Māori journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau dies aged 49
Born in 1976 in Hāwera, Taranaki, Awarau was of Ngāti Maru, Taranaki whānui and Niuean descent. Talented storyteller…
Iwi and Māori businesses drive rapid growth across new sectors
“The Māori economy is starting to play a major part in New Zealand’s economy,” Harrison said. “It’s sitting…
Tau Oranga Health Care: New kaupapa Māori practice opening in Rotorua
Childs recalled trying to book a GP appointment and being told that there was a seven-week wait. “By…
Call for Te Papa to repatriate kauri bust of Ngati Porou chief who signed the Treaty
The bust belongs to English antiques dealer Peter Petrou. Jackson, who has whakapapa to Ngati Porou and Maniapoto,…
New Year 2026 Honours: Tom Roa made companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
“Noise is not the same as progress.” Roa’s lifetime of service to the Māori language and education has…
New Year 2026 Honours: Tom Roa made companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
“Noise is not the same as progress.” Roa’s lifetime of service to the Māori language and education has…
Graphic novels tells tale of Ngāti Kahungunu ancestral waka
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Simon Bridges’ wife, Natalie, and lawyer Philip Crump among new community trusts appointees
“These people collectively bring expertise in education, business, healthcare, community services, marketing, sports, governance, law, environmental protection, grant…
Court of Appeal: Māori Land Court cannot rule on Porotī Springs water
Sitting beneath Whatitiri maunga, local hapū Te Uriroroi, Te Parawhau, and Te Māhurehure ki Whatitiri regard the springs…
Te Pāti Māori’s Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke teases announcement at Waitangi 2026
Green MP for Wellington Central Tamatha Paul in the corridor outside her office on the second floor of…
Abel Tasman land among 3000ha returned to Māori after historic Nelson Tenths case settlement
The assets will be transferred to Te Here-ā-Nuku Trust, which will manage them on behalf of the customary…
Aotearoa NZ Māori Rugby League pulls five major tournaments from Rotorua
The league organisation’s chairman John Devonshire said the tournaments had grown since Rotorua started hosting them 13 years…