New Zealand'It gives me a lot of confidence': Teen finds strength in taiaha trainingClass sizes have tripled in a year, drawing Māori and Pākehā aged 6 to 60.14 Sep 11:28 PM
Kahu40yo mum died in ED after tonsillitis diagnosis. Her whānau are demanding answersPamela Rasmussen (40) died in May, leaving six grieving children behind.14 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 50 years on, the fight for te reo is about identity and opportunityOPINION: Investing in te reo can ensure it thrives for the next 50 years.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHow Shavaughn Ruakere overcame her private ‘shame’ for historic new roleIt's her most daunting challenge so far.13 Sep 09:01 PM
New ZealandNorthland College first state school to seek charter statusNgāpuhi iwi will sponsor the school, providing cultural and governance support.07 Sep 11:55 PM
Politics'Over the moon': Oriini Kaipara wins Auckland byelection for Te Pāti Māori“I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for my whānau, my friends, my supporters.”06 Sep 10:58 AM
New ZealandLucky, lucky, lucky – NZ man gets three kidney transplants over 40 years John Kearns received his first transplant in 1987, thanks to his sister Liz.27 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuTemu yanks T-shirts from sale after iwi trademark complaintNgāti Kahungunu had trademarked the name to protect its cultural heritage.18 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuMana over money: Why Māori influencer rejected $50k gambling deal He travelled to Turkey for dental work, saving thousands.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandEducation Minister bans most Māori words in early reading booksOnly Māori names are allowed in new Ready to Read Phonics Plus books.12 Aug 07:28 PM
Politics'I want it even more now': Henare prepares for 'redemption' journey 'I feel even better equipped to be able to represent Tāmaki Makaurau.' 09 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'It's unjust': Woman moved off Māori roll without her consentChala Chase now can't vote in Māori wards after being moved off the Māori roll.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo councillors and two newcomers challenge Tapsell for Rotorua mayorA total of 40 are standing for seats in Rotorua Lakes Council's local election.04 Aug 07:52 PM
Kahu$28m funding for Northland kura, opposed Kaiwaka school to open by 2028Te Kura o Ngāringaomatariki will move 11km to a new campus in Kaiwaka.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Forget housing or health – let's fix the passport coverNo one’s suggesting "Aotearoa" should replace "New Zealand". 29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Voting should be made easier, not more difficultOPINION: 'It’s clear they are not concerned this change will reduce voter turnout.'25 Jul 05:00 PM
Talanoa'Thank you for leading the way' – 'Fiji' Veikoso remembered as the voice that changed the gameGeorge 'Fiji' Veikoso: 'He gave us hope from a young age.'25 Jul 03:58 AM
KahuInfluencer's journey from addiction and prison - to the boxing ringParata reached 190kgs before losing weight and getting fit.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori byelection contender cops flak for supporting Labour MP’s selectionTe Kou o Rehua Panapa is pondering which party he could run for in next year's election.15 Jul 11:51 PM
EducationCharter schools told to keep enrolment numbers secretThe Charter School Agency has told charter schools to keep enrolments secret.15 Jul 09:16 PM
PoliticsWatch: PM sets Tāmaki Makaurau byelection date for September 6Labour confirmed its candidate on Sunday. 14 Jul 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: Why the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection matters for LabourOPINION: The Tāmaki Makaurau byelection was triggered by MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp's death.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland mayor weighs second term amid calls to enter ParliamentMoko Tepania was 31 when he was elected Northland’s youngest mayor in 2022.10 Jul 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: I am disappointed in Auckland FC's stadium proposalOPINION: Trump's tariffs for Japan and Korea could have geopolitical consequences.09 Jul 05:00 PM
Kahu'Real and unequal': MP's death highlights kidney disease crisis among MāoriKidney disease in Māori often stems from diabetes and high blood pressure.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics‘Disappointed’: Māori advisory group says there was a 'breach' in relationship with MinisterIt's put staff in an "invidious position", says the group.30 Jun 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWatch: First look inside City Rail Link’s unique new Te Waihorotiu Station'No other train station in the world will look like this,' says CRL CEO Patrick Brockie.30 Jun 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Reflection of whakapapa': Māori baby names reveal cultural trendsAroha and Ariki were the most popular names for girls and boys for the third year running.22 Jun 04:51 AM
New ZealandCrowds of up to 15,000 at Matariki fires on Hawke's Bay beaches'The twinkling fires dotted north and south as far as Te Awanga was magical.'22 Jun 02:35 AM
KahuRewi Spraggon explains Puanga, Matariki’s older brotherIwi on the West Coast celebrate Puanga.19 Jun 10:00 PM
Kahu'Honour to perform': MOHI on Matariki music milestoneMOHI wrote his latest album in three weeks, reflecting on his Māori upbringing.19 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Perfect chance': Homeowner's Matariki lightshow a new tradition for Napier'It gets dark at 5pm. It’s a perfect chance for parents to bring their kids.'17 Jun 12:02 AM
New ZealandWhy Matariki has become one of NZ's most meaningful public holidaysMatariki falls on Friday, June 20, with events throughout the weekend.16 Jun 03:37 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland mum-of-six dies in ED after failing three times to get helpPamela Rasmussen, 40, died after trying three times to get help at hospital.12 Jun 08:32 PM
