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Whānau share memories of kaumātua and broadcaster Len Bristowe

While many knew Len Bristowe as a fearless champion of Māoritanga, to his five children, he was a jokester who practised what he preached.

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Politics

New Zealand First’s campaign to scrap Independent Māori Statutory Board just ‘dumb, racist stuff’ - mayor

Auckland’s mayor has hit out at a New Zealand First campaign promise to scrap the city’s Independent Māori Statutory Board (IMSB), shrugging it off as “dumb, racist stuff”.

2 days ago

Kiwi detained by ICE Everlee Wihongi could be released in days - lawyer

The lawyer for a New Zealand woman detained by immigration authorities says she could be released in two days.

2 days ago

NZ First campaigning to scrap Auckland’s Independent Māori Statutory Board

NZ First pledges to scrap Auckland’s Houkura, proposing a functions shift to the council while maintaining Māori engagement.

3 days ago

Ministers defend justice agenda under scrutiny over move-on orders, wāhine Māori imprisonment & Treaty review

Move-on orders, wāhine Māori imprisonment and Treaty clause reforms dominated a tense scrutiny hearing as ministers defended the Government’s justice agenda

3 days ago

Koha Kai founder Janice to contest Invercargill for Labour in 2026 election

After more than a decade working in the community sector, Janice Lee hopes to bring local voices to Parliament,as Labour’s candidate in the 2026 General Election.

3 days ago

Indigenous

Te Ao Māori News wins at Science Journalism Awards

Te Ao Māori News’ Natasha Hill wins Emerging Science Journalist Award for a story on Wairewa Rūnanga using Japanese knowledge to protect declining taonga lake species.

2 days ago

‘He embodied the values of Moriori culture’: Tommy Solomon statue restoration hits a major milestone

A $60k grant boosts restoration of the deteriorating Tommy Solomon statue on Rēkohu, honoring the Moriori leader’s legacy as fundraising continues with $160k still needed.

3 days ago

Preparations for national Matariki event in full swing

Auckland’s Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei will host the national Matariki hautapu at Takaparawhau on 10 July 2026, uniting Aotearoa to reflect, remember, and celebrate mātauranga Māori

3 days ago

Māori creative Léon Bristow named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list

Only weeks from his 30th birthday, Léon Bristow (Ngā Puhi) from Tāmaki Makaurau was one of few New Zealanders to make Asia-Pacific’s Forbes 30 Under 30.

5 days ago

North Hokianga settlement desperate to save kōiwi

A whānau from the small settlement of Te Rangi in North Hokianga is sounding the alarm over what they warn could see kōiwi falling into the harbour.

6 days ago

Regional

National | Gaza

‘Take this seriously’: Flotilla activist claims beating allegations ignored by government

Regional | Tāmaki Makaurau

Matariki 2026: Ngāti Whātua artists bring 9-metre sculpture to Auckland’s Tūhono Light Trail

Australia | Northern Territory

New Indigenous Protected Area creates one of the NT’s largest conservation corridors

National | Whānau

Whānau share memories of kaumātua and broadcaster Len Bristowe

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New Zealand First’s campaign to scrap Independent Māori Statutory Board just ‘dumb, racist stuff’ - mayor

Kiwi detained by ICE Everlee Wihongi could be released in days - lawyer

NZ First campaigning to scrap Auckland’s Independent Māori Statutory Board

Ministers defend justice agenda under scrutiny over move-on orders, wāhine Māori imprisonment & Treaty review

Koha Kai founder Janice to contest Invercargill for Labour in 2026 election

Te Ao Māori News wins at Science Journalism Awards

‘He embodied the values of Moriori culture’: Tommy Solomon statue restoration hits a major milestone

Preparations for national Matariki event in full swing

Māori creative Léon Bristow named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list

North Hokianga settlement desperate to save kōiwi

Matariki 2026: Ngāti Whātua artists bring 9-metre sculpture to Auckland’s Tūhono Light Trail

Iwi support sought as public back southern Taranaki council

A pathway for local rangatahi: Ōpōtiki apprentices make history

Youth Inspire seeks donations after a $600,000 funding shortfall hits licence program

Preparations for national Matariki event in full swing

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