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Taonga pūoro revivalist follows ancestors’ footsteps 100 years later
Jerome Kavanagh Poutama is on a mission to revive the Māori musical traditions.
Council steps in after residents complain about rats, flooding
'This has been happening for years and years.'
Hipkins grills Luxon on smokefree legislation in first Question Time of 2024
Meanwhile, the Green Party's James Shaw said he will resign as co-leader.
Shane Jones issues challenge to his hecklers - come to Waitangi
They could expect 'a verbal lashing' if they tried it again.
Fear of Treaty ‘meddling’ central to Govt’s Rātana challenge as Waitangi Day beckons
This year's Rātana may have seen the first politician get booed on the marae.
'I don’t mind the provocation': PM speaks on Treaty Principles Bill
Luxon said there was a “range of views and feelings and people are free to express it”.
Rātana celebrations under way
Kiingi Tuuheitia and a contingent of Waikato Tainui have reached Rātana
'Awakened the taniwha': PM expecting strong challenges from Māori at Rātana
Two of the three coalition partners will be attending the annual Rātana celebrations.
Year's second important Māori event attracts thousands to Rātana
This year’s celebrations at Rātana Pa have kicked off in sunny weather.
Act won’t attend Rātana; Luxon and Peters set to speak
Act leader David Seymour says the Waitangi Day celebrations carry more significance.
Rātana hui reflects choice of mōrehu, not a split in ranks
The six parishes of Muriwhenua in Northland will host a ceremony from January 23–25.
Defunct milking shed becomes thriving nursery
The nursery produced 40,000 plants in its first season.
In profile: Meet Rangitīkei’s comedic communications guy Ben Caldwell
Someone asked: 'Who is Ben? I hear he’s really cool.'
Treaty of Waitangi settlement 'just crumbs off the table. But the healing has to start'
'This piece of justice will re-energise and boost all the peoples in this area.'
New Whanganui cop looks to save lives
Khan-Lee Docherty said his training opened his eyes to what police work entails.
Newly elected Rātana Church leader hits the road
"Manuao is happiest when working and providing for his people."
Scholarship recipient connects with home while abroad
Lee Arna Nepia hoped her trip would encourage others to pursue the scholarship.
Te Pāti Māori eyes Te Tai Hauāuru for election 2023
Adrian Rurawhe's decision to go list only at the election opens door for Te Pāti Māori.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Which politicians impressed at Rātana
There was plenty of laughter and good advice for the politicians.
Guard of honour for Jacinda Ardern as she leaves Parliament for final time as PM
Jacinda Ardern's term will officially end before midday.
The Ratana Pā kitchen is run like a military operation
Behind every big event there's a team of volunteers.
Whanganui on world stage at international film festival
Whanganui is on the world stage at an international film festival in France.
Rātana whānau begin selection process of eighth tumuaki
The mōrehu will follow a constitution written in 2002 to appoint the new leader.
Inspirational Rātana leader dies
The 50,000 Ratana Church faithful are mourning the loss of its leader.
Māori wards included for Rangitīkei elections
Each ward represents a population of approximately 1400.
New 10-piece band rises from Rātana Pā
"We want to go to the top. We'll definitely make that happen."