Te Ao Māori

Māoridom is preparing for what will likely be its biggest tangi in nearly 20 years after the sudden death of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. Audio

New Zealand's longest-serving councillor has shared his sadness after the death of his long-time friend, Kiingi Tuheitia, who died on Friday morning.

More than half of the 45 district, city and regional councils have voted in the past month, with all but two choosing to retain their Māori seats for the 2025 elections.

New Zealand's longest-serving councillor has shared his sadness after the death of his long-time friend, Kiingi Tuheitia, who died on Friday morning.

The next week will be massive for Māoridom after the death of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. Audio

Tributes have been paid by political leaders following the death of the Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia, aged 69.

Minister Simeon Brown said he was disappointed by the regional council's refusal.

Leaders from around the world have been paying tribute to the Māori king.

A record 55 teams will flood Taranaki for the festival, which will be like "every single event that New Plymouth has in a year, rolled into one week".

Kiingi Tuheitia was an unpretentious man, and his home remained the house he and his wife built at Huntly.

Kiingi Tuheitia had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery, Kiingitanga office says.

Whangārei District councillors have voted down a motion to abolish their Māori ward in a two-hour, often emotional debate.

The broadcaster is looking to cut spending by almost $10 million.

The Waikato-based council has agreed to continue to provide a seat at the table for Māori.

Instead, the council will keep its two-seat Māori ward at the next election, and hold a referendum.

The trip was designed to broaden rangatahi views on education and encourage critical thinking.

The Crown's sole witness has told the Waitangi Tribunal planned changes to customary marine title have not been Treaty compliant.