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Doors close on non-preferred applicants at our medical schools.
Fletcher boss optimistic about Ihumātao solution
"We are waiting to hear back from Labour about the resolution."
Ngarewa-Packer wants to be 'unapologetic champion for Māori'
Benefit levels, job growth and environmental concerns are uppermost for new MP.
Davis refuses to say if he has confidence in Oranga Tamariki boss
Davis says he will be meeting with officials to discuss Oranga Tamariki's leadership.
Best of 2020: Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Good people smoke cannabis
Taking a punitive approach to cannabis does not work, writes Leigh-Marama McLachlan.
Council leaves itself a loophole before Shelly Bay land sale vote
Documents released before vote over one of Wellington's most controversial developments.
Iwi buys four Auckland schools for $50m-plus
Iwi buys four North Shore and West Auckland schools in $50m deal.
Seven years in the making: Tauranga Primary unveils new pou
'The pou connect us to Tauranga Moana.'
Iwi, Māori Party condemn intervention in seabed mining case
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says consent for TTR would result in "environmental vandalism".
More than 11,800 working age population on jobseeker benefit
Covid gets the blame for skyrocketing number of Northlanders on jobseeker benefit.
Author's offensive moko kauae comments: The backlash
Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon says people should "stop their racism".
Record-breaking Cabinet, but will they be able to deliver for Māori?
'While there is equality in numbers, there is not necessarily equality in positions.'
Ngai Tahu takes court action over South Island lakes and rivers
The papers were served on the Crown shortly after the Cabinet was announced.
Record number of Māori in Cabinet: 'We should be proud of that' – Ardern
One in five ministers, or 25 per cent, sitting around the Cabinet table are Māori.
GP bending rules to get help for mouthfuls of rotten teeth
Patients are taking weeks off work due to pain, strong medication, and long waiting times.
Overwhelming vote by councillors for a Māori Ward in Kaipara
Mayor and deputy mayor of Kaipara vote yes to a Māori ward from the next election.
Warriors unveil new line up for 2024
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Tihei Kahungunu: Push for Whaitiri's re-entry into Cabinet
"Meka has had a strong role in advocating for our rohe and our region." - Ngahiwi Tomoana
Hawke's Bay to get 10 new kaitiaki rangers
New team employed by the Te Wai Mauri Environmental Trust, funded through the PGF.
Audrey Young: What Kelvin Davis wants from Jacinda Ardern
OPINION: Labour's deputy leader has a decision to make as he seeks to make a difference.
Leigh-Marama McLachlan: The major issues our newly elected MPs need to deliver on
Comment: The pressure is on for Labour to deliver real change over the next term.
Business Hub: Te Ao Māori values govern 'world-first' Tahito fund
"As soon as you do this, you become the kaitiaki of these values." - Temuera Hall.
'Why don't we try iwi?': Meng Foon pushes for Māori-run prisons
The way prisons are run is not effective for Māori, the Race Relations Commissioner says.
Misinformation and complacency? Poor voter turnout for Waiariki
"People don't know how to engage, and they didn't feel safe to engage."
Ōpua land claims a matter for Crown, Far North Holdings says
About 20 people have been occupying an Ōpua headland, which they say is wāhi tapu.
Marae funding: Just one Bay of Plenty marae missing out
A total of $29,614,993 was granted for 77 marae restorations across the region.
Deputy PM role up for grabs, Labour's #2 gets backing
Key political experts are backing Kelvin Davis for the role of Deputy Prime Minister.
Pressure on for Ihumātao resolution
The 15 Māori Labour MPs have 'unprecedented opportunity' to deliver for Māori - experts.
Shane Te Pou: Message to Labour's Māori caucus loud and clear
OPINION: The battle for Waiariki proves Labour can't afford to be complacent.
Election 2020: Jacinda Ardern's five new problems after big win
A big new intake of MPs comes with management challenges for Prime Minister.
The Māori Party effect: Campaign mobilised 'outstanding' Māori voter performance
Māori voters were galvanised by the Māori Party's campaign to turn out and vote.
Māori Party future in balance as Labour heads to record number of Māori MPs
Labour is on track to field a record number of Māori MPs for any party.
The incredible shrinking man: Māori King's adviser and the stomach stapling surgery
A three-year Herald investigation culminated with the sentencing of Rangi Whakaruru.