Te Ao Māori

Meet the students making te reo Māori their third language

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

Saturday 6:49pm

2:20

The Kōhanga Reo National Trust says it’s been severely underfunded for years.

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

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

Fri, Sep 19

2:20

Bilingual books trace journey of Tararua ancestor from Hawaiki to Aotearoa

A Tararua iwi has launched a set of bilingual books retelling the journey of their ancestor from Hawaiki to Aotearoa, as part of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.

Fri, Sep 19

Dinnie Moeahu has been campaigning across the North Island to keep Māori wards despite being a general ward councillor.

Hobson's Pledge doesn't care if mana hit by 'disgusting' ad

"It’s just disgusting: It's my name, it’s my whānau," councillor Dinnie Moeahu said.

Fri, Sep 19

Young speech winners speak of overcoming adversity

Young speakers competed this week at Ngā Manu Kōrero secondary schools’ national speech competition – marking its 60th anniversary.

Thu, Sep 18

Meet the students making te reo Māori their third language

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

Saturday 6:49pm

2:20

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

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

Fri, Sep 19

2:20

Bilingual books trace journey of Tararua ancestor from Hawaiki to Aotearoa

A Tararua iwi has launched a set of bilingual books retelling the journey of their ancestor from Hawaiki to Aotearoa, as part of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.

Fri, Sep 19

Hobson's Pledge doesn't care if mana hit by 'disgusting' ad

"It’s just disgusting: It's my name, it’s my whānau," councillor Dinnie Moeahu said.

Fri, Sep 19

Young speech winners speak of overcoming adversity

Young speakers competed this week at Ngā Manu Kōrero secondary schools’ national speech competition – marking its 60th anniversary.

Thu, Sep 18

Te Ao Haka

Champions of Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025: Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue

Tainui to host Te Matatini 2027 after festival pulled from Nelson

The event will be held at Hopuhopu, Ngāruawahia, marking the competition's first return to the Waikato region since 2000.

Fri, Jun 27

Te Tauihu kapa haka team Te Kuru Marutea secured the People’s Choice award in Taranaki in 2025, but won’t be able to perform at home in 2027.

Te Matatini risks alienating regions – Māori ward councillor

Nelson's Māori Ward councillor said the Top of the South was capable of hosting Te Matatini and the decision to pull out of the region was "outrageously disappointing".

Tue, May 13

Te Puna Mataatahi haka group from Keebra Park State High School, Gold Coast, Australia

Polyfest: Australia-based haka group connects with their roots

A haka group from Keebra Park State High School in Gold Coast, Australia, will be performing at this year’s Polyfest festival for the first time.

Wed, Apr 2

Fifty years of Polyfest marked by Ngā Puna o Waiōrea

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

Mon, Mar 31

Doug Petley (middle) and Jayden Wright (right) at the hautapu ceremony held in Melbourne.

Australian-born Māori reconnect to culture despite judgement from 'home'

Almost 20% of the Māori population have migrated to Australia and are facing the challenge of staying connected to their culture.

Tue, Jul 8

Tainui to host Te Matatini 2027 after festival pulled from Nelson

The event will be held at Hopuhopu, Ngāruawahia, marking the competition's first return to the Waikato region since 2000.

Fri, Jun 27

Te Matatini risks alienating regions – Māori ward councillor

Nelson's Māori Ward councillor said the Top of the South was capable of hosting Te Matatini and the decision to pull out of the region was "outrageously disappointing".

Tue, May 13

Polyfest: Australia-based haka group connects with their roots

A haka group from Keebra Park State High School in Gold Coast, Australia, will be performing at this year’s Polyfest festival for the first time.

Wed, Apr 2

Fifty years of Polyfest marked by Ngā Puna o Waiōrea

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

Mon, Mar 31

Australian-born Māori reconnect to culture despite judgement from 'home'

Almost 20% of the Māori population have migrated to Australia and are facing the challenge of staying connected to their culture.

Tue, Jul 8

Tainui to host Te Matatini 2027 after festival pulled from Nelson

The event will be held at Hopuhopu, Ngāruawahia, marking the competition's first return to the Waikato region since 2000.

Fri, Jun 27

Te Matatini risks alienating regions – Māori ward councillor

Nelson's Māori Ward councillor said the Top of the South was capable of hosting Te Matatini and the decision to pull out of the region was "outrageously disappointing".

