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“My heart crumbled,” Māori–Indian academic calls out racism after haka backlash

Māori–Indian academic Dr Jessica Hutchings condemns a kapa haka targeting ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar as racist and misogynistic, sparking debate; group apologises, insisting intent was political.

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Whānau of Māori US resident detained by ICE still have no answers

Everlee Wihongi, is being held in United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention (ICE) with her family still unsure why.

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NZ Govt Treaty clause overhaul draws criticism at UN forum in New York

Wāhine Māori have raised concerns at the UNPFII in New York about the Treaty clause overhaul, warning it signals weakening Indigenous rights in Aotearoa.

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Former Te Pāti Māori president’s haka targeting ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar sparks backlash

Former Te Pāti Māori president Che Wilson has sparked debate following a controversial haka performed at the Tainui Regional Kapa Haka competition over the weekend.

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Documents reveal iwi hui cut from Treaty review, replaced by Minister-appointed group

OIA emails reveal plans for regional hui with iwi Māori were cut from the Treaty review, replaced by agency engagement and a small advisory group ahead of new legislation.

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Labour labels Treaty review ‘disgusting’ as Government moves to standardise clauses

Labour calls Treaty clause review “disgusting” and “by stealth” as Government confirms bill covering 18 laws is coming within months, with public consultation promised

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Whānau of Māori US resident detained by ICE still have no answers

Everlee Wihongi, is being held in United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention (ICE) with her family still unsure why.

5 hours ago

Former Te Pāti Māori president’s haka targeting ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar sparks backlash

Former Te Pāti Māori president Che Wilson has sparked debate following a controversial haka performed at the Tainui Regional Kapa Haka competition over the weekend.

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At the UN, Indigenous leaders tackle how to enforce global climate court rulings

At the United Nations this week, Indigenous leaders and advocates are asking: What will it take to force governments to comply with international court rulings.

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Lani Daniels returns to Whangārei as unified super middleweight world champion

Lani (The Smiling Assassin) Daniels shocked the world with her TKO win against US boxer Shadasia Green, becoming the newly crowned IBF/WBO/Ring super middleweight world champion.

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War, climate change, and AI: What’s at stake at this year’s UN Indigenous forum

Delegates are arriving in New York this week for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples. Amid other challenges, the U.S. has made it increasingly difficult for delegat

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Whānau of Māori US resident detained by ICE still have no answers

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“My heart crumbled,” Māori–Indian academic calls out racism after haka backlash

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Whānau of Māori US resident detained by ICE still have no answers

NZ Govt Treaty clause overhaul draws criticism at UN forum in New York

Former Te Pāti Māori president’s haka targeting ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar sparks backlash

Documents reveal iwi hui cut from Treaty review, replaced by Minister-appointed group

Labour labels Treaty review ‘disgusting’ as Government moves to standardise clauses

Whānau of Māori US resident detained by ICE still have no answers

Former Te Pāti Māori president’s haka targeting ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar sparks backlash

At the UN, Indigenous leaders tackle how to enforce global climate court rulings

Lani Daniels returns to Whangārei as unified super middleweight world champion

War, climate change, and AI: What’s at stake at this year’s UN Indigenous forum

Whakatāne Hospital restores 24/7 maternity services after a year of disruption

‘We should celebrate’: 81% back Whanganui settlement, iwi prepares for signing

New era begins for Ōpōtiki College as new principal welcomed

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