Joseph Los'e is the New Zealand Herald's Kaupapa Māori Editor.
Ko Taupiri te maunga Ko Waikato te awa Ko Ngāti Maniapoto, ko Tainui, ko Ngāti Tonga nga Iwi Ko Te Kotahitanga, ko Nehenehenui ngā marae Ko Wahanui te tipuna Ko Tavake Los’e rāua ko Kuini Cribb ōku mātua Ko Joseph Los’e tōku ingoa Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa
Te Matatini expected to bring $27m boost to Taranaki economy
This year, 55 teams will perform, the largest number in the event's history.
Top detective assigned to investigation into Te Pāti Māori over alleged data misuse
Detective Superintendent Ross McKay leads the investigation into party activities in 2023.
‘It’s not pretty’: Dave Letele defends work amid online scrutiny
BBM delivers $13.50 in social good for every dollar invested, says Letele.
‘It’s a superpower’: Māori values propel RNZAF leader to historic role in Australia
It is the first time a Kiwi has held such a high-ranking role in the RAAF.
The economist who wants to be Auckland’s first Māori mayor
Auckland councillor Kerrin Leoni opposes the sale of strategic assets like airport shares.
Why this Waitangi Day Google Doodle is a cultural milestone
The central figures perform a hongi, sharing the breath of life in the artwork.
'A force of nature': Tributes flow for Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi
National leaders have praised her impact on Māori education.
After losing 100kg, ‘the Brown Buttabean’ tackles NZ’s obesity crisis
New Zealand has the third-highest adult obesity rate in the OECD.
How L.A.B and Corrella’s new song embodies Te Matatini’s spirit
'We Belong' celebrates unity and welcomes all to Te Matatini in New Plymouth.
Why the Māori Queen’s visit to Rātana marks a new era
The Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori will be welcomed at 3pm Thursday.
Māori health group urges open dialogue with new minister Simeon Brown
Hapai CEO Jacqui Harema sees Brown's lack of health experience as an opportunity.
Why new Waitangi Tribunal appointments are sparking controversy in Māoridom
New members include Phillip Crump, Tipene Chrisp and Vanessa Eparaima on three-year terms.
$100 vouchers to fill out Census: Stats NZ inquiry clears Whānau Ora of data breach
First of two inquiries after whistleblowers' allegations makes several recommendations.
‘Pathetic’: Jonah Lomu’s family in tennis centre spat
Tennis Auckland denies Lomu family access as coaching credentials spark controversy.
‘Uneducated cannibals’: Racial abuse, assault alleged after woman asked to leash dog
'We were simply asking her to be respectful.'
‘Inundated’: Over 20k submissions flood Parliament deadline
Calls grow to extend Treaty Bill submission deadline amid tech issues.
‘Go out there and do the mahi’: Che Wilson on aunt Dame Tariana Turia’s legacy
Dame Tariana Turia's legacy honoured; whānau urged to 'do the mahi' against Treaty bill.
Watch: Politicians arrive as Dame Tariana Turia remembered at Whangaehu Marae
Ngai Tahu, Ngati Kahungunu join mourning for Māori Party co-leader.
Watch: Auckland bar brawl erupts after man allegedly punches woman for refusing dance
Headquarters owner Leo Molloy has offered to compensate the young victim and her father.
Saved by generosity: Dave Letele's foodbank revival brings festive hope
Over 1000 Xmas hampers and toys delivered in Auckland, Hamilton, Tokoroa and Te Kuiti.
How a life-changing tragedy inspired a young woman's medical journey
Dr Melenia Kaitaeifo, inspired by her brother's tragic death, graduates as a doctor from Otago.
'No tolerance': Police brace for gang influx at Mob boss funeral after untimely death
The Mongrel Mob are off to Napier for Angus Benson's tangi as police ensure public safety.
Waitangi Tribunal: Crown breached Te Tiriti o Waitangi in scrapping Māori Health Authority
Lady Tureiti Moxon: 'The process was driven by a political and racist agenda.'
Tohunga painting auction highlights Māori art's true cultural value
Academic says Goldie sale raises concerns over Māori cultural heritage and ancestral ties.
Willie Jackson and David Seymour set for Treaty Principles Bill showdown
Jackson challenges Seymour to debate, urges public to keep fighting against the bill.
Ex race relations boss slams Treaty Principles Bill
Joris de Bres is flabbergasted by Act's 'divisive' bill.
Being a finalist for TV Presenter of the Year was not part of my plan - Letele
Community advocate is a finalist in TV presenter of the year
Mongrel Mob member claims to successfully flout new gang patch ban
Cherie Kurarangi has a brief encounter with cops.
Rival gangs to join hīkoi; second march considered when patch law comes into force
Arch rivals consider truce to make a stand against new laws.
Five huia feathers are set to fly high off the auction block
Following the record $46k single huia feather sale, five more are for grabs.
Seymour slams schools who told kids 'wave your banners' ahead of hīkoi
Teachers openly flaunt children's absenteeism rules.
Hīkoi to Parliament: Seymour warns parents who take kids to explain ‘unjustified absences’
The minister has previously spoken of the need for children to attend school to learn.
Knight-backed Kiwi consortium makes $360m splash into NRL competition
Sir Graham Lowe says the Orcas are determined to be a competitive force in the NRL.
'Violated': Kuia claims she was strip-searched in Ōpōtiki police gang raids, children ‘traumatised’
Kaumatua and tamariki traumatised by Opotiki police raids.
'We are the mana of this land': Iwi slam police over Mob bust, threaten to block future raids
Iwi leader decries the impact on children from police crackdown in Ōpōtiki.
Time for the Ōpōtiki community to claim back their town - Mark Mitchell
The Police Minister fully backs gang crackdown.
