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New Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognised
There are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.
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'He's not like others': Ten-year-old goes viral for mowing kaumātua lawns for free
Young boys usually enjoy playing video games, but not Harry Muru-Kete, his dad says.
Te Pāti Māori leadership challenged by ex-Kiingitanga spokesperson at AGM
Former Kiingitanga voice Ngira Simmonds openly questioned the party leaders.
World champion powerlifter honoured as Māori Sports Person of the Year
Dr Karlina Tongotea claimed world champion, senior sportswoman and supreme Māori titles.
Māori Queen launches multi-million-dollar investment platform
The Kotahitanga Fund has initial iwi seed commitments of about $100m.
'We have no choice': Hapū stands against high-end home development
Developer Jonathan Quigley promises 28% ecological planting and advanced water treatment.
'Reflecting the values of Te Awa Tupua': Water entity one step closer
A new council-controlled organisation is planned to be operational by July 2027.
Seafood NZ challenges claims over Hauraki Gulf fishing rules
Seafood NZ says only five small ring-net fishers can use two protected zones.
'Enough of this hostility': Lady Tureiti Moxon takes issues with Government to UN
Prominent advocate says Māori people are standing up to say 'enough'.
'Divorce between two parents': Maipi-Clarke says both sides wrong in Te Pāti Māori split
Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke likened the party split to 'a divorce between parents'.
Rangatahi Māori take the lead in climate action series
Each episode follows young Māori creating local solutions to global warming.
Special festival celebrates kapa haka performers with intellectual disabilities
Six kapa haka groups performed at Lake Karapiro’s Sir Don Rowlands Centre.
From Tuakau to the pitlane: How one Kiwi teen plans to reach the F1 grid
The 17-year-old Tuakau College student dreams of joining McLaren F1.
'In the middle of it all': Sacred Tongariro carving survives wildfire
Photos show only light charring on the lower side of the sacred carving.
From hood to haven: Hamilton’s Shakespeare Ave begins new chapter
Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa is opening a 45‑home intergenerational community.
'Shook the world': NZ's youngest MP collects Time magazine award in New York
Time magazine considers our youngest MP one of the world's most influential rising stars
'Bittersweet' election result sees new Waipā mayor leave principal role
Mike Pettit secured 7044 votes, ahead of Susan O’Regan’s 5822 in the mayoral race.
New Waikato mayor vows to unite community and ‘get to work’
Aksel Bech secured 12,148 votes to replace outgoing mayor Jacqui Church.
'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 years
Porirua purchase marks a powerful healing moment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira.
Māori wards on edge as preliminary votes show split across councils
Hamilton's Māori ward looks safe, with 'keep' votes ahead by more than 1000.
How tiny margins flipped councils – and ended big-city dynasties
Jonathan Larsen looks set to edge Snow Tane by just five votes in Kaipara.
'The inner circle': Māori Queen meets Emirati Princess Sheikha Latifa in Dubai
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa hosted the Māori Queen and hosted her for lunch.
Te Pāti Māori MP named as one of the world's 'most influential rising stars'
Her haka during the Treaty Principles Bill debate drew global attention.
Te Rangimaheu named successor as Ngāti Tūwharetoa ariki
Thousands gathered at Waihī Marae in Tūrangi to farewell Tā Tumu Te Heuheu.
Hundreds gather in Waihī to farewell Ngāti Tūwharetoa chief Sir Tumu Te Heuheu
Sir Tumu Te Heuheu died aged 84, leaving a legacy of calm leadership.
'Humbled and moved': Sir David Moxon receives St John’s top honour
Only 35 people worldwide may hold the Bailiff or Dame Grand Cross title.
Farewell arrangements confirmed for Te Ariki Tā Tumu tangihanga
Public proceedings begin Friday at Tapeka Marae in Waihī, Tūrangi.
Traffic delays expected as Ngāti Tūwharetoa prepare to farewell ariki
Delays are expected on SH1 and SH41 over the next five days.
Te Mātuku launches whānau voice report series to guide health decisions
The reports provide a grassroots view of what communities need most.
Sir Tumu Te Heuheu remembered for decades of iwi leadership
The influential iwi leader is remembered for his calm authority and kaitiakitanga.