Tue, May 13

Australian-born Māori reconnect to culture despite judgement from 'home'

Almost 20% of the Māori population have migrated to Australia and are facing the challenge of staying connected to their culture.

Tue, Jul 8

Polyfest: Australia-based haka group connects with their roots

A haka group from Keebra Park State High School in Gold Coast, Australia, will be performing at this year’s Polyfest festival for the first time.

Wed, Apr 2

Fifty years of Polyfest marked by Ngā Puna o Waiōrea

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

Mon, Mar 31

Australian-born Māori reconnect to culture despite judgement from 'home'

Almost 20% of the Māori population have migrated to Australia and are facing the challenge of staying connected to their culture.

Tue, Jul 8

Tainui to host Te Matatini 2027 after festival pulled from Nelson

The event will be held at Hopuhopu, Ngāruawahia, marking the competition's first return to the Waikato region since 2000.

Fri, Jun 27

Te Matatini risks alienating regions – Māori ward councillor

Nelson's Māori Ward councillor said the Top of the South was capable of hosting Te Matatini and the decision to pull out of the region was "outrageously disappointing".

Tue, May 13

Polyfest: Australia-based haka group connects with their roots

A haka group from Keebra Park State High School in Gold Coast, Australia, will be performing at this year’s Polyfest festival for the first time.

Wed, Apr 2

Fifty years of Polyfest marked by Ngā Puna o Waiōrea

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

Mon, Mar 31

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Te Tiriti o Waitangi

HTe Whānau a Apanui has accused Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith of jeopardising settlement over a "sovereignty clause" agreed to by the previous government.

'We are patient': Te Whānau a Apanui commit to wait after Govt U-turn

East Coast iwi Te Whānau a Apanui is willing to play the long game to finalise its treaty settlement.

Tue, Aug 12

Te Whakaaetanga Trust’s claim stretches from Purerua Peninsula (foreground) to Cape Brett and includes the Ipipiri Islands

Bay of Islands hapū achieves Ngāpuhi-first Treaty milestone

A Bay of Islands trust representing four Ngāpuhi hapū groupings has achieved a major milestone in its Treaty of Waitangi negotiations.

Tue, Jul 29

Te Aniwa Hurihanganui speaking to Rev Frank Ritchie.

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

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

Thu, Jul 17

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

'Constitutional adventurism' in Treaty settlement sovereignty clause - minister

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

Sun, Jul 6

The move would overturn recent decisions in the High Cout.

Iwi anger at law change which would strip customary rights in harbour

Ngāti Te Wehi has vowed to fight on in the face of the "shocking" legislative move.

Thu, Aug 14

'We are patient': Te Whānau a Apanui commit to wait after Govt U-turn

East Coast iwi Te Whānau a Apanui is willing to play the long game to finalise its treaty settlement.

Tue, Aug 12

Bay of Islands hapū achieves Ngāpuhi-first Treaty milestone

A Bay of Islands trust representing four Ngāpuhi hapū groupings has achieved a major milestone in its Treaty of Waitangi negotiations.

Tue, Jul 29

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

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

Thu, Jul 17

'Constitutional adventurism' in Treaty settlement sovereignty clause - minister

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

Sun, Jul 6

Iwi anger at law change which would strip customary rights in harbour

Ngāti Te Wehi has vowed to fight on in the face of the "shocking" legislative move.

Thu, Aug 14

'We are patient': Te Whānau a Apanui commit to wait after Govt U-turn

East Coast iwi Te Whānau a Apanui is willing to play the long game to finalise its treaty settlement.

Tue, Aug 12

Bay of Islands hapū achieves Ngāpuhi-first Treaty milestone

A Bay of Islands trust representing four Ngāpuhi hapū groupings has achieved a major milestone in its Treaty of Waitangi negotiations.

Tue, Jul 29

Iwi anger at law change which would strip customary rights in harbour

Ngāti Te Wehi has vowed to fight on in the face of the "shocking" legislative move.

Thu, Aug 14

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

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

Thu, Jul 17

'Constitutional adventurism' in Treaty settlement sovereignty clause - minister

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

Sun, Jul 6

Iwi anger at law change which would strip customary rights in harbour

Ngāti Te Wehi has vowed to fight on in the face of the "shocking" legislative move.

