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Fusion of Māori storytelling and circus arts in new theatre tour
The show blends te reo Māori with stunning circus theatre.

Stabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections
A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.

Ngāti Kahungunu buys Carterton retail properties from local family
The iwi's purchase follows a $115 million Treaty settlement in 2021.

Act ramps up pressure on National minister over ACC ‘ethnic outcome targets’
Circular dictates that the Govt's demand for public services be delivered based on need.

'True leader': Hawke's Bay's young leaders set for Youth Parliament
Chris Proctor, Neeve Smith, and Mariah Wakefield-Otene will represent Hawke's Bay.

Tararua mayor set to be challenged for top spot by a councillor
Tracey Collis is facing a challenge for the top position from Scott Gilmore.

Opinion: Lest we forget? Aside from Anzac Day, NZ has been slow to remember its military veterans
OPINION: The plan to expand the definition of the term ‘veteran’ brings some good news.

Seymour to pare back 'confusing' early childhood education regulations
The proposed changes include scrapping the need to acknowledge Māori as tangata whenua.

Letters: Legal aid plays vital role in ensuring justice
OPINION: I'm proud we have a system enabling those who have no money to test legal issues.

Community effort: Hundreds unite to tackle invasive seaweed
Around 500 tonnes of the marine pest were moved above the high tide line in four days.

Talent agency supporting Māori and Pasifika failed to pay model, then fired her
Ernestina Bonsu-Maru kept the money from one commission instead of paying her models.

On The Up: Pita Tipene’s visionary leadership earns top Māori business award
Tipene now hopes to lead Ngāti Hine through settlement, enabling the iwi to thrive.

On The Up: Inside award-winning Te Taumata o Kupe Nuku, Pt Chevalier
The building aims to revitalise mātauranga Māori, particularly legendary navigator Kupe.

'This is great': Hapū wins fight to protect sacred land and trees
The controversial 93-home development at Onoke Heights, Te Kamo, is now at a dead end.

Kapa haka 'unlocks' relationships, connects Aotearoa with the world
Kapa haka in Rotorua has allowed performers to travel the world.

Victoria University unveils NZ’s first Living Building Challenge project
The building generates 105% of its energy with 550 photovoltaic panels.

Shane Te Pou: More in the world that unites than divides us
OPINION: Solo travelling can spark unexpected connections.

An Easter message from Auckland's church leaders
Easter highlights themes of sacrifice, forgiveness and hope through Jesus' resilience.

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.

National Māori netball tournament celebrates culture and pride
The AMNOHL tournament will be held in Wellington during Easter weekend.

On The Up - 'Memory, culture, and nostalgia': MasterChef winners' 'immersive' food experience
'It’s nice to come home and bring this dinner which is really special to us.'