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New Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'
He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.
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‘My life has purpose’: Inside New Zealand’s biggest rehab service
The foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.
'Bizarre binary cult': David Seymour wishes he was born 20 years earlier to tackle Treaty
The Act leader's Treaty Principles Bill was 'annihilated' yesterday.
Nervous for survival: Māori ward councillors prepare for critical elections
Forty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.
‘Fresh energy’: Māori Queen inspires youth at poukai
It was the first poukai for Nga wai hono i te po since her father's passing in 2024.
Whanganui and Ruapehu partner to draw in film industry
Mt Ngauruhoe in Ruapehu features in the Lord of The Rings films.
Te Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meeting
The party argues it would not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.
Ngāti Hāua sets sights on self-determination and change
The lead iwi negotiator says jobs, housing and health improvements are priorities.
‘Designed to silence us’: Te Pāti Māori refuses to face Privileges Committee over haka
The party argues it will not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.
‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a baby
The three-day sentencing came to an end with lengthy jail terms handed down.
$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.
Council cautioned against Māori ward bias
A councillor wanted the Māori ward referendum labelled as discriminatory.
How top 10 performing iwi have grown assets to $8.2b
Top 10 performing iwi hold about two-thirds of total assets, about $8 billion.
Prison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe hospitalised, parole hearing moved forward
Wickliffe's parole board hearing has been brought forward due to his declining health.
‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to die
Dean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.
Running of the sheep and Relay for Life – here’s what’s on in the Waikato
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Prisoner Dean Wickliffe loses 17kg in hunger strike - lawyer claims
A guard involved in the altercation has been stood down pending investigation.
‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurant
Tony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.
Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike, alleging assault by prison guard
Dean Wickliffe started his hunger strike on March 10, seeking dignity and fair treatment.
Rare medical diagnosis saves Waikato man after decades of mystery
George Moanaroa wants to educate communities about acromegaly with a te ao Māori lens.
Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Taupō District Council move in together
The entities are now under the same roof in He Whare Hono ō Tūwharetoa.
Washington Post on NZ’s ‘divisive culture war’
'Chihuahuas cannot be allowed to have an outsize impact on the Government'
Family honours legacy of slain woman Turipapa Tukere
The Ngāruawāhia woman died after a daylight brawl in Waikato.
Mother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship final
Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.
Historic Waikato war battle site to be returned to descendants of Māori fighters
The Crown confiscated more than 486,000ha of land, including the site at Ō-Rākau.
YMP Waka Ama club shines with 6 golds at nationals
YMP Waka Ama Club dominated the junior races at the sprint nationals. Here's why.
Why the Māori Queen’s visit to Rātana marks a new era
The Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori will be welcomed at 3pm Thursday.
$0 to future millionaire: Waikato podcaster Te Kahukura Boynton's wealth goal
Her podcast idea came to light when she had '$0 to my name' as a 17-year-old.
Waka Ama Nationals 2025: First event without legendary paddler
New teams like Kiwi ki Tai pay tribute to Kiwi Campbell's skills and knowledge.
Opinion: Why the Regulatory Standards Bill is a step backward for Māori
OPINION:Bill threatens Te Tiriti o Waitangi, undermines Māori rights, tino rangatiratanga.