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Young Māori prepare to attend COP30 in Brazil
A group of 10 rangatahi Māori have been selected from more than 60 applicants to represent their iwi at one of the world's largest climate change conferences. Audio
High Court recognises Ruapuke Island Marine Title
But it will need to be reconsidered under an Amendment Bill progressing through Parliament.
'This really isn't just about the demise of Te Aka Whai Ora'
A landmark High Court challenge over the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora - taking place in Wellington this week - is about "the ability and the right of Māori to look after ourselves", say the…
Rotorua hapū trust expand affordable rental initiative
An affordable rental initiative is being expanded by a Rotorua hapū trust, which hopes to get more of its whānau into home ownership.
Māori coastal rights Supreme Court decision could set precedent - lawyer
The court found riverbeds deemed to be part of the marine area can be included in Māori customary marine title orders.
Riverbeds part of Māori customary rights, Supreme Court rules
It comes as the government forges ahead with a law change.
Is Māori Media in for a shake-up?
Could the idea of a national hub for Māori news become a reality?
The show giving rangatahi a bird's eye view of their kāinga
A new children's series is giving tamariki Māori the chance to take the pilot's seat, using drone technology to see their marae and tūrangawaewae from a different angle.
WĀHI looks how best to support mental health of young Māori in rural Bay of Plenty
A new three-year research project by the youth charity aims to look at how Māori philosophies and values can be used to shape mental health promotion.
Proposed NCEA replacement 'Eurocentric' approach to education
The proposed NCEA replacement is a monocultural, Eurocentric approach to education, says Rawiri Wright.
Iwi disappointed council deferring Taupō water management agreement
Taupō mayor David Trewavas said he was all for the agreement, but felt the community had not been taken along with the process.
'System just sucks': Political scientist says Māori being deterred from voting
Lara Greaves was blunt in her assessment of the voting system, calling it difficult to navigate, particularly when it comes to updating or changing enrolment details.
Tolaga Bay marae 'preparing people's minds' for moving their wharenui
The whānau of Hinemaurea were thinking of relocating to safer ground before Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Taupō council defers debate over draft water management agreement with iwi
The Taupō District Council has voted to defer consideration of the agreement with local iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa until after the next local government elections.
Councillors to vote on new joint management agreement with local iwi
Councillors will vote on a new joint management agreement of Lake Taupō and the Upper Waikato River with local iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa today. Audio
Study finds whānau businesses offer path to economic success for Māori
A new study has found that whānau-led businesses could be one of the most immediate ways to improve livelihoods within Māori communities.
Marae calls for speed limit reversal after deadly crash
"There have been so many accidents, so many casualties along that stretch of road, " locals say.
Iwi support name change for South Island village
The Geographic Board confirmed it has received a name change proposal but says more community consultation is needed before it can go further.
Not a dry eye in the house: Documentary tells history of Takahanga Marae
The Bones of Our Past started as a film about the marae's 30th anniversary celebrations, but became much more.
'Birthplace of the nation' under threat
One of New Zealand's oldest archaeological sites is at risk of rising sea levels, according to a new study.
Getting hands on with science creating 'good scientific citizens'
Te Tūkohu Ngāwhā - a science fair based in Rotorua - is hoping to attract more young women into the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Chatham Islands waka find detailed in new report
Questions around the exact age and size of the waka remain, but experts say the find is of global significance.
'An interesting juncture' for the nation - new chair of Waitangi Trust
Tania Simpson intends to hit the ground running in what will ultimately be a short term due to the trust's rules.
Teen cycles from Whakatāne to Parliament for Māori wards
Jack Karetai-Barrett left Whakatāne aboard his Focus Atlas 6.7 gravel bike covering more than 894km to Wellington.
'Not just baking soda volcanoes': The science fair elevating mātauranga Māori
The fair was founded five years ago to engage more Rotorua children in science.