Te Ao Māori

Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke confirms party, decries 'tribalism'

Hauraki-Waikato MP ends speculation about committing to Te Pāti Māori in the upcoming election firing shots at divisions within te ao Māori.

Fri, Jun 19

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

All White called up to World Cup squad midway through Bali holiday

Logan Rogerson was enjoying a trip to Bali with his girlfriend when he got an early morning phone call from All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley.

Thu, Jun 18

Opponents of the proposed landfill protest in central Auckland in 2020. (Source: RNZ / Jogai Bhatt)

Waste firm wants fast-track approval for Dome Valley dump

Opponents to the new Dome Valley landfill have raised concerns it could damage the Kaipara and Hōteo rivers.

Wed, Jun 17

Te Hiringa Mahara chief executive Karen Orsborn.

Mental health watchdog: We're 'losing ground' for most vulnerable

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission says mental distress among Māori is rising despite expanding services.

Tue, Jun 16

Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke confirms party, decries 'tribalism'

Hauraki-Waikato MP ends speculation about committing to Te Pāti Māori in the upcoming election firing shots at divisions within te ao Māori.

Fri, Jun 19

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

All White called up to World Cup squad midway through Bali holiday

Logan Rogerson was enjoying a trip to Bali with his girlfriend when he got an early morning phone call from All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley.

Thu, Jun 18

Waste firm wants fast-track approval for Dome Valley dump

Opponents to the new Dome Valley landfill have raised concerns it could damage the Kaipara and Hōteo rivers.

Wed, Jun 17

Mental health watchdog: We're 'losing ground' for most vulnerable

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission says mental distress among Māori is rising despite expanding services.

Tue, Jun 16

Te Ao Haka

Te Ahikaaroa perform at Te Matatini 2025.

Te Ahikaaroa named Waitaha regional kapa haka champions

Five groups have qualified from the region for Te Matatini 2027.

Sat, May 23

Angitu crowned Tāmaki Makaurau kapa haka regional champions

Six haka groups have qualified for next year's national Te Matatini event.

Sun, May 17

Waihīrere performing at Te Matatini 2025

Waihīrere defend Tamararo regional kapa haka title

Four groups have qualified to represent Te Tairāwhiti region at Te Matatini 2027.

Sat, May 2

Te Kuru Marutea take out Tauihu kapa haka regional competition

The Tauihu kapa haka regional competition was held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 in Blenheim.

Fri, Apr 24

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

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 Ahikaaroa named Waitaha regional kapa haka champions

Five groups have qualified from the region for Te Matatini 2027.

Sat, May 23

Angitu crowned Tāmaki Makaurau kapa haka regional champions

Six haka groups have qualified for next year's national Te Matatini event.

Sun, May 17

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

Waihīrere defend Tamararo regional kapa haka title

Four groups have qualified to represent Te Tairāwhiti region at Te Matatini 2027.

Sat, May 2

Te Kuru Marutea take out Tauihu kapa haka regional competition

The Tauihu kapa haka regional competition was held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 in Blenheim.

Fri, Apr 24

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 Ahikaaroa named Waitaha regional kapa haka champions

Five groups have qualified from the region for Te Matatini 2027.

Sat, May 23

Angitu crowned Tāmaki Makaurau kapa haka regional champions

Six haka groups have qualified for next year's national Te Matatini event.

Sun, May 17

Waihīrere defend Tamararo regional kapa haka title

Four groups have qualified to represent Te Tairāwhiti region at Te Matatini 2027.

Sat, May 2

Te Kuru Marutea take out Tauihu kapa haka regional competition

The Tauihu kapa haka regional competition was held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 in Blenheim.

Fri, Apr 24

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Te Tiriti o Waitangi

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. Composition image by Vania Chandrawidjaja.

Waitangi Tribunal: Crown in breach over education Treaty clause review

The Tribunal said the Crown's approach prejudiced Māori.

Fri, May 15

Lead negotiator Ken Mair says the Whanganui lands Treaty settlement process has been a journey for some of four decades.

Iwi prepares to sign historic Whanganui settlement

Lead negotiator Ken Mair said the process had been "a hard, long journey – for some of us for 40 odd years".

Tue, Apr 21

Proposed treaty settlement brings overlapping iwi interests to a head

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

Mon, Apr 13

Former PM Dame Jenny Shipley new chair of Waitangi National Trust

Former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley has been named the new chair of the Waitangi National Trust.

Tue, Jun 16

Former PM Dame Jenny Shipley new chair of Waitangi National Trust

Former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley has been named the new chair of the Waitangi National Trust.

Tue, Jun 16

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

Former PM Dame Jenny Shipley new chair of Waitangi National Trust

Former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley has been named the new chair of the Waitangi National Trust.

