Northport expansion's creation of jobs outweighed by coastal impact
Independent commissioners have declined the resource consents to expand.
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Ka Whawhai Tonu screened to whānau at Regent Theatre, Te Awamutu. Video / Double Loop Films / Chris Hillock
Community beat cops hit the Wellington streets
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New Māori constable joins Wellington’s community beat team
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Mum of three reached the bottom, now she's on her way up
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Tokomaru Bay store wins Team of the Year after cyclone challenges
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From adversity to acclaim: Tairāwhiti men inspire change and hope
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Editorial: National Party's board appointments of the two Bs is a wise choice
OPINION: Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges are a perfect fit.
Waipareira Trust political donations probe referred to Charities Registration Board
The charities regulator concludes a four-year probe into the trust's political donations.
Northland's Pita Tipene leading world's first indigenous trade agreement
The arrangement helped US and Canadian indigenous people meet for the first time.
Govt considers new Ruapehu marae and cultural hub after ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi
Concerns were raised about commercialising the Tūroa family name on Mt Ruapehu.
Funding to critical research to close gap between Māori and non-Māori cancer deaths
Te Oranga Pūkahukahu has received a $5 million fund boost from the Health Research Council
The target of 13,000 pairs of pyjamas donated in June was well surpassed
Dame Val puts in huge support for the Middlemore Hospital Foundation.
Study finds 'notably higher' amputations for people living in most deprived areas in region
Audit of five major hospitals show amputations were common for Māori and Pasifika.
'The lighting was for white people': Ex-TV3 newsreader told to present two shows for no extra pay
She said she was not allowed to talk to a lawyer.
'Heartfelt': Community celebrates the rising of Matariki
Tohunga reo Mataia Keepa is proud to have been raised in the Kōhanga Reo environment.
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Developers have fought for years to create new townships on outskirts of Auckland.
Ōpua community members and iwi oppose housing development
New Ōpua housing plan reduces the number of homes, leaves hilltop views
Pou saved after harsh swells left it lying on the beach
Mahia locals' call for help answered after pou washes into the sea in big swells.
Beer brand using Māori images 'highly offensive'
Brewery slammed by cultural advisor for its use of Māori images.
Tama Potaka blames Willie Jackson for Whakaata Māori budget cuts.
'I wasn’t in a position to give them funding forever' - Jackson
25% budget reduction is cutting Whakaata Māori at the knees - Takuta Ferris
Māori Party call on Potaka to stand up to Nicola Willis.
Māori, Pasifika names have long history of being butchered by sports commentators - academics
OPINION: More Māori and Pasifika commentators are needed.
The song of the 28th Māori Battalion draws players together
Māori All Blacks reach into history for test inspiration.
Discrimination impedes access to breast cancer services, Northland surgeon says
Dr Maxine Ronald is the world’s only wahine Māori consultant breast cancer surgeon.
Shane Jones calls out 'anti-govt' kapa haka tutors, suggests AI replacement
Jones says tutors are filling impressionable minds with anti-government rhetoric
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Whakaata Māori prepares for $9.5m funding decrease
Whakaata Māori has announced a review of its organisational structure as it faces a $9.5 million funding decrease in the coming years. Video / Whakaata Māori
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: 'If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it' - we need certainty on Whānau Ora
OPINION: 'The Government continues to pursue a narrow-minded, anti-Māori agenda.'