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Iwi-owned research centre marks milestone
The centre is marking two decades of kaupapa Māori research.
Why Polyfest’s milestone year is a poignant tribute to Samoan matriarch
Polyfest began in 1976 with four schools; now 75 schools will participate.
How three generations are spreading Polynesian love across America
Three women from an artistic Auckland family are heading to California.
Inside the artistic world of Carin Wilson’s coastal sanctuary
Pukeruru’s architecture reflects a Māori way of experiencing space as breathing.
Rare medical diagnosis saves Waikato man after decades of mystery
George Moanaroa wants to educate communities about acromegaly with a te ao Māori lens.
Why new Māori student centre sparks debate among politicians
The centre offers tikanga-based care and kaupapa Māori wellbeing initiatives.
Review: Is this the best local play of the year?
Review: Auckland Arts Festival continues with plenty to see.
Why $155m Whānau Ora shake-up has left many in shock
New agencies will replace them in July, two in the North Island.
How Māori economy grew to $126b, redefining NZ’s economic landscape
Māori workers now hold more high-skilled jobs, rising to 46% in 2023.
‘Will cost lives’: Outcry over Govt’s bowel screening decision
Experts argue earlier screening for Māori could prevent more bowel cancer deaths.
How an activist’s protest inspired a powerful new theatre production
Ngahiriwa Rauhina stars in the one-man show about prison life and personal stories.
Opinion: How foreign investment could reshape Māori economic future
Geothermal energy aligns with Māori aspirations and global green energy focus.
‘Why shouldn’t it be an iwi’: Ngāpuhi’s Northport investment push
The Tupu Tonu fund aims to strengthen its role in regional infrastructure.
Why John Tamihere is standing firm amid Whānau Ora funding loss
John Tamihere believes losing the Whānau Ora contract was a Government attack on Māori.
How a community mourns: The legacy of a youth worker lost in tragedy
Colleagues performed an emotional haka and sang waiata for Sam Matue’s whānau.
How a Māori designer is weaving culture into global interior design
The designs integrate te ao Māori into modern interior spaces.
Planetary Healing Doctorate: Hawke’s Bay elder's global honour
'We have a responsibility to treasure this knowledge passed on to us and to share it.'
‘We are ready’: Te Matatini hosts respond to infrastructure concerns
Concerns over infrastructure have been addressed in a decade of planning.
Opinion: Why the end of Whānau Ora is a step backwards for New Zealand
Whaea Tariana launched Whānau Ora, shifting focus to collective wellbeing.
How a Māori lens is reshaping sustainable architecture at Ōtaki campus
Ninety-nine percent of construction materials are sustainably sourced.
‘Stitching together our communities’: Auckland’s Pasifika Festival in full swing
Event returns to Western Springs Park to celebrate the best of Pacific culture.
Why Richard Prebble’s tribunal resignation is stirring political debate
Prebble cited concerns over the tribunal's direction.
How Witi Ihimaera is nurturing the next generation of Māori writers
Te Kaituhi Māori opened 2025 applications for its mentorship programmes.
Why 450-piece waka discovery on Chatham Island is a historic find
The limited excavation of a waka on Rēkohu has finished.
‘Something truly magical’: Mana Moana concert returns to Spark Arena
This year’s rendition will be 'even bigger and better' than before.
Father and son’s beach find may be NZ’s greatest archaeological discovery
Around 400 pieces, including unique carvings and braided rope, have been excavated.
Editorial: David Seymour’s approach misses the mark on key issues
Complaints about school lunches include delays and poor nutritional value.