Tue, Jun 16

Iwi prepares to sign historic Whanganui settlement

Lead negotiator Ken Mair said the process had been "a hard, long journey – for some of us for 40 odd years".

Tue, Apr 21

Proposed treaty settlement brings overlapping iwi interests to a head

Mon, Apr 13

Former PM Dame Jenny Shipley new chair of Waitangi National Trust

Former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley has been named the new chair of the Waitangi National Trust.

Tue, Jun 16

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

Iwi prepares to sign historic Whanganui settlement

Lead negotiator Ken Mair said the process had been "a hard, long journey – for some of us for 40 odd years".

Tue, Apr 21

Proposed treaty settlement brings overlapping iwi interests to a head

Mon, Apr 13

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Tōrangapū

People who do not comply with a move-on order could face a fine of up to $2000 or a prison sentence of up to three months.

Move-on orders will criminalise homeless children - experts

Public health experts say the proposed move-on orders will "criminalise homelessness" among some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable young people, including children as young as 14.

Tue, Jun 16

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

Critics ask where targeted Māori funding is in Budget 2026

Fri, May 29

Calls for funding to support marae in times of emergency

Thu, May 28

Labour deputy leader Kelvin Davis at the 2023 Labour Congress.

Ex-senior Labour MP joins Government education advisory group

Tue, May 19

Move-on orders will criminalise homeless children - experts

Public health experts say the proposed move-on orders will "criminalise homelessness" among some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable young people, including children as young as 14.

Tue, Jun 16

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

Critics ask where targeted Māori funding is in Budget 2026

Fri, May 29

Calls for funding to support marae in times of emergency

Thu, May 28

Ex-senior Labour MP joins Government education advisory group

Tue, May 19

Move-on orders will criminalise homeless children - experts

Public health experts say the proposed move-on orders will "criminalise homelessness" among some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable young people, including children as young as 14.

Tue, Jun 16

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

Critics ask where targeted Māori funding is in Budget 2026

Fri, May 29

Calls for funding to support marae in times of emergency

Thu, May 28

Ex-senior Labour MP joins Government education advisory group

Tue, May 19

Iwi/Hapū

Colin Tihi holds photo of great-great-great grandfather Āporo Te Wharekaniwha and tūpuna wahine Ngareta.

Te Arawa marks 140 years after Tarawera eruption

The volcanic eruption of Tarawera in 1886 is one of the country’s most significant and catastrophic historical events, changing the landscape and people of Te Arawa forever.

Wed, Jun 10

Calls for funding to support marae in times of emergency

Marae are calling for targeted funding to help them serve their communities and organise better emergency responses.

Thu, May 28

Kororipo Pā as seen from the Kemp House lawn.

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Rēhia celebrate return of Kororipo Pā

Ngāpuhi and the people of Te Tai Tokerau have marked the return of the historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri after almost 190 years.

Wed, May 27

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

First wāhine Māori Anglican bishop of Te Waipounamu follows dad's footsteps

Susan Wallace has become the first wāhine Māori Anglican bishop of Te Waipounamu, the third Pīhopa ki Te Hui Amorangi ki Te Waipounamu and the second wahine elected to the office of Pīhopa.

Thu, Jun 11

First wāhine Māori Anglican bishop of Te Waipounamu follows dad's footsteps

Susan Wallace has become the first wāhine Māori Anglican bishop of Te Waipounamu, the third Pīhopa ki Te Hui Amorangi ki Te Waipounamu and the second wahine elected to the office of Pīhopa.

Thu, Jun 11

Te Arawa marks 140 years after Tarawera eruption

The volcanic eruption of Tarawera in 1886 is one of the country’s most significant and catastrophic historical events, changing the landscape and people of Te Arawa forever.

Wed, Jun 10

Calls for funding to support marae in times of emergency

Marae are calling for targeted funding to help them serve their communities and organise better emergency responses.

Thu, May 28

First wāhine Māori Anglican bishop of Te Waipounamu follows dad's footsteps

Susan Wallace has become the first wāhine Māori Anglican bishop of Te Waipounamu, the third Pīhopa ki Te Hui Amorangi ki Te Waipounamu and the second wahine elected to the office of Pīhopa.

Thu, Jun 11

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Rēhia celebrate return of Kororipo Pā

Ngāpuhi and the people of Te Tai Tokerau have marked the return of the historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri after almost 190 years.

Wed, May 27

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

First wāhine Māori Anglican bishop of Te Waipounamu follows dad's footsteps

Susan Wallace has become the first wāhine Māori Anglican bishop of Te Waipounamu, the third Pīhopa ki Te Hui Amorangi ki Te Waipounamu and the second wahine elected to the office of Pīhopa.

