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Opinion: Why the Regulatory Standards Bill is a step backward for Māori
OPINION:Bill threatens Te Tiriti o Waitangi, undermines Māori rights, tino rangatiratanga.
Charity close to man‘s heart to gain from 1000km cycle ride from Cape Rēinga
A child charity saved Nuk Korako's family being split up, he's now raising funds for it
Editorial: Why Seymour’s Treaty bill sparked historic public response
OPINION: Seymour's Treaty Bill sparks outrage; over 470,000 submissions received.
Cale Silich: Why tikanga debates matter at political tangihanga
OPINION: Three PMs blocked from speaking at Turia's tangi, igniting tikanga controversy.
Waka remains of historic waka discovered on Chatham Island
Waka remains found on Rēkohu, sparking collaborative conservation effort.
How a family found and protected a historic waka on Chatham Island
Family praised for safeguarding waka; collaboration with iwi and authorities under way.
‘Really proud’: Mother-daughter showdown at Manu World Champs
Hayden Etuata and Fa’atupuinati Berking to represent Māngere at 2025 Manu Grand Final.
The Regulatory Standards Bill is a 'constitutional straitjacket', its critics say
The bill is slammed as 'dangerous', while warnings sounded of Act ideology entrenchment.
How Waimārama Marae’s reopening strengthens historic ties with iwi
Renovated marae celebrates unity, reo revitalisation with iwi leaders.
Sasha Borissenko: Rush to pass laws makes for bad government
OPINION: Here’s to a new year – and better decision-making
‘Pathetic’: Jonah Lomu’s family in tennis centre spat
Tennis Auckland denies Lomu family access as coaching credentials spark controversy.
Skull found on Paraparaumu Beach with gunshot wound – experts reveal likely victim
Member of public found the skull in the sand, sparking an exhaustive forensic analysis.
‘Uneducated cannibals’: Racial abuse, assault alleged after woman asked to leash dog
'We were simply asking her to be respectful.'
Collective power: Pan-Māori model aims to reshape government engagement
Hui aims to create collective Māori response to political challenges.
‘Girls can bomb too’: Tatiana pushes for change in manu world
Tatiana encourages girls to join manu, aiming for Z Manu World Champs grand final.
‘Time to stand up’: Treaty translators' descendants challenge new bill
Williams family urges nation to uphold Treaty, criticises new bill as a threat.
Treaty Principles Bill submissions reopen after website woes
More than 300,000 submissions set a new record for the Treaty Principles Bill.
NZ in talks with Five Eyes over criminal data sharing
New Zealand in talks with Five Eyes on sharing citizens' criminal data.
Mystery of carving found washed up on Northland beach solved
But how it ended up in the sea remains a mystery.
Iwi lose confidence in council over Treaty Principles Bill stance
Councillors' block on Treaty bill debate sparks iwi backlash in Taranaki.
Why Akaroa’s wastewater upgrade is crucial for harbour health
New plant to cut Akaroa harbour sewage discharge from nine times a year to once every four years.
Man who fleeced gardening group's tools before Christmas owns up
A Northland thief has owned up to stealing all a visiting gardening group's tools
Central North Island iwi elect first post-settlement board
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua trustees will manage $28.5m in Treaty settlement assets.
Whakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators say
Just $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.
‘Inundated’: Over 20k submissions flood Parliament deadline
Calls grow to extend Treaty Bill submission deadline amid tech issues.
Opinion: Lessons from Aunty Tari on courage and community change
Her legacy of inclusivity and courage continues to inspire future generations across Aotearoa.
Editorial: Dame Tariana Turia was an inspiration
OPINION: Now there's a new generation of young Māori freedom fighters.
Christopher Finlayson: Remembering the leadership and legacy of Tariana Turia
OPINION: I regard Turia as the finest politician.
‘Go out there and do the mahi’: Che Wilson on aunt Dame Tariana Turia’s legacy
Dame Tariana Turia's legacy honoured; whānau urged to 'do the mahi' against Treaty bill.
'Absolute disgrace': Shane Jones blasts marae tikanga at Dame Tariana Turia’s tangi
The NZ First deputy leader said it was 'disgraceful’.
Intricate carving found washed up in Northland
Mystery surrounds a large, ornate Māori carving found washed up on a beach.