Kelvin McDonald has been part of our Whakaata Māori newsroom since 2007. Formerly a researcher for Native Affairs, Kelvin has since moved across to our Online News Team where his new role as Digital Video Editor utilises his years of experience and skills in research, editing and reporting.
The tech expert says Google's major breakthrough in quantum computing development is a sign that Māori need to be at 'the table' now. Otherwise, 'We’ll keep on being left behind.'
Sunday, December 29, 2024Controversy is brewing in Ngāti Porou rugby circles ahead of today's clash with Wairarapa-Bush in Ruatoria.
Friday, December 27, 2024A 10-year study of trauma injury hospitalisations in Te Manawa Taki health region, which stretches from Taranaki to Tairāwhiti, has found disparities in injury rates for Māori.
Sunday, December 15, 2024The tech expert says Google's major breakthrough in quantum computing development is a sign that Māori need to be at 'the table' now. Otherwise, 'We’ll keep on being left behind.'
Thursday, December 12, 2024'We’ve never had so much engagement from young parents wanting to have a say,' says E Tipu e Rea's Zoe Hawke about Monday's hui to write submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024It's been more than a decade since Sharon Armstrong had a life-changing experience as a result of an online romance scam. She shares how life is for her now and the mahi she loves.
Sunday, December 8, 2024The leading Māori art and design innovator will head Te Rewa o Puanga in Wellington.
Friday, December 6, 2024Aotearoa’s special flavour of reggae music is celebrated in a new song that traces the music’s history in New Zealand including its importance to Māori.
Sunday, December 1, 2024Descendents of Ngāti Manawa tohunga Wharekauri Tahuna expressed distress over a similar sale in 2016.
Sunday, November 24, 2024One of the 'new wave' of Māori thinkers, Dr Aikman will work on a new book of essays about whose knowledge is prioritised in Aotearoa today during a Victoria University residency.
Saturday, November 23, 2024Get ready for an explosion of Alien Weaponry reo Māori goodness as they tour Aotearoa in the summer with Polynesian metallers Shepherds Reign.
Thursday, November 21, 2024Rural areas underserved by existing telecommunications providers are poised to benefit from a new Māori-led initiative.
Sunday, November 17, 2024Ngāti Rangi says it is devastated by the death of a monitored kiwi as the result of a likely dog attack.
Saturday, November 16, 2024The annual kapa haka competition involving hundreds of kaimahi working in the sector is underway in Kirikiriroa.
Friday, November 15, 2024Canterbury University associate professor Alison Griffith has used her expertise in Roman society to make a unique shout out to the hīkoi challenging the Treaty Principles Bill.
Thursday, November 14, 2024The Māori Law Society has set up a free legal helpline as the Toitū te Tiriti hīkoi over the Treaty Principles Bill prepares to get underway.
Saturday, November 9, 2024The Auckland marae has highlighted the magnificence of its Te Taumata o Kupe facility at the World Architecture Festival Awards in Singapore.
Saturday, November 9, 2024There has been an immediate reaction to the coalition government's early introduction of the Treaty Principles Bill.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024