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‘A beacon of hope’: Māori Queen lauded for first public address since taking role

'We need to walk a new path. We need a new direction.'

05 Sep 07:31 AM
Koroneihana 2025: Kīngitanga 'immensely proud' of Māori Queen as she prepares for first public speech
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Koroneihana 2025: Kīngitanga 'immensely proud' of Māori Queen as she prepares for first public speech

Koroneihana is taking place at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia.

04 Sep 11:54 PM
Mum's self-designed app overtakes Tinder and Hinge in NZ app store
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Mum's self-designed app overtakes Tinder and Hinge in NZ app store

The app was developed by Nicole Retter, a Māori mum of two preschoolers.

04 Sep 05:00 PM

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