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Tā Pou Temara, who shaped generations of Māori speakers, dies aged 78
Sir William helped establish the language academy Te Panekiretanga o te reo Māori.
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Kiwi scientists set honey trap in Antarctica for elusive colossal squid
"Essentially we’re flirting and will see who comes along.”
What do CEOs read in summer? NZ leaders on their first books of 2026
From romantasy to Roman emporers - the surprising books NZ chief execs took on holiday.
Treaty-signing chief’s kauri bust in London auction as push grows to bring it home
Willie Jackson wants Te Papa to help return the taonga to Ngati Porou iwi.
New Taranaki trapdoor spider discovery could be a whole new species
The spider is the northernmost specimen of Cantuaria yet found in New Zealand.
Rare historic bowl by master carver could fetch $300k at Auckland auction
The kumete whakairo was carved as a peace gift to politician Robert Graham in 1878.
Watch: Rare white tūī delights neighbourhood - and makes a buddy
The bird has paired with a more common blue-green tūī nearby.
Te Papa to cut jobs in restructure amid $13m forecast deficit
Rising costs and maintenance of buildings have put a strain on the museum's cash reserves.
Pou carved for Hawke's Bay whare to be returned to NZ after 134 years
The carvings are coming home after more than a century sitting in an Australian museum.
'Critical' new $155m science facility to save Te Papa collection
The Herald previously reported the collection of specimens was at risk of disposal.
Te Papa's new $155 million research facility announced
The Government has announced the construction of a new facility in Upper Hutt. Video / Supplied
‘Slower than expected tourism recovery’: Te Papa forecasts $13m deficit
The museum was just named a top global destination, but it's struggling financially.
Why exploring NZ's rich Māori heritage is a must-do
OPINION: Visit Waipoua Forest at night with a Māori guide for a spiritual experience.
From Maraenui to Te Papa – the community banners that caught the national museum's eye
Banners made in Napier and spotted on the streets of Wellington are now off to Te Papa.
Te Manawataki o Te Papa | Episode 1 | Origins
In 1350, the first waka landed at Te Awanui. After conflict and loss, apology and partnership are restoring Te Papa’s heartbeat, building a new future on old foundations.
William Dart review: Dance and music unite in Taupō Hau Rau at Q Theatre
Chamber Music New Zealand’s 2025 season opener is anything but traditional.
How an activist’s protest inspired a powerful new theatre production
Ngahiriwa Rauhina stars in the one-man show about prison life and personal stories.
Dick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’
The 82-year-old painter contemplates beginnings, endings and what, exactly, is the truth.
Why Te Matatini 2025 is drawing record crowds
All tickets for the 2025 Te Matatini finals day are sold out.
‘Extremely important’: Emotional return of Moriori ancestors to NZ
Two Moriori karapuna were repatriated from Canberra to Te Papa.
Te Papa makes $750k from tourists in two months
Te Papa's ticket sales at 97% of expectations; 21,632 sold since September.
Auckland's top nine property professionals named
One group, eight people named at the celebration tonight for outstanding contributions.
Ministry concerns revealed about Te Papa's new international tourist fee
The museum has started charging international visitors aged 16 and older a $35 entry fee.
'Outstanding accomplishment': Aquinas students exhibited in Te Papa
Aquinas students' pieces showcasing toi Māori and Pasifika art hit national stage.