Live Updates: Waitangi 2026 commemorations begin as Kiingitanga arrive

Join us live as the Kiingitanga and iwi from around the country arrive at the treaty grounds for Waitangi celebrations.

Top political advocate takes on Ōpihi land development case

Barrister Max Harris has offered his services for free to help trustees protect land they consider an ancient urupā from development in Whakatāne.

Kīngi Tuheitia's office voices disapproval of son's marriage

Peeni Henare is leaving politics

Senior Labour MP and former Cabinet Minister Peeni Henare has announced he is leaving politics.

National Iwi Chairs Forum backs court case challenging amendments to Marine and Coastal Areas Act

The National Iwi Chairs Forum is backing a court case by Ngāti Manuhiri looking to challenge amendments to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act (MACA).

‘Long awaited, and overdue’ - Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Mokopuna work set to get underway

Work is progressing on the major redevelopment of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Mokopuna in Wellington, following the whakatō mauri held at the kura this morning.