PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Dame Anne Salmond, Annette Sykes condemn billDame Anne Salmond and Annette Skyes present their submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to the Justice select committee. Video / NZ ParliamentWatch25 Feb 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: How Māori haka is being commodified by global corporationsHaka is not a corporate exercise or a party trick; it is whakapapa, identity, and history.25 Feb 07:21 PM
KahuWhy Te Matatini’s global potential excites the Finance MinisterŌpotiki Mai Tawhiti's performance honoured past members, including Ricky Mitai.25 Feb 05:38 PM
KahuHow a $48.7m boost is shaping the future of kapa hakaFinance Minister Nicola Willis received a rock star welcome at Te Matatini's opening day.25 Feb 05:31 AM
New ZealandHow a rates breakthrough will help other Māori landownersRobyn Martin-Kemp will discuss the case at Waitangi, highlighting rates protections.24 Feb 09:56 PM
Kahu‘Feel the magic’: Excitement builds as Te Matatini 2025 beginsTe Matatini 2025 kicks off at New Plymouth’s Bowl of Brooklands.24 Feb 09:33 PM
Kahu‘Kapa haka is in my DNA’: Loreen Henare on her cultural journeyShe became a cultural ambassador, touring globally with New Zealand delegations.24 Feb 09:14 PM
KahuHow Efeso Collins' legacy continues to inspire South Auckland youthThe former Auckland councillor's mural was unveiled in Manukau, South Auckland.24 Feb 08:30 PM
KahuHistoric pōwhiri kicks off biggest Te Matatini festivalThe festival's opening ceremony included a new taonga gifting by the Rangi whānau.24 Feb 07:24 PM
OpinionOpinion: Cultural games celebrate identity, not divisionOPINION: Māori men’s coach Adam Blair advocates for players' cultural representation.24 Feb 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Agents react to whopper $26m Herne Bay purchase'A good sale for the market' - Sotheby’s Mark Harris after his agents sold the two homes.24 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: How haka challenges stereotypes and embraces cultureOPINION: The Black Ferns Sevens haka is disciplined, passionate and proud.23 Feb 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMansons wins non-notification for $650m Auckland office buildCliff-top site above Fanshawe St looks towards Viaduct Basin and the Wynyard Quarter.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHaka for sale: Inside the ‘problematic’ global trend of Māori dance workshops for corporate clientsCompanies selling haka classes are used by global brands – and are alarming experts.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandA ‘privilege’ to perform: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te MatatiniA translation app including six languages has been set up for Te Matatini 2025.23 Feb 03:18 AM
New Zealand‘Making our whānau proud’: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te MatatiniThe teams are ready to give their all on the world's biggest kapa haka stage.23 Feb 03:17 AM
New Zealand‘Incredible showcase’: Opera in the Pā returns with stellar lineupHeadliners include bass Eddie Muliaumaseali’I and mezzo soprano Sarah Sweeting.21 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Everything they do will come with a Kahungunu flair’Four groups with about 160 Kahungunu performers will strive for impact at Te Matatini.21 Feb 10:35 PM
New ZealandThree arrests following Te Puke tangiA dozen infringement notices were also served after the tangi.21 Feb 05:30 AM
KahuParihaka matriarch and arts advocate Maata Wharehoka dies at 74Parihaka matriarch Maata Wharehoka has died at age 74.21 Feb 01:33 AM
New ZealandHow a free iwi programme is transforming lives through driver licensingNgāi Te Rangi's programme targets those struggling with costs and access.20 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandHow a Year 11 student conquered the NZ Scholarship Te Reo examMaieke Thompson ranked in top 0.04% for Te Reo Māori Scholarship.20 Feb 05:01 PM
KahuTe Matatini expected to bring $27m boost to Taranaki economyThis year, 55 teams will perform, the largest number in the event's history.20 Feb 05:00 PM
CrimeIndecency case: Young woman’s courage brings down prominent Ngāpuhi leaderJudge Bayley criticised Tau's stance, noting his 40 prior convictions.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Strategic move': Tourism town's bid to attract more Chinese touristsTourism agency inks partnership with Air China to 'strengthen ties'.19 Feb 05:25 AM
Entertainment‘Tasteless’: Violent video game slammed for Kiwi character with mosque massacre referenceFans called the decision 'tasteless' and 'ignorant'.18 Feb 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Taking back control’: Police spent $75,000 patrolling gang funeral Eighteen arrests were made as out-of-town cops and the Eagle helicopter swooped.18 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundertwasser Art Centre hoping to claw back losses with good summerThe centre has struggled with low tourist numbers and the cost-of-living crisis.18 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Bizarre’: Iwi calls out decision to allow superyacht with dirty hull into Hauraki GulfThe Sea Eagle failed biosecurity standards twice and is undergoing more cleaning today.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Crown Law denies justice to iwi; Destiny uproar has whiff of hypocrisyOPINION: 'When Crown Law can act this way, what faith can any of us have in our system?' 18 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsHistoric Waikato war battle site to be returned to descendants of Māori fightersThe Crown confiscated more than 486,000ha of land, including the site at Ō-Rākau.18 Feb 07:59 AM
PoliticsManurewa Marae inquiry: PM ‘shocked’ at data scandal, Hipkins calls it an ‘alarm bell’The inquiry has already claimed one scalp.18 Feb 04:56 AM
New ZealandGisborne’s unique school blends heritage and innovation to reshape learning'Our students are here to grow': Inside a Gisborne kura outside the mainstream.18 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandWhataupoko Reserve trail gets $50,000 funding boostGisborne Mountain Biking Club received $50k for the trail from Trust Tairāwhiti.18 Feb 02:47 AM
