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Current Affairs | Weight loss

‘From the Couch’ to award winner: How community fitness programme helped 300kg dad reclaim his life

The 40-year-old father of one admits his life was spiralling out of control – weighing 300kg and not caring whether he lived or died.

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Politics

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.

1 day ago

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.

4 days ago

“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.

5 days ago

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.

Sunday, February 15, 2026

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

Indigenous woman spends 48 hours in ICE detention in Minneapolis

Sophie Watson looks toward Whipple Detention Centre near Minneapolis, where she spent 48 hours last month after an ICE arrest—an experience she’s still processing.

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Native Americans in Minneapolis say ICE look outs will continue until community feels ‘safe’

Native Americans are patrolling for ICE agents in the southside of Minneapolis.

20 hours ago

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.

2 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

4 days ago

Regional

Current Affairs | United States - USA

Indigenous woman spends 48 hours in ICE detention in Minneapolis

Current Affairs | United States - USA

Native Americans in Minneapolis say ICE look outs will continue until community feels ‘safe’

Politics | Hauraki Gulf

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

Current Affairs | Weight loss

‘From the Couch’ to award winner: How community fitness programme helped 300kg dad reclaim his life

Latest Videos

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

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

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

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

Blank Māori engagement section in governance manual raises questions

Indigenous woman spends 48 hours in ICE detention in Minneapolis

Native Americans in Minneapolis say ICE look outs will continue until community feels ‘safe’

Tattoo opens at Eden Park with global military spectacle

Māori grief and Church faith meet in new film Holy Days

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

Mayor believes China trip will have ‘direct benefit’ for Rotorua

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

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

Tattoo opens at Eden Park with global military spectacle

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

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