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'I wasn’t in a position to give them funding forever' - Jackson
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Free bus rides on offer to Hamilton Matariki event
This year’s theme is ‘Matariki heri kai’, meaning 'Matariki. the bringer of food’.
Tūrangi puts on spectacular light show with just one drone
Who needs hundreds of drones for a light show? Tūrangi display shows you only need one.
Temuera Morrison: ‘These were powerful people back in the 1860s’
The actor talks about Ka Whawhai Tonu where he plays Rewi Maniapoto.
Kidnap victim 'wants to forget', while whānau has message for her tormentor
Kayla Pawa is recovering from her horrific ordeal, surrounded by aroha.
No more freebies to complete Census; Govt considering harsher fines
The Statistics Minister said the incentives would be 'very unlikely' in the next Census.
Ka Whawhai Tonu premieres to a packed audience
The film, set in Waikato, is the story of the pivotal Battle of O-Rākau.
Young Māori cancer survivor interviews Michelle Obama
Kya Hurihanganui Thornicroft was only 13 when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Maipi-Clarke is confident in who she is and my aspiration for all tamariki - Stanford
Erica Stanford praises Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke.
Matariki ki Waikato Festival kicks off
Te Ohu Whakaita Charitable Trust celebrated the start of the festival today.
James Meager and Tamatha Paul discuss what it’s like being a Māori MP in 2024
A National MP and a Green MP outline why it's tough being Māori in Parliament.
Eight candidates vie for vacant Kirikiriroa Māori Ward seat in byelection
The byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki in May.
More protests to come after success of pro-Māori rally, organiser says
Eru Kapa-Kingi helped activate the day Māori were called upon to protest
Māori boxer Michael Herangi-Helg wins title with 4th round TKO
Māori boxer Michael Herangi-Helg claims vacant title
Racist ideology driving Māori seat roll back - law expert
Carwyn Jones decries government referendum on Māori wards.
Waikato councils speak out against Māori Ward polls
"It reflects poorly on central government’s .. respect for the role of local government."
Te Pāti Māori wants Māori Parliament, issues declaration of independence
Police say the thousands of protesters were 'well behaved'.
'We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest
Hundreds gathered in Hamilton at 7.15am.
Te Pāti Māori protests: Party leaders steadfast in encouraging people out, PM Luxon says it is illegal
Strike action is planned across the country tomorrow with major disruption to traffic.
Carkoi - here's where the choke points will be on Budget Day morning
Carokois, hīkoi, peaceful protests to voice concern against Government.
Māori All Blacks name new coach
Ross Filipo will lead the team, starting with two matches against a Japan XV.
Dairy winners announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua Trophy
Farm manager Ben Purua and Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation honoured at awards.
Tā Pou Temara wins first Māori language book honour at Ockham Book Awards
Te Rautakitahi o Tūhoe ki Ōrākau is a history from a Māori lens.
Councillor quit after being queried about regular absences
Hamilton councillors have been queried about their attendance.
Iwi to have input on waste-to-energy plant decision
A board of inquiry will allow iwi to have input regarding the decision.
Nominations for Hamilton Kirikiriroa Māori ward seat open
The byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki.
Hamilton Māori ward councillor resigns, triggering second byelection this year
Councillor Melaina Huaki has resigned effective immediately.
Rugby flashback: The story of Ron Lockwood
Waikato locals may remember Lockwood for his decades of service as a property valuer.
Government 'over-reached' with Māori ward changes says Waipā mayor
'I’m disappointed the Government has come in in such a heavy-handed way.'
Health shuttle fills up after word gets around
Maori and Pacific people live seven years fewer than those of European heritage.
First Taiea te Taiao ecological corridor marker blessed
Representatives come together to mark significant project milestone.
Iwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf
The MPI is seeking feedback on an application relating to three areas in the Hauraki Gulf.
Record entries confirmed for Tainui kapa haka festival
The best of Tainui waka will be out to win places in Te Matatini 2025.