New ZealandProud dad's rousing haka for Northland teenWayne Poutai surprised his son Awatea, 17, with a haka to acknowledge the teen as he was awarded a scholarship. Video \ SuppliedWatch06 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Bringing everybody together’: Expert aims to put mirimiri on the world stage'I have seen the impact it has made for our people and people of different cultures.'06 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Fresh energy’: Māori Queen inspires youth at poukaiIt was the first poukai for Nga wai hono i te po since her father's passing in 2024.05 Apr 10:58 PM
KahuThe Drawing Board 2: Scott Architects - Episode 6John Scott’s architectural legacy thrives in Te-Matau-a-Māui as his son Jacob and granddaughter Hana weave themes of whānau, landscape, and innovation. Video / Faultline FilmsWatch05 Apr 05:00 PM
Kahu‘Formal warning’: Govt orders influencers to stop promoting gamblingOnline casinos have enjoyed a surge in promotion online.05 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuHow John Scott’s design philosophy shapes a new generation of architectsHana Scott applies her grandfather’s principles to design modular housing.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandComplaint over teaching tikanga Māori in law schools rejectedBut the select committee also put a limit on how much cultural education was required.04 Apr 07:32 AM
Politics‘Cremation day’: Govt minister celebrates impending defeat of Treaty bill'Nehu [burial] day is coming for the Treaty Principles Bill.'04 Apr 02:20 AM
Politics‘Alarming concerns’: Seymour defends Treaty bill amid overwhelming oppositionThe public submissions were overwhelmingly opposed.03 Apr 10:38 PM
New ZealandTauranga byelection: Q&As with the five candidatesVoting for Tauranga's new Māori ward councillor begins on Monday.03 Apr 09:46 PM
Politics‘Outrageous haste’: Labour criticises Treaty bill processLabour: “This is an appalling lack of process on a hugely consequential bill."03 Apr 07:33 AM
KahuStating their case: Bayden Barber and Thompson Hokianga on why they should be Ngāti Kahungunu iwi chairmanWho should lead the third largest iwi in Aotearoa?03 Apr 01:30 AM
KahuAct MP can’t name one ‘race-based’ policy she’s trying to outlawThe MP says policies for Māori and Pasifika students are unfair but struggles to name one.02 Apr 05:02 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meetingThe party argues it would not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.02 Apr 03:34 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe opens investigation after man dies in rural NorthlandPolice say they were notified around 2pm on Friday, March 28.02 Apr 03:21 AM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori respond to privileges committee decisionTe Pāti Māori Co-Leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer & Rawiri Waititi respond to privileges committee decisionWatch02 Apr 01:48 AM
KahuNgāti Hāua sets sights on self-determination and changeThe lead iwi negotiator says jobs, housing and health improvements are priorities.01 Apr 08:35 PM
Politics‘Designed to silence us’: Te Pāti Māori refuses to face Privileges Committee over hakaThe party argues it will not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.01 Apr 03:38 AM
New Zealand'Splits us into two': Willie Apiata hands over Victoria Cross over entitlements issueHe gifted his medal to Veterans Affairs minister Chris Penk in the hope of a law change.01 Apr 01:19 AM
KahuJohn Tamihere and Govt head to court today over Whānau Ora contractsChristopher Luxon said TPK has made an appropriate operational decision. 31 Mar 08:06 PM
New ZealandHot water issues causes another weeks-long closure of Mōrere Hot SpringsThe natural saltwater hot springs had only reopened three months earlier after two years.31 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLegal legends: How two intellectual giants continue to shape NZ Sir Geoffrey Palmer told the Herald he deplores the way in which legislation is now made.30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Govt guilty of Labour's crime on bloated public serviceOPINION: Yes, this is the same “woke” that New Zealand First voted for.29 Mar 05:00 PM
KahuThe Drawing Board 2: The Pā - Episode 5The Pā unites Waikato-Tainui and Waikato University in a visionary project that merges Māori design, innovation, and kotahitanga to reflect shared mana. Video / Faultline FilmsWatch29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Mourning a loved one reminds me that life is for livingOPINION: The last few days have been a time for reflection for me.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree-term councillor running for mayor'This is about a new generation of leadership.'28 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Why not me?’: Mum of seven pursues dream to retrain as mechanicMāori and Pasifika student numbers at MIT and Unitec are rising.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a babyThe three-day sentencing came to an end with lengthy jail terms handed down.28 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandWairoa’s updated flood plan protects more homes and Māori land, showgrounds still to goThe Government contributed $70 million for Wairoa’s flood protection.28 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Do the mahi’: Outgoing business chief’s advice on leadership and job seekingHard work pays off, says outgoing Rotorua Business Chamber head.27 Mar 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$135m distributed last year by iwi to membersDistributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.27 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘We will make better decisions’: Mayor on iwi council appointmentsA pōwhiri was held for the three tangata whenua representatives.27 Mar 09:00 PM
KahuSee the photos: Local photographer wins World Press Photo award in AmsterdamThe winning project focuses on Ngāi Tūhoe connection to Te Urewera land27 Mar 10:00 AM
BusinessApple doubles reach of kura push, adds iwi land to MapsApple's Alisha Johnson Wilder on an education programme expanded to reach 5000 students at schools with high Māori and Pasifika rolls - and a Maps upgrade. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch27 Mar 01:00 AM