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Māori comedian who got slack for characters 'from the hood' says she is giving them a voice

Charde Heremaia uses her characters to portray life in the hood.

Musician wants Kiwis dancing to her songs

Anna Coddington records bilingual music for the dance floor.

'Always a kōrero to a name and a meaning': The family who's stayed in Taemaro Bay for centuries

Sandra Heihei is the 17th generation of her family living in remote Taemaro Bay.

'About sharing the warmth': Thousands turn out for Matariki events in Hawke's Bay

Organisers were pleased the rain held off for the feature events after a week of floods.

Liam Dann: Don't let this tough economic cycle dim our national pride

Opinion: We're not Switzerland or Ireland and we shouldn't try to be, says Liam Dann.

Aroha ki te tangata: Inside the lives of Māori wardens

Six Māori wardens showcased throughout the motu.

Free bus rides on offer to Hamilton Matariki event

This year’s theme is ‘Matariki heri kai’, meaning 'Matariki. the bringer of food’.

Hawke's Bay's main Matariki events to continue despite wild weather amid lead-up

Some of Hawke's Bay's most anticipated Matariki events are set to go ahead.

Tūrangi puts on spectacular light show with just one drone

Who needs hundreds of drones for a light show? Tūrangi display shows you only need one.

Children's Minister explains how 'boot camps' will benefit young offenders

Karen Chhour defends the military-style camps.

Temuera Morrison: ‘These were powerful people back in the 1860s’

The actor talks about Ka Whawhai Tonu where he plays Rewi Maniapoto.

Ngāti Porou turn up to celebrate their knight

Tā Selwyn Parata knighted at his home marae.

Why Matariki matters: Stacey Morrison thinks Aotearoa is going to be just fine

Stacey Morrison says Matariki is the time to ask: 'What does it mean to be us?'

Jenny-May Clarkson at 50: Moko kauae and newfound freedom

'I’m learning to be a bit more me.'

Real soul food: The Hāngi Master reveals top tips to eating well this Matariki

Matariki is all about food and whānau. Here's some tips to eating traditional Māori kai.

Māori cancer patient claims she was discriminated against

'I’m recovering from radiation. I can’t recover in peace.'

Mother of man left dead on side of road still waiting for police apology

Kerry Phillips' mum wants police to apologise for 'failings' in investigation.

One Queen Street light sequence depicts the Te Kāhui o Matariki

Māori artist Pāora Puru is lighting up a night to remember.