Te Ao Māori

Thousands of te reo learners will take part in the festival which is described as a two-day "celebration, inspiration, education, and activation of the language and culture". Audio

One says upholding the treaty is the right thing to do and part of its "civic responsibility".

Hōkūleʻa's historic 1985 journey helped spark the revival of Māori ocean voyaging. Audio

Excitement is building ahead of the opening a new whare at Hanmer Springs' Soldiers' Block.

The Tongariro blaze torched almost 3000 hectares in the national park.

Pākehā Project co-founder Rebecca Sinclair says marching alongside thousands of Māori and non-Māori showed what true kotahitanga could look like.

The 42 page complaint was submitted to the United Nations by a Māori health leader.

Education Minister Erica Stanford said the Treaty was the Crown's responsibility, not schools'.

A dawn karakia at Te Rerenga Wairua marked the beginning of a nationwide march opposing the Treaty Principles Bill.

Analysis - As the Iwi Chairs Forum fought fruitlessly to keep Te Pāti Māori together last week, spokesperson Bayden Barber offered a warning: a split tōtara is only good for the fire.

The kaupapa follows scent artist Nathan Taare and perfume enthusiast Whitney Steel as they create bespoke fragrances inspired by the lives of well-known Aotearoa creatives. Video

Eru Kapa-Kingi insists party president John Tamihere is not the man to lead them to the promised land.

A quiet trailblazer, a beloved kōhanga reo nanny and the translators behind the bilingual Olympic sporting glossary are among those recognised at Ngā Tohu Reo Māori 2025.

Following the success of his directorial debut, Tamahori went on to direct Hollywood blockbusters and independent films.

The winning group bested 62 other kapa haka from 17 regions.

The National Iwi Chairs Forum says it is working towards getting both factions of Te Pāti Māori to a hui in Wellington next week.