
Kāhu News - Ngā Take o te Wā

Labour’s Peeni Henare facing privileges committee for haka in the House
Henare and three other MPs were referred to the committee.

How a community mourns: The legacy of a youth worker lost in tragedy
Colleagues performed an emotional haka and sang waiata for Sam Matue’s whānau.
STACEY MORRISON: Up To Speed With Te Reo - Series 2

‘We are ready’: Te Matatini hosts respond to infrastructure concerns
Concerns over infrastructure have been addressed in a decade of planning.

Opinion: Why the end of Whānau Ora is a step backwards for New Zealand
Whaea Tariana launched Whānau Ora, shifting focus to collective wellbeing.

Public invited to see first Maungārongo apartments
A third of the 65 units have sold in this tough market. Invitations may mean more sales.

‘Absolutely gutted’: Dramatic overhaul of $155m of Whānau Ora contracts includes John Tamihere-led agency
Four new agencies will be chosen and up to 1000 jobs could be affected.

Iwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges ahead
Iwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.

HIV on the rise for heterosexuals, why Māori wāhine are particularly at risk
People in Aotearoa living with HIV increased by 235 this year, up 74% from 2023.

How a Māori lens is reshaping sustainable architecture at Ōtaki campus
Ninety-nine percent of construction materials are sustainably sourced.

Ryan Peake’s journey from Rebels biker gang and prison to NZ Open champion
Golf champ and ex-Rebel bikie says troubled past has shaped him into the man he is today.

Washington Post on NZ’s ‘divisive culture war’
'Chihuahuas cannot be allowed to have an outsize impact on the Government'
STACEY MORRISON: Up To Speed With Te Reo - Series 1
Videos - Ngā Kiriata

Family of man who died at Ōrere Point try to get body home
The family of a man who died during a police confrontation at Ōrere Point are working to bring his body back to Brisbane for burial. Video / RNZ

Pā Reo - Episode 2
Pā Reo at Te Wānanga o Raukawa embraces the Living Building Challenge, blending , tino rangatiratanga and a deep commitment to a sustainable future. Video / Faultline Films

Te Whare o Rehua - Episode 1
Redevelopment of Whanganui’s Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery reflects Whanganui's rich cultural heritage ensuring it inspires generations to come. Video / Faultline Films

Te Matatini 2025: Day four
All the highlights from day four of the world's biggest kapa haka festival.

Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Anne Salmond, Annette Sykes condemn bill
Dame Anne Salmond and Annette Skyes present their submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to the Justice select committee. Video / NZ Parliament

Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds trailer
Trailer for the new Ursula Grace Williams' documentary about Kiwi musician Marlon Williams creating his first te reo Māori language album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka. Video / 818
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Why Richard Prebble’s tribunal resignation is stirring political debate
Prebble cited concerns over the tribunal's direction.

Family honours legacy of slain woman Turipapa Tukere
The Ngāruawāhia woman died after a daylight brawl in Waikato.

‘Dared to journey’ - two Wellington architects win NZIA top honour
'Radical sustainability of exploring bi-cultural collaboration' cited in win.

‘We have changed our family’s future forever’: An inspiring whānau journey to home ownership
They moved from renting where they paid $611 weekly for a rundown home.

How Witi Ihimaera is nurturing the next generation of Māori writers
Te Kaituhi Māori opened 2025 applications for its mentorship programmes.

‘Legend’: ‘Bloody good cop’ who targeted gangs dies
Dennis Murphy was known for his dedication to catching gang members and drug dealers.

Why 450-piece waka discovery on Chatham Island is a historic find
The limited excavation of a waka on Rēkohu has finished.

Father and son’s beach find may be NZ’s greatest archaeological discovery
Around 400 pieces, including unique carvings and braided rope, have been excavated.

Editorial: David Seymour’s approach misses the mark on key issues
Complaints about school lunches include delays and poor nutritional value.

‘The waiata goes into my ears and out my eyes’: Te Matatini magic
Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue won Te Matatini 2025 with a standout performance.

Towards a digital future for Māori: Cash boost for tech academy
The grant will help to provide 300 students with upgraded gaming PCs.

Mother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship final
Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.