UN Plastic Talks Collapse as Countries Fail to Agree on Targets The United Nations plastic talks, held in Busan, South Korea, ended in failure, with...
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Mixed challenges as Fiji hockey prepares for Pacific Cup
Fiji Prepares for 2024 Oceania Pacific Cup Hockey Tournament Fiji's preparation for the upcoming 2024 Oceania Pacific Cup hockey tournament has been...
Border checks announced after whooping cough outbreaks
# Whooping Cough Outbreaks in the Pacific: What You Need to Know A recent outbreak of whooping cough in New Zealand has prompted border checks,...
Watchdog lambasts PNG’s poor governance in controversial forestry deal
Transparency International Warns of Lack of Due Diligence in Proposed Forestry Development A planned forestry development in Western Province, Papua...
Pacific news and sports in brief for 6 December
Regional News Update: Pacific Island Nations Make Headlines The Pacific region is abuzz with news from various island nations, each making headlines...
Solomon Islands marriage law under review to protect young girls
Middle Ages: Solomon Islands to Raise Marriage Age Amid Growing Concerns Over Child Marriage The Solomon Islands is on the cusp of a significant...
Rugby Sevens focus turns to Cape Town and Honiara
Colin Evers, Fiji's head coach, is warning his team to stay focused despite an easy-looking pool in the upcoming Oceania Sevens tournament. Fiji...
Alumni group slams USP’s failure to release Council meeting outcomes
A Major Concern in the Pacific Education Sector A group of concerned alumni from the University of the South Pacific (USP) has expressed outrage...
Panguna mine legacy assessment reveals ongoing devastation: Rio Tinto urged to fund remediation efforts
The Devastating Legacy of the Panguna Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea The troubled history of the Panguna gold mine in Papua New Guinea's autonomous...
Taiwan’s president talks unity on Pacific trip
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Arrives in Guam Amid High Tensions Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Guam on Wednesday, December 4, 2024,...
Palau’s president invites Donald Trump to ‘visit the Pacific’ to see climate crisis impacts
Palau Seeks US Leadership on Climate Change Amid Trump Presidency The Pacific island nation of Palau is taking a proactive approach to address the...
Winston Peters signals progress on India trade deal negotiations
New Zealand May Announce Start of Trade Deal Negotiations with India Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has hinted that New Zealand may soon...
Christmas red flags for online shoppers
The Rise of Online Scams in New Zealand New Zealand shoppers are increasingly falling prey to fake online selling sites, making it harder to...
More than 3000 join Māori electoral roll after Treaty hīkoi
The recent hīkoi, or protest march, by Te Pāti Māori has shed light on the often-misunderstood world of New Zealand's electoral system. The...
Willie Jackson decries coalition and Treaty Principles Bill at Labour Party annual conference
Willie Jackson's Speech on the Treaty Principles Bill: A Call to Action for Middle New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins summed up Willie...
Pou washed away by Cyclone Gabrielle set to return home after two years at sea
A Century-Old Pou Returns to its Māori Home A carved pou from the Tangoio Marae, severely damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle in 2020, has washed ashore on...
Moana 2 champions te mana o te ao Māori at historic premiere
The Māori Language of the Sea: A Celebration of Te Reo in Moana 2 Reo Māori The world of film has long been a platform for celebrating cultural...
Who really was Māui, the demigod portrayed in Moana? And did Disney get him right?
Māui, the Demigod of Pacific Mythology: Separating Fact from Fiction in Moana The Disney movie Moana has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide...
Crown failed to follow process in Māori Health Authority disestablishment: Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal's Report on the Disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora: A Critical Examination The Waitangi Tribunal's recent report on the...
Māori lawyer goes viral for educating people on Treaty Principles Bill
RNZ's Coverage of the Hīkoi Against the Treaty Principles Bill The hīkori, or protest, against the Treaty Principles Bill has highlighted the...
