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Watchdog lambasts PNG’s poor governance in controversial forestry deal
PNG Logging Scheme Sparks Concerns Over Lack of Transparency A proposed forestry development in Western Province has sparked concerns among...
The risk of missing the boat on a good deal for the Cook Strait ferries
The Future of Interislander Ferries: A Major Announcement Looms After years of delays and cost-cutting measures, the New Zealand government is set...
What the fall of the French government means for New Caledonia
New Caledonia in Crisis: The Aftermath of France's No-Confidence Vote The recent no-confidence vote against French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe...
Treaty Principles Bill: David Seymour’s acknowledgement of rangatiratanga raises ‘a whole lot of questions’
ACT Party Leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill Raises Concerns Over Tino Rangatiratanga In a recent interview on TVNZ's Q+A show, ACT Party...
Kura kaupapa ends senior school year early over absent students
A South Auckland Kura Kaupapa Ends School Year Early Due to Low Student Engagement A significant shift in student engagement has led to an early...
Watch: Furious kuia confronts police amid arrests at gang funeral
Police Crack Down on Gang Insignia at Funeral A funeral for a prominent Mongrel Mob member was disrupted yesterday as police cracked down on gang...
Whanganui council moves toward landmark iwi partnership
Whanganui District Council Considering Groundbreaking Partnership with Iwi The Whanganui District Council is considering signing up to a...
Government to appeal latest Nelson Tenths ruling
The Nelson Tenths Case: Government Appeals High Court Ruling on Land and Compensation The government has appealed an interim High Court ruling that...
To haka, or not to haka? Who has the mana to decide?
Māori Haka in the Spotlight: Balancing Respect and Modernity The All Blacks' pre-game haka has been a staple of New Zealand's rugby culture for...
More than 3000 join Māori electoral roll after Treaty hīkoi
The Māori seats in New Zealand's Parliament have long been a topic of debate, with some arguing that the current system is outdated and needs...
Willie Jackson decries coalition and Treaty Principles Bill at Labour Party annual conference
The Speech of Willie Jackson on the Treaty Principles Bill On November 14, Labour leader Chris Hipkins introduced the Treaty Principles Bill to...
Pou washed away by Cyclone Gabrielle set to return home after two years at sea
The Return of the Pou: A Glimmer of Hope for Tangoio Marae The Tangoio Marae, located north of Napier, has been plagued by Cyclone Gabrielle's...
Moana 2 champions te mana o te ao Māori at historic premiere
Disney's Moana 2 reo Māori Film Premiere Celebrates Language, Culture, and Dreams The premiere of Disney's Moana 2 reo Māori, the second installment...
Who really was Māui, the demigod portrayed in Moana? And did Disney get him right?
Opinion: Who Really Was Māui, the Demigod Portrayed in Moana? The Disney movie Moana has captivated audiences worldwide with its stunning animation...
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: Māori Health Authority The Waitangi Tribunal has released its report on...
Māori lawyer goes viral for educating people on Treaty Principles Bill
Aotearoa's Indigenous Rights: Tino Rangatiratanga and the Treaty of Waitangi The debate over tino rangatiratanga, or self-determination for Māori,...
Toi Te Mana: the bold and beautiful landmark book reframing Māori art
To create an article based on the provided script, follow these steps: 1. Start with a strong introduction: The new book "A New Story of Māori Art...
Petition for Tino Rangatiratanga flag emoji gains momentum
The Māori Flag: A Symbol of Liberation and Identity In 1990, the Māori flag was unveiled on Waitangi Day, marking the 150th commemoration of the...
Plans for slimmed down Office for Māori Crown Relations discussed by select committee
The Future of Te Arawhiti: Government Entity to Scale Back Functions The Office for Māori Crown Relations, also known as Te Arawhiti, has announced...
Māori Education Action Plan released
The Government's Māori Education Action Plan: A Commitment to Better Outcomes The Government has released its Māori Education Action Plan, a...