Thu, Aug 14

'We are patient': Te Whānau a Apanui commit to wait after Govt U-turn

East Coast iwi Te Whānau a Apanui is willing to play the long game to finalise its treaty settlement.

Tue, Aug 12

Bay of Islands hapū achieves Ngāpuhi-first Treaty milestone

A Bay of Islands trust representing four Ngāpuhi hapū groupings has achieved a major milestone in its Treaty of Waitangi negotiations.

Tue, Jul 29

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

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

Thu, Jul 17

'Constitutional adventurism' in Treaty settlement sovereignty clause - minister

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

Sun, Jul 6

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Tōrangapū

Oriini Kaipara said her victory was unexpected as the "new kid on the block".

New Te Pāti Māori MP on her 'surprise' at winning by-election

Oriini Kaipara says her decisive victory over Labour's Peeni Henare was unexpected as the "new kid on the block" in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Sun, Sep 7

The Tāmaki Makaurau by-election was called following the death of Takutai Tarsh Kemp.

Tāmaki Makaurau by-election: 'Rangatahi vote key to winning seat'

Social media will play a crucial part in reaching rangatahi, according to Māori political pundits.

Mon, Aug 25

Councillor kicked out of meeting after labelling policy 'racist'

Thu, Aug 14

Iwi anger at law change which would strip customary rights in harbour

Thu, Aug 14

'We are patient': Te Whānau a Apanui commit to wait after Govt U-turn

Tue, Aug 12

New Te Pāti Māori MP on her 'surprise' at winning by-election

Oriini Kaipara says her decisive victory over Labour's Peeni Henare was unexpected as the "new kid on the block" in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Sun, Sep 7

Tāmaki Makaurau by-election: 'Rangatahi vote key to winning seat'

Social media will play a crucial part in reaching rangatahi, according to Māori political pundits.

Mon, Aug 25

Councillor kicked out of meeting after labelling policy 'racist'

Thu, Aug 14

Iwi anger at law change which would strip customary rights in harbour

Thu, Aug 14

'We are patient': Te Whānau a Apanui commit to wait after Govt U-turn

Tue, Aug 12

New Te Pāti Māori MP on her 'surprise' at winning by-election

Oriini Kaipara says her decisive victory over Labour's Peeni Henare was unexpected as the "new kid on the block" in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Sun, Sep 7

Tāmaki Makaurau by-election: 'Rangatahi vote key to winning seat'

Social media will play a crucial part in reaching rangatahi, according to Māori political pundits.

Mon, Aug 25

Councillor kicked out of meeting after labelling policy 'racist'

Thu, Aug 14

Iwi anger at law change which would strip customary rights in harbour

Thu, Aug 14

'We are patient': Te Whānau a Apanui commit to wait after Govt U-turn

Tue, Aug 12

Iwi/Hapū

Northlamd College is in Kaikohe. (File photo) Photo: Supplied/ Northland College

Northland College partners with Ngāpuhi in charter school plan

It is the first state school to publicly reveal it is doing so.

Mon, Sep 8

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po speaks for the first time since her coronation 12 months ago.

Māori Queen says there are 'many ways to manifest being Māori'

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po said being Māori was not defined by having an enemy or a challenge to overcome.

Fri, Sep 5

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

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

Tue, Sep 2

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

Taranaki Maunga and its surrounding peaks are collectively known as the legal person, Te Kāhui Tupua.

Fri, Aug 22

Australian marae gains $1m from Australian government

Construction of Australia's first ever marae could start in a few months after support from the Australian federal government.

Mon, Sep 8

Australian marae gains $1m from Australian government

Construction of Australia's first ever marae could start in a few months after support from the Australian federal government.

Mon, Sep 8

Northland College partners with Ngāpuhi in charter school plan

It is the first state school to publicly reveal it is doing so.

Mon, Sep 8

Māori Queen says there are 'many ways to manifest being Māori'

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po said being Māori was not defined by having an enemy or a challenge to overcome.

Fri, Sep 5

Australian marae gains $1m from Australian government

Construction of Australia's first ever marae could start in a few months after support from the Australian federal government.

Mon, Sep 8

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

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

Tue, Sep 2

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

Taranaki Maunga and its surrounding peaks are collectively known as the legal person, Te Kāhui Tupua.