Toi Te Mana: the bold and beautiful landmark book reframing Māori art
**A Comprehensive History of Māori Art** The art of Māori people is a rich and diverse reflection of their culture, customs, and traditions. From...
Petition for Tino Rangatiratanga flag emoji gains momentum
The Significance of the Tino Rangatiratanga Flag The Tino Rangatiratang flag, also known as the Māori flag, is a symbol of liberation and identity...
Plans for slimmed down Office for Māori Crown Relations discussed by select committee
The Future of Te Arawhiti: What's Next for the Office for Māori Crown Relations? As part of scrutiny week, the Māori Affairs Select Committee has...
Māori Education Action Plan released
Māori Education Action Plan: A Commitment to Better Outcomes The Government has released its Māori Education Action Plan, outlining its approach to...
Evidence found of inhumane treatment at facility for intellectually disabled children
Evidence of seclusion at Oranga Tamariki facility Hikitia Te Wairua is 'shocking' - Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad. The use of seclusion in...
Free vape samples coincide with vaping increase
New Zealand's Vaping Epidemic: A Growing Concern for Young People The vaping epidemic in New Zealand has reached alarming levels, particularly among...
‘Exciting’: Nanaia Mahuta is ‘re-entering’ politics
NZ Labour MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, from the Te Pāti Māori Party, recently won the Hauraki-Waikato seat after defeating incumbent MP for the...
Treaty Principles Bill only one of the issues Labour’s focussed on – Chris Hipkins
Labour Party Annual Conference: A Day of Debates and Discussions The Labour Party's annual conference in Christchurch was marked by intense debates...
Free school lunches making a difference for Māori – report
The New Zealand School Lunch Programme: A Success Story? In 2019, the New Zealand government launched a school lunch programme aimed at providing...
Supreme Court allows appeal of customary marine title judgment
Supreme Court Ruling on Customary Marine Title: A New Era for Māori Rights In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of New Zealand has ruled that...
Digging into kai resilience with the Waitara Foodbank
A New Approach to Food Security in Taranaki The cost-of-living crisis has taken a toll on communities across Taranaki, with foodbanks struggling to...
How does Te Tiriti o Waitangi compare to treaties in other colonial countries?
The State of Indigenous Treaties Around the World Indigenous treaties have been a cornerstone of policy and governance in many countries, but their...
Pōmārie: Daily TV news to end on Whakaata Māori after 20 years
Whakaata Māori Cuts 27 Roles, Shifts Focus to Digital News By Daniel Perese, Te Ao News Whakaata Māori, New Zealand's largest Maori broadcaster, has...
Behind the Banner: Inside the hīkoi mō te Tiriti
The Hīkoi Against the Treaty Principles Bill: A Movement Born of Passion and Unity In a pivotal moment of resistance, thousands of New Zealanders...
Moana 2 Reo Māori – Another step on the journey of te reo normalisation
Moana 2: A Film for the Ages, in Māori The highly anticipated sequel to Disney's beloved Moana has finally hit theaters, and this time around, it...
Te Arawhiti give update on potential Ngāpuhi treaty settlement
Treaty Negotiations Update: Progress Made on Ngāpuhi Settlement The Māori select committee has received an update on the status of a potential...
Māori, rural children at greater risk of severe paediatric appendicitis
Māori and Rural Children at Risk of Severe Appendicitis New research has found that Māori and rural children are at a significantly greater risk of...
Whanganui Council wants public’s view on landmark iwi partnership
A World-First Indigenous-Council Partnership Takes Shape The Whanganui District Council is on the cusp of a historic agreement that could pave the...
‘Racism will not ruin our signs’: Tasman District Council condemns ongoing vandalism
Tasman District Council Fights Back Against Vandalism of Bilingual Signs The Tasman District Council has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting te...
Victoria University unveils multi-million Ngā Mokopuna building on anniversary
# The Living Pā: A Sustainable Haven for Victoria University The Living Pā, a three-storey building at Victoria University of Wellington, is the...
