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Rob Ruha, Taumata o Apanui and NZSO re-defining Aotearoa’s national sound At the 2026 NZ Festival, Rob Ruha, Te Taumata o Apanui, and the NZSO unite in TEIWA, elevating te reo, waiata, and kapa haka with orchestra, celebrating equal artistic mana.

At the 2026 NZ Festival, Rob Ruha, Te Taumata o Apanui, and the NZSO unite in TEIWA, elevating te reo, waiata, and kapa haka with orchestra, celebrating equal artistic mana.

What will the inquiry into racism towards Indigenous Australians look at? The announcement of a federal inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Indigenous people has been broadly welcomed, as submissions to the inquiry open.

The announcement of a federal inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Indigenous people has been broadly welcomed, as submissions to the inquiry open.

Friends and whānau honour the life and legacy of Herbs musician Dilworth Karaka Kua ngū te reo waitī o Dilworth Karaka, kua hinga i ngā rā tata nei. Ko Karaka tētahi o ngā kanohi rongonui o te rōpū o Herbs.

Kua ngū te reo waitī o Dilworth Karaka, kua hinga i ngā rā tata nei. Ko Karaka tētahi o ngā kanohi rongonui o te rōpū o Herbs.

Women invoice Luxon for gender and ethnic pay gaps NZ group STILL Minding the Gap urges women to invoice PM Luxon for wages lost to gender and ethnic pay gaps, pushing mandatory reporting; leaders cite personal inequities and impacts.

NZ group STILL Minding the Gap urges women to invoice PM Luxon for wages lost to gender and ethnic pay gaps, pushing mandatory reporting; leaders cite personal inequities and impacts.

First Nations leaders head to England to raise treaty concerns with King Charles According to one of the delegates, Gary LaPlante, they’ve been asked not to bring up political issues during their visit.

According to one of the delegates, Gary LaPlante, they’ve been asked not to bring up political issues during their visit.

Former Nelson deputy mayor Rohan O’Neill-Stevens to stand for Greens in general election Rohan O’Neill-Stevens (Ngāti Apakura) said he is looking forward to bringing his experience in collaboration, advocacy and delivering change to the election.

Rohan O’Neill-Stevens (Ngāti Apakura) said he is looking forward to bringing his experience in collaboration, advocacy and delivering change to the election.

Meet the queer Blak rugby team taking on the Ella 7s The Lorikeets are competing in the Ella 7s, the flagship Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Rugby Union 7s tournament; they’ll be the first queer-identifying club to compete.

The Lorikeets are competing in the Ella 7s, the flagship Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Rugby Union 7s tournament; they’ll be the first queer-identifying club to compete.

Australian MP urges further appeal on sentence that saw fatal hit-and-run driver avoid jail time 39-year-old Kunwinjku man, Whitehurst, was thrown several meters and later died from his injuries, while another man was left seriously injured.

39-year-old Kunwinjku man, Whitehurst, was thrown several meters and later died from his injuries, while another man was left seriously injured.

Bay of Plenty fans excited for Chiefs’ long-awaited return to Hāngī Pit Rotorua rugby fans, including the mayor, are looking forward to welcoming the Chiefs back to the city for a Super Rugby Pacific clash next month.

Rotorua rugby fans, including the mayor, are looking forward to welcoming the Chiefs back to the city for a Super Rugby Pacific clash next month.

They were almost hunted to extinction. Now, the southern right whale is at risk again Once a pillar of conservation success, the tide has turned for the Southern Right Whale as they face dwindling numbers in the wake of climate change.

Once a pillar of conservation success, the tide has turned for the Southern Right Whale as they face dwindling numbers in the wake of climate change.

‘I feel like a Māori’: Argentinian Uber driver Diego Acuña on his full-face mataora Argentinian Uber driver Diego Acuña says he is Māori at heart.

Argentinian Uber driver Diego Acuña says he is Māori at heart.

300 people of colour died during Cyclone Mahina, but the Australia only remembers the 9 white casualties 127 years ago, the most devastating tropical cyclone in Australia’s recorded history struck the eastern coast of Far North Queensland with catastrophic force.

127 years ago, the most devastating tropical cyclone in Australia’s recorded history struck the eastern coast of Far North Queensland with catastrophic force.

Te Matatini 2027: Ngā Purapura o Te Tai Hauāuru triumph Ngā Purapura o Te Tai Hauāuru crowned new champions as four teams qualify for Te Matatini 2027.

Ngā Purapura o Te Tai Hauāuru crowned new champions as four teams qualify for Te Matatini 2027.

‘Unnecessary, degrading and deeply harmful’: New report calls for strip searches to be banned in prisons In most Australian jurisdictions, children as young as ten can be subjected to strip searching, with First Nations people significantly more likely to be targeted .

In most Australian jurisdictions, children as young as ten can be subjected to strip searching, with First Nations people significantly more likely to be targeted .

Kurahaupō waka goes on display at Masterton’s Aratoi Museum For the first time in several years the modern Kurahaupō waka has gone on public display after being moved overland from Levin to Aratoi Museum in Masterton.