Fri, Aug 22

Australian marae gains $1m from Australian government

Construction of Australia's first ever marae could start in a few months after support from the Australian federal government.

Mon, Sep 8

Northland College partners with Ngāpuhi in charter school plan

It is the first state school to publicly reveal it is doing so.

Mon, Sep 8

Māori Queen says there are 'many ways to manifest being Māori'

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po said being Māori was not defined by having an enemy or a challenge to overcome.

Fri, Sep 5

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

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

Tue, Sep 2

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

Taranaki Maunga and its surrounding peaks are collectively known as the legal person, Te Kāhui Tupua.

Fri, Aug 22

Te Reo Māori

The voice speaks with a Waikato-Maniapoto dialect, Te Taka Keegan says.

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

A Māori academic's creation has the potential to include other iwi dialects in the future.

Thu, Sep 18

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

There’s a growing number of local sport broadcasters embracing te reo Māori – a pathway forged by Māori pioneers who dared to speak it on-air when few did.

Tue, Sep 16

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

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

Mon, Sep 15

Then & Now: Māori Language Week 50 years on – and beyond

Mon, Sep 15

Professor Rawinia Higgins is the chairperson of Te Taura Whiri i te reo Māori, the Māori Language Commission, and spoke to Q+A's Jack Tame in September 2025.

Full interview: Māori Language Commissioner speaks to Q+A

Sun, Sep 14

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

A Māori academic's creation has the potential to include other iwi dialects in the future.

Thu, Sep 18

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

There’s a growing number of local sport broadcasters embracing te reo Māori – a pathway forged by Māori pioneers who dared to speak it on-air when few did.

Tue, Sep 16

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

Mon, Sep 15

Then & Now: Māori Language Week 50 years on – and beyond

Mon, Sep 15

Full interview: Māori Language Commissioner speaks to Q+A

Sun, Sep 14

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

A Māori academic's creation has the potential to include other iwi dialects in the future.

Thu, Sep 18

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

There’s a growing number of local sport broadcasters embracing te reo Māori – a pathway forged by Māori pioneers who dared to speak it on-air when few did.

Tue, Sep 16

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

Mon, Sep 15

Then & Now: Māori Language Week 50 years on – and beyond

Mon, Sep 15

Full interview: Māori Language Commissioner speaks to Q+A

Sun, Sep 14

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Hauora

An estimated 70% of people will experience a hypnic jerk.

What causes the sudden sleep twitches many of us experience?

Sleep experts explain what's behind the 'hypnic jerk'.

Fri, Sep 19

‘Beaming proud’: Dancer defies limits of living with severe disability

Thirty-year-old Latin dancer Shenaragh Nemani can’t walk or talk but she has an undeniable energy that charms audiences as she dances in competitions around the world.

Tue, Aug 12

Iwi Māori partnership boards unite to oppose changes to health legislation

The boards from across the country are taking a single stance on proposed policy changes they say will reduce their statutory role in the health system.

Thu, Aug 7

Māori see highest increase in life expectancy - Stats NZ

Māori life expectancy is up by 3.1 years from 2005-2007, but still sits below other ethnicities.

Wed, Jul 30

Being a bit overweight later in life may have protective health effects.

What's worse for you - being a bit overweight, or being super-thin?

A new study has found that being slightly overweight might not shorten your life, but being very thin might.

6:00am

What's worse for you - being a bit overweight, or being super-thin?

A new study has found that being slightly overweight might not shorten your life, but being very thin might.

6:00am

What causes the sudden sleep twitches many of us experience?

Sleep experts explain what's behind the 'hypnic jerk'.

Fri, Sep 19

‘Beaming proud’: Dancer defies limits of living with severe disability

Thirty-year-old Latin dancer Shenaragh Nemani can’t walk or talk but she has an undeniable energy that charms audiences as she dances in competitions around the world.

Tue, Aug 12

What's worse for you - being a bit overweight, or being super-thin?

A new study has found that being slightly overweight might not shorten your life, but being very thin might.

6:00am

Iwi Māori partnership boards unite to oppose changes to health legislation

The boards from across the country are taking a single stance on proposed policy changes they say will reduce their statutory role in the health system.

Thu, Aug 7

Māori see highest increase in life expectancy - Stats NZ

Māori life expectancy is up by 3.1 years from 2005-2007, but still sits below other ethnicities.

