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
UK man killed in freak Auckland worksite gate crush named
The large sliding gate was being opened to let subbies on site when it fell on the victim.
Sean Wainui’s widow speaks of a ‘man of mana’ as the whānau unveils his beautiful headstone
The widow of Sean Wainui has spoken for the first time of her devastating loss.
Brian Tamaki plans protest and disruptions at rainbow events
The Destiny Church leader wants drag queens banned from public spaces.
Cops leaving, recruitment struggles, back office to frontline
Dozens of Kiwi police officers are waiting to take up lucrative jobs in Australia
Health worker claims ‘kia ora’ and ‘ngā mihi’ banned in emails to patients
'My manager has since asked that I stop using te reo Māori altogether,' staffer posts.
Who would have thought Dave Letele in a governance role?
A former MP and a community advocate have been appointed to iwi governance roles.
'Cacophony of clowns': Winston Peters slams boot camp critics
Deputy PM says the initiative can work if run properly.
Auckland parks and buildings to have dual English-Māori names
The initiative will showcase the Māori history and stories of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Posie Parker nana bashing victim gets support from British singer star and global tennis great
Judith Hobson thanks global celebrities for their worldwide kindness.
Double blow: One brother told he has bowel cancer as his sibling dies
Friends rally after tragedy strikes a South Auckland whānau.
Pensioner bashed at rally to her attacker: 'You're a disgrace'
Senior citizen meets her attacker in court.
Destiny Church says biker vests are ‘korowai, not gang patches’
Brian Tamaki says riders will continue to wear church colours despite government ban.
'One of darkest weeks for te ao Māori': Reti should hang head in shame, says Jackson
Māori agree this is one of the darkest weeks in our political history.
Kanoa Lloyd's new role revealed: 'I’m choosing projects that have meaning and mana'
Former TV host wants to stay behind the lens.
Waitangi Tribunal puts Government's plans to scrap Māori Health on hold
Waitangi Tribunal tells the Government to stop the Māori Health disestablishment.
'Everybody bailed out, except the guy holding Craig’s hand': Police officer nominated for bravery award
Police who comforted critically injured fireman and a pensioner nominated for awards.
Waikato-Tainui Iwi need strong leadership - Tuku Morgan
Waikato-Tainui has selected Tuku Morgan as its chair
Brian Tamaki promises March Madness
The Destiny Church leader is taking his flock back to the streets
Grandma attacked by motorist who 'tried to snap' her arm at popular beach carpark
“I don’t know why people didn’t jump in to help me.”
Urban Māori organisations have Tāmaki Makaurau musically covered
Free Waitangi Day concerts at West and South Auckland.
‘I looked into the eyes of my brother’s killer... no remorse’ - Killer's sentence outrages sister
Jonty Douglas was killed by stranger Joshua Timoti.
Businessman charged with assaulting police outs himself - it’s Leo Molloy
He earlier pleaded not guilty to assaulting a police officer.
Some politicians are trying to light the racial powder keg - Tamaki
Māori are a powder keg and some politicians are lighting the wick - Brian Tamaki
Former Midnight Oil frontman jumps at chance to play at music festival
Aussie music legend Peter Garrett headlines Waitangi Day concert.
Māori in two minds over UK-based 'Hakacise'
Kiwi PR man Richard Hillgrove runs a bootcamp inspired by the All Blacks haka.
Mum claims only thing OT taught her son was 'how to become a good ram-raider'
Mum is desperate for the return of her son from Oranga Tamariki.
Glamour TVNZ couple tie the knot at Northland beach wedding
'It was a lovely ceremony for a lovely couple.'
Ex-Nats MP cleared by police after family fight at mum’s tangi
Police say Alfred Ngaro and his whānau were cleared of assault claims.
'I did not strike her': Former Nats minister investigated over family funeral fight
Police have interviewed five people and say they expect to lay charges.
New Māori cop wants to help whānau who have mental health issues
Chanel Ruri joins her two sisters as police officers.
Sixty-two new cops graduate just in time for Christmas cheer
Constable Farheen Ali knows the ins and outs of the police
Reti on Māori health: I want to paint a different dream, a different vision
Health Minister wants to move funding and resources closer to the homes and hapū.
Commissioner holds office at pleasure of Governor-General
Police Minister Mark Mitchell can't sack Commissioner Coster - even he he wanted to.
Jackson: Winston Peters' behaviour is worrying
Labour MP says 'Govt should be ashamed of Winston’s embarrassing behaviour.'
Outgoing minister Willie Jackson takes a crack at incoming government trade-offs
Willie Jackson predicts doom for new government
Educator distances herself from Seymour’s Treaty stance
Dame Anne Salmond says she does not support Act's attempt to rewrite document.
Widow hits out again in doco stoush over Jonah Lomu's legacy
The All Black great's widow is fighting for exclusive rights to his trademark.
The Rock’s mum makes a kava stop before heading back to Los Angeles
The Hollywood superstar’s mum and aunty have been in New Zealand.
Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett to headline free Waitangi @ Waititi concert
The indigenous rights campaigner will perform at the West Auckland concert.
