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‘Not just an isolated act’: Papatoetoe community demands action after racist graffiti

An arrest has been made over racist graffiti outside Papatoetoe Central School but community members say the incident should not be treated as a one-off.

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War, climate change, and AI: What’s at stake at this year’s UN Indigenous forum

Delegates are arriving in New York this week for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples. Amid other challenges, the U.S. has made it increasingly difficult for delegat

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Kingi Kiriona launches Hauraki-Waikato bid, hailed as ‘a great score for anyone’

Kingi Kiriona has formally launched his bid for Labour in Hauraki-Waikato, drawing strong backing from party leadership as the race for the electorate begins to take shape.

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Education treaty mandates: Waitangi Tribunal wraps urgent inquiry into clause repeal

As the urgent inquiry into treaty school mandate removals wraps up, Minister Erica Stanford remains silent, declining any comment while the matter is before the Waitangi Tribunal.

2 days ago

Te Ao Māori News returns to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Seven indigenous media outlets will collaborate once again to report from the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, including the impact of armed conflicts and mining.

2 days ago

Te Pāti Māori says proposed bill suppresses representation - is urging submissions

Te Pāti Māori warns an lectoral bill could delay boundary reviews and keep Māori seats at seven, calling for submissions to oppose the changes.

5 days ago

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War, climate change, and AI: What’s at stake at this year’s UN Indigenous forum

Delegates are arriving in New York this week for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples. Amid other challenges, the U.S. has made it increasingly difficult for delegat

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Te Matatini: Tainui waka winners announced, two kapa to make debut

23 kapa performed which allows the Tainui waka region to put forward six teams

1 day ago

Te Ao Māori News returns to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Seven indigenous media outlets will collaborate once again to report from the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, including the impact of armed conflicts and mining.

2 days ago

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.

Friday, April 10, 2026

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.

Thursday, April 9, 2026

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Regional | Tairāwhiti - East Coast

How a new meth ‘safe space’ could change recovery journeys in Tairāwhiti

Australia | Western Australia

Indigenous remains discovered on an Australian Island, halting construction work

Regional | Rotorua Lakes Council

Rotorua council clash: Robert Lee storms out of workshop, Mayor Tapsell denies co-ordinated attack

Regional | Papatoetoe

‘Not just an isolated act’: Papatoetoe community demands action after racist graffiti

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War, climate change, and AI: What’s at stake at this year’s UN Indigenous forum

Kingi Kiriona launches Hauraki-Waikato bid, hailed as ‘a great score for anyone’

Education treaty mandates: Waitangi Tribunal wraps urgent inquiry into clause repeal

Te Ao Māori News returns to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Te Pāti Māori says proposed bill suppresses representation - is urging submissions

War, climate change, and AI: What’s at stake at this year’s UN Indigenous forum

Te Matatini: Tainui waka winners announced, two kapa to make debut

Te Ao Māori News returns to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Māori power retailer secures major deal to keep whānau lights on

Taku Rau Tīkumu Exhibition revitalises ancient practices

‘Not just an isolated act’: Papatoetoe community demands action after racist graffiti

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Rotorua council clash: Robert Lee storms out of workshop, Mayor Tapsell denies co-ordinated attack

Council steps up Treaty duties despite Act challenge

Tauranga City Council considers restoring original Māori name for Ōmanawa Falls Reserve

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