Coronial Inquest into the Death of Olivia Devine The coronial inquest into the death of Olivia Devine has been underway for several weeks, hearing...
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Māori lawyer goes viral for educating people on Treaty Principles Bill
The New Zealand government is currently debating the introduction of tino rangatiratanga, a Māori concept that translates to "self-government" or...
Toi Te Mana: the bold and beautiful landmark book reframing Māori art
RNZ's Culture 101: Māori Art History - A New Framework Māori art history has long been a topic of interest, but it has often been overlooked or...
Petition for Tino Rangatiratanga flag emoji gains momentum
The Tino Rangatiratanga Flag: A Symbol of Māori Liberation and Identity In 1990, the Māori flag was unveiled on Waitangi Day, commemorating the...
Plans for slimmed down Office for Māori Crown Relations discussed by select committee
The Future of Te Arawhiti: Scaling Back Functions and Workforce The Office for Māori Crown Relations, also known as Te Arawhiti, is planning to slim...
Māori Education Action Plan released
The Government's Māori Education Action Plan: A Commitment to Better Outcomes The New Zealand Government has released its Māori Education Action...
Evidence found of inhumane treatment at facility for intellectually disabled children
Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad has released a report on the use of seclusion in Oranga Tamariki facilities, calling for an urgent review...
Free vape samples coincide with vaping increase
New Zealand's Vaping Crisis: A Growing Concern for Young People The vaping crisis in New Zealand is a growing concern for young people, who are...
‘Exciting’: Nanaia Mahuta is ‘re-entering’ politics
Former Labour MP Hauraki-Waikato's former MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, was unseated by the Te Pāti Māori candidate. Labour leader to rule out...
Treaty Principles Bill only one of the issues Labour’s focussed on – Chris Hipkins
Labour Party Conference: Key Issues and Decisions The Labour Party's annual conference in Christchurch saw the party discuss several key issues,...
Free school lunches making a difference for Māori – report
The New Zealand school lunch programme has been making waves in the education sector, providing healthy and affordable meals to students across the...
Supreme Court allows appeal of customary marine title judgment
Supreme Court Ruling on Customary Marine Title: A Major Victory for Māori The New Zealand Supreme Court has released its judgment on an appeal that...
Digging into kai resilience with the Waitara Foodbank
Tackling Food Insecurity in Taranaki: A New Approach to Food Sovereignty The cost-of-living crisis has hit New Zealand hard, and one of the most...
How does Te Tiriti o Waitangi compare to treaties in other colonial countries?
A Benchmark for Treaty Relations: Comparing Australia, the US, and New Zealand The quest for treaty relations between indigenous peoples and their...
Pōmārie: Daily TV news to end on Whakaata Māori after 20 years
Whakaata Māori Announces Major Restructuring Plan Te Ao News has reported that Whakaata Māori, the Crown-funded broadcaster, is embarking on a major...
Moana 2 Reo Māori – Another step on the journey of te reo normalisation
Moana 2: A Step Forward for Te Reo Māori The release of Moana 2 has sparked excitement among fans of the original film, as well as those who have...
Te Arawhiti give update on potential Ngāpuhi treaty settlement
Update on Ngāpuhi Treaty Settlement The Māori select committee has been given an update on the status of a potential treaty settlement for Ngāpuhi,...
Māori, rural children at greater risk of severe paediatric appendicitis
New Research Reveals Alarming Surge in Appendicitis Cases Among Māori and Rural Children Māori and rural children are at a significantly greater...
Neil Finn, Pita Sharples receive NZ’s highest arts honour
**Tā Pita Sharples and Neil Finn Honoured with Icon Awards Whakamana Hiranga** The Arts Foundation has announced the latest recipients of its...
Whanganui Council wants public’s view on landmark iwi partnership
Whanganui District Council Embarks on Historic Indigenous-Council Partnership The Whanganui District Council is set to make history by engaging in a...
In photos: Hineraumati Parade sweeps through Far North town of Kāeo
Kāeo Hineraumati Parade Brings Joy to Young and Old The Kāeo Hineraumati parade is an annual event that takes place in the Far North of New Zealand....