Evidence found of inhumane treatment at facility for intellectually disabled children
RNZ News Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad has released a report on the use of seclusion in Oranga Tamariki facilities, calling for an urgent...
Behind the Banner: Inside the hīkoi mō te Tiriti
The Hikoi Against the Treaty Principles Bill: A Nation United in Solidarity In New Zealand, a historic moment unfolded on a sunny Wellington day as...
‘Exciting’: Nanaia Mahuta is ‘re-entering’ politics
NZE Election Outlook: Labour Seeks to Capitalise on Successes in 2023 Election The New Zealand Labour Party is gearing up for the 2026 election,...
Treaty Principles Bill only one of the issues Labour’s focussed on – Chris Hipkins
Labour Party Conference: Key Takeaways The Labour Party's annual conference in Christchurch saw key issues, including tax reform and the party's...
Free school lunches making a difference for Māori – report
The New Zealand Government's School Lunch Programme Has Been Re-Evaluated, With Mixed Results The New Zealand government's school lunch programme...
Supreme Court allows appeal of customary marine title judgment
Supreme Court Upholds Government's Bid to Overturn Customary Marine Title Decision The New Zealand Supreme Court has unanimously allowed the...
Digging into kai resilience with the Waitara Foodbank
A Broken System: Waitara Foodbank Pataka Kai's Efforts to Foster Food Sovereignty The cost-of-living crisis has taken a devastating toll on New...
How does Te Tiriti o Waitangi compare to treaties in other colonial countries?
A Study of Indigenous Treaty Relations Across the Pacific In recent years, the relationship between indigenous peoples and governments has become...
Moana 2 Reo Māori – Another step on the journey of te reo normalisation
Moana 2: A Film that Puts Māori Language First The release of Moana 2 has been met with excitement and anticipation, particularly for fans of the...
Samoa Citizenship Bill: Divided opinions and calls for inclusions
The New Zealand Samoa Citizenship Bill: A Historic Step Forward The New Zealand Samoa Citizenship Bill has officially passed in Parliament, creating...
Regional labour mobility schemes threaten Vanuatu’s kava industry, warns minister
The Kava Industry in Vanuatu: Threatened by Regional Labour Mobility Schemes Vanuatu, an island nation in the Pacific, is renowned for its rich...
China denounces Taiwan president’s Pacific tour as he stops off in Hawaii and Guam
President Lai Ching-te's recent visit to the Pacific region, including stops in Hawaii and Guam, has reignited concerns about China's military...
Pacific police taking decisive action to eliminate cyber threats
Cyber Threats in the Pacific: A Growing Concern for Governments and Organisations The increasing sophistication of cyber threats has highlighted the...
Overnight curfew lifted in New Caledonia
New Caledonia Lifts Curfew After Months of Tensions The High Commission of New Caledonia has announced the lifting of its curfew, marking a...
Mosque pin removed from Google Maps after ‘amicable’ dialogue with landowners
A Mosque in Rarotonga: A Community's Concerns and the Road to Resolution By Talaia Mika, Cook Islands News The discovery of a mosque marker on...
‘Pacific community should be worried’ about Pacific Peoples’ ministry output
The Government's Pacific Policy Under Fire: A Budget Cut Concerns the Community The Ministry for Pacific Peoples has been hit hard by budget cuts,...
‘Conversations on the Edges of Rooms’: New album highlights sounds of Christchurch’s Pasifika creatives
New Album Highlights Pacific Artists in Christchurch A new compilation album from 12 Christchurch Pacific artists is shedding light on the unique...
Vanuatu’s political uncertainty continues as country prepares for snap election on 14 January
Vanuatu to Hold Snap Election Amid Political Instability Voters in Vanuatu will head to the polls on January 14 next year for a snap election,...
Pacific people always likely to be worst-affected by pandemic – Covid inquiry
The Royal Commission Report on the COVID-19 Response: Lessons Learned The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching consequences for New Zealand, from...
