Te Ao Māori
Govt told act on Tribunal's findings on freshwater degradation
Iwi leaders are urging the government not to sideline a landmark Waitangi Tribunal report into water rights and recognise Māori proprietary rights. Audio
Iwi calls out artist over use of haka lyrics in T-shirt range
New Zealand artist Dick Frizzell has come under fire by a Wellington iwi for printing the lyrics of the haka 'Ka Mate' on a new T-shirt line.
Waitangi Tribunal slams Crown over freshwater failures
A landmark report from the Tribunal tonight heavily criticises the Crown over river and lake pollution, and for blocking Māori from helping to fix the problem. Audio
Council votes against Shelly Bay development processes probe
Wellington city councillors have voted against a move to dig deeper into the details around the controversial Shelly Bay project.
Hokianga man to be honoured by Muhammed Ali centre in US
A Hokianga man will receive a humanitarian award next month from the Muhammed Ali Centre in the US for his efforts in helping minimise waste
New Plymouth District Council seats: 'We need a good mix to make good decisions'
A former New Plymouth mayor who campaigned for a Māori ward on the council is sceptical that a new voting system being used this year will return a more diverse group of councillors.
Adults warned on suicides: Support children or 'see them leave before you'
Māori suicide prevention workers say they are undervalued and underfunded and they are pleading for more support as Māori suicide rates reach record highs.
Taonga returning: Negotiations with museums over Cook items succeed
A collection of taonga left on board Captain Cook's ship the Endeavour after its first voyage to Aotearoa will be returned to the Tairāwhiti region after 250 years.
Boat harbour touted in regeneration plans for Whakatāne River
A group of Māori landowners in Whakatāne are looking to turn their modest piece of whenua into a boat harbour to boost the region's economy.
Suicide prevention: Experts say money and clear plan needed
Mental health experts have called on the government to establish a clear plan and invest more money to reduce the national suicide rate. Audio
Call to prioritise Māori suicide prevention
The number of people dying by suicide in the last year has been the highest ever recorded, with a sharp increase among teenagers and Māori, new figures show. Video
Suspicious fire guts Patea kōhanga reo
An investigation is underway after a fire devastated a kōhanga reo in South Taranaki at the weekend.
Ngāti Hine in mourning after death of Pita Paraone
Northland's Ngāti Hine people are in mourning, following the death of well-known kaumātua, and Waitangi stalwart, Pita Paraone.
Māori elderly and disabled 'forgotten' New Zealanders - report
An advocacy group for Māori says its elderly are forgotten New Zealanders and it wants policy makers to do more for them.
Ihumātao: 'Why would we pay the thief for our own land?'
Māori at Ihumātao say the land should be gifted back, and iwi should not have to buy back what was once stolen from them.
Retiree becomes first Waitara leaseholder to buy her property
The first leaseholder has taken ownership of property under the Waitara Lands Act, but not everyone is happy with the scheme.
Jacinda Ardern 'will visit Ihumātao ... it's just a matter of timing'
Prime Minister Jacinda Adern says she will go to Ihumātao - but not until the standoff between iwi and Fletchers is over.
Tūhoe sign agreement with Oranga Tamariki
Oranga Tamariki will notify the iwi of any tamariki with Tūhoe whakapapa coming into their care, a model the iwi hopes will mean more Tūhoe families providing loving homes. Audio
Reports of Waikato-Tainui buying Ihumātao is speculation - Pania Newton
One of the leaders of the Ihumātao occupation says reports that Waikato-Tainui is going to buy the disputed land is only speculation.
