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A man who has spent 18 years of his life in prison says he learnt his trade in state care.
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Ardern says Māori self-determination is not something 'to be afraid of'.
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Jane and Damian Roper's language lessons sparked a much larger project.
Don Brash and Mongrel Mob Kingdom an 'unlikely alliance'
The former Act and National leader is involved in an education trust set up by the gang.
Theft of portable cabin from vulnerable Northlander 'bloody low'
Thieves have been slammed for stealing a portable cabin from a vulnerable Northlander.
Woods and Māori caucus push back on claims of rift over Māori housing
Members of the Māori caucus came out swinging against any suggestion of a rift.
Little denies Māori Health Authority based on He Puapua report
Meanwhile National MPs are backing their leader's 'separatist' comments.
Kiri Allan reveals grim cancer prognosis
Allan says "the disparity is too much, people are dying far too young".
Discussion over Māori self-determination report 'disappointing' - author
"It is sad it has been used to create fear, the objective was the opposite."
PM responds over Māori self-determination report
The Government has been under pressure to respond to report recommendations.
Māori trust accuses Bunnings of wanting cultural performers on the cheap
'They were doing the 'dial a Māori', trying to get anyone or someone to do it.'
Rob Rattenbury: A reckoning is coming over the history of New Zealand
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'Two systems by stealth': National urges Govt response on report
The Māori Party meanwhile wants a mature national conversation rather than 'race-baiting'.
Meet Khylee Quince, the first Māori dean of law at a NZ university
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Iwi gifts forest to New Zealand 'for everyone to enjoy'
PM Jacinda Ardern has paid tribute to Rangitāne's "extraordinary act of generosity".
'It divides our communities': Collins warns of Māori systems for education, justice
National's leader accuses Labour of trying to set up 'two systems by stealth'.
Watch: Man steals Māori carving from complex, flees on e-scooter
Brazen thief chose a scooter as his getaway vehicle.
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Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed the new CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.
Waiheke marina opponents go for injunction hearing
Koroā presence sparks new litigation: May 14 hearing set down.
DHB considers earlier vaccination for Māori over 50
The DHB is working on opening one large town centre facility in Whanganui.
'Structural racism': Waitangi Tribunal blasts Oranga Tamariki
Tribunal says it's time for Māori to "reclaim their space".
'Unsanitary': Kiwis poke fun at UK, celebrate day Māori 'discovered' England
'He saw families living in primitive, damp, unsanitary conditions and a brutal society.'
Marlborough's new aquaculture rules have the 'scent of a Treaty breach', say iwi
Top of the south iwi are demanding new aquaculture rules in Marlborough be withdrawn.
Local Focus: Ko Taua set to charm the Aronui Arts Festival
A bilingual musical showcasing two worlds. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Māori 'ready' for seats on council
Ruapehu woman Fiona Kahukura Chase urges Horizons to set up Māori wards.
Whangārei exhibition to showcase best of young Ngāpuhi artists
Ngāpuhi youth are set to have their work exhibited at the Hihiaua Cultural Centre.
Housing crisis: Council considers joint initiative with iwi
McDouall says council already looking into new sectors flagged as being the most pressing.
Covid-19: New vaccination clinic opening in West Auckland
A new super Covid-19 vaccination clinic is opening in Henderson, West Auckland, next week.
Tangaroa Walker on Farm4Life and making a difference
Tangaroa Walker launched Farm4Life "to try & give a bit of light to the farming industry".
Big Māori push for Covid-19 swabs pays off
Māori had the reach to get testing into Māori communities.
FNDC councillor forces extraordinary meeting to reconsider Māori wards
Far North District Council will next week go back to the table on Māori wards.
Judith Collins calls Māori Health Authority 'segregation' from last century
She wants the public to have a say on the Government's proposal.
Christchurch to be lit up for Matariki
Zones within the central city and New Brighton will be lit up from June 25.