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Professor who led Matariki drive awarded NZ Order of Merit
Interest in Matariki continues to grow, says the man who led the drive for it to become a public holiday.
Thousands turn to rongoā Māori for treatment of their injuries
There's been massive growth in people opting for traditional Māori healing practices for their rehabilitation through ACC.
Value of close ties between regional councils, Māori on freshwater stressed
Building meaningful and enduring relationships between iwi, hapū and regional councils is vital, a new report finds.
Gisborne mass brawl deaths - Grandmother of slain man says she forgives
The grandmother of a man killed at a Gisborne birthday party that erupted into violence says she's forgiven those police allege are involved.
Iwi pen letter to King Charles over Te Tiriti O Waitangi
The letter calls on King Charles III to stop what Ngāti Kahu calls a violent attack on Te Tiriti.
Structured literacy could aid Māori students in mainstream schools - teacher
The government's move to introduce structured literacy has the potential to lift reading and writing levels among Māori students in mainstream schools, says an English teacher who is Māori.
A lot to learn from kura kaupapa Māori - Education Minister
Despite low literacy rates in mainstream schools amongst Māori, the results are the complete opposite in kura kaupapa, Stanford says.
Alarm sounded over concerns child exploitation will dramatically increase
It comes as police urge parents and young people to stay safe online amongst a continued rise in child exploitation.
'Nerve wracking': Travellers stressed by passport processing delays
Travellers have been forced to pay hundreds more for emergency passports or change their international flights as they wait for their passport to be processed.
'We can't establish what their endgame is' - Confusion over OT job cuts
The ministry has failed to explain how hundreds of job cuts will achieve a better outcome for children, a children's advocate says.
Tangi for Gisborne brawl victim taking place over coming days
Kane Taare-Gray was found dead at the scene last weekend, along with Chrysler Stevens-Mark who was celebrating his 21st birthday.
Police seek dozens of witnesses to deadly brawl
Further arrests or charges are not being ruled out after two men died at a 21st party.
Destiny Church, rainbow community clash over drag queen performance
A rainbow community supporter has described Destiny Church protesters as hypocrites during a heated stand-off at Gisborne Library.
Man who died in Gisborne brawl was celebrating birthday
Chrysler Stevens Mark died after a brawl involving about 100 people broke out at his 21st birthday party.
Neighbours in shock as two die in stabbing at mass brawl
Two people were killed during the fight involving 100 people, and three are still in hospital.
Spark to crack down on objectionable material, cyber risks and scams
Spark is set to become the first internet service provider in New Zealand to join the Internet Watch Foundation
Freyberg High School haka was 'peaceful', not 'over-excited' - student
A haka directed at ACT Leader David Seymour was a legitimate form of protest, one student says.
Online harm: 'Children don't know where to go for support'
Aotearoa is falling behind in protecting children from online harm, says a group wanting wider and tougher restrictions on illegal sexual content on the internet.
Man pleads guilty over hit-and-run death near Te Papa
One of Jason Tuitama's victims was taken to hospital in critical condition and died.
'It's killing birds in unprecedented scales'
A deadly bird flu is winging its way closer to Aotearoa - and it could be disastrous for native wildlife.
'Truly devastating' - Whānau still in limbo after Cyclone Gabrielle
Tangoio Marae in Te-Matau-a-Maui north of Napier was left blanketed with silt when Gabrielle hit. The clean-up took months but the marae still can't be used.
Neighbours anxious for answers as homicide probe continues
Locals describe a 79-year-old woman found dead at her Wellington home as a keen gardener and a quiet lady who kept to herself. Audio
Children's rally at Parliament calls for ceasefire in Gaza
"All the kids in Palestine should be safe," says an eight-year-old who attended a picnic on Parliament's lawn along with other children, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Wellington enters level 2 water restrictions
But residents have mixed views on how they plan to conserve water.
Cyclone no obstacle to bringing home gold again - Gisborne waka ama coach
A Gisborne waka ama club is still hoping to dominate the National Sprint Championships despite all the disruptions from Cyclone Gabrielle.