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Ancient Māori war cloak returns to Auckland Museum

A rare 18th-century Māori pauku, war cloak, one of five known, has returned from Durham University to Auckland Museum, moving experts and raising care and respect questions.

3 hours ago

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Emergency set net fishing ban to protect threatened hoiho around Otago Peninsula extended

An emergency fishing ban off the Otago Peninsula will continue until September next year.

12 hours ago

Tauranga iwi place rāhui along Mount Maunganui coast to protect kaimoana

A rāhui has been placed over key coastal and harbour areas around Mount Maunganui to allow the natural replenishment of kaimoana species.

1 day ago

Rāhui extended after 322ha burnt in second Tongaririo National Park fire

A month after a 3,000ha fire at Tongariro National Park, a new blaze has erupted. The rāhui has been extended as crews battle a merged fire that has burned 322ha.

2 days ago

Kaikōura’s world heritage backers address confusion

Kaikōura’s bid to join DOC’s tentative World Heritage list aims for cultural and natural values without new regulations, preserving iwi authority and guiding future nomination.

2 days ago

Sacred Takapuna Beach pōhutukawa faces removal after consent win

Takapuna’s 400-year-old sacred pōhutukawa faces removal after consent approval, despite iwi opposition and expert advice to retain it; advocates seek reversal amid equity concerns.

2 days ago

Politics

Politics | Fast-track bill

Fast-track amendment passes under urgency, backtracks on controversial proposals

Pacific | Vanuatu

Vanuatu teen Manoa Tarroux makes history at World Junior Surfing Championships

Regional | Otago Peninsula Fishing

Emergency set net fishing ban to protect threatened hoiho around Otago Peninsula extended

Indigenous | History

Ancient Māori war cloak returns to Auckland Museum

Latest Videos

Emergency set net fishing ban to protect threatened hoiho around Otago Peninsula extended

Tauranga iwi place rāhui along Mount Maunganui coast to protect kaimoana

Rāhui extended after 322ha burnt in second Tongaririo National Park fire

Kaikōura’s world heritage backers address confusion

Sacred Takapuna Beach pōhutukawa faces removal after consent win

Fast-track amendment passes under urgency, backtracks on controversial proposals

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RMA shake-up: Māori input ‘minimal’ under new planning rules

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi resolute on her return to Parliament

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