Luxon criticises controversial Treaty Principles Bill
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has criticised the controversial Treaty Principles Bill ahead of its first reading today. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Thousands march in protest of the Treaty Principles Bill
Thousands of marchers protesting Government policies affecting Māori have crossed Auckland Harbour Bridge. Video / Carson Bluck / Michael Craig
Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris leads Hīkoi in Dunedin
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti is being supported nationwide, with Dunedin also doing its part to protest. Video / Takuta Ferris
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti in Christchurch
A large group of supporters have also gathered in Christchurch, backing the movement and message of Hīkoi mō te Tiriti. Video / Supplied
Hīkoi protest: Traffic delays continue as thousands arrive in Auckland's CBD
The convoy of demonstrators protesting Government policies affecting Māori has arrived in New Zealand’s largest city and “significant delays” are expected in Auckland today.
Protesters arrive at North Shore marae ahead of Auckland Harbour Bridge march
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti has arrived at the Te Kamaka Marae on Auckland’s North Shore ahead of a march over the Harbour Bridge tomorrow. Video / Benjamin Plummer
Hīkoi supporters urged to be beware of scam targeting the group
The scam demands koha in order to connect to a 'livestream' of the hīkoi.
End of an era: Tangihanga for Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies begins in Ōhinemutu
Hundreds of Te Arawa whānau and relatives of men who fought with Sir Robert “Bom” Gillies in Italy arrived at Te Papaiouru Marae this afternoon for his tangihanga. Video / Andrew W
Here’s what’s in the Treaty Principles Bill
The Bill has officially been introduced at Parliament. Here's a first look.
Treaty bill sparks fury: Māori leaders call it dishonourable
The legislation is being introduced today – and will be read for the first time next week.
Kura kaupapa Māori brings home top US literacy prize and $166k
The entity oversees more than 60 NZ schools.
South Auckland community celebrates 21 new te reo Māori site names
The names and narratives enrich and honour the area’s cultural heritage, chair says.
'Unacceptable' that AI tools and global tech companies still lag in te reo pronunciation
Proficient Māori language speakers need to be involved, says Māori tech innovator.
Editorial: Māori culture – national pride or national inconvenience?
OPINION: NZ showcases Māori culture on the world stage – why isn't the same true at home?
'Footsteps of our tipuna': New race custodians aim to uphold IronMāori's legacy of inclusion and support
Chairperson Mike Paku said the event had gone from 'strength to strength'.
Miriama Kamo: ‘I am going through a little bit of trauma’
'I could not get a good Māori news story across the line.'
What Portia Woodman-Wickliffe will take to Japan and what she leaves behind
"Our tikanga, our values ... I think they’re very similar in the Japanese culture."
'Celebrates solidarity': Moana & the Tribe releasing new album
'I’ve always been into fusing haka with hip-hop ... I love that it’s normal now.'
Willow-Jean Prime: Ministers can’t claim they value te reo Māori, while cutting resources
OPINION: Our language is an essential part of our cultural identity.
Audrey Young: Minister gets top marks despite $30m te reo raid
OPINION: Erica Stanford proved she could be ruthless when she needed some quick cash.
Editorial: Govt policy won't stop our kids embracing te reo Māori
OPINION: Scrapping funding for Māori teacher training won't stop the revitalisation.
Research into Māori communities' experience of alcohol harm
A groundbreaking study of alcohol-related harm looks into the lived experience of Māori whānau. Video / Whakaata Māori
Students go into bat for their teachers' te reo funding
'Us kids won’t know where we are from if we don’t learn the language.'
Inside the report used to justify cutting $30m from a te reo Māori course for teachers
Report finds course providers are 'exceptional' and engagement 'outstanding'.
Editorial: Govt's education roadmap will hopefully avoid potholes
EDITORIAL: Ministers brandishing the stick to lift the appalling statistics.
Dame Lisa Carrington unveils new book
The dual language book, available in English and te reo Māori follows an 8-year-old Carrington, and is 'a story about courage, showing up and doing your best'. Video/Whakaata Māori
There is a place for mathematics and a place for te reo Māori in Aotearoa - Academics
OPINION: Cutting funds on our national language is a deliberate Act.
NZ sets new Haka world record at Eden Park
A new Haka world record was set tonight, at Auckland's Eden Park Stadium. Bringing the crown back home where it belongs.
Watch: New world record for largest haka set at Eden Park
Organisers hoped at least 10,000 participants would turn up.
Haka world record attempt at Eden Park begins
The Haka world record attempt at Eden Par has begun. Video / NZ Herald
Te Pāti Māori warns of ‘million Māori’ wrath over axed $30m te reo programme
Labour's Willow-Jean Prime: 'You can't value te reo Māori while cutting vital resources.'
Māori TV job cuts, possible axing of TV news proposed
Whakaata Māori proposes axing daily news and shifting to digital amid $10m funding cuts.
Statistics reveal big changes to iwi populations
Iwi data reveals populations have increased by an average of 46% over 10 years.