Joseph Los'e is the New Zealand Herald's Kaupapa Māori Editor.
Ko Taupiri te maunga Ko Waikato te awa Ko Ngāti Maniapoto, ko Tainui, ko Ngāti Tonga nga Iwi Ko Te Kotahitanga, ko Nehenehenui ngā marae Ko Wahanui te tipuna Ko Tavake Los’e rāua ko Kuini Cribb ōku mātua Ko Joseph Los’e tōku ingoa Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa

Builder's close-call amid depression crisis in construction
Builders say the commitment and weight of running a business can come as a shock

'Silence by Māori': Shane Jones calls out Ngāpuhi leaders after child's death
A hikoi down Kaikohe’s main street is planned for today at 10am to pay tribute to Catalya

Gang patch ban: Police reveal how many charges, patches seized
Police say gangs have largely complied, reducing public fear and intimidation.

'Lasting impact': Māori teen speaks out on beach assault, racial taunts
The court granted permanent name suppression for the offender.

Boy impaled on metal post after Auckland FC loss, AT ‘really disappointed’
Jude Beattie, 11, underwent emergency surgery at Starship Hospital.

Millie Elder-Holmes fined $5k for promoting online gambling
Screenshots showed Elder-Holmes promoting overseas gambling from June 2024 to March 2025

'Who has an extra $480?': Sky customer caught in billing blunder
Sky says the error was caught on Friday and the transactions were quickly cancelled.

Incoming Deputy PM: 'Māori will have nothing to fear' says David Seymour
Act's David Seymour will become Deputy PM on May 31, succeeding Winston Peters.

Watch: ‘Don’t want the black girl' - Māori nurse alleges racism from Middlemore Hospital patients
Nurse says her moko kauae has attracted racism from some older patients at Middlemore.

'My bones are cracking': Boy's trauma as bike crash sparks hunt
Police are seeking information about the motorbike involved in the collision.

'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentor
Allen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover

Kiwi selected to help choose new Archbishop of Canterbury
Isaac Beach has been selected to help choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury

'He was 20, I was 18': Graduating nurse inspired by lost love
Caring for her young partner to the end of his life inspired Williams to become a nurse.

'Mana over money': Influencers reject gambling promo amid crackdown - two don't comply
Te Rawhitiroa Bosch refuses to promote online gambling to his followers on ethical grounds

'Raid us': Ngāpuhi leader asks police to crack down as teens smoke meth in main street
Ngāpuhi leader Mane Tahere has asked police to crack down hard like they did in Ōpōtiki

On The Up: Whangārei teen wins prestigious $750k scholarship to elite US uni
Morris is the first Māori and second New Zealander to win the coveted Karsh Scholarship.

Gambling promo: Millie Elder-Holmes faces complaint, 26 influencers now on watchlist
Internal Affairs said it has received 50 complaints about influencers promoting gambling

Mum-of-eight graduates with degree earned during cancer treatment
Parata studied during chemotherapy, often logging in from Auckland Hospital.

‘My life has purpose’: Inside New Zealand’s biggest rehab service
The foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.

Why Brian Tamaki won’t face charges over Te Atatū library incident
Police found insufficient evidence to charge Destiny Church leader after confrontation.

‘Formal warning’: Govt orders influencers to stop promoting gambling
Online casinos have enjoyed a surge in promotion online.

'We are still anti-vaccination': Destiny Church defends taking Covid grants
'We can account for where every dollar went.'

John Tamihere and Govt head to court today over Whānau Ora contracts
Christopher Luxon said TPK has made an appropriate operational decision.

‘Why not me?’: Mum of seven pursues dream to retrain as mechanic
Māori and Pasifika student numbers at MIT and Unitec are rising.

See the photos: Local photographer wins World Press Photo award in Amsterdam
The winning project focuses on Ngāi Tūhoe connection to Te Urewera land

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.

Prisoner Dean Wickliffe loses 17kg in hunger strike - lawyer claims
A guard involved in the altercation has been stood down pending investigation.

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.

Orere Pt Death: Police taser to provide vital video and audio for investigation
Police officers involved are being drug-tested and will be interviewed this week.

How three generations are spreading Polynesian love across America
Three women from an artistic Auckland family are heading to California.

Rare medical diagnosis saves Waikato man after decades of mystery
George Moanaroa wants to educate communities about acromegaly with a te ao Māori lens.

Why new Māori student centre sparks debate among politicians
The centre offers tikanga-based care and kaupapa Māori wellbeing initiatives.

How a community mourns: The legacy of a youth worker lost in tragedy
Colleagues performed an emotional haka and sang waiata for Sam Matue’s whānau.

Why Richard Prebble’s tribunal resignation is stirring political debate
Prebble cited concerns over the tribunal's direction.

‘We have changed our family’s future forever’: An inspiring whānau journey to home ownership
They moved from renting where they paid $611 weekly for a rundown home.

How Māori design is redefining New Zealand’s architectural landscape
The series showcases projects incorporating tikanga and mātauranga Māori.

Mother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship final
Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.

How a $48.7m boost is shaping the future of kapa haka
Finance Minister Nicola Willis received a rock star welcome at Te Matatini's opening day.

‘Kapa haka is in my DNA’: Loreen Henare on her cultural journey
She became a cultural ambassador, touring globally with New Zealand delegations.

How Efeso Collins' legacy continues to inspire South Auckland youth
The former Auckland councillor's mural was unveiled in Manukau, South Auckland.

