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Quake-hit Ōhakune gets water back after pipeline repair

After a 5.9 quake cracked Ōhakune’s key pipeline, water is restored but a boil notice and conservation remain. Locals decry poor communication; a full review and testing are under

11 hours ago

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Politics

Analysis: Luxon claims full support, Penk’s portfolios stripped, no confirmation of counted vote

Christopher Luxon claims the full support of National after surviving a leadership challenge, as Chris Penk is stripped of his portfolios for launching the failed attempt.

1 day ago

Tama Potaka backs Christopher Luxon as National caucus meets over leadership speculation

As the National Party caucus prepares to meet in an emergency hui at Parliament this morning, its most senior Māori MP, Tama Potaka, has publicly backed the Prime Minister

1 day ago

‘When roads are closed, marae are open’: Greens pledge $2.4b for marae infrastructure and climate resilience

The Greens have proposed a $2.4 billion fund to strengthen marae infrastructure, prepare for severe weather and support future generations.

3 days ago

3.6 million enrolment packs hitting letterboxes ahead of 2026 general election

More than 3.6 million election packs are being sent to voters as the Electoral Commission warns of new strict enrolment deadlines for the 2026 general election.

3 days ago

Government taking Māori housing and Te Tiriti commitments ‘backwards’, report finds

A new Human Rights Foundation report reveals Māori and Pacific communities remain hit hardest by NZ's housing crisis as the Government shifts away from Te Tiriti-based solutions.

3 days ago

Indigenous

With Te Matatini looming, performer numbers are back under the spotlight

Should 50 performers be allowed to perform on Te Matatini’s stage? Rob Ruha has sparked a conversation about kapa haka group sizes, following changes to the rangatahi competition.

1 day ago

‘It changes your life’: Pie maker takes a year to reclaim his reo

After 20 years in the pie business, Bosun Paki (Ngāti Maniapoto) has taken a year off to reclaim his reo.

2 days ago

Two Māori books with takatāpui themes earn international recognition

Two Māori-language picture books have gained international recognition after being selected for the IBBY-UNESCO Collection of Remarkable Books for Young Readers

3 days ago

‘I am irawhiti’: Arapeta Hākura opens up on moko kanohi and identity.

From six years of academic research to personal truth: Arapeta Hākura’s journey to receiving her moko kanohi.

5 days ago

Native Nations builds global connections for Indigenous youth

Beyond the country's major tourist centres, the Native Nations programme is proving that some of the richest Indigenous experiences are found in rural communities.

5 days ago

Regional

Regional | Māori

Community māra kai project builds resilience in Kāingaroa

Regional | Environment

‘Game-changer’ thermal drones uncover threatened whio in Tongariro river

Regional | Māori

Māori housing providers struggle to access funding

National | Ōhakune

Quake-hit Ōhakune gets water back after pipeline repair

Latest Videos

Analysis: Luxon claims full support, Penk’s portfolios stripped, no confirmation of counted vote

Tama Potaka backs Christopher Luxon as National caucus meets over leadership speculation

‘When roads are closed, marae are open’: Greens pledge $2.4b for marae infrastructure and climate resilience

3.6 million enrolment packs hitting letterboxes ahead of 2026 general election

Government taking Māori housing and Te Tiriti commitments ‘backwards’, report finds

With Te Matatini looming, performer numbers are back under the spotlight

‘It changes your life’: Pie maker takes a year to reclaim his reo

Two Māori books with takatāpui themes earn international recognition

‘I am irawhiti’: Arapeta Hākura opens up on moko kanohi and identity.

Native Nations builds global connections for Indigenous youth

Community māra kai project builds resilience in Kāingaroa

‘Game-changer’ thermal drones uncover threatened whio in Tongariro river

Māori housing providers struggle to access funding

‘Linguistic oppression’: The little-known rule impacting reo speakers at councils

‘Thrilling’: Young kiwi sighting a milestone for iwi restoration efforts

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