Work on a new mortuary waste site is underway, with Wairoa aiming to be the first council in New Zealand to achieve the separation of mortuary waste at source. A blessing has been held on site.

Small town's 'pioneering' plan for mortuary waste

Almost everywhere in New Zealand, mortuary waste generated during embalming process is discharged into the public wastewater network.

6:37pm

Contested site of early Māori occupation was bought by the government more than five years ago.

'Delicate situation': Plans for Ihumātao unresolved five years on

A long-running protest and occupation at the site was sparked by its sale to Fletchers in 2016.

6:34pm

2:29

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi

Kapa-Kingi talks plan for new party after Te Pāti Māori split

The MP said it was "amazing what we can do with nearly nothing" when asked about how she would fund the new party.

12:33pm

4:05

Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara.

Oriini Kaipara confirms loyalty to TPM after conflicting reports

Oriini Kaipara has confirmed her loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after conflicting statements were made by her spokesperson to different media outlets, as the party announces it will make a formal complaint.

7:49am

The Anaweka waka has spent the last 14 years being preserved and dried and is now ready to be housed.

'Massively exciting' – home to be built for ancient Anaweka waka

Tasman residents will soon be able to have their say on plans to build a new home for the “highly significant” Anaweka waka.

Monday 4:30pm

Te Ao Haka

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 Tiriti o Waitangi

Te Tino Rangatiratanga flag

'Damaging effect': Proposed changes to Treaty clauses revealed

It would set government obligations to the Treaty to no higher standard than to simply "take into account" across nine Acts.

Fri, May 1

Tōrangapū

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi

Kapa-Kingi splits from Te Pāti Māori, launches new party

Te Tai Tokerau Party will contest the election on "kaupapa grounded in tino rangatiratanga, local decision-making and mana mokopuna".

Monday 1:20pm

4:05

Te Tino Rangatiratanga flag

'Damaging effect': Proposed changes to Treaty clauses revealed

It would set government obligations to the Treaty to no higher standard than to simply "take into account" across nine Acts.

Fri, May 1

Kingi Kiriona

Former journalist to contest Hauraki-Waikato seat

Sat, Apr 18

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

Far North councillors vote to expand controversial Māori liaison committee

Thu, Apr 16

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

Iwi/Hapū

'A name with mana': Te Rere o Ōmanawa restored as reserve's name.

Te Rere o Ōmanawa: Name restored to Tauranga waterfall reserve

Name of parkland – featuring one of NZ’s most beautiful and celebrated waterfalls – is changing in an act of recognition.

Wed, Apr 22

Te Reo Māori

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

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

Iwi radio broadcaster.

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

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

Tue, Mar 31

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Thu, Feb 12

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

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

Sun, Feb 1

Steve Gibson said there were several reasons he did not attend the marae meeting.

Hastings councillor skips marae session over te reo and faith concerns

Thu, Jan 29

Hauora

Clinical meets cultural as medical students educate via social media

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

Mātauranga

Waitangi Tribunal begins urgent inquiry into school Treaty obligations

Waitangi Tribunal begins urgent inquiry into school Treaty obligations

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

Wed, Apr 15

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

Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into removal of schools' Treaty obligations

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

Wed, Mar 11

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Thu, Feb 12

Rainy weather (file image).

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

December 30, 2025

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

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

November 27, 2025

Taiao

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

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

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

Rangatahi chosen to speak on climate change at COP30 in Brazil

August 5, 2025

Hākinakina

Robert Everitt

'Like cowboys': Farmer revives horse sports in Far North community

Robert Everitt is on a mission to return horse sports to Te Kao’s local scene.

Thu, Feb 19

There’s a growing number of local sport broadcasters embracing te reo.

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

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

Kurt Eklund named as Māori All Blacks captain

June 24, 2025

Ngahau

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

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

Ōhanga

Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market

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

Patapātai

Kupu Quiz: Do you know your tapatoru from your tapawhā?

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?

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?

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

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

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi

Kapa-Kingi splits from Te Pāti Māori, launches new party

Te Tai Tokerau Party will contest the election on "kaupapa grounded in tino rangatiratanga, local decision-making and mana mokopuna".

Monday 1:20pm

4:05

Customs reveals scale of pounamu seizures at border

Customs reveals scale of pounamu seizures at border

A recent prosecution found two people guilty of trying to sneak the precious stone out of the country.

Thu, May 7

Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka approach Kaiwhaiki Marae, near Whanganui.

Apology for 'immense harm' as Whanganui iwi sign landmark deal

Whanganui iwi leaders delivered a clear message to the Crown as they signed an historic Treaty settlement on Saturday: the relationship must change.

Mon, May 4

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 Tino Rangatiratanga flag

'Damaging effect': Proposed changes to Treaty clauses revealed

It would set government obligations to the Treaty to no higher standard than to simply "take into account" across nine Acts.

Fri, May 1

Te Hui Amorangi ki Te Waipounamu bishop-elect Susan Wallace.

Te Waipounamu names its first wahine Māori Anglican bishop

Once installed, Susan Wallace will become the second Māori woman Anglican bishop, and the first with a moko kauae.

Fri, May 1

April 2026
A hikoi through Whakatāne showed the level of support for preventing the development, prior to the hearing on February 10.

Housing development approved to go ahead beside urupā site

The housing will be developed on less than half of a 26.9ha Whakatāne District Council-owned block next to the official urupā site.

Wed, Apr 29

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

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

Te Kuru Marutea at Te Matatini 2025.

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

Thousands marched in the hīkoi protesting the Treaty Principles Bill.

Govt risks another colossal hīkoi if it weakens Treaty obligations

Analysis: Te Aniwa Hurihanganui explains why a plan to weaken legal obligations to the Treaty of Waitangi could become as controversial as the Treaty Principles Bill.

Fri, Apr 24

Parmjeet Parmar is ACT party's Indian-origin list MP

Haka targeting Indian MP sparks backlash

The haka at Parmjeet Parmar included a phrase interpreted as a derogatory reference to Indians, and gestures referencing cultural practices.

Thu, Apr 23

Some of the pounamu recovered by police.

A tonne of pounamu recovered in huge South Island bust, three arrests

"This quantity can only be described as commercial," police said about the recovered taonga.

Wed, Apr 22

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

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

Govt proposes to weaken legal obligations to Treaty of Waitangi

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

Sun, Apr 19

Te Pou o Mangatāwhiri perform at Te Matatini 2025.

Te Pou o Mangatāwhiri crowned regional Tainui kapa haka champions

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

Sat, Apr 18

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

Te Tū Mataora continue reign as Rangitāne kapa haka champs

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

Sat, Apr 18

Kingi Kiriona

Former journalist to contest Hauraki-Waikato seat

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

Sat, Apr 18

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

Far North councillors vote to expand controversial Māori liaison committee

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

Thu, Apr 16

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

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

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

Wed, Apr 15

Waitangi Tribunal begins urgent inquiry into school Treaty obligations

Waitangi Tribunal begins urgent inquiry into school Treaty obligations

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

Wed, Apr 15