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National | Gael Finlayson-Davis

How learning te reo Māori in her 70’s transformed one Pākehā grandmother’s view of Aotearoa

Gael Finlayson-Davis, grandmother of six and great-grandmother of two, now in her 70s, became an unexpected symbol of this year’s Matariki celebrations.

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Politics

Government accused of racism after scrapping Mana Whakahono ā Rohe iwi-council agreements

The Government’s decision to scrap Whakahono ā Rohe agreements has sparked strong criticism from opposition MPs, with Labour MP and former councillor Willow-Jean Prime calling the

4 days ago

Government scraps Mana Whakahono ā Rohe deals

Government scraps Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements from RMA reforms, prompting warnings Māori voices are being sidelined in environmental planning.

5 days ago

Jobseeker numbers continue upward trend as Māori remain disproportionately affected

Latest MSD figures show 218,481 people are receiving Jobseeker Support, with Māori remaining disproportionately represented as Labour and the Government clash over what the numbers

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Former National MP Harete Hipango-Brownlie confirmed as NZ First candidate in Whanganui

The announcement continues New Zealand First’s recruitment of former politicians as it builds its election line-up.

Thursday, July 9, 2026

China ballistic missile test ‘an incursion on mana’ - former trade commissioner

China’s launch of a long-range nuclear-capable ballistic test missile into the South Pacific has prompted growing concern in New Zealand.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Indigenous

Yale researcher studies impact of Whanganui River’s legal personhood

Yale University research is the latest sign of the continuing international interest in Te Awa Tupua nearly a decade after the landmark law.

2 days ago

Zentarge’s debut album: a tribute to their whānau and whakapapa

Kua tekau tau a Te Manawanui me Taaj Tawhara, e whakangahau ana i te iwi, hei kaiwaiata, ā, kō ake nei, puta ai tā rātou pukaemi tuatahi e kiia nei kō “For them”

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Samoan kaiako brings ‘Ngākau Māori’ to Te Wharekura o Tāmaki ki te Tonga

Samoan kaiako Tavai Tupaea joins Te Wharekura o Tāmaki ki te Tonga, bringing her Ngākau Māori, reo journey and inclusive support for tamariki.

4 days ago

Restoring the Mauri: Breathing life back into the Papakura Stream this Matariki

Tupuārangi: How the planting of thousands of new native trees is breathing life back into local reserves in South Auckland

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Te Tai Tokerau to send four kapa to Te Matatini after compassionate consideration

Te Uri o Manumanu will join the three teams representing Te Tai Tokerau at Te Matatini after Te Matatini confirmed the region would retain four qualifying teams

Friday, July 17, 2026

Regional

National | Matariki

Matariki 2026: Waipuna-ā-rangi and climate change fears for coastal communities

National | Waka

Cabinet faces ‘no-brainer’ decision on ancient migration waka

Regional | Environment

‘Environmental nightmare’: Toxic weed spreads on dunes in Waimarama

National | Gael Finlayson-Davis

How learning te reo Māori in her 70’s transformed one Pākehā grandmother’s view of Aotearoa

Latest Videos

Government accused of racism after scrapping Mana Whakahono ā Rohe iwi-council agreements

Government scraps Mana Whakahono ā Rohe deals

Jobseeker numbers continue upward trend as Māori remain disproportionately affected

Former National MP Harete Hipango-Brownlie confirmed as NZ First candidate in Whanganui

China ballistic missile test ‘an incursion on mana’ - former trade commissioner

Yale researcher studies impact of Whanganui River’s legal personhood

Zentarge’s debut album: a tribute to their whānau and whakapapa

Samoan kaiako brings ‘Ngākau Māori’ to Te Wharekura o Tāmaki ki te Tonga

Restoring the Mauri: Breathing life back into the Papakura Stream this Matariki

Te Tai Tokerau to send four kapa to Te Matatini after compassionate consideration

‘Environmental nightmare’: Toxic weed spreads on dunes in Waimarama

Northland kaumātua dance the night away to close out Matariki

Rangatahi-led Te Māhepohepo broadcast puts te reo Māori sport commentary in the spotlight

Mayor Tanczos questions ‘destructive’ scrapping of council-iwi agreements

Disappointment and shock as Govt strikes out iwi-council deals

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