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The weapon turned out to be a BB gun, but police say their response was appropriate.
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"I wish I had this when I was at school."
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Part 4 of Waka, a six-part series which traces the cultural revival of traditional craft.
The Jones Boys: Politician Shane and writer Lloyd give their perspectives on the Treaty of Waitangi and that relationship today
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Racist taunt shocks North Shore Māori mum
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Claire Trevett: Labour returns to Te Tii Marae - but will the PM?
Titewhai Harawira among those cautious about the PM returning to Te Tii Marae.
Notice of Motion filed to establish Māori Ward in Wellington
City councillor Jill Day has the support of the mayor and seven other councillors.
$150m fund established for Ngāpuhi while negotiating Treaty of Waitangi claims
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Watch: Hawaii's 'Jack Black' on the art of waka carving
Part 3 of Waka, a six-part series which traces the cultural revival of traditional craft.
Audrey Young: Labour kept plans on divisive Māori wards under wraps
Opinion: The current law has made matters worse and there is justification for change.
Local veto on Māori wards will be abolished
The process is fundamentally unfair to Māori, says Nanaia Mahuta.
For the first time in a decade the Nats are standing in Māori seats; Collins explains why
Judith Collins: National has been absent from the Māori seats for too long.
Watch: Moment of truth for waka carver in bid to protect endangered tradition
Part 2 of Waka, a six-part series which traces the cultural revival of traditional craft.
Ruapehu Māori ward petition fails at first hurdle
The petition for a poll on the proposed Ruapehu Māori ward has fallen short.
Two-year rāhui for Waiheke Island waters to protect kaimoana
And with community support, a restriction is being imposed from this weekend.
Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Iwi checkpoints about protecting communities
'Stop moaning about iwi checkpoints and let Māori leadership help us through.'
Watch: Four teams, one goal - waka carvers prepare to set sail
Part 1 of Waka, a six-part series which traces the cultural revival of traditional craft.
Economist Ganesh Nana: Beyond the free-market experiment
New Productivity Commissioner Dr Ganesh Nana wants to redefine how we look at the economy.
$220k Māori ward referendum decried as petition achieves numbers
Endorsement "doesn't mean it's home and hosed", says Māori wards supporter Buddy Mikaere.
Final call for submissions: Māori artists honour tūpuna with new competition
'It creates a contemporary spin on our tradition of recording tūpuna.'
'Bishop Ben', first bishop of Tai Tokerau, to be farewelled at Rāwhiti
'He was a priest from the old school: Devout, humble, and gentlemanly in all that he did.'
Racist rant on Magic Talk: Why John Banks' sacking shouldn't be the end of the story
It's easy to sacrifice John Banks. It's a lot harder to stop funding racism.
Family relieved son's body will be returned from Australia
Titan McCall died in a car crash on January 8 in Western Australia.
Talkback show's racist rant: New MediaWorks boss in damage control
New chief executive says controversial shock jock is banished from the airwaves for good.
Local Focus: Rotorua man a hero to many
Rawiri Bhana aims to help the mokopuna of Aotearoa. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Māori Party won't go to Waitangi amid Covid-19 concerns
Party's co-leaders say they will err on the side of caution after receiving iwi advice.
Police stop Northland iwi from setting up SH1 'information centre' to stop spread of Covid
Northland iwi's checkpoint to stop visitors spreading Covid has been closed by police
Māori economy put at $68.7b: BERL report
The financial value of assets in Māori economy: $42.6b to $68.7b in five years.
Putting the 'h' in Wakatipu: Council likely to change spelling
The correct spelling, "Whakatipu", is pronounced in English with a "ph" at the start.
Maternity tragedy: Health board 'deeply sorry' over mum's death
Review of death of Auckland mum and newborn leads to raft of changes to maternity care.
John Banks axed from Magic Talk over Māori 'stone-age' comments, Black Caps express 'disgust'
Ex-Auckland mayor apologises for statements "that could have been misconstrued as racist".
Vaping products could carry warnings in te reo under new proposal
E-cigarettes would be required to carry a warning in both English and te reo Māori.