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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 A recent United Nations plastic talks has ended without a deal, leaving the world...
Watchdog lambasts PNG’s poor governance in controversial forestry deal
PNG Logging Scheme Sparks Concerns Over Lack of Transparency A proposed forestry development in Western Province has sparked concerns among...
The risk of missing the boat on a good deal for the Cook Strait ferries
The Future of Interislander Ferries: A Major Announcement Looms After years of delays and cost-cutting measures, the New Zealand government is set...
What the fall of the French government means for New Caledonia
New Caledonia in Crisis: The Aftermath of France's No-Confidence Vote The recent no-confidence vote against French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe...
Treaty Principles Bill: David Seymour’s acknowledgement of rangatiratanga raises ‘a whole lot of questions’
ACT Party Leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill Raises Concerns Over Tino Rangatiratanga In a recent interview on TVNZ's Q+A show, ACT Party...
Kura kaupapa ends senior school year early over absent students
A South Auckland Kura Kaupapa Ends School Year Early Due to Low Student Engagement A significant shift in student engagement has led to an early...
Watch: Furious kuia confronts police amid arrests at gang funeral
Police Crack Down on Gang Insignia at Funeral A funeral for a prominent Mongrel Mob member was disrupted yesterday as police cracked down on gang...
Whanganui council moves toward landmark iwi partnership
Whanganui District Council Considering Groundbreaking Partnership with Iwi The Whanganui District Council is considering signing up to a...
Government to appeal latest Nelson Tenths ruling
The Nelson Tenths Case: Government Appeals High Court Ruling on Land and Compensation The government has appealed an interim High Court ruling that...
To haka, or not to haka? Who has the mana to decide?
Māori Haka in the Spotlight: Balancing Respect and Modernity The All Blacks' pre-game haka has been a staple of New Zealand's rugby culture for...
More than 3000 join Māori electoral roll after Treaty hīkoi
The Māori seats in New Zealand's Parliament have long been a topic of debate, with some arguing that the current system is outdated and needs...
Willie Jackson decries coalition and Treaty Principles Bill at Labour Party annual conference
The Speech of Willie Jackson on the Treaty Principles Bill On November 14, Labour leader Chris Hipkins introduced the Treaty Principles Bill to...
Pou washed away by Cyclone Gabrielle set to return home after two years at sea
The Return of the Pou: A Glimmer of Hope for Tangoio Marae The Tangoio Marae, located north of Napier, has been plagued by Cyclone Gabrielle's...
Moana 2 champions te mana o te ao Māori at historic premiere
Disney's Moana 2 reo Māori Film Premiere Celebrates Language, Culture, and Dreams The premiere of Disney's Moana 2 reo Māori, the second installment...
Who really was Māui, the demigod portrayed in Moana? And did Disney get him right?
Opinion: Who Really Was Māui, the Demigod Portrayed in Moana? The Disney movie Moana has captivated audiences worldwide with its stunning animation...
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: Māori Health Authority The Waitangi Tribunal has released its report on...
Māori lawyer goes viral for educating people on Treaty Principles Bill
Aotearoa's Indigenous Rights: Tino Rangatiratanga and the Treaty of Waitangi The debate over tino rangatiratanga, or self-determination for Māori,...
Toi Te Mana: the bold and beautiful landmark book reframing Māori art
To create an article based on the provided script, follow these steps: 1. Start with a strong introduction: The new book "A New Story of Māori Art...
Petition for Tino Rangatiratanga flag emoji gains momentum
The Māori Flag: A Symbol of Liberation and Identity In 1990, the Māori flag was unveiled on Waitangi Day, marking the 150th commemoration of the...
Plans for slimmed down Office for Māori Crown Relations discussed by select committee
The Future of Te Arawhiti: Government Entity to Scale Back Functions The Office for Māori Crown Relations, also known as Te Arawhiti, has announced...
Māori Education Action Plan released
The Government's Māori Education Action Plan: A Commitment to Better Outcomes The Government has released its Māori Education Action Plan, a...
