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Family ‘extremely disappointed’ as man accused of murdering Warlpiri girl avoids first court appearance

Jefferson Lewis was expected to appear at Alice Springs Local Court via video link from Darwin on Tuesday, but was excused at the request of his lawyer.

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Labour selects Whakatāne councillor as Waiariki candidate

Toni Boynton has been announced as Labour’s candidate for Waiariki.

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Government urged to take stronger stand over Kiwi ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi

Wihongi is a New Zealand citizen, but she has lived in the US for decades and holds a green card.

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‘As damaging as the Treaty Principles Bill’: Proposed changes to Treaty clauses revealed

Senior Lecturer in Law at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University Luke Fitzmaurice-Brow told RNZ the impact of the draft Bill could be as big as the Treaty Principles Bill.

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Advocates urge the government to pass Mental Health Bill

The bill has been stalled for over a year, however, Health Minister Matt Doocey confirmed to Te Ao Māori News that it will likely pass this year.

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General Elections 2026: John Tamihere on the future of Te Pāti Māori

Te Pāti Māori President, John Tamihere, speaks to Te Ao Māori News ahead of the 2026 General Elections.

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Indigenous

Innovative Māori art showcases at premier art fair

Crowds gather to the Aotearoa Art fair showcasing pieces from over 200 artists

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Te Matatini 2027: Waihirere claim Tamararo title; Te Tai Rāwhiti sends four teams through

Te Tairāwhiti have named the five haka who will represent the region in the up and coming Te Matatini in Waikato.

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Māori students to reconnect with taonga through Oxford partnership

A delegation from the Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford, is in Aotearoa, creating pathways for Māori students to learn overseas and care for taonga.

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