to create a path to citizenship for other overseas-born Māori, like him.

Fri, Jul 24

Chris Bishop speaks to media (file image).

Iwi-council agreements 'narrowly scoped' in late change to new RMA system

The bills as originally introduced would have preserved existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements while not allowing new ones under the old framework.

Mon, Jul 20

Māori radio pioneer Henare Kingi dies

The veteran broadcaster died on Tuesday, aged 91.

Wed, Jul 15

Ngāi Tahu unveils South Island council boundary plan

The plan reorganises the South Island's 24 councils with five bigger ones.

Fri, Aug 14

Ngāi Tahu unveils South Island council boundary plan

The plan reorganises the South Island's 24 councils with five bigger ones.

Fri, Aug 14

'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

Māori dad fights for NZ citizenship pathway after personal success

John Ruddock is still fighting to create a path to citizenship for other overseas-born Māori, like him.

Fri, Jul 24

Ngāi Tahu unveils South Island council boundary plan

The plan reorganises the South Island's 24 councils with five bigger ones.

Fri, Aug 14

Iwi-council agreements 'narrowly scoped' in late change to new RMA system

The bills as originally introduced would have preserved existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements while not allowing new ones under the old framework.

Mon, Jul 20

Māori radio pioneer Henare Kingi dies

The veteran broadcaster died on Tuesday, aged 91.

Wed, Jul 15

Ngāi Tahu unveils South Island council boundary plan

The plan reorganises the South Island's 24 councils with five bigger ones.

Fri, Aug 14

'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

Māori dad fights for NZ citizenship pathway after personal success

John Ruddock is still fighting to create a path to citizenship for other overseas-born Māori, like him.

Fri, Jul 24

Iwi-council agreements 'narrowly scoped' in late change to new RMA system

The bills as originally introduced would have preserved existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements while not allowing new ones under the old framework.

Mon, Jul 20

Māori radio pioneer Henare Kingi dies

The veteran broadcaster died on Tuesday, aged 91.

Wed, Jul 15

Te Reo Māori

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

A new New Zealand voice option on the app has been developed in partnership with Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori.

Fri, Jul 3

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

Debate over the names stretched across three years and five different approaches before a final decision was made.

Sat, May 2

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

Tue, Mar 31

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Thu, Feb 12

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

Sun, Feb 1

Google Maps learns to pronounce Māori place names

A new New Zealand voice option on the app has been developed in partnership with Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori.

Fri, Jul 3

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

Debate over the names stretched across three years and five different approaches before a final decision was made.

Sat, May 2

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

Tue, Mar 31

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Thu, Feb 12

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

Sun, Feb 1

Google Maps learns to pronounce Māori place names

A new New Zealand voice option on the app has been developed in partnership with Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori.

Fri, Jul 3

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

Debate over the names stretched across three years and five different approaches before a final decision was made.

Sat, May 2

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

Tue, Mar 31

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Thu, Feb 12

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

Sun, Feb 1

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Hauora

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

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

Grant to research benefits of kapa haka on heart health

A new research grant will investigate the benefits of kapa haka on heart health, an area that has been little researched.

Wed, Aug 5

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

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

Grant to research benefits of kapa haka on heart health

A new research grant will investigate the benefits of kapa haka on heart health, an area that has been little researched.

Wed, Aug 5

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

Grant to research benefits of kapa haka on heart health

A new research grant will investigate the benefits of kapa haka on heart health, an area that has been little researched.

Wed, Aug 5

'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

Grant to research benefits of kapa haka on heart health

A new research grant will investigate the benefits of kapa haka on heart health, an area that has been little researched.

Wed, Aug 5

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

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

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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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Ngāi Tahu unveils South Island council boundary plan

The plan reorganises the South Island's 24 councils with five bigger ones.

Fri, Aug 14

'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