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National | Taonga

‘Shamed and embarrassed’: Taonga taken at border sparks calls for awareness

A Māori researcher says being forced to remove his rei mako (traditional shark tooth earrings) at the New Zealand border felt like “a stripping of mana”.

24 minutes ago

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Politics

PSA hits out at proposal to cut more jobs at Te Puni Kōkiri

The PSA said staff had recently received a change proposal which would cut 45 roles and establish 18 to meet government spending reductions.

16 hours ago

Pioneering School of Business opens at Waitākere College to empower West Auckland rangatahi

A school of business has been established at Waitakere College for students out west of Auckland, reaching out to those who don't often get to experience business.

4 days ago

Poll: Coalition support at lowest since election, most Kiwis think country is ‘heading in the wrong direction’

Support for the National-led Government has fallen to its lowest level since the 2023 election.

5 days ago

Health New Zealand releases guidelines to help families with perinatal loss

Guidelines to help grieving families cope with the loss of a baby during pregnancy or in the first year after birth.

6 days ago

‘Anxiety’ for Māori amid fuel crisis, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says

The fuel crisis has left a feeling of anxiety among Māori communities who do not know how much fuel is in their rohe, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says.

Friday, April 3, 2026

Indigenous

Māori power retailer secures major deal to keep whānau lights on

Nau Mai Rā has secured a first-ever five-year deal with four major power companies, using a portion of customer bills to boost its Whānau Fund.

22 hours ago

Taku Rau Tīkumu Exhibition revitalises ancient practices

Ko Taku Rau Tīkumu exhibition highlights the ongoing effort to revive traditional Māori knowledge and reconnect the Māori people with alpine landscapes across Te Waipounamu.

2 days ago

The connection between Billy Graham, Wī Te Tau Huata and Whakaaria Mai

A university in Texas is giving a new lease to the hīmene Whakaaria Mai in a music video tribute to renown US Minister Billy Graham, highlighting its connection to the figure.

2 days ago

Pioneering School of Business opens at Waitākere College to empower West Auckland rangatahi

A school of business has been established at Waitakere College for students out west of Auckland, reaching out to those who don't often get to experience business.

4 days ago

Yellowknife Indigenous-led group focuses on dignity for unhoused residents

The Indigenous-led non-profit is taking a hands-on approach to supporting the unhoused by offering free haircuts.

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Regional

Regional | Far North

Local government Minister orders Far North District Council investigation

Politics | Public Service Association

PSA hits out at proposal to cut more jobs at Te Puni Kōkiri

Regional | New Plymouth

New Plymouth councillors rebuff ‘pulling the wool’ iwi history claim

National | Taonga

‘Shamed and embarrassed’: Taonga taken at border sparks calls for awareness

Latest Videos

PSA hits out at proposal to cut more jobs at Te Puni Kōkiri

Pioneering School of Business opens at Waitākere College to empower West Auckland rangatahi

Poll: Coalition support at lowest since election, most Kiwis think country is ‘heading in the wrong direction’

Health New Zealand releases guidelines to help families with perinatal loss

‘Anxiety’ for Māori amid fuel crisis, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says

Māori power retailer secures major deal to keep whānau lights on

Taku Rau Tīkumu Exhibition revitalises ancient practices

The connection between Billy Graham, Wī Te Tau Huata and Whakaaria Mai

Pioneering School of Business opens at Waitākere College to empower West Auckland rangatahi

Yellowknife Indigenous-led group focuses on dignity for unhoused residents

Local government Minister orders Far North District Council investigation

New Plymouth councillors rebuff ‘pulling the wool’ iwi history claim

Māori power retailer secures major deal to keep whānau lights on

Taku Rau Tīkumu Exhibition revitalises ancient practices

Pioneering School of Business opens at Waitākere College to empower West Auckland rangatahi

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New Plymouth councillors rebuff ‘pulling the wool’ iwi history claim

Local government Minister orders Far North District Council investigation

Māori power retailer secures major deal to keep whānau lights on

PSA hits out at proposal to cut more jobs at Te Puni Kōkiri

The connection between Billy Graham, Wī Te Tau Huata and Whakaaria Mai

Taku Rau Tīkumu Exhibition revitalises ancient practices