Politics | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo MāoriJulian Wilcox appointed chair of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo MāoriJulian Wilcox has been appointed chair of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori, with a focus on strengthening everyday use of the language.13 minutes ago
1tahiEntertainment | MusicFirst Māori singer competes on The Voice USJohnnie Kapua has become the first-ever Māori singer to compete on The Voice USA. He recently shot to fame after his audition, which now has more than one million views online.3 days ago
2ruaPolitics | Whakatau 2026ACT pledges to ban compulsory karakia from resource consents if electedACT has pledged to ban resource consent conditions requiring people to take part in or pay for religious or spiritual ceremonies, such as karakia, if elected.2 days ago
3toruRegional | KawerauKawerau subdivision names honour iwi ancestorsThe names used in a new housing development at Stoneham Park in Kawerau tell the story of the area’s history and whakapapa.3 days ago
4whāNational | Racism‘Deeply sorry’: Psychology groups apologise for racism towards MāoriTwo professional psychology organisations have apologised to Māori for the harm caused by racism within the discipline of psychology.1 day ago
5rimaSport | Rugby leaguePolice gear up for Rugby League World Cup gatherings in AucklandAuckland “hot spots” will be closely monitored by police for any anti-social behaviour when Pacific teams play in the Rugby League World Cup in the next two months.2 days ago
6onoPolitics | Environment‘They killed the case before it was heard’: Smith backs EU climate complaintThe complaint identifies legislation blocking Mike Smith’s climate case against some of New Zealand’s largest emitters as the tipping point in a wider pattern of climate policy.2 days ago