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Ngarewa-Packer says Māori voters 'had confidence in our strategy'
'You've got to work very hard to advocate for such a large Māori electorate.'
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'Ambulance at the bottom of the cliff': Call to fund rural GPs
A new 48-page report names Te Kūiti as a key rural health hub under pressure.
Ngāti Tūrangitukua 'deeply disappointed' at Govt position on Mana Whakahono
Uptake of Mana Whakahono in the Taupō region has been slow.
Iwi proposal would reshape councils around mountains and rivers
The proposal covers the Ruapehu, Whanganui, Taupō and Rangitīkei areas.
'Our community deserves confidence': Māori board urges action on hospital care
Health NZ has launched two reviews into the death of a patient on Tuesday.
'For everyone': Waikato festival unites communities for Matariki
More than 50 events will run across Waikato and Waipa until July 26.
New Labour candidate suggests party may offer 'tax relief', Hipkins says 'wait and see'
He wouldn't give away any details.
Marae reopens after $2.8m rebuild
Funding delays meant the wharekai upgrade took about 16 years to realise.
Councillors 'front up': Taupō Mayor makes first visit to marae
Taupō councillors convene a series of community forums to connect with constituents.
Māori Queen meets Prince William at Windsor Castle
Eight generations of tūpuna have engaged with the British royals.
'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.
'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.
Māori Queen’s blessing sets stage for showdown in key electorate
Aspiring MP Kingi Kiriona received the blessing of the Māori Queen for his challenge.
Waihī Estuary has original name Te Heriheri restored as part of wetland project
The iwi-led project has turned 30ha of former dairy farm into wetland.
Kiwi return to ancestral forest after 30-year effort
The first 10 of 40 western brown kiwi have been returned to Ngāti Rangi whenua.
Ahi After Mahuika a 'fresh and playful' addition to arts festival
The show uses scent, touch and taste to immerse the audience.
AI voice brings Waikato-Maniapoto reo dialect to life for rangatahi
It is being celebrated as a step towards Māori-led 'sovereign AI' tools.
'Culture is the winner': All Stars clash proves it's more than just a game
Players say the All Stars jersey outranks Origins and World Cups for mana.
All Stars comp teams welcomed as Hamilton gears up for NRL showcase
Mya-Hill Moana returns for her fourth All Stars comp, but her first since becoming a mum.
Tainui leader gives scathing review of Govt and ‘fractured’ relationship with Māori
Tuku Morgan says the Govt has made many Māori feel “pushed into a corner”.
Millie Elder-Holmes goes public over relationship with Māori Queen’s brother
She has shared a video online of the pair spending time together.
‘Noise is not the same as progress’: Te reo leader’s warning after royal honour
Professor Tom Roa has been fighting for te reo Māori for more than 50 years.
Local legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year Honours
Dame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.
New Year Honours 2026: The full list
The 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.