Entertainment'I didn't feel worthy': Director of new Māori Battalion movie on his hero's storyThe film links Rotorua with the living descendants of Takrouna, in Tunisia.22 Apr 11:54 PM
KahuFrom Tāmaki to Kaipara: Ngarimu Blair takes helm in major iwi succession moveThe leader will oversee another $120 million in assets in his new role.22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand‘Very concerning’: Family Start providers face uncertainty ahead of agency reshuffleFamily Start will shift from Oranga Tamariki to the Social Investment Agency in 2027.22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionReynold Macpherson: Why Rotorua needs clearer rules on who really shapes council decisions22 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow free te reo books are helping thousands of tamariki fall in love with reading21 Apr 12:00 AM
PoliticsExclusive: Government quietly agrees to repeal number of Treaty references in lawsMinisters made the decision but until now hadn't told the public.19 Apr 05:00 AM
KahuMāori Queen’s blessing sets stage for showdown in key electorateAspiring MP Kingi Kiriona received the blessing of the Māori Queen for his challenge.17 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'We take this discovery extremely seriously': Kauri dieback found in city parkIt is believed to be the first detection of kauri dieback in central Whangārei.17 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'Not a finale': Period care brand to close online store after eight yearsThe period underwear company was bought by Somedays in January 2025.17 Apr 02:00 AM
PoliticsGovt agency feedback revealed on Brian Tamaki's bid to halve number of MPs Government agencies gave feedback on the indicative referendum's proposed wording.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei Heads driver's crash into cattle beast sparks renewed fears Locals say feral cattle have roamed onto Whangārei Heads Rd for more than a decade.16 Apr 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Bad look': Shane Jones hits out at Far North councillor over ‘pathetic’ co-governance complaintsFollowing a social media firestorm, the council voted to confirm Māori representatives.16 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandHeartfelt name change proposed for waterfall reserveŌmanawa Falls Reserve could again be known as Te Rere o Ōmanawa.16 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI was diagnosed with ADHD in my 50s. I felt like a fraudBelinda Wheaton masked her ADHD into midlife. Then came her "life-changing" diagnosis. 15 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'His significance reigns supreme': New film brings Sgt Haane Manahi to lifeRotorua locations featured in the film include Ōhinemutu marae and Mount Ngongotahā.15 Apr 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFar North council backs hapū seats after 'co-governance on steroids' stormHuge support for council's embrace of Māori as Act councillor goes it alone.15 Apr 04:38 AM
New ZealandFar North council confirms Māori voiceOpposition at the Far North District Council meeting was limited to a lone councillor. Video / David FisherWatch15 Apr 01:55 AM
New Zealand‘Devastating’ scenes as wildlife lay dead on dry lakebed in ManawatūThousands of eels and other taonga species were found dead at Pukepuke Lagoon.14 Apr 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘We are delighted’: Billionaire’s bid for Stony Batter lease moves aheadFormer operator Tim Moon says his bid for a new five-year lease was rejected.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOperator of Northland's Rāwene Hospital seeks financial survival planThe trust swung from a $2.8m profit in 2023 to a $2.3m loss in 2025.13 Apr 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Guarded 'tree sanctuaries' to curb native-bird predation?OPINION: Predator numbers may be dwindling, but cats pose the biggest problem. 13 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelI moved to Australia for a better life. Here’s why I’m moving back to NZMoney was good in Australia. So why are these Kiwis moving back?11 Apr 06:00 PM
KahuHidden hymn history: The Billy Graham link to Whakaaria MaiThe video traces the hymn's origins to Billy Graham's 1959 visit to New Zealand.11 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuThe back story of Whakaaria MaiHow American evangelist Billy Graham created the popular Māori Hymn, Whakaaria Mai. Video / Le TourneauWatch11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHer fight goes on: Fund backs families of kids with deadly lung diseaseThe new fund honours Esther-Jordan Muriwai who was 24 when she died of bronchiectasis.11 Apr 03:00 AM
OpinionLong Covid in New Zealand: Health survey shows 400,000 adults affectedWomen, Māori and disabled people are disproportionately affected by long Covid.08 Apr 06:00 PM
PoliticsPM’s reshuffle marks historic first but cuts number of Nat Māori MPs in Cabinet to oneChristopher Luxon’s revision of roles brings the first female Leader of the House. 07 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'There is nothing to be scared of': Clash over mana whenua seat on water forumHastings councillors backed appointing Mike Paku, rejecting an amendment by 8-2.07 Apr 02:51 AM
