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First images: Neve makes her first visit to Rātana
In 2018, Jacinda Ardern promised to take Neve to Rātana - she has delivered on it.
Bridges: PM's 'hands are soft' in delivering for Māori
Simon Bridges welcomed at Ratana with Māori Party and Vision NZ's Hannah and Brian Tamaki.
Ardern set to offer olive branch to Whānau Ora claimants
PM is moving swiftly in a bid to contain the stoush over Whānau Ora.
Protest group places rāhui on Kerikeri Inlet carpark plans
Occupation ends at Windsor Landing, but hapū group places cultural ban on construction.
'Simply false': Winston Peters says Ihumātao deal still a long way off
Cold water's being poured on hopes that a settlement is imminent at Ihumatao.
Claims Ihumātao deal near 'simply false' - Winston Peters
Deputy PM shuts down reports Ihumātao land dispute would be settled by Waitangi Day.
Māori culture comes alive in The Dead Lands series
The Dead Lands series showcases aspects of Māori culture that haven't been seen before.
Whānau Ora head warns minister over funding allocation
It comes as distinguished Māori leaders seek an urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing.
Whānau Ora - PM out of her depth, says Turia
A letter from Māori women leaders about their concerns went unanswered.
Crash victim named plus other news in brief
Police have named the man who died in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 3 at Kaitoke
Big Science: Are Pacific people predisposed to gout?
Can higher rates of gout and type 2 diabetes in Pacific people be put down to evolution?
Letters: Council's road to inclusivity
When made aware by this newspaper of the decision, I was somewhat dumbfounded.
Māori babies five times more likely to be uplifted - report
It's part of a review into how to keep more Māori babies in the care of their whānau.
'Bitter battle' for control of marae ends in tenant's eviction
The marae, chaired by Dr Lance O'Sullivan, has been fighting to evict the man for months.
Bill offers chance to clarify karakia in schools
Education bill set to revive questions around karakia in schools.
Māori water rights case aims to stop water bottlers
Govt maintains that no one owns water but Maanu Paul plans to challenge that view.
Best of 2019: Can Che Wilson save the Māori Party?
Che Wilson already has a view on whether the Māori Party should work with National again.
City zones thousands of properties as 'culturally significant' to Māori
Council says move is 'relatively benign' as long as there's no threat to cultural values.
Pouroto Ngaropo: Māori world view important in Ōwairaka tree debate
Comment: Ngāti Awa Ki te Awa O Te Atua supports the campaign to retain all hillside trees.
Best of 2019: The increasingly nasty comments we can't ignore about NZ immigration
Jarrod Gilbert: We need to have an honest conversation about immigration.
Best of 2019: Tariana Turia: Euthanasia would undermine whānau values
Comment: Euthanasia undermines the role of family in Māori life.
Comment: Why councillor should apologise over street naming gaffe
Comment: The "naming" incident at the council deserves our attention and concern.
Chance to mark 150th anniversary of departure of imperial troops
This month marks 150 years since the last British troops left Whanganui.
Watch: Surprise haka performed at funeral of Sydney firefighter
Firefighter Andrew O'Dwyer's brigade workmates requested a haka - and they got one.
Kiwi literary giant Dick Scott dies
Important New Zealand historian Dick Scott who cast light on the history of Parihaka dies.
Letters: Councillor berated for comments
There'll be no equality for Māori until councillors can see beyond their own monoculture.
Best of 2019: Baby great white shark smallest recorded in NZ
Baby great white shark a rare find on Northland's 90 Mile Beach delights shark experts.
Letters: Claims of racism off mark
This has nothing to do with racism. Iwi spokesman Mair is possibly a bit too thin-skinned.
Letters: Expect rubbish over EOLC Act
Despite scaremongers against death with dignity, the silent majority will prevail.
Hawera youth advocate awarded QSM
"Uncle Sandy" Parata has been awarded a QSM for services to Māori, youth and health.