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NICF’s Pou Tangata Chair Rāhui Papa says iwi leaders were “deeply disappointed” by the late-stage change.
School boards no longer required to give effect to Te Tiriti, Minister set to explain to Iwi leaders
NICF’s Pou Tangata Chair Rāhui Papa says iwi leaders were “deeply disappointed” by the late-stage change.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
One year ago, a dawn karakia at Te Rerenga Wairua marked the beginning of Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti.
Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti: A year on from one of Aotearoa’s largest protest movement
One year ago, a dawn karakia at Te Rerenga Wairua marked the beginning of Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Te Pāti Māori splits deepen as Ikaroa-Rāwhiti leaders dispute endorsement of expulsions, with resignations and conflicting emails exposing mandate and governance tensions.
Te Pāti Māori facing deepening internal divisions as electorate leaders dispute mandate over MP expulsions
Te Pāti Māori splits deepen as Ikaroa-Rāwhiti leaders dispute endorsement of expulsions, with resignations and conflicting emails exposing mandate and governance tensions.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Otukou and nearby marae mobilise to feed and support firefighters battling a 2,800ha Tongariro blaze, showcasing manaakitanga as FENZ reports stable fire size amid misty conditions.
Marae mobilise to support Tongariro firefighting effort
Otukou and nearby marae mobilise to feed and support firefighters battling a 2,800ha Tongariro blaze, showcasing manaakitanga as FENZ reports stable fire size amid misty conditions.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Elders in Victoria are celebrating decades of work after submitting their native title claim to the Federal Court.
A historic native title claim encompassing Melbourne has been lodged with the Federal Court
Elders in Victoria are celebrating decades of work after submitting their native title claim to the Federal Court.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The worlds of art, scent and Māori storytelling have come together in Journey of Scent - a new six-part series exploring memory and identity through perfume.
New series Journey of Scent dives into the world of perfumery through a Māori lens
The worlds of art, scent and Māori storytelling have come together in Journey of Scent - a new six-part series exploring memory and identity through perfume.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
From Waikato to the Amazon, Taane Aruka Te Aho is in Belém, Brazil as part of Te Kāhui Pōkere, the group of rangatahi who were put forward by their iwi to attend COP30.
33 years on, the climate vision of Te Atairangikaahu returns to Brazil
From Waikato to the Amazon, Taane Aruka Te Aho is in Belém, Brazil as part of Te Kāhui Pōkere, the group of rangatahi who were put forward by their iwi to attend COP30.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro has placed two significant rāhui (prohibitions/restrictions) on Tongariro maunga following a massive fire that scorched nearly 3,000 hectares of land.
Rāhui placed as iwi lead Tongariro recovery after devastating fire
Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro has placed two significant rāhui (prohibitions/restrictions) on Tongariro maunga following a massive fire that scorched nearly 3,000 hectares of land.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Te Pāti Māori expelled two electorate MPs, who remain as independents and plan to appeal. Waka-jumping is unlikely. Party influence shifts as it seeks unity ahead of 2026.
WHAT NOW: Te Pāti Māori expulsion – what it means, and what could happen next
Te Pāti Māori expelled two electorate MPs, who remain as independents and plan to appeal. Waka-jumping is unlikely. Party influence shifts as it seeks unity ahead of 2026.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:33 AM
FENZ Nigel Dravitzki said there has been an improvement in the condition of the fire at Tongariro National Park due to the weather and those working to fight the blaze.
Tongariro National Park fire: 2800ha burned, Residents return home
FENZ Nigel Dravitzki said there has been an improvement in the condition of the fire at Tongariro National Park due to the weather and those working to fight the blaze.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:33 AM
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said the total amount of paused funding was NZ$29.8 million and covered two financial years.
New Zealand ‘reluctantly’ extends pause in Cook Islands funding
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said the total amount of paused funding was NZ$29.8 million and covered two financial years.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Te Pāti Māori leaders have announced the expulsion of Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Te Tai Tonga MP Tukata Ferris.
