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Over 21 million people engaged with the Te Matatini 2025 festival online
Why Te Matatini 2025 was a landmark event for kapa haka enthusiasts
How Māori design is redefining New Zealand’s architectural landscape
The series showcases projects incorporating tikanga and mātauranga Māori.
‘Kapa haka is in my DNA’: Loreen Henare on her cultural journey
She became a cultural ambassador, touring globally with New Zealand delegations.
How Efeso Collins' legacy continues to inspire South Auckland youth
The former Auckland councillor's mural was unveiled in Manukau, South Auckland.
Historic pōwhiri kicks off biggest Te Matatini festival
The festival's opening ceremony included a new taonga gifting by the Rangi whānau.
Opinion: Cultural games celebrate identity, not division
OPINION: Māori men’s coach Adam Blair advocates for players' cultural representation.
Opinion: How haka challenges stereotypes and embraces culture
OPINION: The Black Ferns Sevens haka is disciplined, passionate and proud.
Haka for sale: Inside the ‘problematic’ global trend of Māori dance workshops for corporate clients
Companies selling haka classes are used by global brands – and are alarming experts.
‘More questions than answers’: NZ MP on Cook Islands China controversy
Protesters opposed Brown’s China deal, citing lack of consultation.
How a fake social media post sparked debate within Ngāpuhi
The AI post criticised iwi for buying expensive utes instead of helping people.
‘It’s a superpower’: Māori values propel RNZAF leader to historic role in Australia
It is the first time a Kiwi has held such a high-ranking role in the RAAF.
The economist who wants to be Auckland’s first Māori mayor
Auckland councillor Kerrin Leoni opposes the sale of strategic assets like airport shares.
Luxon: Why I’m not at Waitangi and why Seymour’s bill won’t become law
OPINION: The Treaty Principles Bill will not become law, ensuring ongoing dialogue.
Why this Waitangi Day Google Doodle is a cultural milestone
The central figures perform a hongi, sharing the breath of life in the artwork.
Editorial: PM wrong to stay clear of Waitangi
OPINION: Luxon's move sends the wrong signal during a tense time for NZ race relations.
Opinion: Why 90% of Kiwis misunderstand Te Tiriti’s promise
Only '13% of New Zealanders have read the Māori text of Te Tiriti o Waitangi'.
Opinion: How Te Tiriti challenges modern politics and privatisation
Māori outnumbered Pākehā forty to one when Te Tiriti was signed.
How L.A.B and Corrella’s new song embodies Te Matatini’s spirit
'We Belong' celebrates unity and welcomes all to Te Matatini in New Plymouth.
Why the Māori Queen’s visit to Rātana marks a new era
The Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori will be welcomed at 3pm Thursday.
Māori health group urges open dialogue with new minister Simeon Brown
Hapai CEO Jacqui Harema sees Brown's lack of health experience as an opportunity.
Opinion: Why Rātana remains a pivotal gathering for political leaders
OPINION: Rātana events emphasise open-mindedness, welcoming leaders and visitors.
Editorial: How timing of Luxon’s reshuffle affects National’s momentum
OPINION: Health and cost of living are the two biggest issues facing New Zealanders.
$100 vouchers to fill out Census: Stats NZ inquiry clears Whānau Ora of data breach
First of two inquiries after whistleblowers' allegations makes several recommendations.
Opinion: Missteps in health reforms lead to skepticism
OPINION: Reti was not the answer. But neither is sacking him. Not on its own.
‘Evidence’ of ancient relationship: Moa droppings offer ecological clues
The extinction of moa disrupts native forest ecosystems.
Why Treaty bill submissions have set a new record
Hearings start on January 27 with the committee split into two subcommittees.
Christchurch school wins $267k prize for sustainability innovation
Prize enables Te Pā to expand Puku Māra, promoting sustainability through indigenous knowledge.