TalanoaTonga princess calls for legal rights for whalesA global campaign is asking governments to give whales legal personhood.09 Jun 10:20 PM
New Zealand'An honour and a privilege': Local artists shine in prestigious portrait award'I had a good feeling that it was going to get through and it did. So hard work paid off.'16 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandJob cuts, rat infestations, meth lollies: A look back at the biggest NZ news of 2024A look back at the biggest headlines in NZ in 2024.31 Dec 04:04 AM
Politics‘You believed in me’: Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke gives moving speech as politicians pay tribute to Kīngi Tūheitia10 Sep 09:20 AM
PremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: It's Luxon's choice – kotahitanga or a destructive race debate09 Sep 05:01 PM
PremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Time for PM to reflect on Kīngi Tūheitia’s call for unity07 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuWatch: Kaipara mayor declines moment of silence for Kīngi Tūheitia in council meeting07 Sep 01:14 AM
KahuKaipara mayor declines a moment of silence for Kiingi Tuheitia in council huiWatch07 Sep 12:20 AM
New ZealandNew Māori Queen and Auckland homicide | Focus Morning Bulletin September 6, 2024Watch05 Sep 07:57 PM
TalanoaTears and memories at Kīngi Tūheitia tangi: 'I was here for his mother's final day, now I'm here for his'Ruta Wright, 72, has seen the funerals of two Māori monarchs.05 Sep 06:59 AM
New ZealandThousands mourn the death of Kīngi TūheitiaThousands of mourners from across the country gathered today at Tūrangawaewae Marae for the funeral of Kīngi Tūheitia. Video / Carson Bluck / Chereè KinnearWatch05 Sep 04:04 AM
PoliticsWatch: Kīngi Tūheitia laid to rest on Taupiri MaungaThousands of people have gathered at the marae over the past six days to mourn the King.05 Sep 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: New Māori Queen begins her reign with a deep well of goodwillOPINION: Also in this week's wrap – Shane Jones takes his medicine.05 Sep 01:42 AM
New ZealandThousands gather at Tūrangawaewae marae for Māori King’s tangiThousands have gathered at Tūrangawaewae marae for Māori King’s tangi and the announcement of the new Māori Queen. Video | Carson BluckWatch04 Sep 11:31 PM
New ZealandWatch Live: Kīngi Tūheitia tangiFull coverage of the funeral proceedings for Kīngi Tūheitia. Video / KiingitangaWatch04 Sep 11:05 PM
KahuKīngi Tūheitia's successor named: Māoridom, politicians reactLeaders are acknowledging Ngā Wai hono i te pō as the new leader of the Kīngitanga.04 Sep 10:50 PM
New ZealandNgāwai Hono i te Pō Paki anointed as the new leader of the KīngitangaNgāwai Hono i te Pō Paki carries her birthright in the Kīngitanga and becomes 8th monarch, continuing the direct line to the first Māori King. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Sep 09:36 PM
PoliticsMourners prepare to farewell Tūheitia, a monarch remembered for his ability to unite peopleToday is te rā nehu – burial day – for Kīngi Tūheitia.04 Sep 06:14 PM
New ZealandWatch: How the NZDF is helping feed mourners at Tūrangawaewae MaraeNZDF has mobilised 28 personnel to support the tangi of Kīngi Tūheitia.04 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'There's room for everyone': Kīngi Tūheitia’s simple but powerful messageAcademic: Kotahitanga, or unity, is an enduring theme the Kīngitanga brings to politics.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPoliticians pay respects to Māori King TūheitiaNumerous politicians were among the crowd at Tūrangawaewae Marae to mourn the passing of Māori King Tūheitia.Watch03 Sep 10:22 PM
OpinionArena Williams: Time to honour what Kīngi Tūheitia stood forOPINION: The Māori King reminded us what good leadership is.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Expect congestion': Waikato River off limits for Māori King's funeral, road detours in placeA section of the Waikato River between the Pūkete Boat Ramp and Huntly will close.03 Sep 04:48 AM
New ZealandTauranga waka to join Māori King’s funeral flotillaWaka's inclusion in flotilla a 'huge honour', says iwi chairman.03 Sep 03:10 AM
OpinionAdam PearseOpinion: Kīngi Tūheitia’s vision for a unified nation shines briefly at TūrangawaewaeOPINION: PM Christopher Luxon displayed emotions rarely seen in the public eye.31 Aug 07:05 AM
PoliticsPM pays tribute to Māori King Tūheitia in moving speechPM Luxon said he'd anticipated becoming quite emotional as he spoke of the fallen monarch.31 Aug 03:37 AM
New ZealandPM Christopher Luxon speaks after Kīngi Tūheitia's tangiPrime Minister Christopher Luxon attended and spoke to media after the tangi for Māori monarch Kiingi Tūheitia.Watch31 Aug 01:08 AM
PoliticsKingi Tūheitia’s death: Grief ‘still sinking in’ as Luxon to visit Māori King lying in statePrime Minister may be given time to speak about the King following his passing.30 Aug 11:53 PM
New ZealandMāori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.Watch30 Aug 08:38 PM
New ZealandResidents invited to cross Hamilton's newest bridge before it opens to trafficThe bridge is part of the Peacocke Programme, which will eventually house 20,000 people.30 Aug 04:57 AM
New Zealand'Beautiful, gentle soul': Rotorua acknowledges death of Kiingi TūheitiaA long-time friend shares his sadness at the news of the king's death.30 Aug 03:39 AM
New ZealandMāori King Kīngi Tūheitia funeral: What we know so farKīngi Tūheitia will be laid to rest alongside his mother on Taupiri Mountain.30 Aug 03:37 AM