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Plastic pollution treaty blocked by ‘small group of countries’ at UN talks
UN Plastic Talks Collapse as Countries Fail to Agree on Targets The United Nations plastic talks, held in Busan, South Korea, ended in failure, with...
Mixed challenges as Fiji hockey prepares for Pacific Cup
Fiji Prepares for 2024 Oceania Pacific Cup Hockey Tournament Fiji's preparation for the upcoming 2024 Oceania Pacific Cup hockey tournament has been...
Border checks announced after whooping cough outbreaks
# Whooping Cough Outbreaks in the Pacific: What You Need to Know A recent outbreak of whooping cough in New Zealand has prompted border checks,...
Watchdog lambasts PNG’s poor governance in controversial forestry deal
Transparency International Warns of Lack of Due Diligence in Proposed Forestry Development A planned forestry development in Western Province, Papua...
Pacific news and sports in brief for 6 December
Regional News Update: Pacific Island Nations Make Headlines The Pacific region is abuzz with news from various island nations, each making headlines...
Solomon Islands marriage law under review to protect young girls
Middle Ages: Solomon Islands to Raise Marriage Age Amid Growing Concerns Over Child Marriage The Solomon Islands is on the cusp of a significant...
Rugby Sevens focus turns to Cape Town and Honiara
Colin Evers, Fiji's head coach, is warning his team to stay focused despite an easy-looking pool in the upcoming Oceania Sevens tournament. Fiji...
Alumni group slams USP’s failure to release Council meeting outcomes
A Major Concern in the Pacific Education Sector A group of concerned alumni from the University of the South Pacific (USP) has expressed outrage...
Panguna mine legacy assessment reveals ongoing devastation: Rio Tinto urged to fund remediation efforts
The Devastating Legacy of the Panguna Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea The troubled history of the Panguna gold mine in Papua New Guinea's autonomous...
Taiwan’s president talks unity on Pacific trip
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Arrives in Guam Amid High Tensions Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Guam on Wednesday, December 4, 2024,...
Palau’s president invites Donald Trump to ‘visit the Pacific’ to see climate crisis impacts
Palau Seeks US Leadership on Climate Change Amid Trump Presidency The Pacific island nation of Palau is taking a proactive approach to address the...
Winston Peters signals progress on India trade deal negotiations
New Zealand May Announce Start of Trade Deal Negotiations with India Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has hinted that New Zealand may soon...
Christmas red flags for online shoppers
The Rise of Online Scams in New Zealand New Zealand shoppers are increasingly falling prey to fake online selling sites, making it harder to...
More than 3000 join Māori electoral roll after Treaty hīkoi
The recent hīkoi, or protest march, by Te Pāti Māori has shed light on the often-misunderstood world of New Zealand's electoral system. The...
Willie Jackson decries coalition and Treaty Principles Bill at Labour Party annual conference
Willie Jackson's Speech on the Treaty Principles Bill: A Call to Action for Middle New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins summed up Willie...
Pou washed away by Cyclone Gabrielle set to return home after two years at sea
A Century-Old Pou Returns to its Māori Home A carved pou from the Tangoio Marae, severely damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle in 2020, has washed ashore on...
Moana 2 champions te mana o te ao Māori at historic premiere
The Māori Language of the Sea: A Celebration of Te Reo in Moana 2 Reo Māori The world of film has long been a platform for celebrating cultural...
Who really was Māui, the demigod portrayed in Moana? And did Disney get him right?
Māui, the Demigod of Pacific Mythology: Separating Fact from Fiction in Moana The Disney movie Moana has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide...
Crown failed to follow process in Māori Health Authority disestablishment: Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal's Report on the Disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora: A Critical Examination The Waitangi Tribunal's recent report on the...
Māori lawyer goes viral for educating people on Treaty Principles Bill
RNZ's Coverage of the Hīkoi Against the Treaty Principles Bill The hīkori, or protest, against the Treaty Principles Bill has highlighted the...