Wed, Jul 30

What's worse for you - being a bit overweight, or being super-thin?

A new study has found that being slightly overweight might not shorten your life, but being very thin might.

6:00am

What causes the sudden sleep twitches many of us experience?

Sleep experts explain what's behind the 'hypnic jerk'.

Fri, Sep 19

‘Beaming proud’: Dancer defies limits of living with severe disability

Thirty-year-old Latin dancer Shenaragh Nemani can’t walk or talk but she has an undeniable energy that charms audiences as she dances in competitions around the world.

Tue, Aug 12

Iwi Māori partnership boards unite to oppose changes to health legislation

The boards from across the country are taking a single stance on proposed policy changes they say will reduce their statutory role in the health system.

Thu, Aug 7

Māori see highest increase in life expectancy - Stats NZ

Māori life expectancy is up by 3.1 years from 2005-2007, but still sits below other ethnicities.

Wed, Jul 30

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Mātauranga

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

The largest Māori tertiary provider in the country has announced a proposed "organisational redesign" that will cut around 60 roles.

Wed, Aug 20

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

Te reo Māori experts say the Government has got its approach back to front in removing Māori words from school texts.

Mon, Aug 18

Cutting kupu Māori in books does more harm than good – academic

Thu, Aug 14

Wāhine-led carving studio helps women take up the chisel

Fri, Jul 25

Wellington kura nears end of 31-year wait for major upgrade

Tue, May 27

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

The largest Māori tertiary provider in the country has announced a proposed "organisational redesign" that will cut around 60 roles.

Wed, Aug 20

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

Te reo Māori experts say the Government has got its approach back to front in removing Māori words from school texts.

Mon, Aug 18

Cutting kupu Māori in books does more harm than good – academic

Thu, Aug 14

Wāhine-led carving studio helps women take up the chisel

Fri, Jul 25

Wellington kura nears end of 31-year wait for major upgrade

Tue, May 27

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

The largest Māori tertiary provider in the country has announced a proposed "organisational redesign" that will cut around 60 roles.

Wed, Aug 20

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

Te reo Māori experts say the Government has got its approach back to front in removing Māori words from school texts.

Mon, Aug 18

Cutting kupu Māori in books does more harm than good – academic

Thu, Aug 14

Wāhine-led carving studio helps women take up the chisel

Fri, Jul 25

Wellington kura nears end of 31-year wait for major upgrade

Tue, May 27

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Taiao

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

Taranaki Maunga and its surrounding peaks are collectively known as the legal person, Te Kāhui Tupua.

Fri, Aug 22

Drone shot of diesel spill in river with booms in place

Large diesel spill sparks fear for environment, Whakarewarewa Village

A spill of more than 16,000 litres of diesel from a fatal tanker crash has led to pollution fears at the Puarenga Stream in Rotorua.

Wed, Aug 20

Rangatahi chosen to speak on climate change at COP30 in Brazil

Tue, Aug 5

New research has found the Wairau Bar is at risk from rising sea levels.

Threat to one of NZ's oldest burial sites the 'canary in the coal mine'

Thu, Jul 10

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

Fast-tracking of seabed mining revives decade-long fight

Mon, May 26

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

Taranaki Maunga and its surrounding peaks are collectively known as the legal person, Te Kāhui Tupua.

Fri, Aug 22

Large diesel spill sparks fear for environment, Whakarewarewa Village

A spill of more than 16,000 litres of diesel from a fatal tanker crash has led to pollution fears at the Puarenga Stream in Rotorua.

Wed, Aug 20

Rangatahi chosen to speak on climate change at COP30 in Brazil

Tue, Aug 5

Threat to one of NZ's oldest burial sites the 'canary in the coal mine'

Thu, Jul 10

Fast-tracking of seabed mining revives decade-long fight

Mon, May 26

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

Taranaki Maunga and its surrounding peaks are collectively known as the legal person, Te Kāhui Tupua.

Fri, Aug 22

Large diesel spill sparks fear for environment, Whakarewarewa Village

A spill of more than 16,000 litres of diesel from a fatal tanker crash has led to pollution fears at the Puarenga Stream in Rotorua.

