'United under the same sky': PM on historic Matariki celebration
'We no longer need to look overseas to reflect who we are' - Dr Rangi Mātāmua.
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Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 June, 2022
The North Shore knife attack, benefit dependencies explode, Waikato towns left in the dark, a deadly night on Northland roads and Matariki celebrations kick off in the latest New Zealand Herald Headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'Happy Matariki': Family travels from Auckland for Mauao star compass unveiling
A new Atea-ā-Rangi (star compass) was unveiled, marking the Māori New Year.
Star-studded Matariki event marks NZ's historic new holiday
Matariki is about acknowledging the past, present and future.
Celebrate Matariki 2022
Join hosts Stacey Morrison and Mātai Smith for live coverage of Matariki festivities. Video / Matariki
Long weekend traffic: Delays expected in Auckland as motorists escape city
Delays expected across key routes, especially north and south of Auckland.
John MacDonald: Christmas sales yes. Matariki sales no. Why?
OPINION: Retailers called out promoting sales during Matariki.
Matariki 2022: Hopes for celebration to focus on tradition
Let's make Matariki about whānau and not about booze, says Professor Matamua
Q+A with Matariki expert Dr Rangi Mātāmua
Matariki expert shares why this Friday will be internationally significant.
Grammy winning artist collaborates with Māori God of Wind for Matariki song
How Jerome Kavanagh harnessed the wind for an exclusive Matariki collaboration.
Ngā Taritari o Matariki (the Winds of Matariki)
Ngā Taritari o Matariki (the Winds of Matariki). Video / Supplied
Plan ahead for the long weekend: Health ministry, Waka Kotahi urge people to be prepared
'You may not make a mistake but somebody else might.'
Matariki 2022: Te Arawa will welcome in the Māori New Year in their own unique way
Te Arawa karakia and waiata will sing out to welcome in Matariki, the Māori New Year.
Ngāti Whātua brings in the New Year with a powerful ceremony
The traditional practice of Te Umu Kohukohu Whetū died out in the 1900s, was reignited.
What to do, watch and eat to celebrate Matariki this year
From kai to festivals to TV specials, here's how to celebrate Matariki this year.
Stacey Morrison: M9 event a way to engage with Matariki in a rejuvenating way
"Wāhine Māori, if we reach out to each other, everyone jumps on board."
Waikato celebrates Matariki with 100-plus events
Matariki Ki Waikato brings theatre, concerts and more to the region for Maori New Year
Hot deals: Five-star stays and Matariki merriment
We bring you the best midwinter travel deals for Matariki.
What Matariki means to me: Māori-led operators open up
Māori tourism operators explain why it's important to honour this time of year.
Māoriland Film Festival to screen during Matariki
The festival will showcase 106 films from indigenous filmmakers around the world.
Astronomical events coincide with first Matariki public holiday
Every year in May the Eta Aquariid meteor shower lights up the skies.
$16.5m tourism fund to promote Matariki 'to the world'
International tourists could be in the country for midwinter fest, suggests Nash.
Thousands turn out for Matariki fireworks event in Christchurch
The event, run by Christchurch City Council, was held in New Brighton on Saturday night.
Focus: Matariki Fireworks in Christchurch
Thousands turned out in Christchurch this evening to see the Matariki Fireworks being set off at New Brighton Beach. Video / George Heard
Matariki: Traditional hangi method becoming endangered
Aotearoa's indigenous cooking method celebrated by Auckland Council.
Shane Te Pou: Matariki is a time for all of us to celebrate
Biculturalism doesn't diminish or divide; it expands and enriches our shared story.
Ngāti Pikiao restores ngā whetū for its people at Matariki
Flames rise at Mount Haumingi, the sacred mountain of Ngāti Te Rangiunora Te Arawa. Video / Māori TV
Iwi gift a name to Wellington's oldest tree as part of Matariki celebrations
The name will be officially gifted to the tree with a plaque unveiling on Tuesday.
'Always a Friday': Matariki public holidays for next 30 years revealed
"Mātauranga Māori has been at the heart of decision making on the new public holiday."
Lighting festival to celebrate Matariki kicks off in Christchurch
It will run until July 10, between 6pm to 11pm every night,
New Zealand's forgotten public holidays
New Zealand prepares to celebrate its first new holiday for 49 years.
Places to feast on our unique new national food celebration
Get ready for Feast Matariki, NZ's first national food festival.
Matariki Magic: Fun for all in celebration
There is a range of events on throughout Tauranga to enjoy and celebrate this Matariki.