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Iconic waiata, Pō Atarau, by Turakina Māori Girls’ Choir, features in Ryan Gosling Blockbuster

A 1976 Tūrakina Girls’ College recording of Pō Atarau features in Project Hail Mary, introducing the waiata to global audiences and sparking renewed interest in te reo Māori.

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Emergency housing rejections surge with Māori continuing to bear the brunt

Emergency housing declines have tripled, with Māori disproportionately affected. Government cites last-resort policy and alternate supports; critics blame stricter criteria and funding cuts.

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Fuel support package: $50 a week for 143,000 whānau

The Government will provide $50 a week temporarily to thousands of working families, as rising fuel prices linked to conflict in the Middle East are putting pressure on households.

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ACT deputy leader, Brooke van Velden not seeking re-election

Act deputy leader and youngest cabinet Minister ever, Brooke van Velden has announced she will not be seeking reelection.

1 day ago

Kerrin Leoni to contest Tāmaki Makaurau electorate for Labour

Kerrin Leoni has been confirmed as Labour’s candidate for Tāmaki Makaurau, contesting against incumbent MP Oriini Kaipara in the October 2026 election.

1 day ago

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Fuel supply ‘stable’, but Govt readies support and changes fuel specifications for import

The Government insists there is no immediate risk to Aotearoa’s fuel supply, but is moving to ease pressure from rising prices with targeted support due to be announced

2 days ago

Indigenous

First kaupapa Māori centric centre for dementia breaks new ground

Te Kōhao Health and The Selwyn Foundation have partnered to establish a new kaupapa Māori service for kaumātua living with mate wareware (dementia) in Kirikiriroa.

1 day ago

Me Ora Ka Ora tāmoko symposium returns to Rotorua

Me Ora Ka Ora Tā Moko Symposium in Rotorua unites leading artists to revitalise tā moko, uphold tikanga, mentor newcomers, and strengthen networks through wānanga

3 days ago

Indigenous people draw parallels between US immigration raids and Canadian police tactics

Gina was driving in Minneapolis when a wave of anxiety fell over her. She noticed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents following her.

6 days ago

Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae aims to defend ASB Polyfest crown

Ko nga toa whakaihuwaka o te Polyfest ko Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae, te tino o ngā kura kapa haka o Tāmaki, e whakatika ana mō te whakataetae Polyfest i tenei tau.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Indigenous identity researcher ordered to pay $87K to Canadian professor

Justice D. E. Labach ordered Darryl Leroux to pay $70,000 CAD ($87,280 NZD) in general damages after finding that Leroux had defamed Michelle Coupal.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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Emergency housing rejections surge with Māori continuing to bear the brunt

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Waiheke protests push for free public transport amid soaring fuel prices

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Waihī Estuary has original name Te Heriheri restored as part of wetland project

Entertainment | Ryan Gosling

Iconic waiata, Pō Atarau, by Turakina Māori Girls’ Choir, features in Ryan Gosling Blockbuster

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Emergency housing rejections surge with Māori continuing to bear the brunt

Fuel support package: $50 a week for 143,000 whānau

ACT deputy leader, Brooke van Velden not seeking re-election

Kerrin Leoni to contest Tāmaki Makaurau electorate for Labour

Fuel supply ‘stable’, but Govt readies support and changes fuel specifications for import

First kaupapa Māori centric centre for dementia breaks new ground

Me Ora Ka Ora tāmoko symposium returns to Rotorua

Indigenous people draw parallels between US immigration raids and Canadian police tactics

Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae aims to defend ASB Polyfest crown

Indigenous identity researcher ordered to pay $87K to Canadian professor

Waiheke protests push for free public transport amid soaring fuel prices

First kaupapa Māori centric centre for dementia breaks new ground

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Taxpayers invest $784K to new Rakaia River wetland to try to lure salmon back

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