‘Truly grateful’: Custom mouthguards key to Kelston’s rugby success
AUT's initiative included dental exams and treatments, ensuring players' safety.

Te Matatini expected to bring $27m boost to Taranaki economy
This year, 55 teams will perform, the largest number in the event's history.

Top detective assigned to investigation into Te Pāti Māori over alleged data misuse
Detective Superintendent Ross McKay leads the investigation into party activities in 2023.

‘It’s not pretty’: Dave Letele defends work amid online scrutiny
BBM delivers $13.50 in social good for every dollar invested, says Letele.

‘It’s a superpower’: Māori values propel RNZAF leader to historic role in Australia
It is the first time a Kiwi has held such a high-ranking role in the RAAF.

The economist who wants to be Auckland’s first Māori mayor
Auckland councillor Kerrin Leoni opposes the sale of strategic assets like airport shares.

Why this Waitangi Day Google Doodle is a cultural milestone
The central figures perform a hongi, sharing the breath of life in the artwork.

'A force of nature': Tributes flow for Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi
National leaders have praised her impact on Māori education.

After losing 100kg, ‘the Brown Buttabean’ tackles NZ’s obesity crisis
New Zealand has the third-highest adult obesity rate in the OECD.

How L.A.B and Corrella’s new song embodies Te Matatini’s spirit
'We Belong' celebrates unity and welcomes all to Te Matatini in New Plymouth.

Why the Māori Queen’s visit to Rātana marks a new era
The Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori will be welcomed at 3pm Thursday.

Māori health group urges open dialogue with new minister Simeon Brown
Hapai CEO Jacqui Harema sees Brown's lack of health experience as an opportunity.

Why new Waitangi Tribunal appointments are sparking controversy in Māoridom
New members include Phillip Crump, Tipene Chrisp and Vanessa Eparaima on three-year terms.

$100 vouchers to fill out Census: Stats NZ inquiry clears Whānau Ora of data breach
First of two inquiries after whistleblowers' allegations makes several recommendations.

‘Pathetic’: Jonah Lomu’s family in tennis centre spat
Tennis Auckland denies Lomu family access as coaching credentials spark controversy.

‘Uneducated cannibals’: Racial abuse, assault alleged after woman asked to leash dog
'We were simply asking her to be respectful.'

‘Inundated’: Over 20k submissions flood Parliament deadline
Calls grow to extend Treaty Bill submission deadline amid tech issues.

‘Go out there and do the mahi’: Che Wilson on aunt Dame Tariana Turia’s legacy
Dame Tariana Turia's legacy honoured; whānau urged to 'do the mahi' against Treaty bill.

Watch: Politicians arrive as Dame Tariana Turia remembered at Whangaehu Marae
Ngai Tahu, Ngati Kahungunu join mourning for Māori Party co-leader.

Watch: Auckland bar brawl erupts after man allegedly punches woman for refusing dance
Headquarters owner Leo Molloy has offered to compensate the young victim and her father.

Saved by generosity: Dave Letele's foodbank revival brings festive hope
Over 1000 Xmas hampers and toys delivered in Auckland, Hamilton, Tokoroa and Te Kuiti.

How a life-changing tragedy inspired a young woman's medical journey
Dr Melenia Kaitaeifo, inspired by her brother's tragic death, graduates as a doctor from Otago.

'No tolerance': Police brace for gang influx at Mob boss funeral after untimely death
The Mongrel Mob are off to Napier for Angus Benson's tangi as police ensure public safety.

Waitangi Tribunal: Crown breached Te Tiriti o Waitangi in scrapping Māori Health Authority
Lady Tureiti Moxon: 'The process was driven by a political and racist agenda.'

Tohunga painting auction highlights Māori art's true cultural value
Academic says Goldie sale raises concerns over Māori cultural heritage and ancestral ties.

Willie Jackson and David Seymour set for Treaty Principles Bill showdown
Jackson challenges Seymour to debate, urges public to keep fighting against the bill.

Ex race relations boss slams Treaty Principles Bill
Joris de Bres is flabbergasted by Act's 'divisive' bill.

Being a finalist for TV Presenter of the Year was not part of my plan - Letele
Community advocate is a finalist in TV presenter of the year

Mongrel Mob member claims to successfully flout new gang patch ban
Cherie Kurarangi has a brief encounter with cops.

Rival gangs to join hīkoi; second march considered when patch law comes into force
Arch rivals consider truce to make a stand against new laws.

Five huia feathers are set to fly high off the auction block
Following the record $46k single huia feather sale, five more are for grabs.

Seymour slams schools who told kids 'wave your banners' ahead of hīkoi
Teachers openly flaunt children's absenteeism rules.

Hīkoi to Parliament: Seymour warns parents who take kids to explain ‘unjustified absences’
The minister has previously spoken of the need for children to attend school to learn.

Knight-backed Kiwi consortium makes $360m splash into NRL competition
Sir Graham Lowe says the Orcas are determined to be a competitive force in the NRL.

'Violated': Kuia claims she was strip-searched in Ōpōtiki police gang raids, children ‘traumatised’
Kaumatua and tamariki traumatised by Opotiki police raids.

'We are the mana of this land': Iwi slam police over Mob bust, threaten to block future raids
Iwi leader decries the impact on children from police crackdown in Ōpōtiki.

Time for the Ōpōtiki community to claim back their town - Mark Mitchell
The Police Minister fully backs gang crackdown.