Politics | General Elections 2026Labour pledges $21m for Māori-led trades trainingThe party says it would establish a contestable, grant-based fund for Māori providers, including marae and iwi trusts, to deliver training.2 hours ago
1tahiNational | AotearoaIwi issues trespass notice over commercial boat landings on private Māori land Ngamotuaroha Trust from Coromandel has issued a trespass notice to stop commercial boats landing and fishing to protect the sacredness and ecosystem. 1 day ago
2ruaRegional | Health‘We’re being robbed of our whanaunga’: Sawmill whānau seek justiceFormer sawmill workers and their whānau gathered in Kawerau at a hui organised by Sawmill Workers Against Poisons co-chair Kereama Akuhata.2 days ago
3toruIndigenous | Cultural appropriationAppreciation or appropriation? Haka controversy highlights gaps in Māori IP protectionMāori in Europe are calling for greater protection of haka and Māori culture, after a Spanish artist was criticised for using haka-like choreography in his performances.2 days ago
4whāNational | DeathWattle Downs neighbour describes hearing gunshots as man remains in Police custodyWattle Downs neighbour Robbie Katipa has described hearing a woman screaming before a series of gunshots at the property, as a 30-year-old man remains in Police custody over the de2 days ago
5rimaPolitics | Far North District CouncilFar North District Council votes to remove Councillor Davina Smolders from Māori committeeFar North Council votes 11-3 to remove Cr Davina Smolders after legal warnings over natural justice were rejected by Mayor Moko Tepania.3 days ago
6onoPolitics | PovertyPolitical parties challenged to address poverty among tamariki MāoriPolitical parties are being urged to act as one in four tamariki Māori experiences material hardship and New Zealand falls behind its poverty targets.1 day ago