For the first time in several years the modern Kurahaupō waka has gone on public display after being moved overland from Levin to Aratoi Museum in Masterton.

Traditional Owners to receive millions from Northern Territory government in Australia over mine It’s an outcome that Matthew Ryan, Northern Land Council Chairperson, said is a “great achievement” that could either be “successful” or “disappointing”.

It’s an outcome that Matthew Ryan, Northern Land Council Chairperson, said is a “great achievement” that could either be “successful” or “disappointing”.

‘My boys don’t go to school anymore’: ICE raids trigger painful memories of the past The anxiety Jacque Wilson felt when ICE agents increased their presence in the state, and in particular, the Twin Cities, came over her like a wave.

The anxiety Jacque Wilson felt when ICE agents increased their presence in the state, and in particular, the Twin Cities, came over her like a wave.

Raukura of Aho Matua kura Tukaha Cooper steps onto the Breakers court Ko Tukaha Cooper, raukura o te Aho Matua, tēra kua wahi waahi atu ki te kapa Breakers, me tāana e mea ana ko te reo Māori me nga tikanga hei waka kawe i te ora.

Ko Tukaha Cooper, raukura o te Aho Matua, tēra kua wahi waahi atu ki te kapa Breakers, me tāana e mea ana ko te reo Māori me nga tikanga hei waka kawe i te ora.

Australian Parliament to investigate racism and violence against First Nations peoples Racism against First Nations people will be investigated by a parliamentary committee, after an alleged terror attack against Invasion Day protestors in Perth.

Racism against First Nations people will be investigated by a parliamentary committee, after an alleged terror attack against Invasion Day protestors in Perth.

Moriori accuses Crown of not being neutral on issues with Ngāti Mutunga over Chatham Islands Moriori Imi Settlement Trust allege the Crown has reneged on a promise to remain neutral on issues of tino rangatiratanga between them and Ngāti Mutunga over the Chatham Islands.

Moriori Imi Settlement Trust allege the Crown has reneged on a promise to remain neutral on issues of tino rangatiratanga between them and Ngāti Mutunga over the Chatham Islands.

Calls grow to dismantle Oranga Tamariki after release of Independent Children’s Monitor report The release of the Independent Children’s Monitor report shows zero improvement in child safety, sparking demands for iwi and hapū to take the lead.

The release of the Independent Children’s Monitor report shows zero improvement in child safety, sparking demands for iwi and hapū to take the lead.

Te Hou Farms: Big push to boost dairy output Māori-owned Te Hou Farms near Bulls expects to lift its dairy production by so much that it has plans for a second milking shed.

Māori-owned Te Hou Farms near Bulls expects to lift its dairy production by so much that it has plans for a second milking shed.

Nangs crackdown ‘opportunity to make a change’ A recent move by authorities to crack down on the illegal sale and use of nitrous oxide has been praised by a local politician, who has been fighting to get it off his streets.

A recent move by authorities to crack down on the illegal sale and use of nitrous oxide has been praised by a local politician, who has been fighting to get it off his streets.

Iwi opens houses to raise whānau at home Ngāti Mutunga has opened five new houses in Urenui to help whānau get into home ownership and grow their family connections on tribal ground.

Ngāti Mutunga has opened five new houses in Urenui to help whānau get into home ownership and grow their family connections on tribal ground.

Inside an iwi’s fast-growing berry enterprise Inside a cooled packhouse just outside Whanganui, thousands of fragrant strawberries move along a conveyor belt system for hand-packing before heading to market.

Inside a cooled packhouse just outside Whanganui, thousands of fragrant strawberries move along a conveyor belt system for hand-packing before heading to market.

Winston Peters prioritises expat safety as Israel–Iran crisis deepens The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is prioritising the safety of New Zealanders in the Middle East, following the fallout in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is prioritising the safety of New Zealanders in the Middle East, following the fallout in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

‘Fails Māori’ Māori health advocates slam Pae Ora amendment bill A bill aimed at embedding health targets into the country’s health system is facing strong criticism from Māori health advocates and opposition MPs, who say it weakens Te Tiriti.

A bill aimed at embedding health targets into the country’s health system is facing strong criticism from Māori health advocates and opposition MPs, who say it weakens Te Tiriti.

High Court reaffirms customary marine title for Ruapuke Island under tougher law The High Court has confirmed that the Ruapuke Island Group whānau retain Customary Marine Title over waters surrounding the island in Te Ara a Kiwa / Foveaux Strait

The High Court has confirmed that the Ruapuke Island Group whānau retain Customary Marine Title over waters surrounding the island in Te Ara a Kiwa / Foveaux Strait

High iwi engagement as Te Rarawa votes for new rūnanga chair Te Rarawa uri are engaging in iwi politics in growing numbers as voting continues for the next chairperson of Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa.

Te Rarawa uri are engaging in iwi politics in growing numbers as voting continues for the next chairperson of Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa.

Softball legend Marty Grant inducted into World Hall of Fame, reflects on legacy and sacrifice Former Black Sox pitcher Marty Grant has been inducted into the WBSC Softball Hall of Fame.

Former Black Sox pitcher Marty Grant has been inducted into the WBSC Softball Hall of Fame.