Politics | Mana WhenuaMana whenua ‘critical’ for council planning in North CanterburyNorth Canterbury’s councils say working with Mana Whenua remains a priority, regardless of law changes.1 hour ago
1tahiNational | WaihekeWaiheke’s fight to restore Tīkapa Moana before it’s too lateWaiheke’s Hauraki Gulf faces ecological collapse from warming, pollution and overfishing. Community-led kelp restoration and kaitiakitanga show recovery, but climate change intensifies threats.3 days ago
2ruaIndigenous | Hokianga CommunityRespected northern kuia Isobel Bristow dies, aged 88Prominent northern kuia Isobel Bristow, affectionately known to many as Nanny Isie, has died at the age of 88.1 day ago
3toruNational | Public Service Reform ImpactMāori education leaders seek assurances over NZQA restructureMāori education leaders are seeking assurances that specialist expertise supporting Māori assessment and qualifications will be retained 1 day ago
4whāSport | Commonwealth GamesMāori athletes lead medal chase at Commonwealth Games as Fairweather bags threeMāori athletes drive Aotearoa’s Commonwealth success: Fairweather wins three swimming medals; Clareburt takes IM silver; 3x3 teams surge; Ferns unbeaten; boxing, gymnastics, bowls progress.16 hours ago
5rimaIndigenous | Te Awa Tupua o WhanganuiYale researcher studies impact of Whanganui River’s legal personhoodYale University research is the latest sign of the continuing international interest in Te Awa Tupua nearly a decade after the landmark law.4 days ago
6onoNational | WakaCabinet faces ‘no-brainer’ decision on ancient migration wakaThe fate of the waka believed to be Rangihoua - a double-hulled ocean-going waka thought to be part of an early migration from Hawaiki centuries ago - is now in the hands of Cabine2 days ago
