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'We used to live in the castle' - Waikato-Tainui tell their story
The Crown signed a settlement with Waikato-Tainui in 1995, valued at $170m.

Abuse in Care Inquiry: Politicians respond to ‘harrowing’ Royal Commission report
The Prime Minister will deliver a formal apology on November 12.

Whenua: Pākinga Pā
The return of Pākinga Pā to local hapu has been a momentous achievement for all involved

Whenua: Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
Ngarimu Blair explains how Auckland’s biggest iwi lost its land and how it is growing back.

‘We turned our waka around’: Tā Tipene O’Regan tells the Ngāi Tahu story
'We should be dreaming about what we can be as a people, as a nation.'

'We were almost wiped out – now we're back': The hidden story of Auckland's biggest land shift
Ngāti Whātua are an iwi split by land but are united by spirit.

Whenua: Ngāi Tahu
Tā Tipene O’Regan explains how the South Island iwi lost its land through spurious deeds.

The legislation behind a ‘shocking story’ of Māori land loss
Historian Vincent O’Malley explains the decisions that made a difference.

Whenua: Herald acknowledges its coverage of Waikato invasion
A historian describes the Herald at the time as a 'mouthpiece for settler interests'.

Whenua: How land moved out of Māori control – explore our interactive map
To face what’s ahead as a country, we must first know our past.

Are we ready for this? The Treaty debate in 2024
ANALYSIS: The Treaty of Waitangi debate is about conflicting values. Can we line them up?

Why NZ's biggest iwi feels 'left out': The case for urban Māori
Whenua is as important to urban Māori as it is to iwi.

Abuse in Care inquiry: Snapshot of 138 recommendations for redress
The 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.

Thousands asked to come to perform ka mate for a new haka record
New Zealand is set to take back its haka world record.

Up to 10,000 expected for record-breaking haka
Up to 10,000 people are expected to meet at Eden Park on September 29th in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the world's largest haka. Video / Whakaata Māori

Act Party wants Te Whatu Ora staff to ditch karakia
David Seymour questions whether other cultural practices would be incorporated.

Commissioner Levy to work with Hauora Māori Committee
'I’ve kept Māori health very much in front of mind' - Shane Reti

Te Pāti Māori calls out the Act Party over Treaty Principles donations plea
'This shows is the Act Party has no confidence in their coalition party agreement.'

Rob Campbell: 'I reckon that most landlords have better health than tenants'
OPINION: A tongue-in-cheek letter on behalf of the Health Minister.

An old sugar factory is providing the art sweetener in Taiwan
Tongan artist Tui Gillies is showing off her skills in a month-long residency.

Children’s Minister Karen Chhour outlines boot camp agenda for young offenders
The first military-style academy for young offenders is set to start next week.

Property Insider: New SkyCity CEO starts; NZ’s highest outdoor office garden
Michael Ahearne has gone. Now ex-army officer Jason Walbridge has returned from Las Vegas.

Matariki festival unites Tairāwhiti with stars, music and heritage
World War I flag returned to Tolaga Bay; 'Boogieman' Chambers' single acknowledged.

Wairoa rugby gets reward with 11 players in Poverty Bay squad
There's plenty happening as rugby switches to the representative season.

Youth boot camps: Non-inclusion of mana whenua seen as lost opportunity
Oranga Tamariki says it should have engaged with mana whenua sooner.

Why we need a Pasifika seat on New Zealand Rugby board - Dr Dion Enari
Pacific Islanders deserve some recognition at the rugby board table.

Redress about more than just 'shut-up money': Gang boss on abuse in state care
Black Power leader 'Puks' says damaged whānau deserve more than just 'shut-up money'.

Opinion: Budget-busting transport planning needs more political debate, not less
OPINION: NZ needs a broader discussion on what Tiriti-led transport policies look like.

Jarrod Gilbert: I went to court. I got schooled.
OPINION: So unusual was this court that I wondered if I was, in fact, on drugs.