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Black Ferns adopt tikanga Māori to replace captains run

The Black Ferns are replacing the captain’s run with tikanga Māori, using whakanoa to ground themselves spiritually and acknowledge mana whenua where they play.

54 minutes ago

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Politics

Te Pāti Māori says proposed bill suppresses representation - is urging submissions

Te Pāti Māori warns an lectoral bill could delay boundary reviews and keep Māori seats at seven, calling for submissions to oppose the changes.

2 days ago

Government wants to cut off taxpayer funding for gangs

National MP Rima Nakhle is drawing a hard line on gangs: no taxpayer money. Not to gangs and not to anyone linked to them.

2 days ago

PSA hits out at proposal to cut more jobs at Te Puni Kōkiri

The PSA said staff had recently received a change proposal which would cut 45 roles and establish 18 to meet government spending reductions.

5 days ago

Pioneering School of Business opens at Waitākere College to empower West Auckland rangatahi

A school of business has been established at Waitakere College for students out west of Auckland, reaching out to those who don't often get to experience business.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Poll: Coalition support at lowest since election, most Kiwis think country is ‘heading in the wrong direction’

Support for the National-led Government has fallen to its lowest level since the 2023 election.

Monday, April 6, 2026

Indigenous

Māori power retailer secures major deal to keep whānau lights on

Nau Mai Rā has secured a first-ever five-year deal with four major power companies, using a portion of customer bills to boost its Whānau Fund.

5 days ago

Taku Rau Tīkumu Exhibition revitalises ancient practices

Ko Taku Rau Tīkumu exhibition highlights the ongoing effort to revive traditional Māori knowledge and reconnect the Māori people with alpine landscapes across Te Waipounamu.

Thursday, April 9, 2026

The connection between Billy Graham, Wī Te Tau Huata and Whakaaria Mai

A university in Texas is giving a new lease to the hīmene Whakaaria Mai in a music video tribute to renown US Minister Billy Graham, highlighting its connection to the figure.

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Pioneering School of Business opens at Waitākere College to empower West Auckland rangatahi

A school of business has been established at Waitakere College for students out west of Auckland, reaching out to those who don't often get to experience business.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Yellowknife Indigenous-led group focuses on dignity for unhoused residents

The Indigenous-led non-profit is taking a hands-on approach to supporting the unhoused by offering free haircuts.

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Regional

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Te Naiti o Pūrēhua: Rare whale named by Waipiro Bay descendants

National | Nicola Grigg

Recycling contamination costing Tāmaki $3.5 million pa

National | Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei

Māori sisters lead engineering project to protect mana of pou

Sport | Black Ferns

Black Ferns adopt tikanga Māori to replace captains run

Latest Videos

Te Pāti Māori says proposed bill suppresses representation - is urging submissions

Government wants to cut off taxpayer funding for gangs

PSA hits out at proposal to cut more jobs at Te Puni Kōkiri

Pioneering School of Business opens at Waitākere College to empower West Auckland rangatahi

Poll: Coalition support at lowest since election, most Kiwis think country is ‘heading in the wrong direction’

Māori power retailer secures major deal to keep whānau lights on

Taku Rau Tīkumu Exhibition revitalises ancient practices

The connection between Billy Graham, Wī Te Tau Huata and Whakaaria Mai

Pioneering School of Business opens at Waitākere College to empower West Auckland rangatahi

Yellowknife Indigenous-led group focuses on dignity for unhoused residents

Te Naiti o Pūrēhua: Rare whale named by Waipiro Bay descendants

‘Devastating’ scenes as wildlife lay dead on dry lakebed

Voice of the North: Iwi march as council confirms new members of Māori committee

No ‘peace of mind’ until managed retreat from vulnerable areas - iwi leader

Calls to sack Treaty Negotiations Minister over land titling issues

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