New Zealand‘Very strong symbols’: Urgent push to save historic Rātana templeThe aim is to complete the restoration by the Raetihi church's centennial in 2026.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRātana 2025: Govt faces Māori leaders ahead of Treaty Principles Bill hearingsSpeakers from both sides spoke about the need for collaboration.24 Jan 08:27 AM
PremiumOpinionAdam PearseNational and NZ First’s frustration over Treaty bill only set to growOPINION: NZ First leader Winston Peters looked annoyed when he spoke of the bill's future.24 Jan 06:17 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon speaks about National's relationship with Māori and the Treaty Principles BillWatch24 Jan 03:42 AM
PremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon promises laser-focus on economy, but will his aim be off?16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHistoric Hawke's Bay: Frederick Bennett's journey to uniting Māori and PākehāOPINION: Bennett became the first Māori Bishop in 1928, uniting Māori and Pākehā in faith.30 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandClub rugby: Rātana take on Marist this weekend at the PāPicking up a bonus-point win, Rātana have closed to within two points of Marist.20 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuRevised book on TW Ratana to hit shelves next weekIt’s 100 years since Ratana travelled but his work is etched in the UN's walls.04 May 12:08 AM
KahuRātana church tumuaki Andre Meihana has diedAndre Meihana was acknowledged for his 'unwavering love' for Te Iwi Morehu.02 Mar 08:19 PM
KahuGovernment department adviser in firing line for ‘potential conflict of interest’ as Rātana speakerThe speaker is being investigated by the government department he works for.31 Jan 04:38 AM
PoliticsHipkins grills Luxon on smokefree legislation in first Question Time of 2024Meanwhile, the Green Party's James Shaw said he will resign as co-leader.30 Jan 02:35 AM
LivePoliticsPM addresses UNRWA funding amid Hamas allegationsParliament returns today with a bang.29 Jan 08:06 PM
KahuShane Jones issues challenge to his hecklers - come to WaitangiThey could expect 'a verbal lashing' if they tried it again.25 Jan 06:07 PM
PoliticsFear of Treaty ‘meddling’ central to Govt’s Rātana challenge as Waitangi Day beckonsThis year's Rātana may have seen the first politician get booed on the marae.24 Jan 06:15 PM
Politics'I don’t mind the provocation': PM speaks on Treaty Principles BillLuxon said there was a “range of views and feelings and people are free to express it”.24 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandRātana celebrations under wayKiingi Tuuheitia and a contingent of Waikato Tainui have reached Rātana23 Jan 07:56 PM
Politics'Awakened the taniwha': PM expecting strong challenges from Māori at RātanaTwo of the three coalition partners will be attending the annual Rātana celebrations.23 Jan 05:15 AM
KahuYear's second important Māori event attracts thousands to RātanaThis year’s celebrations at Rātana Pa have kicked off in sunny weather.22 Jan 05:00 PM
PoliticsAct won’t attend Rātana; Luxon and Peters set to speakAct leader David Seymour says the Waitangi Day celebrations carry more significance.16 Jan 04:57 AM
KahuRātana hui reflects choice of mōrehu, not a split in ranksThe six parishes of Muriwhenua in Northland will host a ceremony from January 23–25.08 Jan 10:02 PM
New ZealandDefunct milking shed becomes thriving nurseryThe nursery produced 40,000 plants in its first season.02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIn profile: Meet Rangitīkei’s comedic communications guy Ben CaldwellSomeone asked: 'Who is Ben? I hear he’s really cool.'06 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuTreaty of Waitangi settlement 'just crumbs off the table. But the healing has to start''This piece of justice will re-energise and boost all the peoples in this area.'02 Aug 10:58 PM
New ZealandNew Whanganui cop looks to save livesKhan-Lee Docherty said his training opened his eyes to what police work entails.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNewly elected Rātana Church leader hits the road"Manuao is happiest when working and providing for his people."23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandScholarship recipient connects with home while abroadLee Arna Nepia hoped her trip would encourage others to pursue the scholarship.09 May 05:00 PM
KahuTe Pāti Māori eyes Te Tai Hauāuru for election 2023Adrian Rurawhe's decision to go list only at the election opens door for Te Pāti Māori.26 Jan 06:07 PM