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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.

Opinion: Why the Regulatory Standards Bill is a step backward for Māori
OPINION:Bill threatens Te Tiriti o Waitangi, undermines Māori rights, tino rangatiratanga.

Editorial: Why Seymour’s Treaty bill sparked historic public response
OPINION: Seymour's Treaty Bill sparks outrage; over 470,000 submissions received.

Cale Silich: Why tikanga debates matter at political tangihanga
OPINION: Three PMs blocked from speaking at Turia's tangi, igniting tikanga controversy.

How a family found and protected a historic waka on Chatham Island
Family praised for safeguarding waka; collaboration with iwi and authorities under way.

How Waimārama Marae’s reopening strengthens historic ties with iwi
Renovated marae celebrates unity, reo revitalisation with iwi leaders.

‘Time to stand up’: Treaty translators' descendants challenge new bill
Williams family urges nation to uphold Treaty, criticises new bill as a threat.

NZ in talks with Five Eyes over criminal data sharing
New Zealand in talks with Five Eyes on sharing citizens' criminal data.

Iwi lose confidence in council over Treaty Principles Bill stance
Councillors' block on Treaty bill debate sparks iwi backlash in Taranaki.

Why Akaroa’s wastewater upgrade is crucial for harbour health
New plant to cut Akaroa harbour sewage discharge from nine times a year to once every four years.

‘Inundated’: Over 20k submissions flood Parliament deadline
Calls grow to extend Treaty Bill submission deadline amid tech issues.

Editorial: Dame Tariana Turia was an inspiration
OPINION: Now there's a new generation of young Māori freedom fighters.

Watch: Politicians arrive as Dame Tariana Turia remembered at Whangaehu Marae
Ngai Tahu, Ngati Kahungunu join mourning for Māori Party co-leader.