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Rawiri Waititi wins Waiariki for third election in a row
The co-leader of Te Pāti Māori finished 2274 votes ahead of Greens newcomer Tania Waikato.
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'Our voice is needed': Tairāwhiti wāhine bring local action to UN talks
The proposed 8 Billion Hour Pledge could fund community-led work by 2030.
Parent says students 'force-fed radical left ideology' after Greens candidate attended awards
The candidate was invited as an 'inspirational leader', the principal says.
After three years of relentless reform, what lies beyond the election for education?
OPINION: Schools must teach an hour each of reading, writing and maths daily.
The Kia Ora lady: Two words that became a defining moment in NZ history
In 1984, two little words sent the nation into a spin, Dame Naida Glavish recalls.
'Still a boy from back home': Gisborne-born ex-NRL player joins Love Island Australia
He now works in Sydney construction, after playing for the Cowboys and Knights.
Move over film, wellness is the new hot trend luring tourists to NZ
Wellness tourism is expected to bring $47 million into the NZ economy by June 2027.
'Always a breath of fresh air': Rotorua actor on his hometown return and debut film
Jordi Webber’s short film follows a Māori music producer grieving for his father.
Labour's candidate for Te Tai Tokerau Willow-Jean Prime
Current Labour list MP Willow-Jean Prime is standing in the 2026 election for the Te Tai Tokerau seat. Here she details the party's position on some key election issues.
Solo mum who lived on $40 a week seeks Waiariki seat
Toni Boyton is Labour’s Waiariki candidate for a second time.
Health NZ opts for universal subsidy over free HIV drug consultations for Māori and Pasifika
The pilot will be available to all eligible people accessing PrEP consultations
New national programme aims to end ‘waves of neglect’ in gifted education
About 50,000 students are gifted but many go unrecognised, the Ministry of Education says.
He met Bill Gates when he was 8. Now Sir Bob Owens' grandson is taking on Big Tech
Tamawera Owens wants users to control their own data.
'Belief in Tauranga's future potential': Willis Bond to develop new $80m private hospital
A new private hospital will have five operating theatres. Tauranga Hospital has eight.
As a Tāmaki Makaurau voter, I’m pissed off with the political double standards
OPINION: Contrary to popular belief, engaging with gangs doesn’t endorse criminality.
Ex-All White takes over as Moving Houses host after 'accidental' audition
Plus, fashionistas on parade for rooftop party at White + Wong’s Newmarket.
'Deeply concerned': Iwi leader urges 'calm' over Treaty settlement dispute
The chief executive said calls for destructive action came from younger and older leaders.
'Just brilliant': Te Pā Tū wins two awards inThailand
The awards attract more than 300,000 international traveller votes annually.
Greens blast 'backing the gangs' election billboard ads
The Greens have lodged an ASA complaint over the election ads.
Late Te Pāti Māori MP faced investigation over charity money
Charities Services found $12,800 in marae funds supported TPM political campaigns.
Labour candidate deletes social video promoting iwi’s enrolment draw to win iPhone
The party acknowledged her comments could have been clearer.
Something to celebrate: Govt throws oyster farmers $2.8m lifeline
The $2.8m will fund a Kaipara relay site and Te Uri o Hau pilot farm.
Why Seymour says we're divided by race – but accepts Māori customary rights
The Act leader is doubling down on race relations as his next big reform.
CEOs want practical reform, not Act's culture wars
59% of business leaders say Seymour made the Government friendlier to business.