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'An intent to bring this story up': Rawiri Waititi says slur issue was dealt with but still cost job
Waititi also confirmed Oriini Kaipara will stay with Te Pāti Māori in Parliament.
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'An amazing iwi leader': Tributes flow for leading kaumātua
Dr Ken Kennedy died in his sleep on Friday at the age of 75.
Māori MP and ex-TVNZ presenter slams 'deeply upsetting' treatment of Maiki Sherman
Oriini Kaipara says the scrutiny on Maiki Sherman was 'excessive'.
Why Marlon Williams is ready to disappear for a while
The 35-year-old will step away from touring after his New Zealand shows in May.
Rural patients face 23% higher death rate, health leader warns
The warning comes as Hauora Hokianga works to return to surplus after a $2.3m loss.
Council no longer opposing parolee rehab site but Environment Court remains doubtful
Rotorua parolee rehab site faces court scrutiny loss of funding despite council U-turn.
I moved to Australia for a better life. Here’s why I’m moving back to NZ
Money was good in Australia. So why are these Kiwis moving back?
Society Insider: 'I poured my heart out to him' - Matthew Ridge's healing NZ journey
The TV presenter and former league star is on a journey around NZ to find himself.
'You are bringing it to life': Inside Hamilton's carve-your-own pounamu studio
More than 40 people, including Uncle Tics and Matua Bill, have carved here.
Court agrees with Speaker Gerry Brownlee and recalls, reissues Mariameno Kapa-Kingi judgment
Speaker Gerry Brownlee asked the court to reword a clause in the judgment.
Labour draws battle lines in ‘all out’ fight for Māori seats
The party has announced its seventh and final candidate for this year's election.
‘A real game changer’: $1m Gisborne Crisis Recovery Cafe due to open next month
The $1m tender was awarded to the Te Kupenga Net Trust in September.
NZ Football honoured at Diversity Awards with two top prizes
Māori participation in football has risen 9% from 2024 through new programmes.
Audrey Young: Grand coalition – how a National-Labour power share could work
OPINION: In a Cabinet selected from both major parties, who would make the cut?
Building belonging: NZ Football up for major diversity honour
CEO Andrew Pragnell says building cultural competency is a key objective.
'Traumatic memory': Call for change after deaf mother's fight for interpreter in son's emergency
Staff told her that her teen could interpret for her, despite his severe pain.
'Being at Tamararo is being at home': 74th Tamararo celebrates kapa haka and connection
Waihīrere defended their title at Tamararo, securing a spot at Te Matatini 2027.
Star power and rock bolts: How Mangawhai surf club got back on its feet
The multimillion-dollar project was helped along with an exclusive talk by Kelly Slater.
Teachers blast draft curriculums, shortage of Waitangi Treaty influence
Principals say rushed timelines and constant change are driving staff burnout.
Rhys Hurley: Retire the Geographic Board and let locals decide what their town is called
OPINION: The 101-year-old New Zealand Geographic Board can rename entire towns.
Mauri stone laid as Te Oranganui advances Whanganui hauora hub
Construction is due to start in July, with completion targeted for late 2027.
Drunk, intimidating, coarse: 3000 complaints about NZ judges in 10 years
Judging the judges: some complaints against judges are upheld, most are dismissed.
Māori-led album takes top Taite award as Marlon Williams crowned 2026 winner
The Mint Chicks' 2006 album 'Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No!' won the classic record prize.
Housing development allowed to go ahead by urupā site
The court kept the authority but cut the housing area to under half the site.
Tamararo 2026: What to know about the senior kapa haka festival in Gisborne this weekend
The 73rd Tamararo contest will involve 17 kapa haka groups in action across two days.
Police aware of online posts targeting Whanganui Treaty signing
Online posts urge people to bring shotguns and block the road to Kaiwhaiki Marae.
'Magical moment': Whale sighting kickstarts hapū-led marine research voyage
Young humpback surfaced just 3.5m from research vessel SV Resilience.
Rural health staff 'burning out' as Hokianga service posts $2.3m loss
Despite cuts, Rawene Hospital and 10 clinics remain open with 24/7 after-hours care.
'Clearly wrong': Court slams project that turned Māori land block into General title
The Ōtaki land has been sold several times incorrectly in the past 20 years.
12-year-old designer enters national pageant to build confidence
Essjay Bennett's new clothing collection is inspired by Tāne Mahuta.