Act copping the blame for much of the anti-Māori rhetoric, Seymour says
David Seymour looks back over 12 months in power.
Monopoly Man: Why Shane Jones is splashing cash in the provinces
The Regional Development Minister says he'll take 'coal before dole' any day.
Group's animated ad pokes fun at David Seymour’s legislation
'Regular New Zealanders' who oppose Act's Treaty Principles Bill create comedy skit.
Get the Lowe down on Sir Graham's 12 life principles
League legend Sir Graham Lowe unveils his coaching tips.
Family of inmate killed in cell demand answers from Corrections
'The only way I can honour my brother is for the system to change.'
Dave Letele pulls the pin on his South Auckland foodbank
Dave Letele's South Auckland foodbank is closing its doors.
Hearing you have cancer can be scary, but doesn’t mean your life’s over - Te Ururoa Flavell
The former MP will peddle for prostate at charity fundraiser.
Act leader will go head-to-head with Ngāti Toa leader in Treaty debate
David Seymour and Helmet Modlik to have a 'conversation' on the principles bill.
Charter schools: Seymour says Act is at heart of helping Māori language flourish
David Seymour says Act's education schools are helping Māori flourish.
What the Hell is that hāngī master up to now?
Rewi Spraggon mixes Māori and Italian tastes for a new hāngī pizza.
Police Minister on gangs, boy racers and white-collar criminals
Mark Mitchell knows what police officers experience every day on the beat.
Kaumatua would like the return of his special tokotoko
Northland kaumatua left his walking stick by his car - it's gone walkabout.
Jonah's boys stand up for their mum Nadene Lomu
Jonah's boys Brayley and Dhyreille hit back at their mum's critics.
Boy racers cut off: 100 antisocial drivers stopped by police
Antisocial road users were met with a convoy of cops
400 church leaders sign open letter to vote down Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill
Hundreds have signed a letter against the 'divisive' bill.
The Māori Queen is following in her grandmother's footprints
Ngā Wai hono i te pō also shows her father's humility.
Kīngi Tūheitia's successor named: Māoridom, politicians react
Leaders are acknowledging Ngā Wai hono i te pō as the new leader of the Kīngitanga.
'The face of renewal': Who is the new Māori Queen?
Ngā Wai hono i te pō has been anointed the new leader of the Kīngitanga.
Kīngi Tūheitia changed the face of Māori criminal offending through leadership - Wally Haumaha
Former top cop Wally Haumaha says the King's impact was enormous for Māori.
Shane Jones cool after being hauled over the rocks by Collins
The minister says telling off won't stop him enjoying his birthday.
From a truck driver to a unifier for Māori - Kīngi Tūheitia’s legacy
Kīngi Tūheitia did not know he would succeed his mother until she died.
'Fantastic legacy': PM says Māori King Tūheitia was respected, appreciated by all
The Māori monarch had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery.
Treaty Principles Bill: Pākehā Treaty group calls out David Seymour’s ‘divisive’ politics
Te Tiriti Is Us defends Treaty of Waitangi against proposed prinicples bill.
David Seymour happy to debate Treaty Principles Bill – anyone, anywhere, anytime
Act leader says the bill is being driven by his constituency and not an anti-Māori agenda.
'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae
'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.
‘Be a gang member or be a dad’: Man saved his life by joining a gym, not the Mob
Devlin Rodgers could have joined the gang but weighed up his life's choices instead.
Ngāpuhi: Mane Tahere can’t see a Treaty settlement in sight
The country's youngest iwi leader says wellbeing first, money second.
'Taking back control': Police Minister vows tough crackdown on gang tangi
A 'softly softly' approach will no longer be tolerated, Mark Mitchell says.
Minister's message to gang members after bikes ticketed: 'Leave'
The Police Minister says green-ticketing illegal bikes is just the beginning.
Dame June's passing marks the end of an era for Urban Māori
The matriarch of Māoridom died on Saturday morning at Otamaroa.
Defence force bomb squad defuses situation at Hawke's Bay Prison
Police and the Defence Force called out over 'device' in empty vehicle.
Māori world pro circuit darts player taking aim at the best
Haupai Puha is living the dream on the world darts stage.
'Nasty and ugly': Mob boss involved in Wairoa gang brawl says both sides wanted a fight
Bronson Edwards says there are no winners in gang wars.
Silver medallist Hayden Wilde receives a royal rap from King Tūheitia in Paris
Tūheitia has arrived to support New Zealand athletes.
We want to downsize the Waitangi Tribunal they want to give it a Big Mac approach: Jones
Bill would make tribunal decisions binding on the Crown.
'We were almost wiped out – now we're back': The hidden story of Auckland's biggest land shift
Ngāti Whātua are an iwi split by land but are united by spirit.
Why NZ's biggest iwi feels 'left out': The case for urban Māori
Whenua is as important to urban Māori as it is to iwi.
Act Party wants Te Whatu Ora staff to ditch karakia
David Seymour questions whether other cultural practices would be incorporated.
Te Pāti Māori calls out the Act Party over Treaty Principles donations plea
'This shows is the Act Party has no confidence in their coalition party agreement.'
An old sugar factory is providing the art sweetener in Taiwan
Tongan artist Tui Gillies is showing off her skills in a month-long residency.
Rock stars: How a Tongan family built a multi-million-dollar business
All Stone & Rock are leaving a lasting impression around Auckland
'Ngarewa-Packer smiles like Tinker Bell but rhetoric is from blinking hell' - Shane Jones
NZ First deputy leader says Māori Party is blood shaming.
'I was punished': David Letele confronts former gang president father about criminal history
By age 19, Letele Snr was the Mongrel Mob's president.