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Matariki: Could the stars have foretold the upcoming El Niño?

Matariki star readings and meteorology align on a drier, windier El Niño for NZ, but stars alone can’t predict it. Climate change complicates markers; adaptation is urged.

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Politics

Mana whenua ‘critical’ for council planning in North Canterbury

North Canterbury’s councils say working with Mana Whenua remains a priority, regardless of law changes.

2 days ago

‘Fighting literal fires, not bureaucracy’: Bill aims to ease ACC burden for firefighters with cancer

A Greens member’s bill would make it easier for professional and volunteer firefighters with occupational cancer to receive ACC support.

2 days ago

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

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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.

Monday, July 20, 2026

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

Indigenous

Matariki: Could the stars have foretold the upcoming El Niño?

Matariki star readings and meteorology align on a drier, windier El Niño for NZ, but stars alone can’t predict it. Climate change complicates markers; adaptation is urged.

1 hour ago

New Auckland artworks unveil the whakapapa and history of the land

Two towering art works have been unveiled in the Auckland CBD this morning paying homage to waterways that once ran through the city and tangata whenua.

13 hours ago

Iwi proposal would reshape councils around mountains and rivers

A group of central North Island iwi has unveiled a proposal to reorganise local government around the region's mountains, river catchments and the communities connected to them.

22 hours ago

Otago researcher draws on US firefighters to understand Māori men and suicide prevention

Otago doctoral researcher Scott Campbell studies US firefighters to better understand identity, belonging, and support for Māori men. A personal, prevention-focused project.

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He whakatō pīngao te mahi hei whakaora i te takutai i Te Hiku o Te Ika

Ko tā ngā uri o Ngāti Tara, he whakatō tupu taketake hei tiaki i ngā tahuna o Taipa.

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Regional

Regional | Auckland Council Art

New Auckland artworks unveil the whakapapa and history of the land

Regional | Taranaki

Taranaki hapū back on whenua a decade after treaty settlement

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Ngāruahine’s Zoe Hobbs makes history with Commonwealth 100m gold

Indigenous | Matariki

Matariki: Could the stars have foretold the upcoming El Niño?

Latest Videos

Mana whenua ‘critical’ for council planning in North Canterbury

‘Fighting literal fires, not bureaucracy’: Bill aims to ease ACC burden for firefighters with cancer

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

Matariki: Could the stars have foretold the upcoming El Niño?

New Auckland artworks unveil the whakapapa and history of the land

Iwi proposal would reshape councils around mountains and rivers

Otago researcher draws on US firefighters to understand Māori men and suicide prevention

He whakatō pīngao te mahi hei whakaora i te takutai i Te Hiku o Te Ika

New Auckland artworks unveil the whakapapa and history of the land

Taranaki hapū back on whenua a decade after treaty settlement

Māori voice helping shape global biodiversity policy

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

Northland kaumātua dance the night away to close out Matariki

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