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'Nanny' plan aims to help families
Scheme will involve kuia visiting pregnant Maori women to offer support and advice.

Govt not rushing to make Foreshore and Seabed changes
The Govt says it will repeal the Foreshore and Seabed legislation but not until it has a viable alternative.

$1m Maori art trademark for chop
A trademark used by some of Maoridom's elite artists will be scrapped, a move criticised by some of those who set it up.

Political pressure forces Maori TV to change bid
Maori TV was pressured into changing its bid for the exclusive free-to-air rights to the Rugby World Cup to allow rival channels to piggy-back and show the games.

Young Aborigines' arrest rates against country's trend
Young Aborigines continue to be arrested and jailed at an alarming rate despite falls in juvenile court appearances and detention across Australia.

Make Super City seats a conscience vote - iwi
Ngati Whatua says there is enough support for Maori Super City seats within the National Party to warrant a conscience vote.

Easter Island mystery probed
What was the meaning of the giant Easter Island statues and what role did they play in the civilisation's demise?