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Formerly benign, relations with Māori had changed by 1890, after aggressive Crown activity
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Letters: Chiefs' Treaty role disputed
'Accountability does not seem to be a part of the WDC's day-to-day operations'
Rotorua mourns 'demigod of tourism' Huru Maika
Huru Maika died surrounded by whānau, after battling illness for two years.
Vape and save, health group says
Vaping is promoted as a way to quit smoking and avoid the tobacco tax hike.
Whāngai: 'it's the way we strengthen our families'
This summer we look back at the big stories of the year. This is from February.
Bennett a hero to some as he owns up to leak
Bennett a hero to some for his part in leak of iwi claims document
The police, the cocaine bust and the racism row
This summer we look back at the big stories of the year. This is from February.
Local Focus: Māori women's suffrage day celebrated
20 December was the anniversary for Māori women to vote. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Letters: Better facilities needed for bus riders
Buses provide a social link with most passengers enjoying a good chat on their way to town
Council may gift $1m historic property to trust
A historic public property on 11 Mission St near Tauranga's CBD may be gifted to a trust.
Spanish city treated to impromptu kapa haka
Group from St Joseph's Māori Girls' College performed in front of thousands in Barcelona.
New leaders and high achievers named at Nga Tawa School
Head girl Rebecca Nesdale and deputy Holly Hodgson will be school leaders in 2019.
From pro rugby hopeful, to meth user, to violent crime to a prison cell
Jordan Stratton-Pineaha and an accomplice barged into a sleepout armed with a knife.
Funeral underway for Hiwi Tauroa
The man who represented NZ during the infamous 1981 Springbok Tour has died aged 91.
Clive waka navigator honoured with traditional title
A Hawke's Bay waka navigator has gained the highest traditional honour for his skills.
Local Focus: Is this Aotearoa's next big Māori superstar?
This sassy 18-year-old is just getting started. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A final roadie with Chris Finlayson
Chris Finlayson leaves quite the legacy but will not bore people by boasting about it.
Lack of Māori tourism growth criticised
Māori tourism leader criticises Hawke's Bay Tourism over lack of growth for Māori.
Letters: Keeping Christ in Christmas
Worldwide, all sorts of people dress up as Santa, Why should a Maori Santa raise comment?
Waitara Lands Bill set to pass tomorrow
Passing of bill will end dispute that started at the time of the Land Wars.
New languages could be offered to all kids
Nikki Kaye's bill will set off a debate on which languages should be taught.
Haka heroes: Festival for people with intellectual disabilities
Fifteen teams from around the country performed in Hamilton.
Mission's Christmas giving begins
Mission's Christmas giving from new sites during rebuilding.
Nicola Patrick: Nothing surprises me anymore -- except these surprises
Nicola Patrick on the spirit of Christmas
Beauty pageants in a post #MeToo era: Empowering or tone deaf?
Beauty pageants are being slammed as a backwards step in a fight for gender equality.
Hundreds gather for Ātihau Whanganui annual meeting
Ātihau Whanganui reported a net surplus of $3.1m for the year and $21.6m total revenue.
Hapū 'taking ownership' of youth after series of crimes
First project involved a clean-up of popular, but trashed, swimming spot at Forest Pools.
Auckland Māori warden who tried to bring peace to Queen St riot has died
Woman who tried to bring peace to 1984 Queen St riot has died aged 74.
Incentive payments up for discussion: Henare
Accountability and transparency key issues in Whānau Ora review
Damaged waka recalled for unnamed park
Historic Māori names are being revived for the unnamed parks of inner Auckland.
Ministers snipe over shareholder payment
Call for Auditor-General to look into Māori services agency Whānau Ora.
Mata Mihinui: From Whakarewarewa pā to the 'NZ Herald'
Retiring "Herald" sub editor reflects on a life lived in both Māori and Pakeha worlds.