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The country's youngest iwi leader says wellbeing first, money second.
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'It is more than just paint on a wall. It is a beacon of support and a symbol of love.'
Wellington businessman Paul Retimanu wins Pasifika leadership award
Retimanu was a co-winner with Nina Nawalowalo, Conch Charitable Trust artistic director.
Musician who wrote debut album over five years of high school wins recognition
Music provides 'safe space' for young musician and youth advocate.
Court rules iwi was wrong to assert minister has to consult on proposed MACA legislation
Judge rules: "Minister is entitled to consult as much, or as little, as he wishes".
'Taking back control': Police Minister vows tough crackdown on gang tangi
A 'softly softly' approach will no longer be tolerated, Mark Mitchell says.
'On a mission for Māori': Boynton drives financial independence in 'Māori Millionaire' podcast
From broke uni student at 17 to finance podcast host and founder at 20.
New gang laws will hit Māori whānau hardest - iwi chairs
Iwi leaders fear Māori incarceration will increase under gang patch laws.
Tainui will have week-long celebration to mark Kingi Tūheitia's coronation
A guide to the celebrations at Tūrangawaewae.
Tauranga's first Māori ward councillor granted medical leave until 2025
Tauranga’s Māori ward councillor is on leave until 2025 because of illness
Leaky school's rebuild delayed; now deemed earthquake-prone
Taihape Area School's rebuild is now scheduled for 2025.
Audrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprint
OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the PM's embarrassing benefit blunders.
Welfare robbing Māori of ‘self-dignity’ – Once Were Warriors author
Once Were Warriors author believes education holds the key to escaping poverty.
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark says sorry - again
The Invercargill mayor has made his second public apology.
Deloitte study - Auckland should promote its Māori culture and heritage
Promoting the culture would create a unique world identity for Auckland.
Watch: Harnessing harakeke - a new future for a traditional taonga
KiwiFibre: The future of sustainable materials from harakeke.
After 23 years in Las Vegas, Jason Walbridge returns as new SkyCity chief executive
Proud Kiwi and gaming specialist who served five years in the New Zealand Army.
'Less is more': Council divided on numbers for next election
Whanganui District Council has debated whether to have 10 or 12 elected members in 2025.
Aboriginal community opposes Māori plans for $14m 'marae' in Sydney
Group hopes to open the doors within the next four years, but more funds are needed.
First they stole the wharepaku - now the whare's gone too
The building was used for tangi, hui and other events for the community and hapū.
Ngāti Te Paea's whare was stolen from Parekawau Road
The land, which now only has the trailer left behind by the thieves, was leased from the Horowhenua District Council. Video / Grace Odlum
Hamilton City Council welcomes newest member
Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward councillor Maria Huata was sworn in on Tuesday.
The Treaty talk an expert worried about for 8 months and why the Govt is going 'too far'
An incident at Ōkāhu Bay left an indelible mark on the young Claudia Orange.
Stratford votes to retain Māori ward
'Decision now puts the future of Māori wards in the hands of our community.'
Opinion: Removing barriers to better health outcomes for Māori is critical
OPINION: Health disparities between Māori and non-Māori are well documented.
More than 100 paddlers from Gisborne to compete in world waka ama sprints
Paddlers battled tough conditions, including silt and sewage, but remain excited.
Te Arawhiti, the Office for Māori Crown Relations pared back as Govt 'clarifies' functions
Te Arawhiti, the Office for Māori Crown relations, was set up in 2018.
Minister's message to gang members after bikes ticketed: 'Leave'
The Police Minister says green-ticketing illegal bikes is just the beginning.
Community marae on the horizon for Whangamatā
A dedicated group is taking steady strides to developing a hub for all.
Crowds expected for coronation celebrations of Kiingi Tuheitia
August 21 marks the 18th anniversary of the Māori king's coronation
Opinion: The Olympics has showcased the beauty of Te Ao Māori internationally
OPINION: Forget political point-scoring – Māori culture has won gold on the Olympic stage.
Editorial: Houdini couldn't make that many families disappear from the emergency housing list
OPINION: The Govt says there are 32% less households living in motels.
Property Insider: Fletcher Construction ‘restructures’ teams, Williams Corporation boss on investor returns
'Investors with us for years, they get paid quarterly. We’ve never missed a payment.'