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Costumes of Ka Whawhai Tonu movie on display for the first time
Movie costume exhibition brings important story to life at Te Awamutu Museum.
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A record 45 students to graduate from Tipu Ake carving course
The idea behind the kaupapa was to connect young people with their culture.
Lady Tureiti Moxon receives honorary doctorate from Waikato University
Lady Tureiti Moxon has been recognised for 30 years of Māori health mahi.
Food Hubs are struggling to keep up with growing demands
A third of Food Hubs’ monthly recipients are seeking help for the first time.
Trading Red Bands for six-inch heels: Steep rise of a Māori pageant mum
Vannessa Savage-Taranaki takes her culture to the international stage.
Tainui team up with Government to develop housing at Hopuhopu
Fifty-seven homes will be built on Tainui land at Ngāruawāhia.
New research shows Māori infants are at highest risk of contracting meningitis
Meningitis Foundation chair knows the personal pain this deadly disease can inflict.
UN sends please-explain to NZ Govt over alleged Māori human rights breaches
The letter asks about alleged breach of human rights of Māori.
Waikato Muslims to showcase Māori Quran
Shakil Ahmad Monir spent more than 20 years working on the Māori Quran.
I speak Māori everywhere I can and encourage others to do the same - Potaka
Tama Potaka speaks Māori at every opportunity
Speech champ joins fellow successful alumni
Te Kanawa Wilson continues Nga Taiatea Wharekura's legacy.
Politician of the Year: Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori wins major international award
Maipi-Clarke travelling to Canada to accept the award.
Kīngi Tūheitia tangi in photos: Māori monarch laid to rest as Nga wai hono i te po steps forward
Tūheitia was laid to rest at Taupiri Maunga on Thursday afternoon.
Watch: Kīngi Tūheitia laid to rest on Taupiri Maunga
Thousands of people have gathered at the marae over the past six days to mourn the King.
Watch: How the NZDF is helping feed mourners at Tūrangawaewae Marae
NZDF has mobilised 28 personnel to support the tangi of Kīngi Tūheitia.
'There's room for everyone': Kīngi Tūheitia’s simple but powerful message
Academic: Kotahitanga, or unity, is an enduring theme the Kīngitanga brings to politics.
'Only a problem if it hits you': Daniels ready for big-punching challenger
“It’s simple, really. A power punch is only a problem if it hits you."
‘Outstanding job’: Politicians pay their respects at Kīngi Tūheitia’s tangi
Thousands of mourners have gathered at Tūrangawaewae Marae over the past five days.
'Show them heart': How Turangawaewae Marae feeds thousands
'All of it’s enjoyable. The people here are all working for the same cause.'
'Expect congestion': Waikato River off limits for Māori King's funeral, road detours in place
A section of the Waikato River between the Pūkete Boat Ramp and Huntly will close.
Hauraki mayor reaffirms Māori wards for 2025 election
The council unanimously voted to reaffirm its resolution to establish a Māori Ward.
Governor-General praises Kīngi Tuheitia's legacy of bringing people together
Marae gates open to welcome iwi paying respects to Kīngi Tūheitia.
'I was a total loser': How boot camp changed one man's life
Rhys Delamare backs boot camps to transform troubled youth.
PM pays tribute to Māori King Tūheitia in moving speech
PM Luxon said he'd anticipated becoming quite emotional as he spoke of the fallen monarch.
From a truck driver to a unifier for Māori – Kīngi Tūheitia’s legacy
Kīngi Tūheitia did not know he would succeed his mother until she died.
Māori King Kīngi Tūheitia funeral: What we know so far
Kīngi Tūheitia will be laid to rest alongside his mother on Taupiri Mountain.
'Fantastic legacy': PM says Māori King Tūheitia was respected, appreciated by all
The Māori monarch had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery.
Thames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support
'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'
Te Arawhata: NZ’s Liberation Museum in France receives boost but needs more support
Kiwi philanthropist Andrew Barnes kicks in $50k and will match other donations.
Māori health providers deliver 33,330 vaccinations, surpassing Government’s 10,000 goal
A $50m investment has surpassed expectations.