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Power players: Who owns your family doctor
Ngāi Tahu and other iwi investors will lift their stakes and gain Tend board seats.
Paul Goldsmith: Chris Finlayson should follow his own advice and tone down hyperbole on Crown-Māori relations
OPINION: Finlayson left the building six years ago, but can’t let go of the chisel.
Killer serving life given extra sentence for earlier assault on ex
The offending happened in the two months before Jasmaine Reihana’s murder.
Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson working on secret NZ rugby player doco
Dwayne Johnson was full of surprises at Sydney’s special event for the live-action Moana.
'I've had students deny the Holocaust in class': Far-right extremism on the rise in classrooms
Teachers are reporting more racist, anti-Semitic and misogynistic behaviour.
Shane Jones says Kaitāia mill owners never asked for Government help amid confusion, fears over operation’s future
A union representing the workers says 60 jobs are on the line.
Iwi launches 'world-first' papakāinga aged care model
The model involves supporting kaumātua at home for 'as long as possible'.
Govt hitting most mental health targets but some regions lagging far behind
The latest mental health data for the Government's sector targets was released today.
'To leave behind a legacy': 200-year-old taonga presented to honour history
Jenny Celia O’Donnell presented a 200-year-old sandstone anchor at Te Wainui Marae.
'It hasn’t survived the test of time': Entire Auckland retirement village to be demolished
Apartments, hospital built at height of the leaky building era. All must be demolished.
Chris Finlayson: Luxon Govt has gravely hurt Crown-Māori relationship
OPINION: A worthy bipartisan project for over 50 years was damaged between 2023-26.
Champion of Māoritanga, loved at home: Len Bristowe's daughter on his humour and heart
'I can’t imagine life without him.'
Hawke’s Bay enslaver and human trafficker Joseph Matamata granted parole
Two trafficking convictions were nullified due to a procedural error.
Queer rights group considers legal advice over Winston Peters' Facebook post
NZ First leader accused protesters of having 'egos only matched by learning difficulties'.
Kiwi ICE-detainee Everlee Wihongi could be released in days - lawyer
Her lawyer says she could be freed within two days once a judge signs the order.
Audrey Young: Why Willis should be the last person to attack Labour over pace
OPINION: National released its own policy costings just 17 days before the 2023 election.
Principal resigns after allegations she failed to protect the safety of children
Melissa Waitoa-Paki resigned after agreeing not to teach earlier this year.
Iwi leader Mike Smith asks UN to intervene before Government introduces new climate law
A complaint was filed with the UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change and Human Rights.
Prominent Te Reo teacher regains lost Instagram after Herald steps in
Hēmi Kelly lost his 77,000-follower account – until the Herald contacted Meta.
Cancel port expansion or pay millions in compensation, opponents say
A hapū and marae seek up to $475m if the Port of Tauranga development goes ahead.
Ngāpuhi settlement: Minister says 10 hapū groups earmarked; sovereignty clause not ruled out
Minister Paul Goldsmith fronted the Māori affairs committee for the Budget scrutiny.
Powhiri for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei deputy chairman Ngarimu Blair
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei deputy chairman Ngarimu Blair has been appointed tumu whakarae/chief executive of Ngā Maunga Whakahiī O Kaipara. Video \ Jason Dorday
'My strength is not mine alone but the strength of many' - Ngarimu Blair on new role
Blair is now the chief executive of Ngā Maunga Whakahii O Kaipara’s post-settlement body.
The state of emergency housing in six charts
The use of emergency housing has declined significantly.
‘Significant’ mental health improvements offset by 'persistent' youth and Māori inequities
The findings were revealed in a just-released report.
Dame Jenny Shipley named new chairwoman of the Waitangi National Trust
Dame Jenny Shipley takes over from former chairwoman Tania Simpson.
Māori patient requested womb back whole, but it was sent to a lab for testing instead
'This organ symbolises our connection to ancestors, our land, and future generations.'
Watch: Thousands march in Auckland against NZ First gender definition bill
About 2000 people marched from Myers Park to Te Komititanga Square.
June McCabe: Māori capital key to unlocking long-term National growth
Iwi investment in infrastructure could reach $10b over the next 15 years.