Wed, Aug 20

Rangatahi chosen to speak on climate change at COP30 in Brazil

Tue, Aug 5

Threat to one of NZ's oldest burial sites the 'canary in the coal mine'

Thu, Jul 10

Fast-tracking of seabed mining revives decade-long fight

Mon, May 26

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Hākinakina

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

There’s a growing number of local sport broadcasters embracing te reo Māori – a pathway forged by Māori pioneers who dared to speak it on-air when few did.

Tue, Sep 16

Cheryl Waaka off the back of the scrum in 2001.

Former Black Fern fundraising after shock cancer diagnosis

She was a fit and strong wāhine Māori hailing from Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Kahungunu, she's won two world cups in the Black Jersey and is still dedicated to the game.

Fri, Jul 25

Arahina Black, with sister Nikau in background preparing to swing.

Meet the sisters heading to the US Kids World Golf Champs

Thu, Jul 3

Kurt Eklund named as Māori All Blacks captain

Tue, Jun 24

Teenage golfer 'buzzing' as he heads for NZ Open debut

Sat, Feb 15

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

There’s a growing number of local sport broadcasters embracing te reo Māori – a pathway forged by Māori pioneers who dared to speak it on-air when few did.

Tue, Sep 16

Former Black Fern fundraising after shock cancer diagnosis

She was a fit and strong wāhine Māori hailing from Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Kahungunu, she's won two world cups in the Black Jersey and is still dedicated to the game.

Fri, Jul 25

Meet the sisters heading to the US Kids World Golf Champs

Thu, Jul 3

Kurt Eklund named as Māori All Blacks captain

Tue, Jun 24

Teenage golfer 'buzzing' as he heads for NZ Open debut

Sat, Feb 15

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

There’s a growing number of local sport broadcasters embracing te reo Māori – a pathway forged by Māori pioneers who dared to speak it on-air when few did.

Tue, Sep 16

Former Black Fern fundraising after shock cancer diagnosis

She was a fit and strong wāhine Māori hailing from Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Kahungunu, she's won two world cups in the Black Jersey and is still dedicated to the game.

Fri, Jul 25

Meet the sisters heading to the US Kids World Golf Champs

Thu, Jul 3

Kurt Eklund named as Māori All Blacks captain

Tue, Jun 24

Teenage golfer 'buzzing' as he heads for NZ Open debut

Sat, Feb 15

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Ngahau

Who is the kuia in the painting? Search for whānau to return gift

An old portrait of a kuia has been in the Meltzer whānau for around 50 years, but the current family custodian wants it returned to her people.

Fri, Aug 15

‘Beaming proud’: Dancer defies limits of living with severe disability

Thirty-year-old Latin dancer Shenaragh Nemani can’t walk or talk but she has an undeniable energy that charms audiences as she dances in competitions around the world.

Tue, Aug 12

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Sun, Jun 1

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Thu, Sep 11

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An old portrait of a kuia has been in the Meltzer whānau for around 50 years, but the current family custodian wants it returned to her people.

Fri, Aug 15

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Thirty-year-old Latin dancer Shenaragh Nemani can’t walk or talk but she has an undeniable energy that charms audiences as she dances in competitions around the world.

Tue, Aug 12

Recognition for 'living' Māori art sought – 41 years after Te Māori

Artists travelled to New York for the 41st anniversary of the revolutionary Te Māori exhibition and hope for greater recognition of contemporary – and living – Māori art on the global stage.

Thu, Sep 11

Wellington Airport unveils 'unique' new terminal artwork

The new centrepiece — spanning a total length of 15m — was created by a team of designers and sculptural artists at Wētā Workshop in Miramar.

Fri, Aug 8

Stuntwoman Dayna Pomare-Pai trailblazing for others to follow

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

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Artists travelled to New York for the 41st anniversary of the revolutionary Te Māori exhibition and hope for greater recognition of contemporary – and living – Māori art on the global stage.

Thu, Sep 11

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An old portrait of a kuia has been in the Meltzer whānau for around 50 years, but the current family custodian wants it returned to her people.

Fri, Aug 15

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Thirty-year-old Latin dancer Shenaragh Nemani can’t walk or talk but she has an undeniable energy that charms audiences as she dances in competitions around the world.

Tue, Aug 12

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The new centrepiece — spanning a total length of 15m — was created by a team of designers and sculptural artists at Wētā Workshop in Miramar.

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