New Zealand'Matawiki': Rotorua plans week-long Matariki celebrationCeremonies, drone show, live music and food are all part of the celebrations. 12 May 11:00 PM
KahuPuanga to star at Matariki celebrationsThe hautapu ceremony will be hosted by Ngāti Rangi at the base of Mt Ruapehu.04 May 09:40 PM
New ZealandMatariki post unleashes racist torrent for Far North councilFar North Mayor says racist comments are deleted and accounts blocked.19 Mar 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt policy won't stop our kids embracing te reo MāoriOPINION: Scrapping funding for Māori teacher training won't stop the revitalisation.02 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAnd... action: Inclusive Performance Academy shines on stage and screenTV scriptwriter Fiona McKenzie established the Academy four years ago.24 Jul 06:00 PM
KahuEsoteric Revelation is an exhibition for the starsWāhine Māori artists showcase creativity for Matariki exhibition.14 Jul 07:50 PM
New Zealand'Heartfelt': Community celebrates the rising of MatarikiTohunga reo Mataia Keepa is proud to have been raised in the Kōhanga Reo environment.05 Jul 04:06 AM
New ZealandMatariki bonfires light up Hawke’s Bay as far as the eye can seeReporter Taromi is in Napier, where families from all over have turned out for the brand new Matariki tradition of gathering together and lighting bonfires on the beach.Watch03 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuDamon Salesa: Matariki is also a time for educationOPINION: As educationalists, for Matariki, we turn to metaphors of travel.02 Jul 08:58 PM
New ZealandSmall town borrows, scrimps and re-purposes its way to memorable Matariki festivalTūrangi's Matariki events were a true community effort.01 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeProperty Insider: Insolvent modular apartment-builder owes $51.7mA modular housing project has a big financial fallout, liquidators picking up the pieces.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel Matariki event received 'overwhelming' responseMatariki Whangamatā set to be back bigger and better next year.01 Jul 05:53 AM
KahuWatch: Japanese children haka for Māori All Blacks'Made me pukana through the screen!'30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland businesses cautiously optimistic after busy Matariki weekendThis weekend was the first after the opening - so how did Northland fare?30 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'About sharing the warmth': Thousands turn out for Matariki events in Hawke's BayOrganisers were pleased the rain held off for the feature events after a week of floods.30 Jun 02:29 AM
New Zealand'Living concept': Māori lunar calendar users share how they embrace ancient knowledge'It’s about the cycle as a whole.'29 Jun 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Don't let this tough economic cycle dim our national prideOpinion: We're not Switzerland or Ireland and we shouldn't try to be, says Liam Dann.29 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsKing Charles shares heartfelt Matariki message after dropping NZ tripThe King's open letter is written in te reo Māori and English.29 Jun 01:01 AM
New Zealand'It’s important for our mental health in the cold': Matariki fun warms heartsFriday's events included Whangārei's Light and Lantern Parade, and Waipu on Ice.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRain clearing but frosty nights ahead for Hawke's BayThe end of the low pressure system means near zero-degree nights ahead.28 Jun 12:19 AM
New ZealandBroadcaster reveals heartbreaking terminal illness at Matariki'I am unfortunately dying,' Joanna Paul-Robie revealed at a Matariki ceremony.27 Jun 10:17 PM
New ZealandMatariki drone show held over Rotorua lakefrontThursday night’s Matariki drone show was an emotional experience for some of the thousands who huddled under the glow at the edge of Lake Rotorua. Video / SuppliedWatch27 Jun 09:48 PM
New Zealand'Quite emotional': Thousands gather at Lakefront to watch Matariki drone showRotorua's lakefront lit up in celebration of the Māori new year.27 Jun 08:30 PM
New ZealandFrom Pōkeno to Kopu, Waikato events promise Matariki magicEvents and activities seek to preserve old and new traditions in the community.27 Jun 06:48 PM
New ZealandFree bus rides on offer to Hamilton Matariki eventThis year’s theme is ‘Matariki heri kai’, meaning 'Matariki. the bringer of food’.27 Jun 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wilson"Being brave is the deep breath you take before doing something you’ve never imagined before" - Moana JacksonMoana Jackson had a dream and he wanted everyone to be brave enough to help realise it.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHollie Smith's Bones Tour comes to Gisborne this weekendHollie Smith's Bones Tour is coming to Gisborne this Matariki weekend.27 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleMatariki: How to spend your long weekend in the cityLights, ice skating, comedy - bring in the Māori New Year with our long weekend guide.27 Jun 05:14 AM
New ZealandHeartfelt creation tells Matariki storyA Whanganui emporium offers a wealth of materials for museum educators.27 Jun 03:15 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic building as travellers leave Auckland for Matariki long weekendThere is life south of the Bombays, but it’ll take you twice as long to reach it.27 Jun 02:50 AM
New Zealand'I could cry': 300 donuts sold in 20 min after Hawke’s Bay storm ruins business' eventEmily Whiu thought a Matariki cancellation meant their stock would go to waste.27 Jun 02:11 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's main Matariki events to continue despite wild weather amid lead-upSome of Hawke's Bay's most anticipated Matariki events are set to go ahead.26 Jun 11:27 PM
New ZealandTūrangi puts on spectacular light show with just one droneWho needs hundreds of drones for a light show? Tūrangi display shows you only need one.26 Jun 08:07 PM
New ZealandTaonga pūoro to open Te Puke’s Matariki celebrationsHouse of Shem will headline Friday's festival26 Jun 07:00 PM
