Prime inner-city Hamilton site could be renamed to reflect 500 years of history
Local hapū Ngāti Wairere applied to restore the area’s name to Opoia Pā earlier this year.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Maori
Shelly Bay development scrapped, land sold to Sir Peter Jackson
The famous filmmaker says they'll replant the area to return it to its natural state.
New Te Kanohi strengthen mana whenua voices in Waipā
The council announced the representatives after appointments were put on hold in March.
Coach expects Maui wildfires will add edge to students’ trip to waka ama champs
An Auckland University team full of first-time competitors will be competing in Hawaii.
Universities reluctant to set parity deadlines for Māori and Pasifika students
The Tertiary Education Commission has been trying for years to improve their education.
Te Pāti Māori looks to upsize Māori health and life expectancy with election policy suite
Te Pāti Māori have a number of health initiatives for more equitable outcomes.
David Seymour: If it's best for all people, then it's best for Māori
The Act leader says he knows what's best for Māori.
Willie Jackson confident of winning five Māori seats - but other two will be close
Labour's Māori strategist on their chances in the seven Māori seats.
Anthony Albanese: 'October 14 is our time...it’s our chance.'
Australian PM sets October 14 as the date for a critical Australian referendum.
Audrey Young: The best and worst-behaved MPs in the House this year
OPINION: Audrey Young picks Parliament's best speech, worst answer and closest contest.
Police, ambulance and mental health co-response teams to be rolled out nationwide
Existing programmes will be expanded over the next five years.
Ten PhD scholars funded in latest round of Māori Futures Programme
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga supports tomorrow’s Māori research leaders.
Children wearing colours, meaning there is a gang influence in attacks - Tapsell
The council is spending $1.8m on security - but Tania Tapsell wants more police.
Watch: Rotorua Mayor wants Government intervention for city safety following attacks
Rotorua mayor Tania Tapsell warns 'we are just one more fight, one more incident away from someone being killed'. Video / Whakaata Māori
Coastal marae hit with potentially devastating climate change problems
Several marae face the difficult prospect of having to move.
Tamihere: Government did not get their rights through discovery
Māori have rights by agreement, not conquest, says party president
Motu and Daniels want next fights in their hometown Whangārei
Northland fighters preparing for their next encounters.
Traditional ways used to calm the mind and encourage sleep
Oriori were often composed by parents and elders of the community.
AFL WAG Bec Judd reveals secret Kiwi connection
The model and television presenter has revealed her strong connection to Aotearoa.
'David vs Goliath': Small kura up against big schools in hockey nationals
History will be created this week.
Willie Jackson: After our disagreement, we sang karaoke
Annette Sykes unhappy Jennifer Ward-Lealand appointed to Māori Language Commission.
Cabin delivered to cyclone-affected Pōrangahau resident
Housing has been a huge priority for Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated.
Kiwi musical icons The Black Seeds and Georgia Lines set to drop te reo songs
Other artists such as Muroki and Riiki Reid have each created compositions in te reo.
Football fever, baby! Kiwi presenter on how special it was being 'visibly pregnant' at Women’s World Cup
Tulloch proudly displayed her baby bump while interviewing the world’s biggest sport stars
Taranaki Maunga deal gets popular tick
Taranaki’s eight iwi have voted overwhelmingly to approve the redress deal.
New wild home for takahē on Ngāi Tahu whenua in Ōtākou
Takahē numbers are now estimated to be nearing 500 and growing at 8pc a year.
Breaking: Rita Ora doesn’t know Taika Waititi’s ethnicity
Is her husband Māori or is he ‘half a Sāmoan’? The pop star simply doesn’t know.
Abbey Caves death: Rāhui could be extended as debate on access continues
Hapū declared a rāhui at Abbey Caves until the end of August, but it may be extended.
'You have to take a stand': Deputy chair quits over Māori ward decision
Alan Kurtovich says his decision was 'absolutely' the right one in spite of the cost.
Power unaffordability for whānau ‘unacceptable’, Energy Hardship Panel says
A total of 8000 homes have been disconnected in the past few years due to unaffordability.
Australian conference hears of Māori reo revitalisation efforts
Fresh insights from the Indigenous Language and Technology conference.
Work of indigenous nations will provide new insights for the future
In Darwin, Australia, attendees of the biennial Indigenous Language and Technology Conference have been hearing about initiatives to preserve and protect the Māori language. Video / Te Ao Māori News
Unitec gallery showcases creative industries
Toi o Wairaka 'has many roles' within the community.
Hundreds witness history as first wahine Māori Land Court chief judge sworn in
Caren Fox officially becomes the first wahine to hold the position.