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Indigenous | Blackface

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.

1 hour ago

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Politics

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.

16 hours 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.

1 day 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.

3 days ago

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.

4 days ago

Government drops te reo name from school lunch programme

The programme, launched in 2020 as Ka Ora, Ka Ako | Healthy School Lunches, will now be referred to solely by its English name.

5 days ago

Indigenous

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.

1 hour ago

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.

22 hours ago

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.

6 days ago

Te Arikinui welcomes Indigenous All Stars onto Tūrangawaewae marae ahead of their game

NRL stars have arrived in Waikato ahead of this weekend’s Indigenous All Stars match against the Māori All Stars being held at the FMG Stadium in Hamilton, for the second time

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Indigenous ocean leaders call for more urgent action on climate issues

Indigenous ocean leaders from across the world gathered at Waitangi last week for the Taiātea symposium - discussing indigenous-led solutions for issues affecting their oceans.

Monday, February 9, 2026

Regional

Australia | Court

Suppression order on alleged Invasion Day bomber’s name lifted

Politics | Aroturuki Tamariki

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

Regional | Canterbury

Canterbury residents grappling with effects from major floods

Indigenous | Blackface

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

Latest Videos

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

Government drops te reo name from school lunch programme

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

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

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

Te Arikinui welcomes Indigenous All Stars onto Tūrangawaewae marae ahead of their game

Indigenous ocean leaders call for more urgent action on climate issues

Canterbury residents grappling with effects from major floods

Hapū-led biosecurity response rolled out in Te Tai Tokerau

Amokura Kawharu becomes Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s first High Court Judge

Iwi votes on committees divide Tasman council

Rat-free forest offers rare boost for kōkako north of Rotorua

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