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'Only going to be one result': Auckland cop warns youths carrying fake guns
Police fear teenagers with fake guns will become casualties of routine armed call outs
Politics professor counters Willie Jackson's 'one person, one vote' argument
Overseas examples illustrate how the principles of democracy are rarely applied.
The new Auckland Mayor will need someone who is politically savvy and community astute
A call for a senior Māori advisor to be part of the Mayor's team is not for all candidates
Mechanics course to be taught in te reo Māori
Christchurch's Ara to become first polytechnic to teach mechanics in te reo Māori.
Sally-Ann Roberts returns home from Rarotonga
Sally-Ann Roberts (Ngāti Hinemihi, Ngāti Pikiao, Te Whakatōhea, Ngāpuhi), was returned to her beloved marae Hinemihi of Ngāti Hinemihi and Ngāti Tarawhai in Rotorua. Video / Maori Television
Despair over low election candidate numbers
A considerable number of council seats across New Zealand have no candidates.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: Govt's head in sand on evils of sea bed mining
Political leaders on fence while people of NZ fight to keep sea mining from our waters.
RBNZ defies critics and focuses on Māori issues
Adrian Orr makes case for why it's the Reserve Bank's job to focus on Māori business.
Nelson couple donating pounamu to tamariki in state care
Man to give all tamariki in state care a pounamu
'Second-class Maori' vs 'first-class Maori' - stoush over bill
Urban advocates clash with tribal 'elite' over planned partnership bodies.
Papamoa Bulldogs make another dream come true
The Papamoa Bulldogs made the Bay of Plenty league grand finals on Saturday. Video / Maori Television
Netball star chops hair for cause close to her heart
Netball star Erena Mikaere just chopped her hair off and Black Fern Stacey Fluhler got the opportunity to do it for her. Video / Maori Television
'I don't want your stinking money': Mum tells mobster who hurt her son
Mum of toddler sickened by gang member's $250 victim payment to her traumatised son.
'Appalling, shameful mess': Motorists doing burnouts turn 'jewel' into a 'disgrace'
'We have basically seen it become a quagmire'.
Mana Ruru had two choices - 12 months life or life-saving choices to turn around liver cancer
Mana Ruru had a choice. Die within 12 months or get a second shot at life by making change
Rotorua netball star gets hair chopped off by Black Fern
"I'm currently nervous, I don't know how I'm going to talk as you're doing it."
'I grew up with two very pretty sisters and made the best of what I had'
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait is stepping up for the Rotorua Beauty Pageant but might go beyond.
Minister slams 'one person, one vote' outrage
Willie Jackson: "Thanks to MMP it is not one person, one vote, it's one person two votes."
Frank Film: Ben Brown - 'One of Māoridom's brightest stars'
Frank Film gets to know New Zealand's first Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador.
'So much is compromised': Tourists bathing in sacred pools sparks fury
Te Puia says people are now no longer allowed to use The Blueys following backlash.
George Nuku: 'I am a nobody to Māori and Pākehā art circles in New Zealand - I am okay with that'
"I am very busy being George," says the France-based artist and carver.
Michael Bennett's new novel is sure to feature on many critics' end-of-year best lists
It's a remarkable, post-colonial crime novel that's more than just a page-turner.
Wharenui being rebuilt nearly 100 years after earthquake destroyed it
'This is a monster whare beautifully carved and sadly no longer standing.'
'Passionate' kapa haka performer Hereana Roberts dies in Rarotonga
"I'll always remember her as being a really loving cousin."
Government and Ngāi Tahu to work together on regenerative farming project
A programme will compare regenerative farming practices to conventional methods.
Māori Health Authority will work with up to date and more accurate Māori health data
A raft of improvements have been recommended.
'Substantial legacy': Ngāi Tamarāwaho kaumatua Peri Kohu remembered
Kohu was 'first in line' to support Māori issues and was 'a calm voice of reason'.
Guardian Matuatonga stands vigil on Mokoia
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Gardening dates back to when humans decided to plant seeds.
Rangatahi fight for taiao by being at the table
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Bay youth give voice to concerns and produce report for decision-makers.
Music helps lighten dark, heavy subject
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Cast members travel from out of town for Rotorua rehearsals.
Te reo action series game changer for producer
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Whānau join forces to protect whenua from land grabber.