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Australia | Racism

Hit-and-run incidents show ‘deeply rooted’ racist attitudes towards Aboriginal Territorians, inquiry hears

The Northern Land Council (NLC) has told the federal inquiry into racism that it is an everyday reality for Aboriginal people and Traditional Owners across the Top End.

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Politics

Jobseeker numbers continue upward trend as Māori remain disproportionately affected

Latest MSD figures show 218,481 people are receiving Jobseeker Support, with Māori remaining disproportionately represented as Labour and the Government clash over what the numbers

3 days ago

Former National MP Harete Hipango-Brownlie confirmed as NZ First candidate in Whanganui

The announcement continues New Zealand First’s recruitment of former politicians as it builds its election line-up.

Thursday, July 9, 2026

China ballistic missile test ‘an incursion on mana’ - former trade commissioner

China’s launch of a long-range nuclear-capable ballistic test missile into the South Pacific has prompted growing concern in New Zealand.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

More than half of Māori voters now on Māori electoral roll

More than half of enrolled Māori voters are now registered on the Māori roll, with younger generations continuing to drive a long-term shift towards Māori representation.

Monday, July 6, 2026

NZ First announces policy to restrict voting to citizens only

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has announced a policy to restrict voting rights to only those with New Zealand citizenship.

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Indigenous

Restoring the Mauri: Breathing life back into the Papakura Stream this Matariki

Tupuārangi: How the planting of thousands of new native trees is breathing life back into local reserves in South Auckland

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Te Tai Tokerau to send four kapa to Te Matatini after compassionate consideration

Te Uri o Manumanu will join the three teams representing Te Tai Tokerau at Te Matatini after Te Matatini confirmed the region would retain four qualifying teams

2 days ago

Māori word ‘kaitiakitanga’ named world’s most beautiful by language app

A Māori word describing the responsibility to care for the natural world has been named the world’s most beautiful word by language-learning platform Babbel.

2 days ago

Ngāti Parewahawaha take Ōhakea contamination concerns to Waitangi Tribunal

Ngāti Parewahawaha tells the Waitangi Tribunal PFAS from Ōhakea base harms whenua, wai, traditions, and livelihoods; they seek Crown and NZDF accountability as hearings continue.

3 days ago

For Indigenous peoples, conflict means so much more than war

Indigenous peoples face ongoing conflict beyond war: colonisation, land dispossession, militarisation, and exclusion. EMRIP urges rights, self-determination, and decolonisation for peace.

3 days ago

Regional

Regional | Kiwi

DOC makes progress with rare kiwi on the West Coast

Regional | Ngāti Awa

“Our culture is worth fighting for”: Trustees seek fresh hapū mandate over wāhi tapu in Whakatāne

Regional | Matariki

‘From Levin to the edge of the universe’: Matariki celebrations reach beyond the stars

Australia | Racism

Hit-and-run incidents show ‘deeply rooted’ racist attitudes towards Aboriginal Territorians, inquiry hears

Latest Videos

Jobseeker numbers continue upward trend as Māori remain disproportionately affected

Former National MP Harete Hipango-Brownlie confirmed as NZ First candidate in Whanganui

China ballistic missile test ‘an incursion on mana’ - former trade commissioner

More than half of Māori voters now on Māori electoral roll

NZ First announces policy to restrict voting to citizens only

Restoring the Mauri: Breathing life back into the Papakura Stream this Matariki

Te Tai Tokerau to send four kapa to Te Matatini after compassionate consideration

Māori word ‘kaitiakitanga’ named world’s most beautiful by language app

Ngāti Parewahawaha take Ōhakea contamination concerns to Waitangi Tribunal

For Indigenous peoples, conflict means so much more than war

DOC makes progress with rare kiwi on the West Coast

“Our culture is worth fighting for”: Trustees seek fresh hapū mandate over wāhi tapu in Whakatāne

‘From Levin to the edge of the universe’: Matariki celebrations reach beyond the stars

Restoring the Mauri: Breathing life back into the Papakura Stream this Matariki

Bay of Plenty iwi unite to grow aquaculture

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