Evidence found of inhumane treatment at facility for intellectually disabled children
RNZ News Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad has released a report on the use of seclusion in Oranga Tamariki facilities, calling for an urgent...
Behind the Banner: Inside the hīkoi mō te Tiriti
The Hikoi Against the Treaty Principles Bill: A Nation United in Solidarity In New Zealand, a historic moment unfolded on a sunny Wellington day as...
‘Exciting’: Nanaia Mahuta is ‘re-entering’ politics
NZE Election Outlook: Labour Seeks to Capitalise on Successes in 2023 Election The New Zealand Labour Party is gearing up for the 2026 election,...
Treaty Principles Bill only one of the issues Labour’s focussed on – Chris Hipkins
Labour Party Conference: Key Takeaways The Labour Party's annual conference in Christchurch saw key issues, including tax reform and the party's...
Free school lunches making a difference for Māori – report
The New Zealand Government's School Lunch Programme Has Been Re-Evaluated, With Mixed Results The New Zealand government's school lunch programme...
Supreme Court allows appeal of customary marine title judgment
Supreme Court Upholds Government's Bid to Overturn Customary Marine Title Decision The New Zealand Supreme Court has unanimously allowed the...
Digging into kai resilience with the Waitara Foodbank
A Broken System: Waitara Foodbank Pataka Kai's Efforts to Foster Food Sovereignty The cost-of-living crisis has taken a devastating toll on New...
How does Te Tiriti o Waitangi compare to treaties in other colonial countries?
A Study of Indigenous Treaty Relations Across the Pacific In recent years, the relationship between indigenous peoples and governments has become...
Moana 2 Reo Māori – Another step on the journey of te reo normalisation
Moana 2: A Film that Puts Māori Language First The release of Moana 2 has been met with excitement and anticipation, particularly for fans of the...
Samoa Citizenship Bill: Divided opinions and calls for inclusions
The New Zealand Samoa Citizenship Bill: A Historic Step Forward The New Zealand Samoa Citizenship Bill has officially passed in Parliament, creating...
Regional labour mobility schemes threaten Vanuatu’s kava industry, warns minister
The Kava Industry in Vanuatu: Threatened by Regional Labour Mobility Schemes Vanuatu, an island nation in the Pacific, is renowned for its rich...
China denounces Taiwan president’s Pacific tour as he stops off in Hawaii and Guam
President Lai Ching-te's recent visit to the Pacific region, including stops in Hawaii and Guam, has reignited concerns about China's military...
Pacific police taking decisive action to eliminate cyber threats
Cyber Threats in the Pacific: A Growing Concern for Governments and Organisations The increasing sophistication of cyber threats has highlighted the...
Overnight curfew lifted in New Caledonia
New Caledonia Lifts Curfew After Months of Tensions The High Commission of New Caledonia has announced the lifting of its curfew, marking a...
Mosque pin removed from Google Maps after ‘amicable’ dialogue with landowners
A Mosque in Rarotonga: A Community's Concerns and the Road to Resolution By Talaia Mika, Cook Islands News The discovery of a mosque marker on...
‘Pacific community should be worried’ about Pacific Peoples’ ministry output
The Government's Pacific Policy Under Fire: A Budget Cut Concerns the Community The Ministry for Pacific Peoples has been hit hard by budget cuts,...
‘Conversations on the Edges of Rooms’: New album highlights sounds of Christchurch’s Pasifika creatives
New Album Highlights Pacific Artists in Christchurch A new compilation album from 12 Christchurch Pacific artists is shedding light on the unique...
Vanuatu’s political uncertainty continues as country prepares for snap election on 14 January
Vanuatu to Hold Snap Election Amid Political Instability Voters in Vanuatu will head to the polls on January 14 next year for a snap election,...
Pacific people always likely to be worst-affected by pandemic – Covid inquiry
The Royal Commission Report on the COVID-19 Response: Lessons Learned The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching consequences for New Zealand, from...
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