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The Ō-Rākau Remembrance Bill passes first reading in Parliament
Ō-Rākau was the site of the last major battle in the Crown’s 1863-64 invasion of Waikato.
Men's health group pledges $6.43m specifically for Māori
Movember is investing in communities and organisations.
Gisborne council resumes meetings at rural marae
Cyclones delayed plans to meet frequently at marae.
David Seymour wants to stop 'lazily' categorising people by race
The Act leader rails against 'lazily looking at everyone through the lens of race'.
Kōrero will be more than just a podcast on kaupapa Māori issues
The podcast will provide listeners with powerful conversations on a range of kaupapa.
'Walking on eggshells': Homeless mum describes emergency housing experience
A wahine has described the downsides of her experience in emergency housing.
Te Puni Kōkiri Māori Development Ministry to axe 38 jobs - PSA says decision 'reckless'
Overall, about 3474 public service jobs will go.
John Tamihere: MRT is not a bougie Māori who makes speeches from a high-rise office
OPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait can be summed up in one word - courageous.
Otago Uni name change: 'We are a Te Tiriti-led university'
OPINION: Otago University Students’ Association president Keegan Wells on their new logo
Otago's new logo reflects the history of the institution, and the vision for the future
After 155 years, Otago University changes name and brand to fit modern times.
Politics is a marathon - not a sprint - Shane Jones
NZ First deputy leader says politics is a marathon - and he's in for the long haul.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi could be heading home after ‘long and arduous journey’
Discussions around the return of the Treaty documents to the North are ongoing.
Mixed iwi response to fast-track bill
Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki is supportive of the bill; Rongowhakaata does not.
Opinion: Government's Treaty Principles Bill advances colonialism
OPINION: The Crown constantly redefines the Treaty.
Ministry of Māori Development told to find millions more in cost savings, 38 jobs to go
Te Puni Kōkiri has been tasked with finding $34.6m in savings ahead of the Budget.
Audrey Young: Peters has the most to complain about after grim poll result
OPINION: The poll will only prove to Peters' team that statesmanship doesn't win votes.
Government 'over-reached' with Māori ward changes says Waipā mayor
'I’m disappointed the Government has come in in such a heavy-handed way.'
Oranga Tamariki Māori purge ‘arrogant and conceited’, says Te Pāti Māori MP
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is calling for Children’s Minister Karen Chhour to resign.
Māori TV production house Pango sorts out its issues with Crown funder in a ‘mana-enhancing’ way
Bailey Mackey and Te Māngai Pāho avoid high court ruling.
Stitching bling, satin and velvet into Toi Māori
Takatāpui fabric artist Maungaronga Te Kawa's only rule is “they have to be gorgeous”.
New vaccine for common respiratory virus available from next month
Māori, Pacific people and older adults are at greater risk of contracting RSV.
Island Roots, Auckland Ways: Pacific social media influencer on losing weight and growing up as a pastor’s kid
"I want to live longer. It's a different meaning when you have kids."
Battle of Gate Pā 160th commemoration takes place
A significant moment in the history of Tauranga is being marked today.
North Shore marae instructed by Commissioner of Crown Lands to engage with iwi
Crown commissioner tells marae to hold special general meeting to address membership.
Opinion: Tribal and identity politics positive, not negative - Rob Campbell
OPINION: Most live with an identity which is important to them and identify with a tribe.
The Rangatahi Corner: Why no one should have a hungry puku at school
Opinion of our rangatahi: 'Good kai helps us to learn and participate better.'
Specialist Māori roles facing the chop from Oranga Tamariki
Specialist Māori roles in Oranga Tamariki's crosshairs amid restructure.
PM blasts Debbie Ngarewa-Packer’s claim of misogynistic demotions
The Prime Minister's office calls the comments 'frankly ridiculous and without merit.'
David Seymour fronts up to the tough questions
Act Party leader gives his views on school lunches, the Waitangi Tribunal and apologies.
Waitangi Tribunal turns, 50 but there’s no cause to celebrate - John Tamihere
The Waitangi Tribunal turns 50 - happy birthday to you.
Health shuttle fills up after word gets around
Maori and Pacific people live seven years fewer than those of European heritage.
Appeal lodged in fight to get Children’s Minister before Waitangi Tribunal
Kīngitanga, Tainui and Māori Women’s Welfare League have given "words of support" - lawyer
High Court sets aside Waitangi Tribunal’s summons of Children’s Minister
Justice Andru Isac grants the judicial review and says minister doesn't have to appear.
