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…
‘It tested us’ – the Tipenes on pain, joy and a new series
This story was one of the most read on 1News.co.nz in 2025. It was first published on June…
A year of law changes impacting Māori
Major law changes implemented in 2025 have seen a decrease in public sector obligations and targeted initiatives that…
Land returned to descendants in NZ’s oldest property dispute
About 7583 acres (3068 hectares) of land at the top of the South Island will be restored to…
Māori-owned farm holding returns to profit as new governors join board
One of the country’s largest farming operations has returned to profit with a $9.7 million after-tax surplus, reversing…
Bill set to return historic Māori site in Northland to Ngāpuhi
A bill returning one of New Zealand’s most historic sites to Māori is due to be passed by…
Ngāi Tahu to take 33% stake in Milford Sound Tourism
Mana whenua are set to take a major role in running Milford Sound, with Ngāi Tahu joining Milford…
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi challenges Te Pāti Māori expulsion
Expelled MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has taken Te Pāti Māori President John Tamihere to court over the party’s national…
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi files court action against party president
Expelled MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has filed for an interim injunction, court records show, against Te Pāti Māori President…
Man arrested after police raid uncovers 820kg of allegedly stolen pounamu
A man has been arrested after police raided a property in Dunedin and found 820 kilograms of allegedly…
Māori Queen launches multi-million-dollar investment platform
Māori Queen Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has launched the ‘Kotahitanga Fund’, a new…
Waitangi Tribunal raises issues with geothermal energy plan
The Waitangi Tribunal has found the Crown’s decision to exclude the Treaty from a draft geothermal development strategy…