Janet Taiatini: Supporting Māori to give birth their own way
Aotearoa's Longest-Serving Māori Midwife: Janet Taiatini Janet Taiatini, one of Aotearoa's longest-serving registered Māori midwives, has dedicated...
Behind the Banner: Inside the hīkoi mō te Tiriti
The Hīkoi Against the Treaty Principles Bill: A Nation's Cry for Change In recent weeks, New Zealand has witnessed a unprecedented display of unity...
‘Racism will not ruin our signs’: Tasman District Council condemns ongoing vandalism
Tasman District Council Responds to Vandalism of Bilingual 'Welcome to Tasman' Signs The Tasman District Council has reaffirmed its support for te...
Victoria University unveils multi-million Ngā Mokopuna building on anniversary
The Living Pā: A Sustainable Haven for Victoria University's Māori Community The Living Pā, a three-storey building at Victoria University of...
Mokotron: ‘Right from my first gig people were often on the edge of tears’
MOKOTRON: A Spiritual Journey Through Electronic Music Tiopira McDowell, a Ngāti Hine artist and academic, is taking Auckland on a spiritual journey...
Dame Whina Cooper’s legacy celebrated through mokopuna’s clothing collection
Dame Whina Cooper's Legacy Lives On Through New Clothing Collection A new clothing collection is set to honor the legacy of Dame Whina Cooper, a...
Te Tumu Herenga Waka, the oldest university marae in Aotearoa, reawakened after years-long closure
The Revival of Te Tumu Herenga Waka Marae After being closed for over three years, one of the oldest university marae in the country has been...
Auckland kid grows to lead Taranaki-Whanganui iwi
Tahinga Hina Appointed as Tumu Whakarae for Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, a prominent iwi agency in Auckland, has elected Tahinga Hina as...
Vanuatu’s climate envoy slams Australia and ‘world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters’ at ICJ
Vanuatu's Climate Envoy Slams Australia and World's Largest Greenhouse Gas Emitters at ICJ Vanuatu has taken its fight against climate change to the...
Oceania Sevens: Samoa and Tonga favourites at Honiara rugby tourney
Tournament Set to Bring Rugby Excitement to Solomon Islands The Oceania Rugby 7s tournament is set to bring together the region's top teams for an...
Papua New Guinea’s Kokoda Track reopens today
The Kokoda Track Reopens After Years of Closure The Kokoda Track, one of Papua New Guinea's most famous tourist attractions, has reopened its doors...
Plastic pollution treaty blocked by ‘small group of countries’ at UN talks
UN Plastic Talks Collapse as Countries Fail to Agree on Targets The fifth UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting in Busan, South Korea,...
Mixed challenges as Fiji hockey prepares for Pacific Cup
Fiji Prepares for Return of Oceania Pacific Cup Hockey Tournament The Fiji national hockey teams are gearing up for the return of the Oceania...
Border checks announced after whooping cough outbreaks
Whooping Cough Outbreaks in the Pacific: A Growing Concern The Cook Islands has announced border checks in response to whooping cough cases in the...
Watchdog lambasts PNG’s poor governance in controversial forestry deal
A Concerning Forest Development Deal in Papua New Guinea A planned forestry development in Western Province, Papua New Guinea, appears to have...
Pacific news and sports in brief for 6 December
Pacific Island Nations Face Challenges Amid Global Turmoil The Pacific Islands are known for their resilience and adaptability in the face of...
Solomon Islands marriage law under review to protect young girls
The Alarming Rise of Child Marriage in Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands, an island nation in the Pacific, is facing a crisis that has...
Rugby Sevens focus turns to Cape Town and Honiara
Fiji's Rugby Team Looks to Rebound in Singapore The Fiji national rugby team will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing performance in...
Alumni group slams USP’s failure to release Council meeting outcomes
The University of the South Pacific in Crisis: Staff Demands Answers A recent statement by a group of concerned alumni of the University of the...