Incoming MP opens up on attempt to shame marae
"Politics makes people go porangi (crazy)" says Takutai Kemp.
The Rock's special guest appearance at Auckland lunch
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's mum is gifted special gift from Auckland tapa artists.
Recount results in: Tāmaki Makaurau, Mt Albert winners declared
Te Pāti Māori wins Tāmaki Makaurau to confirm a record six MPs in Parliament.
'People say I’m not a proper Māori': Seymour on his whakapapa and the Treaty
The Act Party leader talks about his whakapapa and Te Tiriti.
Willie Jackson finds a new post-election niche - rarking up South African rugby fans
The best side doesn't always win according to the Labour MP.
Online heckler takes Deputy PM to task over trip to Pacific Leaders forum
Carmel Sepuloni gives as good as she gets to online social media heckler.
Te Pāti Māori not under investigation over Manurewa Marae polling booth
The Electoral Commission says no complaints have been made.
Verbal clash erupts during politics podcast
Political panel gets rough and ready over Treaty and Chlöe.
I was told Te Pāti Māori would win six seats but wanted to know what my mate was smoking
OPINION: I wasn't as sure as my mate as to what the result would be.
Woman supports teen who stole and wrecked her uninsured car
'Her family was worried that I was gonna react badly, being from a gang whānau.'
'Thin Lizzy the problem away': Mongrel Mob hires lawyer over Nats' gang patch policy
The gang says the policies are “hot air and a waste of taxpayer time and money”.
Leo Molloy's Melbourne Cup punt and the charities that could benefit
Leo Molloy will give the winnings off a $2.5k Melbourne Cup bet to charity.
Willie Jackson: Some South African fans want to murder me, but I call it like I see it
Jackson's post triggered thousands of responses from South African fans.
Labour Māori strategist sees silver red lining in dark blue cloud
Māori voted strategically in the seven electorates
Jackson: "I never looked at politics or advancing Māori as a job. I have always looked at it as a privilege."
Labour MP said he's “decided to hang around for a while”.
Lloyd Matiu Whiri: 'I broke the chains of the past, picked it up and owned it'
Emerging new Māori digital artist changes his course in life.
Prominent Māori figure launches legal proceedings
The Waipareira chair seeks a review after his application for a Māori board was declined.
John Tamihere: 'We did very well and I think there is a possibility of a fifth seat'
John Tamihere says don't count out another electorate seat swinging to Te Pāti Māori.
Davis will likely quit politics if he doesn’t win Te Tai Tōkerau
Labour's deputy leader ponders his future should he lose his electorate seat.
Mongrel Mob and Black Power gang leadership calls on members to vote
Harry Tan and Dennis O'Reilly want gang whānau to vote
Election candidates in minor squabble on Facebook
Te Pāti Māori co-leader and Act Hamilton West candidate trade barbs online
Willie Jackson scoffs at 'radical Māori take over of democracy'
David Seymour says he makes no apologies for calling out race-based policies.
Te Pāti Māori candidate targeted in fresh incident, man 'served trespass notice'
Man trespassed after string of incidents at Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.
'He was her world': Mum building bright future before alleged murder
Son turned 6 the day before mum was found critically injured.
'Trusted' intermediary hands gang weapons to police
Caine Warren has handed in firearms five times in the past two years.
Millionaire who donated plane to Act revealed in Te Pāti Māori complaint
Te Pāti Māori asks Electoral Commission to investigate donation to Act by rich lister.
Rāhui placed across pristine Waitematā after raw sewage flows into harbour
Local iwi have put a rāhui in place over the harbour following the Parnell sewer blowout.
Jonah Lomu doco stoush: Widow's cease-and-desist letter stalls project
Nadene Lomu has written cease and desist letters to the New Zealand Film Commission.
Jonah Lomu's widow tries to block doco, claims trademark breach
Nadene Lomu has written cease and desist letters to the NZ Film Commission.
Rotorua candidates jostle with quick-fire questions
Te Pāti Māori candidate wins debate at Rotorua Business chamber.
Fundraiser for teen cancer kid in Kerikeri on Saturday
A day later would have been catastrophic for Julius Webb, doctors said.
Ambulances from NZ join service in Ukraine
Seven Hato Hone vans were repurposed, blessed and are supporting Ukraine people.
Taiwanese technology powers up Ōkarea Marae with clean, green solar solutions
The Solar Solutions for Māori Communities programme is freeing up marae costs.
Deputy chief appointment set to lift the cultural capability of Fenz
Piki Thomas is leading the Fenz approach to kaupapa Māori issues.
Letele to food thieves: ‘Knock on the door, bro, we’ll give you kai’
Community advocate Dave Letele says hungry kids will miss out after foodbank is burgled.
Rawiri Waititi leaves election campaign to be with his mother
Māori Party co-leader's mum is in hospital.
12-year-old golfer's incredible gift after going global
Teen golfing sensations showered with equipment to help them take sport further.
Māori make up half of those charged with murder on electronic bail
EM Bail is monitored by Corrections and enforced by police.
Political heckler Karl Mokaraka: 'I’m normally a quiet and shy fella'
"I want the politicians to know what whānau are feeling and going through."