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Rob Ruha, Taumata o Apanui and NZSO re-defining Aotearoa’s national sound

At the 2026 NZ Festival, Rob Ruha, Te Taumata o Apanui, and the NZSO unite in TEIWA, elevating te reo, waiata, and kapa haka with orchestra, celebrating equal artistic mana.

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Friends and whānau honour the life and legacy of Herbs musician Dilworth Karaka

Kua ngū te reo waitī o Dilworth Karaka, kua hinga i ngā rā tata nei. Ko Karaka tētahi o ngā kanohi rongonui o te rōpū o Herbs.

15 hours ago

Former Nelson deputy mayor Rohan O’Neill-Stevens to stand for Greens in general election

Rohan O’Neill-Stevens (Ngāti Apakura) said he is looking forward to bringing his experience in collaboration, advocacy and delivering change to the election.

22 hours ago

‘My boys don’t go to school anymore’: ICE raids trigger painful memories of the past

The anxiety Jacque Wilson felt when ICE agents increased their presence in the state, and in particular, the Twin Cities, came over her like a wave.

3 days ago

Calls grow to dismantle Oranga Tamariki after release of Independent Children’s Monitor report

The release of the Independent Children’s Monitor report shows zero improvement in child safety, sparking demands for iwi and hapū to take the lead.

4 days ago

‘Fails Māori’ Māori health advocates slam Pae Ora amendment bill

A bill aimed at embedding health targets into the country’s health system is facing strong criticism from Māori health advocates and opposition MPs, who say it weakens Te Tiriti.

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Indigenous

Friends and whānau honour the life and legacy of Herbs musician Dilworth Karaka

Kua ngū te reo waitī o Dilworth Karaka, kua hinga i ngā rā tata nei. Ko Karaka tētahi o ngā kanohi rongonui o te rōpū o Herbs.

15 hours ago

First Nations leaders head to England to raise treaty concerns with King Charles

According to one of the delegates, Gary LaPlante, they’ve been asked not to bring up political issues during their visit.

19 hours ago

Traditional Owners to receive millions from Northern Territory government in Australia over mine

It’s an outcome that Matthew Ryan, Northern Land Council Chairperson, said is a “great achievement” that could either be “successful” or “disappointing”.

3 days ago

High Court reaffirms customary marine title for Ruapuke Island under tougher law

The High Court has confirmed that the Ruapuke Island Group whānau retain Customary Marine Title over waters surrounding the island in Te Ara a Kiwa / Foveaux Strait

5 days ago

Marshall Islands nuclear legacy threatens Pacific communities decades later

Danity stressed that because we share the same ocean and eat the same fish, concerns about nuclear radiation affect everyone in Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa.

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Rob Ruha, Taumata o Apanui and NZSO re-defining Aotearoa’s national sound

Latest Videos

Friends and whānau honour the life and legacy of Herbs musician Dilworth Karaka

Former Nelson deputy mayor Rohan O’Neill-Stevens to stand for Greens in general election

‘My boys don’t go to school anymore’: ICE raids trigger painful memories of the past

Calls grow to dismantle Oranga Tamariki after release of Independent Children’s Monitor report

‘Fails Māori’ Māori health advocates slam Pae Ora amendment bill

Friends and whānau honour the life and legacy of Herbs musician Dilworth Karaka

First Nations leaders head to England to raise treaty concerns with King Charles

Traditional Owners to receive millions from Northern Territory government in Australia over mine

High Court reaffirms customary marine title for Ruapuke Island under tougher law

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