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The adze was found on the site of a multi million dollar development.
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Watch: The battle of the mountains - the love story that shaped our lands
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Watch: The battle of the mountains - The love story that shaped our lands
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Sharp Blacks admit the competition was razor sharp at world butchers challenge in California
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Local Focus: Council candidate Liz Gear stops interview over vaccination question
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PHO workers learn te reo Māori to improve patients' experience
"Whatever we learn, no matter how small, is valuable and adds to our kete of knowledge."
Local Focus: Ana Apatu on Candidate Camera
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Rawiri Waititi: From a kohanga sandpit to playing in NZ's biggest playground
Te Pāti Māori co-leader says te reo is a messenger, bringing reclamation and reconnection.
Al Capone, Scarface and Bugsy Malone given life by Te Kura tuarua o Ngāmotu
US gangsters Al Capone, Scarface and Bugs Moran and brought to life in Taranaki.
Small airline calls out Air NZ to increase use of te reo
Air Ruatoria wants the uplift of te reo Māori on our major airline carrier.
Local Focus: Chad Tareha on Candidate Camera
Chad Tareha discusses his plans for Napier City Council should he be elected.
Gender and ethnic pay gap myths busted
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Roimata Mihinui: Anniversary of Māori language petition something to shout about
Rotorua still has a long way to go before our reo resonates through her streets.
Te reo Māori to echo through Rotorua CBD
Wherever there is a need for te reo Māori, we are happy and honoured to provide service.
Local Focus: Sarah Greening-Smith on Candidate Camera
Sarah Greening-Smith says council work needs more transparency and consultation.
The death of Tamakurī is avenged
At the eastern end of Te Rotoehu once stood a great stronghold called Waipuia.
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Meet Tairāwhiti Māori ward candidate Marijke Warmenhoven
Local Focus: Kellie Jessup on Candidate Camera
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Local Focus: Hohepa Cooper on Candidate Camera
Hohepa Cooper, a secondary school teacher, is a Takitimu Māori Ward candidate.
Māori leader calls taihoa on republic debate as royals grieve
The Queen's death has expectedly prompted a debate about leaving the Commonwealth.
Reo Māori stalwart Hana Te Hemara immortalised in five-storey mural looking to Taranaki maunga
Hana Te Hemara mural unveiling in Taranaki, created by artist Graham Hoete, aka Mr G.
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RDRR's Te Kowhai discusses being homeless and why he attended the Wellington protest.