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Battle for Uluru won but struggles continue
Festivities marked the 25-year anniversary of Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock, being returned to its traditional owners.
Mount revealed as cemetery
An old postcard has revealed skeletons under the Mt Maunganui beach and an academic says a new bill would allow access to be restricted.
Tribunal warns te reo Maori near crisis point
The Waitangi Tribunal has released a scathing assessment of the Crown's performance on te reo Maori in the last 25 years, urging action to halt the decline of the language.
Maori Party wavers in support for foreshore bill
The Maori Party has indicated it is rethinking its support of the new foreshore and seabed bill after pressure from Hone Harawira and Act.
Act foreshore move causes tension with Maori Party
Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia is not guaranteeing her party's support for new foreshore legislation after moves to amend it to explicitly state iwi could not charge for access.
Te Papa ban on pregnant women 'just advisory'
A warning for pregnant or menstruating women to stay away from an exhibit tour is just an advisory and women could decide to ignore it, Arts, Chris Finlayson says.
Anger at Te Papa ban on pregnant women
Feminists have criticised a rule forbidding pregnant or menstruating women to attend a Te Papa exhibit.
New Caledonia: Indigenous awakening
Kanaks are regaining their land and pride, says Pamela Wade.
Perth police taser unarmed man 13 times
A man was tasered 13 times in a Perth police station as nine officers stood by, says a corruption watchdog.
Aborigines take priority over republic, say polls
Australians believe it is more important to have a referendum on recognising Aborigines in the constitution than one on becoming a republic, a study shows.