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‘Legacy of failure’: Olivia Podmore inquest questions former cycling boss’ later appointment
Coronial Inquest into the Death of Olivia Devine The coronial inquest into the death of Olivia Devine has been underway for several weeks, hearing...
Māori lawyer goes viral for educating people on Treaty Principles Bill
The New Zealand government is currently debating the introduction of tino rangatiratanga, a Māori concept that translates to "self-government" or...
Toi Te Mana: the bold and beautiful landmark book reframing Māori art
RNZ's Culture 101: Māori Art History - A New Framework Māori art history has long been a topic of interest, but it has often been overlooked or...
Petition for Tino Rangatiratanga flag emoji gains momentum
The Tino Rangatiratanga Flag: A Symbol of Māori Liberation and Identity In 1990, the Māori flag was unveiled on Waitangi Day, commemorating the...
Plans for slimmed down Office for Māori Crown Relations discussed by select committee
The Future of Te Arawhiti: Scaling Back Functions and Workforce The Office for Māori Crown Relations, also known as Te Arawhiti, is planning to slim...
Māori Education Action Plan released
The Government's Māori Education Action Plan: A Commitment to Better Outcomes The New Zealand Government has released its Māori Education Action...
Evidence found of inhumane treatment at facility for intellectually disabled children
Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad has released a report on the use of seclusion in Oranga Tamariki facilities, calling for an urgent review...
Free vape samples coincide with vaping increase
New Zealand's Vaping Crisis: A Growing Concern for Young People The vaping crisis in New Zealand is a growing concern for young people, who are...
‘Exciting’: Nanaia Mahuta is ‘re-entering’ politics
Former Labour MP Hauraki-Waikato's former MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, was unseated by the Te Pāti Māori candidate. Labour leader to rule out...
Treaty Principles Bill only one of the issues Labour’s focussed on – Chris Hipkins
Labour Party Conference: Key Issues and Decisions The Labour Party's annual conference in Christchurch saw the party discuss several key issues,...
Free school lunches making a difference for Māori – report
The New Zealand school lunch programme has been making waves in the education sector, providing healthy and affordable meals to students across the...
Supreme Court allows appeal of customary marine title judgment
Supreme Court Ruling on Customary Marine Title: A Major Victory for Māori The New Zealand Supreme Court has released its judgment on an appeal that...
Digging into kai resilience with the Waitara Foodbank
Tackling Food Insecurity in Taranaki: A New Approach to Food Sovereignty The cost-of-living crisis has hit New Zealand hard, and one of the most...
How does Te Tiriti o Waitangi compare to treaties in other colonial countries?
A Benchmark for Treaty Relations: Comparing Australia, the US, and New Zealand The quest for treaty relations between indigenous peoples and their...
Pōmārie: Daily TV news to end on Whakaata Māori after 20 years
Whakaata Māori Announces Major Restructuring Plan Te Ao News has reported that Whakaata Māori, the Crown-funded broadcaster, is embarking on a major...
Moana 2 Reo Māori – Another step on the journey of te reo normalisation
Moana 2: A Step Forward for Te Reo Māori The release of Moana 2 has sparked excitement among fans of the original film, as well as those who have...
Te Arawhiti give update on potential Ngāpuhi treaty settlement
Update on Ngāpuhi Treaty Settlement The Māori select committee has been given an update on the status of a potential treaty settlement for Ngāpuhi,...
Māori, rural children at greater risk of severe paediatric appendicitis
New Research Reveals Alarming Surge in Appendicitis Cases Among Māori and Rural Children Māori and rural children are at a significantly greater...
Neil Finn, Pita Sharples receive NZ’s highest arts honour
**Tā Pita Sharples and Neil Finn Honoured with Icon Awards Whakamana Hiranga** The Arts Foundation has announced the latest recipients of its...
Whanganui Council wants public’s view on landmark iwi partnership
Whanganui District Council Embarks on Historic Indigenous-Council Partnership The Whanganui District Council is set to make history by engaging in a...