Toi Te Mana: the bold and beautiful landmark book reframing Māori art
**A Comprehensive History of Māori Art** The art of Māori people is a rich and diverse reflection of their culture, customs, and traditions. From...
Petition for Tino Rangatiratanga flag emoji gains momentum
The Significance of the Tino Rangatiratanga Flag The Tino Rangatiratang flag, also known as the Māori flag, is a symbol of liberation and identity...
Plans for slimmed down Office for Māori Crown Relations discussed by select committee
The Future of Te Arawhiti: What's Next for the Office for Māori Crown Relations? As part of scrutiny week, the Māori Affairs Select Committee has...
Māori Education Action Plan released
Māori Education Action Plan: A Commitment to Better Outcomes The Government has released its Māori Education Action Plan, outlining its approach to...
Evidence found of inhumane treatment at facility for intellectually disabled children
Evidence of seclusion at Oranga Tamariki facility Hikitia Te Wairua is 'shocking' - Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad. The use of seclusion in...
Free vape samples coincide with vaping increase
New Zealand's Vaping Epidemic: A Growing Concern for Young People The vaping epidemic in New Zealand has reached alarming levels, particularly among...
‘Exciting’: Nanaia Mahuta is ‘re-entering’ politics
NZ Labour MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, from the Te Pāti Māori Party, recently won the Hauraki-Waikato seat after defeating incumbent MP for the...
Treaty Principles Bill only one of the issues Labour’s focussed on – Chris Hipkins
Labour Party Annual Conference: A Day of Debates and Discussions The Labour Party's annual conference in Christchurch was marked by intense debates...
Free school lunches making a difference for Māori – report
The New Zealand School Lunch Programme: A Success Story? In 2019, the New Zealand government launched a school lunch programme aimed at providing...
Supreme Court allows appeal of customary marine title judgment
Supreme Court Ruling on Customary Marine Title: A New Era for Māori Rights In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of New Zealand has ruled that...
Digging into kai resilience with the Waitara Foodbank
A New Approach to Food Security in Taranaki The cost-of-living crisis has taken a toll on communities across Taranaki, with foodbanks struggling to...
How does Te Tiriti o Waitangi compare to treaties in other colonial countries?
The State of Indigenous Treaties Around the World Indigenous treaties have been a cornerstone of policy and governance in many countries, but their...
Pōmārie: Daily TV news to end on Whakaata Māori after 20 years
Whakaata Māori Cuts 27 Roles, Shifts Focus to Digital News By Daniel Perese, Te Ao News Whakaata Māori, New Zealand's largest Maori broadcaster, has...
Behind the Banner: Inside the hīkoi mō te Tiriti
The Hīkoi Against the Treaty Principles Bill: A Movement Born of Passion and Unity In a pivotal moment of resistance, thousands of New Zealanders...
Moana 2 Reo Māori – Another step on the journey of te reo normalisation
Moana 2: A Film for the Ages, in Māori The highly anticipated sequel to Disney's beloved Moana has finally hit theaters, and this time around, it...
Te Arawhiti give update on potential Ngāpuhi treaty settlement
Treaty Negotiations Update: Progress Made on Ngāpuhi Settlement The Māori select committee has received an update on the status of a potential...
Māori, rural children at greater risk of severe paediatric appendicitis
Māori and Rural Children at Risk of Severe Appendicitis New research has found that Māori and rural children are at a significantly greater risk of...
Whanganui Council wants public’s view on landmark iwi partnership
A World-First Indigenous-Council Partnership Takes Shape The Whanganui District Council is on the cusp of a historic agreement that could pave the...
‘Racism will not ruin our signs’: Tasman District Council condemns ongoing vandalism
Tasman District Council Fights Back Against Vandalism of Bilingual Signs The Tasman District Council has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting te...
Victoria University unveils multi-million Ngā Mokopuna building on anniversary
# The Living Pā: A Sustainable Haven for Victoria University The Living Pā, a three-storey building at Victoria University of Wellington, is the...
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World
Business
Technology
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