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Opinion: The right and wrongs of selling the Ruapehu Ski fields
Not everything in relation to the Ruapehu ski fields should be about profit.

Queensland government restores indigenous name of Fraser Island to K’gari
Pronounced “Gurri”, the name means “paradise”.

40 hours of te reo - a rangatahi's goal
Hemi Pinfold Whanga is not fluent but will take on the daunting reo challenge for charity.

Ngāti Porou leader Selwyn Tanetoa Parata awarded knighthood
Ngāti Porou Knight Selwyn Parata talks about his life

Wahine business owner who fixes East Coast roads and school lunches
Kat Kaiwai is at home on the roads or making lunches for hundreds of tamariki.

Community advocates say $9K spent on census hui was money well spent
The $9000 spent on four census hui with gangs was money well spent.

Light up the heart: The groundbreaking new show illuminating Australia's ancient Red Centre
Wintjiri Wiru is the world's largest permanent drone show.

Māori trades and training programme in Otago gets green light
Aukaha's programme will receive part of $40m boost for new Māori trades and training.

The mental health system failed my father. I want to fix it.
Johnny Cribb says he's been defined by the mental health death of his dad

Iwi leaders encourage Māori to register to vote
'It doesn’t really matter which roll we’re on but it does matter that we vote'.

Christchurch group will honour Matariki in art
Tuatahi Creatives is one of four artist hubs that will commission Matariki artwork.

Kia Mau festival has 'something for everyone'
Kia Mau is bringing Māori and Pasifika theatre music and art to the capital.

Nikau Grace's waiata of self-discovery resonates across Aotearoa, challenges stereotypes
Singer-songwriter Nikau Grace is at a crossroads musically and culturally.

You’re hired: Investment in Maori apprenticeships lowers jobless numbers
The number of trades trainees has increased 71 per cent.

Labour members ask Jackson to stand against Whaitiri
Labour's Ikaroa-Rāwhiti electorate wants Jackson to oppose Whaitiri.

Five Māori high school students soar high with academic scholarship
Te Ara a Kupe Beaton Scholarship provides support and services up to $25K.

Cobber challenge 2023: Celebrating hardworking herding dogs in Australasia
New Zealand's best shep dogs take on their Aussie counterparts

Four names put forward for vacated Waipā Māori Ward seat
Bill Harris, Barney Manaia, Dale Maree Morgan and Gaylene Roberts are all standing.

Pīpīwai locals plan big welcome for boxing champion Lani Daniels
Pīpīwai is gearing up for a parade to beat all parades today.

Barbara Edmonds: Reclaiming my Gagana Samoa is one step in a lifelong journey
Minister for Pacific Peoples on navigating her own language journey.

Nikau Grace: People kept telling me I’m not Māori because I don’t look it
Tōkū Tuakiri has been released as part of the Waiata Anthems New Zealand Music Month.

Bic Runga: 'Women of my generation, we always looked up to her'
Kiwi singer says the death of Tina Turner has struck a chord with Kiwis.

The Māori Roll call continues as the July cut off date draws nearer
Māori have until July 13 to decide which electoral roll they will vote on

‘An incredible privilege:’ Legend of Okatia told in new book and music
A local kaumātua played a part in the retelling of a local legend.

Bastion Point gathering to mark the 45th commemoration of one of our darkest days
The 506-day occupation on Bastion Point was a catalyst for change in Aotearoa.

Emerging artist’s clay work wins 2023 King Tūheitia Portraiture Award
Emerging artist Stevei Houkāmau wins the King Tuheitia art award.

18,000 skilled workers urgently needed for logistics sector
Thousands of immigrants are needed to fill the logistics space.

Newly elected Rātana Church leader hits the road
"Manuao is happiest when working and providing for his people."

Māori movie makes entrance at prestigious French film festival
Ka Whawhai Tonu stills on show at Cannes.