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“They’ve already desecrated our mountain”: Hawaiians oppose new US military telescopes on Haleakalā

Hina Puamohala Kneubuhl and husband Kingi Gilbert are among those standing up against the proposed AMOS STAR project, which would place seven new telescopes on the summit.

10 hours ago

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$5.3m fund to support Māori-owned primary sector businesses

NZ launches $5.3m Māori development fund to grow Māori agribusiness, backing horticulture and aquaculture projects, creating jobs, boosting exports, with sector leaders welcoming support.

13 hours ago

‘Negligible’: Diabetes medicine proposal slammed after Seymour confirms no modelling of Māori complications

Te Pāti Māori says Pharmac's proposed diabetes medicine changes could create new barriers for Māori and Pacific patients, despite no modelling of Māori health impacts.

1 day ago

River iwi celebrate landmark victory after more than a decade of legal battles

River Iwi say a landmark Environment Court ruling strengthens efforts to restore the Waikato and Waipā rivers while reaffirming Te Ture Whaimana.

2 days ago

Māori opposition to local government voting changes grows as iwi collective warns of Treaty rollback

Te Kāhui Whakarehunga has joined growing opposition to council voting law changes, warning the proposal would diminish Māori participation and weaken Treaty partnerships

2 days ago

Labour promotes Māori candidates in bid to reclaim electorates

Labour has elevated several Māori candidates on its 2026 party list, with senior MPs moving up the rankings as the party looks to rebuild support in Māori electorate

3 days ago

Indigenous

Whānau overwhelmed by support at Whatarangi Winiata tangihanga

The Winiata whānau say they were overwhelmed by the support shown during the four-day tangihanga.

2 days ago

Māori experts concerned for Moa ‘De-extinction’ project and Māori involvement

Māori experts say not only is it impossible to truly bring the Moa back from extinction, but the pursuit of doing so breaches ethical and indigenous values.

6 days ago

Professor Emeritus Whatarangi Winiata and his lifelong commitment to Te Ao Māori

At the 2025 Ako Ararau event held in Kirikiriroa, Professor Emeritus Whatarangi Winiata was celebrated alongside his whānau for his lifelong commitment to te reo Māori, iwi develop

6 days ago

Canada responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity says international forum

An international tribunal’s panel says Canada’s residential school system constitutes genocide and crimes against humanity, urging implementation of inquiries and Indigenous rights

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Tributes flow for respected educator and Hokianga community leader Tārati Buckley

Friends and whānau of Tārati Buckley have taken to social media in an outpouring of aroha, sharing messages of shock and grief following news of her death.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

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“They’ve already desecrated our mountain”: Hawaiians oppose new US military telescopes on Haleakalā

Latest Videos

$5.3m fund to support Māori-owned primary sector businesses

‘Negligible’: Diabetes medicine proposal slammed after Seymour confirms no modelling of Māori complications

River iwi celebrate landmark victory after more than a decade of legal battles

Māori opposition to local government voting changes grows as iwi collective warns of Treaty rollback

Labour promotes Māori candidates in bid to reclaim electorates

Whānau overwhelmed by support at Whatarangi Winiata tangihanga

Māori experts concerned for Moa ‘De-extinction’ project and Māori involvement

Professor Emeritus Whatarangi Winiata and his lifelong commitment to Te Ao Māori

Canada responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity says international forum

Tributes flow for respected educator and Hokianga community leader Tārati Buckley

‘Hoki whenua mai’: Ngāti Toa secures return of significant coastal 742ha whenua

Māori opposition to local government voting changes grows as iwi collective warns of Treaty rollback

Professor Emeritus Whatarangi Winiata and his lifelong commitment to Te Ao Māori

Taupō youth sexual health clinic expands into mental health

Tauranga City Council votes yes to Māori Ward referendum

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