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Do you want Māori or just their haka? - Alice Soper

OPINION: The Poua were heard by those who needed it before the translated outrage hit.

Auckland parks and buildings to have dual English-Māori names

The initiative will showcase the Māori history and stories of Tāmaki Makaurau.

'Redneck government': Hurricanes Poua won’t be allowed to repeat controversial haka

The Poua will be told they will not be allowed to repeat a controversial haka.

Posie Parker nana bashing victim gets support from British singer star and global tennis great

Judith Hobson thanks global celebrities for their worldwide kindness.

Hear me out: Demolish Premier House and make all the MPs live together

A radical proposal to redevelop Premier House.

Hurricanes to apologise to Government over Poua 'redneck' haka

The Hurricanes chief executive says the organisation was blindsided by the changed haka.

Higher fines, fuel tax, hiked rego fees: Your guide to Govt's transport moves

A raft of proposed changes will be partially funded from the pockets of road users.

Tech industry falling short in representing indigenous voices

Aaron Ward says Māori possess the value of being natural explorers.

Cecilia Robinson: Premier House and the sad state of our nation's assets

OPINION: The decision to avoid investing in Premier House misses the broader point.

Letters: Tackle why lost men join gangs; guarding the public purse

OPINION: 'Disillusioned, bored, aimless young men need a purpose.'

Fewer kids due to cost of living 'new reality' for NZ

New Zealand will suffer as birth rates drop, but Kiwis can't afford to have more kids.

Paula Bennett: Evict tenants who don't deserve state homes

OPINION: It is all about your rights instead of acknowledging you have responsibilities.

Non-Māori need to be aware of ‘privilege’ as demand for te reo grows

Full immersion learning comes with understanding the deep culture - actor/director.

Tough new gang patch laws: Judges will enforce and dispense justice, not the politicians

The tough new gang laws have been met with scepticism and rejoicing.

Māori Health Authority helped historical ‘underfunding’ for ‘benefit of all’, provider says

Health inequities for Māori are a huge issue for Northland.

'It's a distraction': PM’s swift U-turn, will pay back $13k in accommodation allowance

Labour says PM 'treating hard-working Kiwis like a bottomless ATM'.