Thu, Jun 11

Te Arawa marks 140 years after Tarawera eruption

The volcanic eruption of Tarawera in 1886 is one of the country’s most significant and catastrophic historical events, changing the landscape and people of Te Arawa forever.

Wed, Jun 10

Calls for funding to support marae in times of emergency

Marae are calling for targeted funding to help them serve their communities and organise better emergency responses.

Thu, May 28

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Rēhia celebrate return of Kororipo Pā

Ngāpuhi and the people of Te Tai Tokerau have marked the return of the historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri after almost 190 years.

Wed, May 27

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

Te Reo Māori

Auckland and Middlemore hospitals have only just changed from their old district health board addresses.

Health NZ staff face second email address change within months

Health NZ said the change was to emphasise its English name, but IT processes required all staff had to move to the Māori address first.

Mon, Jun 8

'Te reo influencer': First Professor of te reo Māori at Victoria University

Professor Hona Black is an advocate for speaking te reo Māori i te mura o te ahi, in the heat of the moment, rather than carefully thinking through every word.

Thu, May 28

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

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Thu, Feb 12

Health NZ staff face second email address change within months

Health NZ said the change was to emphasise its English name, but IT processes required all staff had to move to the Māori address first.

Mon, Jun 8

'Te reo influencer': First Professor of te reo Māori at Victoria University

Professor Hona Black is an advocate for speaking te reo Māori i te mura o te ahi, in the heat of the moment, rather than carefully thinking through every word.

Thu, May 28

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

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Thu, Feb 12

Health NZ staff face second email address change within months

Health NZ said the change was to emphasise its English name, but IT processes required all staff had to move to the Māori address first.

Mon, Jun 8

'Te reo influencer': First Professor of te reo Māori at Victoria University

Professor Hona Black is an advocate for speaking te reo Māori i te mura o te ahi, in the heat of the moment, rather than carefully thinking through every word.

Thu, May 28

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

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Thu, Feb 12

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Hauora

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

Children of Mururoa veterans want support extended to grandchildren

The call is for ongoing support for future generations who may suffer from unexplained health issues.

November 3, 2025

Move-on orders will criminalise homeless children - experts

Public health experts say the proposed move-on orders will "criminalise homelessness" among some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable young people, including children as young as 14.

Tue, Jun 16

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

Children of Mururoa veterans want support extended to grandchildren

The call is for ongoing support for future generations who may suffer from unexplained health issues.

November 3, 2025

Move-on orders will criminalise homeless children - experts

Public health experts say the proposed move-on orders will "criminalise homelessness" among some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable young people, including children as young as 14.

Tue, Jun 16

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

Move-on orders will criminalise homeless children - experts

Public health experts say the proposed move-on orders will "criminalise homelessness" among some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable young people, including children as young as 14.

Tue, Jun 16

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

Children of Mururoa veterans want support extended to grandchildren

The call is for ongoing support for future generations who may suffer from unexplained health issues.

November 3, 2025

Move-on orders will criminalise homeless children - experts

Public health experts say the proposed move-on orders will "criminalise homelessness" among some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable young people, including children as young as 14.

Tue, Jun 16

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

Children of Mururoa veterans want support extended to grandchildren

The call is for ongoing support for future generations who may suffer from unexplained health issues.

November 3, 2025

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Mātauranga

'Te reo influencer': First Professor of te reo Māori at Victoria University

Professor Hona Black is an advocate for speaking te reo Māori i te mura o te ahi, in the heat of the moment, rather than carefully thinking through every word.

Thu, May 28

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

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

'Te reo influencer': First Professor of te reo Māori at Victoria University

Professor Hona Black is an advocate for speaking te reo Māori i te mura o te ahi, in the heat of the moment, rather than carefully thinking through every word.

Thu, May 28

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

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

'Te reo influencer': First Professor of te reo Māori at Victoria University

Professor Hona Black is an advocate for speaking te reo Māori i te mura o te ahi, in the heat of the moment, rather than carefully thinking through every word.

Thu, May 28

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

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

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Taiao

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

For many marae, recent severe weather events have brought forward the need for urgent adaptation and managed retreat plans.

Wed, Apr 29

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

Seabed mining company served 'trespass' notice by activist

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

Wed, Feb 25

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

August 22, 2025

Drone shot of diesel spill in river with booms in place

Large diesel spill sparks fear for environment, Whakarewarewa Village

August 20, 2025

Rangatahi chosen to speak on climate change at COP30 in Brazil

August 5, 2025

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

For many marae, recent severe weather events have brought forward the need for urgent adaptation and managed retreat plans.

