New Zealand'This is a true taonga': Piece of centuries-old waka found in stream'Some people would think it is just a piece of wood and let it drift through.'05 Jan 02:02 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why Tariana Turia should be immortalised for her mahiMinister reflects on nearly joining Te Pāti Māori, praises Dame Tariana Turia’s leadership.05 Jan 01:59 AM
New Zealand‘It’s got mana’: Families share enduring bonds with Northland schoolsSome families have attended the same school for more than five generations.03 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Tariana Turia – Kua hinga te Tōtara (the mighty Tōtara has fallen)OPINION: New Zealand may never see her likes again.02 Jan 11:08 PM
PoliticsTangi begins and tributes flow after death of Dame Tariana TuriaTuria served as a minister under both Labour and National governments.02 Jan 08:46 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia dies after suffering strokeTuria first entered Parliament in 1996 and left politics in 2014.02 Jan 07:26 PM
KahuFrom struggle to strength: Ka Timata transforms rangatahi livesKa Timata empowers rangatahi, boosting confidence and providing alternative education.02 Jan 02:46 AM
New ZealandAlways happy to catch up: Volunteering time and talents key to the good life in KāeoReporter Jenny Ling visits Kāeo for her series on why residents love their small town.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It made me cry’: Former drug-dealing gang member on the words that changed his lifeKamonn Flavell-Downey helps 170 youth, proves change is possible.31 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuRecognising excellence: 35 leaders celebrated in honours listNew Year Honours highlight achievements in art, education, governance and health.30 Dec 09:08 PM
KahuHow Ngāti Toa’s island ownership marks a new chapter in their journeyNgāti Toa celebrates reclaiming Kapiti and Mana islands, affirming ancestral connections.30 Dec 08:47 PM
KahuGisborne leader honoured as dame for 50 years of service to Māori and businessIngrid Collins honoured as dame, recognising 50 years of leadership in Māori governance.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in November 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.29 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandHow Ngawai's golden ticket has led to a trip of a lifetimeNgawai Clendon aims to inspire others as she heads to Antarctica with Inspiring Explorers.28 Dec 06:00 PM
KahuMitimiti magic for Far North Mayor, at the end of the winding gravel road'This is the birthplace of New Zealand. Welcome home.'27 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuHorizons formally opposes Treaty Principles BillHorizons Regional Council votes to oppose the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandShark sightings force Coromandel beaches to close temporarilyWhiritoa closed intermittently on Friday and Waihī shut for a stretch on Christmas Day.27 Dec 05:36 AM
KahuNew Whanganui Journey shelters merge culture and functionalityThree new shelters have been constructed along the Whanganui Journey Great Walk.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRāhui in place as family gather at Ōhope for man who swam from policePolice have instructed holidaymakers to stay out of the water.26 Dec 05:03 AM
OpinionOpinion: How Māori scholarship reshapes our understanding of history'Maranga! Maranga! Maranga!' empowers Māori history, offering diverse, scholarly essays.26 Dec 12:08 AM
KahuBusiness mentor’s journey from sports-loving teen to industry leaderKiri McRae's journey from class disruptor to logistics pro inspires as a business mentor.25 Dec 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuWine and whenua: Meet the NZ winemakers blending Māoritanga with grapesUnited in the values of tiaki (care), mana (respect) and hihiko (ingenuity).24 Dec 10:00 PM
KahuGrow your own: My Backyard Garden Project'Share that kai': How team gardening boosts food security.24 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I wasn't involved': Black Power president acquitted of manslaughter by Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court found a detective's evidence on gang heirarchies was inadmissable.23 Dec 07:17 AM
KahuTe reo Māori changes: Z Energy renames stations with ‘correct’ kupu‘This is about a bigger sort of commitment that we have to te reo Māori.’22 Dec 11:24 PM
Kahu‘Seismic shift’: Call for Māori-led educational reformsDr Maia Hetaraka: 'Cultural competence' should evolve into genuine cultural understanding.22 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEmbracing unity amid economic and cultural challenges this ChristmasOPINION: New Zealand celebrates Christmas amid rising living costs and cultural tensions.22 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland bar brawl erupts after man allegedly punches woman for refusing danceHeadquarters owner Leo Molloy has offered to compensate the young victim and her father.21 Dec 10:30 PM
OpinionOpinion: How a culturally grounded approach is changing Pacific communities'Champions of Change' lead vital conversations to prevent family harm.21 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Grief and Xmas – I mourn my sister but I'm determined to find joyOPINION: I'm left with the weight of her absence and the guilt that comes with smiling.21 Dec 08:00 PM
KahuGovt ends pilot programme for Māori and Pacific, sparking outrageLeaders call for community-driven health campaigns to address bowel cancer inequities.20 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang members arrested after alleged 200kg meth heist at Port of TaurangaTwo men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Kahu‘Champion for the Coast’: Bill Burdett remembered by friends, colleagues and whānauThe former councillor and East Coast Rugby Union life member died on Thursday.20 Dec 03:00 AM