Te Pāti Māori expels Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris
Te Pāti Māori leaders have announced the expulsion of Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Te Tai Tonga MP Tukata Ferris.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Sam Murray remembers learning about the bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef.
Indigenous delegates to put Australia’s desert communities on the map at COP30
Sam Murray remembers learning about the bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
A departing mana whenua representative at Invercargill City Council is offended by a pay gap which plagues the role.
Departing mana whenua rep ‘offended’ by pay gap
A departing mana whenua representative at Invercargill City Council is offended by a pay gap which plagues the role.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The fire on Tongariro National Park has grown to 1,600 hectares and remains uncontrolled, and Ngāti Rangi has opened their marae in Raetihi to support affected communities.
Iwi offer shelter as firefighters battle uncontrolled forest fire on Tongariro
The fire on Tongariro National Park has grown to 1,600 hectares and remains uncontrolled, and Ngāti Rangi has opened their marae in Raetihi to support affected communities.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:33 AM
The fire was first reported at around 3:15 pm on Saturday and has since spread across the Central Plateau of Tongariro National Park.
Out-of-control wildfire spreads across Tongariro
The fire was first reported at around 3:15 pm on Saturday and has since spread across the Central Plateau of Tongariro National Park.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Rangiora Borough School has recently marked 10 years since it established a bilingual unit, Ngā Rākau e Rua.
Canterbury school celebrates 10 years of bilingual reo Māori unit
Rangiora Borough School has recently marked 10 years since it established a bilingual unit, Ngā Rākau e Rua.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
New data reveals Māori have the highest rates of suspected suicides, with Māori men most affected. Māori are calling for better prevention services.
“Slow, unprofessional and judgemental”: Māori plead for better suicide prevention services
New data reveals Māori have the highest rates of suspected suicides, with Māori men most affected. Māori are calling for better prevention services.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Unease is building over law changes that could see Conservation Boards sidelined.
Conservation Boards set to lose functions under new law
Unease is building over law changes that could see Conservation Boards sidelined.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Actor Temuera Morrison has paid tribute to his close friend and director, Lee Tamahori, who has died aged 75.
‘Probably our best director’: Temuera Morrison on Lee Tamahori
Actor Temuera Morrison has paid tribute to his close friend and director, Lee Tamahori, who has died aged 75.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Kawerau voters have selected two sisters to sit side by side on the Kawerau District Council.
Kawerau elects Māori sisters to serve on district council
Kawerau voters have selected two sisters to sit side by side on the Kawerau District Council.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
An iwi-led investment initiative has injected nearly $300,000 into supporting whānau to build a diverse range of enterprises across the Ruapehu region.
Iwi-led investment helps whānau thrive across Ruapehu
An iwi-led investment initiative has injected nearly $300,000 into supporting whānau to build a diverse range of enterprises across the Ruapehu region.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Renowned filmmaker Lee Tamahori, whose work helped define Māori storytelling on screen and propelled New Zealand cinema onto the world stage, has died.
Lee Tamahori, trailblazing Māori filmmaker, dies aged 75
Renowned filmmaker Lee Tamahori, whose work helped define Māori storytelling on screen and propelled New Zealand cinema onto the world stage, has died.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:33 AM
The Crown and Mōkai Pātea have reached an Agreement in Principle to settle the iwi confederation’s historical Treaty of Waitangi claims.
Mōkai Pātea take major step toward Treaty settlement after three decades of claims
The Crown and Mōkai Pātea have reached an Agreement in Principle to settle the iwi confederation’s historical Treaty of Waitangi claims.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:33 AM
The competition brought together 62 kapa haka took to the stage this week, with upwards of 2,480 kaihaka over five days of competition.
Mana Kuratahi kapa haka winners announced
The competition brought together 62 kapa haka took to the stage this week, with upwards of 2,480 kaihaka over five days of competition.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:33 AM