Wed, Apr 29

Seabed mining company served 'trespass' notice by activist

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

Wed, Feb 25

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

August 22, 2025

Large diesel spill sparks fear for environment, Whakarewarewa Village

August 20, 2025

Rangatahi chosen to speak on climate change at COP30 in Brazil

August 5, 2025

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

For many marae, recent severe weather events have brought forward the need for urgent adaptation and managed retreat plans.

Wed, Apr 29

Seabed mining company served 'trespass' notice by activist

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

Wed, Feb 25

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

August 22, 2025

Large diesel spill sparks fear for environment, Whakarewarewa Village

August 20, 2025

Rangatahi chosen to speak on climate change at COP30 in Brazil

August 5, 2025

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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

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

Re-tracing the footsteps of his ancestors has seen Scotty Morrison travel to some far-flung places, but this latest season of TVNZ’s Origins takes place in Aotearoa.

Sun, Feb 1

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

Hare Pota me te Pakohu Kura Huna (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) was launched today at the Toitū te Reo Māori Festival in Hastings.

November 14, 2025

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

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

September 11, 2025

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

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

Hare Pota me te Pakohu Kura Huna (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) was launched today at the Toitū te Reo Māori Festival in Hastings.

November 14, 2025

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

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

September 11, 2025

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

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

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

Hare Pota me te Pakohu Kura Huna (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) was launched today at the Toitū te Reo Māori Festival in Hastings.

November 14, 2025

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

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

September 11, 2025

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

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

Hare Pota me te Pakohu Kura Huna (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) was launched today at the Toitū te Reo Māori Festival in Hastings.

November 14, 2025

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

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

September 11, 2025

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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

Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Māori Development.

Government investing $5 million into Māori-owned businesses

Administered by Te Puni Kōkiri, the investment has been set aside from the Māori Development Fund to support economic growth, jobs and bolster exports.

Wed, Jun 10

Government investing $5 million into Māori-owned businesses

Administered by Te Puni Kōkiri, the investment has been set aside from the Māori Development Fund to support economic growth, jobs and bolster exports.

Wed, Jun 10

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

Government investing $5 million into Māori-owned businesses

Administered by Te Puni Kōkiri, the investment has been set aside from the Māori Development Fund to support economic growth, jobs and bolster exports.

Wed, Jun 10

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

Government investing $5 million into Māori-owned businesses

Administered by Te Puni Kōkiri, the investment has been set aside from the Māori Development Fund to support economic growth, jobs and bolster exports.

Wed, Jun 10

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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Former PM Dame Jenny Shipley new chair of Waitangi National Trust

Former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley has been named the new chair of the Waitangi National Trust.

Tue, Jun 16

Move-on orders will criminalise homeless children - experts

Public health experts say the proposed move-on orders will "criminalise homelessness" among some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable young people, including children as young as 14.

Tue, Jun 16

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

Hillcrest Cemetary in Whakatāne is the largest of five cemeteries Whakatāne District Council manages in the district.

Proposed new Whakatāne burial charge called 'culturally insensitive'

Proposal to create an additional fee for families wishing to back-fill gravesites themselves.

Fri, Jun 12

First wāhine Māori Anglican bishop of Te Waipounamu follows dad's footsteps

Susan Wallace has become the first wāhine Māori Anglican bishop of Te Waipounamu, the third Pīhopa ki Te Hui Amorangi ki Te Waipounamu and the second wahine elected to the office of Pīhopa.

Thu, Jun 11

Te Arawa marks 140 years after Tarawera eruption

The volcanic eruption of Tarawera in 1886 is one of the country’s most significant and catastrophic historical events, changing the landscape and people of Te Arawa forever.

Wed, Jun 10

Government investing $5 million into Māori-owned businesses

Administered by Te Puni Kōkiri, the investment has been set aside from the Māori Development Fund to support economic growth, jobs and bolster exports.

Wed, Jun 10

Pair fined for attempting to illegally export pounamu

A mother and son found guilty of trying to take 18 kilograms of pounamu to China have been fined $5000.

Fri, Jun 5

Prof Whatarangi Winiata, renowed Māori academic and leader, dies

Winiata was founding president of Te Pāti Māori and a key figure in the establishment of Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Ōtaki.

Thu, Jun 4

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

Govt proposals on Treaty clauses at centre of Waitangi Tribunal hearing

Plan to weaken and remove Treaty clauses from a range of laws is now at the centre of an urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing in Wellington.

Tue, Jun 2

Master carver, tohunga tā moko Riki Manuel 'humbled' by honour

Appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the King’s Birthday Honours, Manuel told Breakfast his two phones had been ringing off the hook since the announcement yesterday.

Tue, Jun 2

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