New ZealandMorrisons mourn crash death of 'angel'The 17-year-old granddaughter of the late Sir Howard Morrison was killed in a car crash in Auckland - she is being remembered as a "shining light".21 Feb 06:00 PM
KahuTe Matatini welcome to pack the parkGRAND ARENA: The Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park in Hastings during its transformation as Kahungunu Park, venue for Te Matatini 201721 Feb 05:31 PM
New ZealandFive time chief judge returns to Te MatatiniA kapa haka legend is returning as chief judge for Te Matatini for the fifth time and can't wait to be a part of it again. Joe Harawira 20 Feb 06:21 PM
KahuFlavell confident of increasing Waiariki majorityKelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsWhat_do_you_think_circle_3cp.eps Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell isn't taking another win in the Waiariki seat 20 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandCall for Maori history in all schoolsMaori history should be taught in all New Zealand schools, according to a resolution made by Te Takanga o te Wa, the Maori History 13 Feb 09:35 PM
New ZealandKahurangi's big role at Te MatatiniTV ROLE: Rotorua's Kahurangi Maxwell is among the team hosting a live broadcast of Te Matatini next weekend. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 130217kahurangiINSPIRATION: 13 Feb 08:30 PM
PoliticsSykes to speak at indigenous conferenceGUEST SPEAKER: Activist Annette Sykes is a keynote speaker at an indigenous conference in Hamilton next month. PHOTO/FILE A_030914sp10.JPG Rotorua 06 Feb 10:00 PM
KahuLocals star in Australian Waitangi festivalKelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsCircle_see_more_DP.epsCircle_facebook_DP1.epsHOST: Rotorua entertainer Krissie Knap and other locals will fly 06 Feb 07:00 PM
KahuTe Arawa mourn the loss of 'Aunty Iri' (+video)mattmartinsmile.epsCircle_see_more_DP.epsFOND FAREWELL: PHOTO/ANDREW WARNER SUPER COOK: Iri Te Kowhai died peacefully yesterday morning29 Jan 11:06 PM
New ZealandElders issue warning to patu thiefTe Arawa leaders are warning that whoever stole a treasured whalebone patu paraoa could be in serious trouble for breaking Maori protocol.24 Jan 10:25 PM
New ZealandHeritage listing would give church 'the mana it is due' says proponentOne of Rotorua's most revered churches is being considered for a spot on the New Zealand Heritage List. The Heritage New Zealand 10 Jan 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Remarkable New Zealander' Joe Harawira mournedTributes flow in for QSM recipient Joseph Harawira who has died after years of fighting "corporate warriors". Mr Harawira, a son 10 Jan 12:18 AM
BusinessShare Kiwi culture with these new emojisAn emoji app with 200 Maori and Kiwi cultural icons has been developed by a Rotorua tourism operator.20 Dec 05:43 PM
New ZealandSchool defends $695k Hawaii tripA Rotorua school spent nearly $700,000 taking students, teachers and caregivers to Hawaii - a trip the Education Ministry says breached 20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTaupo to stage IronMaori eventKelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsRACING: Maori from around the country travel to Hawke's Bay each year to compete in IronMaori. PHOTO/HAWKE'S 04 Dec 10:34 PM
New ZealandControversial Koutu hotel consent declinedCELEBRATING: Natalie Richards is thrilled a proposed hotel in Koutu has been refused resource consent. PHOTO/BEN FRASER 291116bf9.JPG/291116bf10.JPG By 28 Nov 07:58 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful man' Mita Mohi diesTe Arawa kaumatua Mita Mohi was a man who used his culture and mana to change the troubled lives of others. The gentle leader who 20 Nov 07:32 AM
New ZealandLife of Napi Waaka honouredCircle_see_more_DP.epsKelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsEMOTION: A moving haka is performed at Reverend Napi Waaka's funeral. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER 14 Nov 04:21 AM
New ZealandViral poi video showcases Rotorua (+video)VIRAL: A video of Rotorua Maori Arts Grooming Academy Tareikura busting a move in iconic spots around the city has gone viral. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 31 Oct 06:01 AM
BusinessWatch: Tanatana Wharemate wins architecture awardMartin Rakuraku, the chairman of Tanatana Marae in the Bay of Plenty, explains why the new marae building looks like it does. The building has just won a top architectural awardWatch28 Oct 11:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua's 'other' mayor (+ video)MAYOR TWO: Mike Tana is the new mayor of Porirua City and commutes there from Rotorua every week. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER / 141016sp6.JPG 14 Oct 08:00 PM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: 50 tonnes of massive mussels in OpotikiCheck out these mussels! New Zealand's first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki brings in its first harvest. Made with funding from NZ on Air.12 Oct 05:30 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: 50 tonnes of massive mussels in OpotikiCheck out these mussels, from New Zealand’s first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch12 Oct 05:27 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Brave Rotorua designer shares his storySuccessful New Zealand fashion designer, Kharl WiRepa from Rotorua opens up about his life before and after his addiction to meth. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch01 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandUPDATE: Trust seeks to abolish all race-based privilege (+video)A new political lobby group that wants to drive "race-based" privilege and policies out of central and local government has caused 28 Sep 10:18 PM
New ZealandNgati Whakaue's assets boomWise investments of treaty settlement money has seen a Rotorua iwi trust add more than $7 million to its assets while dishing out 28 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandMarae keen to house homelessOne Rotorua marae is looking to open its doors to the homeless, but others in the community aren't so sure about the idea. Apumoana 27 Sep 06:30 PM
Tourism$30m honey experience for RotoruaThe new tourism venture, which aims to attract 180,000 visitors a year, will showcase the story of manuka honey.26 Sep 07:10 PM
New ZealandMaori Party and Mana rule out allianceThe Maori Party president and Mana leader Hone Harawira are in talks to co-operate on getting back Maori seats, but rule out a formal alliance or merger.20 Jul 03:46 AM
OpinionAlan DuffMaori must help Maori to fly highCOMMENT: Tribal authorities have an important role to play in lifting the lives and aspirations of their people.18 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuChildren source of hope for te reoA musician who now leads the Maori Language Commission wants to make Maori language compulsory in primary schools.03 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuNew Facebook tool to translate te reoFacebook is on the verge of signing a deal with the Maori Language Commission to develop a tool which will translate posts into te reo Maori.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaori housing network to get funding boostThe Maori Housing Network is to receive a $12.6 million boost over the next four years helping more whanau to realise their housing aspirations.10 May 03:18 AM
