New Zealand'A force of nature': Tributes flow for Dame Iritana TāwhiwhirangiNational leaders have praised her impact on Māori education.02 Feb 01:14 AM
New ZealandLocals 'gutted' after popular playground dismantled: 'It feels like the drinkers have won''It’s our kids that have lost out to a bunch of people drinking'.01 Feb 12:33 AM
New ZealandWaikato pretty 'choice' place, new competition showsPeople vote for choicest suburb, playground, bush, dairy, toilet, landmark and legend.31 Jan 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: How Te Tiriti challenges modern politics and privatisationMāori outnumbered Pākehā forty to one when Te Tiriti was signed.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘The doctors said he wouldn’t walk': Meningitis fighter defies oddsMaiaorere Turner's family now need $35,000 so he can safely get in and out of the house.31 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuWhy Auckland’s Waitangi Day events are more than just musicThe festival includes weaving workshops and a market with Māori arts and crafts.30 Jan 05:34 PM
New ZealandGisborne plan changes propose ‘significant urban growth’Public engagement on the Tairāwhiti Resource Management Plan review is now open.30 Jan 04:18 AM
KahuAfter losing 100kg, ‘the Brown Buttabean’ tackles NZ’s obesity crisisNew Zealand has the third-highest adult obesity rate in the OECD.27 Jan 07:31 PM
New Zealand'Can't do without us': Community rallies to save support hubThe Te Puke Food Hub will keep its doors open for now but still needs extra funding.27 Jan 06:44 PM
Kahu'Retool, upskill': Initiative turns beach debris into job opportunitiesSlash for Cash is transforming slash into valuable products.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo serious injuries after log mover tips at Eastland PortAnd other news briefs from around Tairāwhiti.27 Jan 02:09 AM
New ZealandA time-honoured feature of rural lifeThe Te Puke A&P Show will have something for everyone next month.26 Jan 06:41 PM
New ZealandRats in the pantry: Misuse of Dannevirke’s Pātaka Kai sparks concernRubbish instead of food: A community food pantry in Dannevirke is being misused.26 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: PM and Seymour take different views on attending WaitangiOPINION: Christopher Luxon should front up in good times and bad.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland farmers see golden tourism opportunityThe Northland farming couple turning fields into gold24 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuHow 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.23 Jan 06:15 PM
New ZealandSunrise Foundation raises $2m in less than a year to reach $10m milestoneSunrise Foundation announced the milestone this week after setting the goal in 2024.22 Jan 11:47 PM
KahuWhy the Māori Queen’s visit to Rātana marks a new eraThe Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori will be welcomed at 3pm Thursday.22 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why Rātana remains a pivotal gathering for political leadersOPINION: Rātana events emphasise open-mindedness, welcoming leaders and visitors.21 Jan 06:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: The risks of ‘just asking questions’ in political discourseCoalition partners say the bill is 'dead in the water', yet Act persists.21 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuWhy new Waitangi Tribunal appointments are sparking controversy in MāoridomNew members include Phillip Crump, Tipene Chrisp and Vanessa Eparaima on three-year terms.20 Jan 08:34 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why supply control alone won’t solve New Zealand’s methamphetamine crisisSeizures at airports capture only 20% of incoming meth shipments.20 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How timing of Luxon’s reshuffle affects National’s momentumOPINION: Health and cost of living are the two biggest issues facing New Zealanders.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Too long’: Liquor licence woes halt supermarket plan in NorthlandThe tenants of a proposed supermarket backed out after objections to the liquor licence.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Feeling good’: Napier MP Katie Nimon on pregnancy and prioritiesThe up-and-coming National political prospect is expecting her first baby.19 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelBest Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winnerThe results are in for NZ's top 10 family beaches – vote for your favourite now.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand$100 vouchers to fill out Census: Stats NZ inquiry clears Whānau Ora of data breachFirst of two inquiries after whistleblowers' allegations makes several recommendations.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Beggar with alleged scam ‘I’m pregnant’ back story is confronted in carparkA beggar who allegedly scammed locals across the North Island has been roughed up.17 Jan 03:33 AM
New ZealandUnity and resilience: What to expect at Waitangi Day commemorations in CliveWaitangi Day at Clive's Farndon Park focuses on moving forward.17 Jan 02:43 AM
KahuWhy Treaty bill submissions have set a new recordHearings start on January 27 with the committee split into two subcommittees.16 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandOnline Foodbank NZ/HQ Gisborne closes, founder starts noticeboard ventureJohnathan Pere said he 'had a bit of a cry' after making the decision.16 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandGrassroots effort brings shade to Pāpāmoa ParkThe project came after a group of mothers raised concerns about the lack of shade.15 Jan 08:21 PM
KahuWhy the yellow-eyed penguin could vanish from New Zealand shoresLess than 100 hoiho chicks remain, with only 20% expected to reach adulthood.15 Jan 06:08 PM
KahuChristchurch school wins $267k prize for sustainability innovationPrize enables Te Pā to expand Puku Māra, promoting sustainability through indigenous knowledge.14 Jan 07:48 PM
