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Waitangi Tribunal puts Government's plans to scrap Māori Health on hold
Waitangi Tribunal tells the Government to stop the Māori Health disestablishment.
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Biggest junior life-saving carnival to descend on Mount Maunganui
Thousands of people are expected at Mount Maunganui Beach over the four days.
Devolving Māori health from government to community must come with a cautious approach
Devolving services to community is okay if they have ability to deliver.
In pictures: Art Deco Festival sees 'millions of dollars' injected into Napier economy
The best photos from the beloved festival, which has enjoyed a full return to Napier.
Paula Bennett: We need to get out of the way and decentralise
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Enjoy a rewarding journey of discovery in Costa Rica's back country
A week-long journey visiting three different indigenous communities in Costa Rica.
'Been a long time coming': Art Deco Festival has Hawke's Bay buzzing after years-long hiatus
The Sound Shell looked like a scene out of kid-as-gangsters classic movie Bugsy Malone.
Concepts emerge for large-scale development
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Kate MacNamara: What did we get for the $3b spent on regional development?
OPINION: Lies, damned lies and ministerial briefings on regional development.
Marae stands empty and can't be used for tangihanga
One year on from Gabrielle, families still in limbo
The Treaty is the moral trunk whose branches forms the basis that upholds us all - Moxon
Tureiti Moxon slams the Government's 100-day plan.
Stop the smokefree repeal - health agencies
Māori health group want smokefree decision sent to select committee,
Weaving with string games and Te Rā, our oldest sail
An exhibition at Auckland museum will share matauranga Māori knowledge.
Focus: Cyclone Gabrielle one year on
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Far North hapū gather today to mark biggest signing of Te Tiriti
More Māori chiefs signed Te Tiriti at Mangungu than Waitangi.
Waikato-Tainui Iwi need strong leadership - Tuku Morgan
Waikato-Tainui has selected Tuku Morgan as its chair
Brian Tamaki promises March Madness
The Destiny Church leader is taking his flock back to the streets
Thousands gather under clouds of celebratory colours for Krishna Holi
Thousands attended the vibrant Hindu festival in West Auckland.
Rugby club grieves death of second young player in two years
Caleb Baker, 22, died in a car crash on the Hawke's Bay Expressway on Friday.
Puketapu still divided geographically, but the community has never been stronger
'You work your way through it and then all of a sudden it seems like a dream.'
Adam Blair praises NRL Māori All Stars: 'A fantastic week that embodies our culture'
New Māoris coach Adam Blair is excited about his debut
Opinion: Where to from Waitangi with a kete full of hope?
OPINION: How do we harness hope and share it with those who need it most?
Grandma attacked by motorist who 'tried to snap' her arm at popular beach carpark
“I don’t know why people didn’t jump in to help me.”
Dentist wants sustainable Māori health care
Justin Wall says Māori get inadequate dental care, and there are no plans for change.
'Cannot pay': Charity could close if council's fee hike plan goes ahead
Men’s Shed says it can’t afford council plans to introduce ‘fairer’ fees.
How many district councillors does Whanganui need?
'Council representation should be fair and effective for all Whanganui residents.'
‘No evidence’ cultural reports worked - Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith
Goldsmith says the Crown will no longer pay for cultural reports.
1963 Brynderwyn bus crash that claimed 15 lives still haunts many
It's been 61 years, but the Brynderwyn bus tragedy still haunts whānau
League legends and golfers combine for par-ty
Charity golf day raises funds for Northland youth rugby league.
Tama Potaka - te reo Māori as a fundamental part of our country’s DNA
Māori Development Minister says Māori will benefit under National.