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National Iwi Chairs Forum and unions announce day of solidarity
The day, Rā Whakamana, is aimed to "reaffirm the tino rangatiratanga of Tangata Whenua and protect the rights and wellbeing of all workers".
From Hawaiki to Aotearoa: New books trace journey of Tararua ancestor
Rangitāne iwi has launched a set of bilingual books as part of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Audio
Wellington hīkoi celebrates 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Students, teachers and whānau filled Wellington's waterfront with waiata and banners in support of te reo Māori.
Burger Wellington winner wants more celebration of kai Māori
Te Papa Cafe's Āhuru Kai Kōhua Poaka burger was inspired by the Māori food tradition of a boil-up, Āhuru.
Swirling steam, laser lights, and geysers: Rotorua's newest attraction
It's a new way to see the geothermal valley of Te Puia, one visitor said.
Law changes will further sideline Māori in health sector select committee told
The Health Select Committee has been hearing public submissions on amendments to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act.
Kapa haka brings first Koroneihana of Māori monarch to close
With a waiata and lowering of the flags, the first Koroneihana of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po came to an end.
The mauri of Te Matatini handed to Waikato at Koroneihana celebrations
The mauri of Te Matatini has been passed from Te Kāhui Maunga to Waikato as early preparations begin for the next kapa haka festival in 2027.
'There are many ways to manifest being Māori' - Māori Queen
In her first royal address since becoming head of the Kiingitanga movement, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po told listeners that being Māori was not defined by having an enemy or a challenge to…
Pro-equity programmes still needed to fix health workforce inequities - doctor
A study has found Māori and Pacific medical students going through a long-standing admissions programme are graduating at a higher rate than students in other faculties.
'This is about us celebrating us' - A year of mourning for Kiingi Tuheitia
The first Koroneihana of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po promises to be an "extravaganza" lifting the mourning period exactly one year on from the passing of Kiingi Tuheitia.
Young Māori prepare to attend COP30 in Brazil
A group of 10 rangatahi Māori have been selected from more than 60 applicants to represent their iwi at one of the world's largest climate change conferences. Audio
High Court recognises Ruapuke Island Marine Title
But it will need to be reconsidered under an Amendment Bill progressing through Parliament.
'This really isn't just about the demise of Te Aka Whai Ora'
A landmark High Court challenge over the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora - taking place in Wellington this week - is about "the ability and the right of Māori to look after ourselves", say the…
Rotorua hapū trust expand affordable rental initiative
An affordable rental initiative is being expanded by a Rotorua hapū trust, which hopes to get more of its whānau into home ownership.
Māori coastal rights Supreme Court decision could set precedent - lawyer
The court found riverbeds deemed to be part of the marine area can be included in Māori customary marine title orders.
Riverbeds part of Māori customary rights, Supreme Court rules
It comes as the government forges ahead with a law change.
Is Māori Media in for a shake-up?
Could the idea of a national hub for Māori news become a reality?
The show giving rangatahi a bird's eye view of their kāinga
A new children's series is giving tamariki Māori the chance to take the pilot's seat, using drone technology to see their marae and tūrangawaewae from a different angle.
WĀHI looks how best to support mental health of young Māori in rural Bay of Plenty
A new three-year research project by the youth charity aims to look at how Māori philosophies and values can be used to shape mental health promotion.
Proposed NCEA replacement 'Eurocentric' approach to education
The proposed NCEA replacement is a monocultural, Eurocentric approach to education, says Rawiri Wright.
Iwi disappointed council deferring Taupō water management agreement
Taupō mayor David Trewavas said he was all for the agreement, but felt the community had not been taken along with the process.
'System just sucks': Political scientist says Māori being deterred from voting
Lara Greaves was blunt in her assessment of the voting system, calling it difficult to navigate, particularly when it comes to updating or changing enrolment details.
Tolaga Bay marae 'preparing people's minds' for moving their wharenui
The whānau of Hinemaurea were thinking of relocating to safer ground before Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Taupō council defers debate over draft water management agreement with iwi
The Taupō District Council has voted to defer consideration of the agreement with local iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa until after the next local government elections.