In photos: Hineraumati Parade sweeps through Far North town of Kāeo
Kāeo Hineraumati Parade Brings Joy to Young and Old The Kāeo Hineraumati parade is an annual event that takes place in the Far North of New Zealand....
Janet Taiatini: Supporting Māori to give birth their own way
Aotearoa's Longest-Serving Māori Midwife: Janet Taiatini Janet Taiatini, one of Aotearoa's longest-serving registered Māori midwives, has dedicated...
Behind the Banner: Inside the hīkoi mō te Tiriti
The Hīkoi Against the Treaty Principles Bill: A Nation's Cry for Change In recent weeks, New Zealand has witnessed a unprecedented display of unity...
‘Racism will not ruin our signs’: Tasman District Council condemns ongoing vandalism
Tasman District Council Responds to Vandalism of Bilingual 'Welcome to Tasman' Signs The Tasman District Council has reaffirmed its support for te...
Victoria University unveils multi-million Ngā Mokopuna building on anniversary
The Living Pā: A Sustainable Haven for Victoria University's Māori Community The Living Pā, a three-storey building at Victoria University of...
Mokotron: ‘Right from my first gig people were often on the edge of tears’
MOKOTRON: A Spiritual Journey Through Electronic Music Tiopira McDowell, a Ngāti Hine artist and academic, is taking Auckland on a spiritual journey...
Dame Whina Cooper’s legacy celebrated through mokopuna’s clothing collection
Dame Whina Cooper's Legacy Lives On Through New Clothing Collection A new clothing collection is set to honor the legacy of Dame Whina Cooper, a...
Te Tumu Herenga Waka, the oldest university marae in Aotearoa, reawakened after years-long closure
The Revival of Te Tumu Herenga Waka Marae After being closed for over three years, one of the oldest university marae in the country has been...
Auckland kid grows to lead Taranaki-Whanganui iwi
Tahinga Hina Appointed as Tumu Whakarae for Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, a prominent iwi agency in Auckland, has elected Tahinga Hina as...
Vanuatu’s climate envoy slams Australia and ‘world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters’ at ICJ
Vanuatu's Climate Envoy Slams Australia and World's Largest Greenhouse Gas Emitters at ICJ Vanuatu has taken its fight against climate change to the...
Oceania Sevens: Samoa and Tonga favourites at Honiara rugby tourney
Tournament Set to Bring Rugby Excitement to Solomon Islands The Oceania Rugby 7s tournament is set to bring together the region's top teams for an...
Papua New Guinea’s Kokoda Track reopens today
The Kokoda Track Reopens After Years of Closure The Kokoda Track, one of Papua New Guinea's most famous tourist attractions, has reopened its doors...
Plastic pollution treaty blocked by ‘small group of countries’ at UN talks
UN Plastic Talks Collapse as Countries Fail to Agree on Targets The fifth UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting in Busan, South Korea,...
Mixed challenges as Fiji hockey prepares for Pacific Cup
Fiji Prepares for Return of Oceania Pacific Cup Hockey Tournament The Fiji national hockey teams are gearing up for the return of the Oceania...
Border checks announced after whooping cough outbreaks
Whooping Cough Outbreaks in the Pacific: A Growing Concern The Cook Islands has announced border checks in response to whooping cough cases in the...
Watchdog lambasts PNG’s poor governance in controversial forestry deal
A Concerning Forest Development Deal in Papua New Guinea A planned forestry development in Western Province, Papua New Guinea, appears to have...
Pacific news and sports in brief for 6 December
Pacific Island Nations Face Challenges Amid Global Turmoil The Pacific Islands are known for their resilience and adaptability in the face of...
Solomon Islands marriage law under review to protect young girls
The Alarming Rise of Child Marriage in Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands, an island nation in the Pacific, is facing a crisis that has...
Rugby Sevens focus turns to Cape Town and Honiara
Fiji's Rugby Team Looks to Rebound in Singapore The Fiji national rugby team will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing performance in...
Alumni group slams USP’s failure to release Council meeting outcomes
The University of the South Pacific in Crisis: Staff Demands Answers A recent statement by a group of concerned alumni of the University of the...
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