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The Alexander's family home was destroyed by flooding after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Māori performing arts companies combine forces for open day
Te Pou Theatre and The Dust Palace encourage young people to attend.
Tomorrow’s Māori leaders are getting schooled up in governance roles and responsibilities
The Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust taking the future leaders through vital roles.
Andrew Little says the Bushmasters will save Kiwi soldiers' lives
Andrew Little says the vehicles will save lives of Kiwi soldiers on the front line
‘Transformational’ dam offers hope for Kaikohe’s future
Backers hope dam will do in the west what Kerikeri’s irrigation system did for the east.
'Give us some breathing room': Whanganui food charity chasing extra funds
“There’s been new faces coming and less food to go around.”
The Māori Roll call continues as the July cut off date draws nearer
Māori have until July 13 to decide which electoral roll they will vote on
Three throw their hats in the ring for Kai Iwi byelection
Voting for the election will begin on June 15.
Bastion Point gathering to mark the 45th commemoration of one of our darkest days
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Small town banking trial sunk due to lack of a suitable building
A banking hub trial in Tūrangi has ended before it began.
3km pathway: New build begins along Pāpāmoa coast
The shared path will have rest stops, new public toilets and spots for food trucks.
Rawhiti and Paparoa firefighters off to fight Alberta wildfires
Two Northland firefighters part of NZ crew to Canada
Māori media won’t be measured by audience share - Jackson
Broadcasting Minister says the investment in Māori media is a Treaty obligation.
Education and sport power couple take charge at St Stephen's
Yvette McCausland-Durie will lead school with husband Nathan.
Still here, still working, still together: The stunning recovery of the Esk Church
The clang of a church bell rang on Tuesday morning, as if to say, "I'm still standing".
Coffee shop gives away hundreds of free coffees after Eftpos break down
Meg Masterson had no idea if customers would return to pay. She needn't have worried.
Local Focus: Charity out to serve up kindness
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‘A life of its own’: Opening of community garden brings joy to Tamatea
The lawn of Julie McLean's Lancaster St property is now a new community garden.
Tonga moves quick to invite American Idol winner Iam Tongi to the Friendly Islands festival
Tonga Tourism has put a shout out to American Idol winner Iam Tongi.
Advisers say Tribunal homelessness report falls short
Advocates have renewed calls for the establishment of a Māori housing authority.
Census makes final push for Māori and Pasifika stragglers with Warriors tickets and kai vouchers
Thousands of notices have gone to Census defaulters warning of fines.
Te Matatini hopes to take kapa haka to a global viewing market
World stage beckons for performing arts festival.
Māori in the media given putea to build more capacity across the media landscape
Budget funding will see more Māori and te reo in the media.
Rob Campbell: 'I failed at Te Whatu Ora. I should have been far more disruptive'
Ex Health NZ boss Rob Campbell addresses a group of clinical health professionals
100-year-old motorcycles feature at annual Northland rally
A motorcycle from 1918 featured at the annual event.
Photos: Waipukurau Club rolls back the years for big milestone
There was plenty of colour and festivities for the anniversary.
Opinion: We need to talk about young people and homelessness
What is more basic than food on the table, and a roof over your head?
At-odds iwi Tainui and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei agree on Budget
Iwi from around the rohe agree Budget 2023 has been kind to Māori.
PM opens 24-hour ‘Play.Stay.Grow’ hub designed by rangatahi, for rangatahi
PM Chris Hipkins will officially open a new hub for youth, designed by their own peers.
Budget 2023: Māori will benefit, says Willie Jackson
An easy win for Māori for Te Matatini but putea tight everywhere else.
Kapa haka event hoping for something in Budget
Hopes are high that Te Matatini will receive a funding boost from Budget 2023.
Teen parent service calls for more support for young pregnant Māori
Teenage pregnancies halved over a decade but Māori still make up the majority.