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Moana Jackson had a dream and he wanted everyone to be brave enough to help realise it.
Givealittle pages launched for families of Gisborne fishermen who died at sea
The whānau of Elwood Higgins, Taina Sinoti and Damian MacPherson will already get $200k.
New digital artwork unveiled at Waipapa Taumata Rau
Māramatanga was commissioned by the University of Auckland
Aroha ki te tangata: Tainui coronation celebration
Koroneihana stands as a pinnacle in the Māori Calendar, embark on this journey alongside Wātene Gloria Hughes. Made with the help of Te Mangai Paho
Northland councils stick with Māori wards despite Government push
Two of the four councils will retain Māori wards, while the other two are tight-lipped.
Aroha ki te tangata: New generation
Join us as we delve into the lives of the Nuku-Karika whānau, where dedicated Wardens Maehe and Ane are ushering in their tamariki. Made with the help of Te Mangai Paho
Most instances of cultural misappropriation can only be dealt with by societal pressure - Opinion
OPINION: Jayden Houghton highlights a legal gap regarding cultural misappropriation
Aroha ki te tangata: Sharing the love through kai
We trail Matarora and the crew, packing up food parcels to spread some love to whanau who could use a helping hand. Made with the help of Te Mangai Paho
Aroha ki te tangata: Kapahaka
Embark on this journey with Wātene Hone Morris and his dedicated team as they support the revival of the Kapa Haka Festival. Made with the help of Te Mangai Paho
East Coast spared worst of flooding: debris being cleared, some power outages
East Coast communities are keeping a close eye on weather conditions after heavy rainfall.
Celebrate Matariki with a hautapu ceremony at home
'Hosting a hautapu at home can be simple,' says Leroy de Thierry. Here's how.
Māori and Pasifika childhood vaccinations need to rise
Māori and Pasifika childhood vaccinations need boost
Te Karaka community evacuates as river hits 7.5m
About 90 evacuate to Gisborne; others to Te Karaka Area School for safety.
Toxic clean-up refusal by Crown of Hāwera school site stalls Treaty of Waitangi deal
Hawera hapū wants Crown to clean up asbestos from claim site.
Harmonic Resonators are on song for Matariki
The harmonisers have recorded a song for children to learn the Matariki cluster
Three Strikes Bill: Evidence shows punishment doesn’t stop re-offending says criminologist
The reinstatement of the law will bring back the Three Strikes regime
Can the courts measure mana? How Māori tikanga is challenging the justice system
Two recent cases show the courts are still grappling with the concept of mana.
Modern day Māori quartet will perform High Marks waiata
Fran Kora talks about the big Matariki broadcast on Friday
What’s on in Auckland to celebrate Māori New Year this week
Here's how Aucklanders can make the most of Matariki celebrations this week.
Vietnam, Malaya and Korea veterans tell of health 'injustices'
A five-year study will be presented to support military claim.
Children's Minister explains how 'boot camps' will benefit young offenders
Karen Chhour defends the military-style camps.
Editorial: Police patrols a good way to fight crime wave
The commissioner's new move takes a leaf out of an old police playbook.
Scholarship winner sets eyes on global theatre stage
M'lago Morris was one of four students to get a scholarship
Review: Ka Whawhai Tonu’s powerful storytelling from our nation’s past
Opinion: A bloody, brilliant coming-of-age story stacked with powerful performances.
Sir Selwyn Tanetoa Parata knighted
Sir Selwyn Tanetoa Parata has been knighted for his services to te iwi Māori. Video / Te Ao Māori
Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham
Nau mai, haere mai - all are welcome to attend the service at Eltham's All Saints Church.
Waitangi Tribunal has received a record number of urgent claims
Each issue relates to policies laid out in the new Government’s coalition agreements.
Temuera Morrison: ‘These were powerful people back in the 1860s’
The actor talks about Ka Whawhai Tonu where he plays Rewi Maniapoto.
More Māori wāhine taking up public sector board positions
Latest survey shows the number of Māori women on public boards is rising.
Editorial: Māori politics at Matariki showcases bold moves and controversy
OPINION: The political landscape for Māori holds promise and contention.
Matariki recipes: Uncle Pare’s kai and kōrero
Food that you can cook with your whānau to celebrate special time of year.