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The Spring of Water: Māori-owned birthing unit reopens on East Coast after cyclone closure

The new unit, Te Puna Wai, is the only Māori-owned birthing unit.

Builder's close-call amid depression crisis in construction

Builders say the commitment and weight of running a business can come as a shock

'We were all feeling it': Emotional tribute to slain teen at league tournament

Kaea's parents received the carved tewhatewha from the Pikiao team.

'It's rocked us all': Community mourns loss of beloved toddler

At least 400 people gathered in Kaikohe to mourn 3-year-old Catalya.

'Silence by Māori': Shane Jones calls out Ngāpuhi leaders after child's death

A hikoi down Kaikohe’s main street is planned for today at 10am to pay tribute to Catalya

Gang patch ban: Police reveal how many charges, patches seized

Police say gangs have largely complied, reducing public fear and intimidation.

'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions

Young league players set for massive Rotorua event this weekend.

'Lasting impact': Māori teen speaks out on beach assault, racial taunts

The court granted permanent name suppression for the offender.

Improving Māori health could boost Hawke’s Bay economy by $120m a year: study

'Hawke’s Bay’s working-age Māori aren’t accessing health care early enough.'

'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejected

The consultation saw 52% support the change and 48% oppose it.

'Frankly stupid': Police say issues 'ongoing' after 8-year-old hit by dirt bike

Police have received some footage of an 8-year-old boy being struck in Flaxmere.

Te Pāti Māori MP proposes bill requiring MPs to uphold Te Tiriti principles

'It’s not left or right. This is the foundation of us moving together ...'

'Te reo belongs on our roads': Iwi demands reinstatement of 'taihoa' roadworks sign

'Te reo Māori is not a translation, a novelty, or a risk. It is official. It is sacred.'

Simon Wilson: Obey the rules, Government tells Te Pāti Māori, but what about pay equity rules?

OPINION: Rules can be used against those without power.

How water shapes the 2025 Matariki Festival in Auckland

A central programme, Matariki ki te Manawa, features exhibitions and performances.

Opinion: Denying prisoners the vote undermines democratic values

Imprisonment aims to incapacitate, deter, rehabilitate, and enact retribution.

Te Pāti Māori voices in Parliament on Budget day in doubt after compromise talks fail

A fiery debate is likely in Parliament today on how Te Pāti Māori MPs should be punished.

New study out on Kirkpatrick plan for K Rd, Colliers moves Westgate properties: Property Insider

What would planned K Rd building do to the area? Give it a $135m boost, a new study shows.