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National to campaign on review of ‘controversial’ Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing rules

National’s conservation spokesperson Tama Potaka says the party will campaign on further restricting commercial fishing in the Hauraki Gulf.

8 minutes ago
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Children ‘still no safer’ four years after Malachi’s death – Monitor finds

A new review by Aroturuki Tamariki - the Independent Children’s Monitor has found tamariki are “still no safer now than when Malachi died,” revealing a further 24 child deaths.

3 days ago
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“Rooted in racism” Hostility and disinformation overshadow Moa Point public meeting

More than 300 people packed into a public meeting on Monday night to demand answers over the ongoing Moa Point wastewater disaster.

4 days ago
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Big Gay Out: protests erupt with the politicians’ panel getting cut short

With the return of the political panel at the Big Gay Out this year, politicians were quickly escorted off stage when a protester ran on.

6 days ago
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Blank Māori engagement section in governance manual raises questions

The omission was raised during council debate on the manual, which sets out governance structures and roles for the new triennium.

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Indigenous
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Tattoo opens at Eden Park with global military spectacle

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo opens at Eden Park, uniting global military bands and Māori performers, with Angitu honoring fallen soldiers and Ngāti Whātua welcoming all.

1 day ago
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Māori grief and Church faith meet in new film Holy Days

He says the new film Holy Days does just that, reflecting the complexities of Māori grief and where it meets Church faith - carried in a uniquely humorous way.

2 days ago
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Man behind ‘digital blackface’ controversy revealed as living in NZ

Aboriginal avatar Jarren, who hosts online videos about Australian wildlife under the name Bush Legend, is overstepping indigenous boundaries, according to Māori AI innovator.

3 days ago
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Greenland’s Inuit people are living in fear for the future of their homeland

The Indigenous people are demanding to be heard on Trump’s “new colonialism” plan to take the Arctic territory.

3 days ago
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High Seas Treaty takes effect as New Zealand misses the first vote

A landmark ocean protection treaty is now in force, but delays in ratification mean New Zealand will not have voting rights at its first major decision-making meeting this April.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Regional
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Mayor believes China trip will have ‘direct benefit’ for Rotorua

It will be the mayor's fifth trip to China since being elected in 2019.

16 hours ago
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Govt to use funds from Visitor Levy to restore fire-damaged parts of Tongariro National Park

The government will use $3.5 million from the International Visitor Levy to help restore fire-damaged parts of Tongariro National Park.

20 hours ago
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University of Waikato AI voice project backs Māori-led ‘sovereign AI’

For Associate Professor Dr Te Taka Keegan, the future of artificial intelligence in Aotearoa is as much about trust as it is about technology.

1 day ago
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Tattoo opens at Eden Park with global military spectacle

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo opens at Eden Park, uniting global military bands and Māori performers, with Angitu honoring fallen soldiers and Ngāti Whātua welcoming all.

1 day ago
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‘If the stars align, boom!’: Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa bets on green energy

Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa backs a 280MW green hydrogen and methanol project, aiming for climate gains, generational returns, and long-term iwi ownership.

2 days ago

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