PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Rural economy is buoying Māori economy as much as it aids other sectorsOPINION: The Government cut $88 million from direct Māori funding in the last Budget.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaama Ghee jumps in the ring to raise awareness around suicideAfter a life of hard knocks, first-time boxer Kimi Putere Parata AKA Maama Ghee is stepping into the ring to raise awareness around suicide. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch19 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuInfluencer's journey from addiction and prison - to the boxing ringParata reached 190kgs before losing weight and getting fit.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew children’s series filmed in Bay of Plenty premieres this weekendThe series uses drones to showcase tamariki stories from above.19 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle10 years with Tūhoe: The story behind Nelson photographer Tatsiana Chypsanava’s global award'It became a journey of self-discovery for me.'19 Jul 12:00 AM
KahuNāti Growth marketing mānuka honey products to UAE and EuropeNgāti Porou's commercial arm has high ambitions for its new brand launch worldwide.18 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMāori string game inspires stunning light display in AucklandThe light sculpture plays on the traditional weaving forms of the string game whai.18 Jul 12:33 AM
CrimeCaregivers charged nearly 10 years after Kaikohe 4yo's mysterious deathAlestra Kepa-Hati died in 2015 while in Erana and Walter Beneditos' care in Kaikohe.18 Jul 12:24 AM
New ZealandNational joins Labour to back bill protecting workers talking about payCamilla Belich's bill aims to end enforceable pay secrecy clauses in New Zealand.17 Jul 05:23 AM
New Zealand'It is unacceptable': Decorated NZ soldier lies in unmarked graveVeterans’ advocate Gavin Nicol is seeking funds to memorialise Capt Angus Smith’s grave.17 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandRural community 'in shock' as industrial park greenlitIt will add up to 125 vehicle movements an hour on local roads.16 Jul 09:04 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori byelection contender cops flak for supporting Labour MP’s selectionTe Kou o Rehua Panapa is pondering which party he could run for in next year's election.15 Jul 11:51 PM
EducationCharter schools told to keep enrolment numbers secretThe Charter School Agency has told charter schools to keep enrolments secret.15 Jul 09:16 PM
KahuNew baby store in Gisborne aims to support Māori enterprises and product accessibilityPēpi Taiao opens on August 2 in Gisborne, with entrepreneur Nicklyn Manuel at the helm.15 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'You should know better': Grandmother jailed for trying to derail son's family violence case'Outrageous conduct:' Mayleen Tuhiwai pressured her son's victim to change her statement.15 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoalition cracks? Leaders dismiss claims Govt in disarray over UN letterBut they appeared on different pages about the Government's formal response.15 Jul 05:30 AM
PoliticsPeeni Henare hits back at Te Pāti Māori 'greedy' byelection contest claimHenare won't say yet whether he'll contest Tāmaki Makaurau in the 2026 general election. 15 Jul 12:55 AM
TravelWhy Raiatea, an ancestral homeland of Māori, is a must-visit for KiwisRaiatea is considered the birthplace of Polynesian culture and the most sacred island. 14 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGisborne councillor Colin Alder considers another run for mayorNominations for the election close at noon on August 1.14 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandThe Kiwibank chair who is also a priest: ‘There’s more to life than the corporate world’Jon Hartley has given two days of work a week ‘away’ for more than 20 years.14 Jul 04:42 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM sets Tāmaki Makaurau byelection date for September 6Labour confirmed its candidate on Sunday. 14 Jul 03:58 AM
New ZealandTeen's 900km ride for Māori wards ends with cheers at ParliamentHe delivered a support letter to Parliament, and was greeted by Chris Hipkins.14 Jul 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: Why the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection matters for LabourOPINION: The Tāmaki Makaurau byelection was triggered by MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp's death.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsPeeni Henare selected as Labour's candidate in Tāmaki MakaurauHenare, who previously served as the Auckland seat's MP, faces off with Oriini Kaipara.13 Jul 02:08 AM
KahuNo more 'hunting hui': Māori educators launch association to curb feelings of isolationAfter 30 years a new chapter begins for Māori teachers seeking connection and support.12 Jul 06:00 PM
KahuLife in the balance: What it's like to be young on a transplant waitlistPaul was tested at 20 and told to go live her life - before she developed kidney disease.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Affront to NZ’s sovereignty’: David Seymour v the United Nations The Deputy Prime Minister sent a terse letter to the UN over indigenous rights.12 Jul 05:00 PM
Boxing'My moment': NZ-born boxer becomes first Māori to be crowned undisputed world champIn her debut at Madison Square Garden, the 30-year-old produced a 'total beatdown'.12 Jul 03:58 AM
Lifestyle'You have to ask for help': League legend Tāwera Nikau on overcoming life's challengesDespite tragic loss, the sporting hero is now focused on giving back.11 Jul 09:00 PM
PoliticsPeeni Henare likely favourite to stand for Labour in Tāmaki Makaurau byelectionLabour's candidate could be confirmed as early as Sunday. 11 Jul 07:20 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonWellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung spread sex, drugs gossip about Tory WhanauRay Chung's email detailed 'tempestuous' fling Mayor Tory Whanau categorically denies.10 Jul 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRobert Beaglehole: NZ is on the cusp of smokefree history – we should celebrateOPINION: Smoking rates in New Zealand have dropped to under 7% in six years.10 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Giant moa revival a marvellous obligation for KiwisOPINION: The big bird's reinvention redefines extinction.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori selects former broadcaster for Tāmaki Makaurau byelectionMove comes after MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp died last month.10 Jul 08:58 AM