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Treaty Principles Bill scrapped but the fight for Te Tiriti is just beginning - lawyers and advocates say
Legal experts and Māori advocates say the fight to protect Te Tiriti is only just beginning - as the controversial Treaty Principles Bill is officially killed in Parliament.
Minister called out over 'race-baiting' language on school lunch issue
"Why are so many Māori kids not being fed at home? Parents need to take some responsibility," ACT Minister Chhour wrote.
'It reconnects us' - Australian rangatahi get back to their roots at Polyfest
Te Puna Mataatahi from the Gold Coast made its debut on the Polyfest stage.
Te Pāti Māori MPs refuse to attend Parliament's Privileges Committee hearing
The Privileges Committee hearing was set after concerns were raised about their conduct during the first reading of the controversial bill.
Petition launched against 'horrible, disgusting and inedible' school lunches
"We've just had enough," lawyer Tania Waikato told RNZ. Audio
The underground fashion week redefining the industry
Te Wiki Āhua o Aotearoa was launched in 2024 by a group of wāhine frustrated by the lack of spaces to showcase Aotearoa's creative scene.
The softball club normalising te ao Māori on the diamond
Te Aroha Softball Club did something never seen before at the tournament - taking the diamond not just with gloves and bats, but with haka.
Alleged beating of parolee Dean Wickliffe condemned
The alleged abuse of a 77-year-old kaumātua at a Corrections facility highlights the failure of the prison system to uphold its own commitments under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, says a prisoner advocacy…
Prisoner on hunger strike alleges he was beaten by prison guards
Dean Wickliffe hasn't eaten for just over a week.
Students 'left in the dark' over delayed scholarship payments
Teaching students are struggling to meet the demands of full-time study without the money.
Wāhine plumber hopes more women enter trades
In a field where only 2% of certified plumbers are women, Hera Eruera - better known as She's a Māori Plumber online - is challenging the status quo. Audio
Building future leaders in small Taranaki town
Meet the rōpū empowering rangatahi to reach their potential.
What whānau are wearing to Te Matatini
Whether it's Māori business merch flying off the shelves, custom pounamu, or handcrafted pēke (bags) to carry all the necessities - every fit has a story.
Die-hard Haka fans line up hours before performance
Numbers at Te Matatini have been building up over the week, and will crescendo for a sold out finals on Saturday.
Ngā Hāpai Ō:The Humble Heroes of Te Matatini
A team of ringa hāpai have come together to ensure that the festival remains a welcoming and inclusive event.
Watch: Meet Bosco, the surfing dog spreading aroha
Watch: Balancing on his surfboard, the kurī became a joyful show of support.
'Being Māori is my superpower': Love Island's star journey to reclaim identity
'I don't want any young wāhine to ever feel the way I did growing up.'
What are the hopes for the future of Aotearoa?
From Tangata Whenua to Tangata Tiriti, from seasoned attendees to first-time visitors at Waitangi, their visions for Aotearoa share a common theme - kotahitanga.
Crowds arrive at Waitangi, for many different reasons
Waitangi always draws a crowd, but why, this year?
'Connecting with their tūpuna' keep the kaihoe waka going
As Waitangi celebrations begin to pave way, haukāinga and manuhiri have arrived in numbers.
Hāngī feeds 10,000 people at Te Tii Waitangi Marae
As the country discusses the concept of kotahitanga (unity), marae and whānau across Te Tai Tokerau have demonstrated what true unity can achieve. Audio
Hāngī feeds 10,000 people at Te Tii Waitangi Marae
As the country discusses the concept of kotahitanga (unity), marae and whānau across Te Tai Tokerau have demonstrated what true unity can achieve.
'Together for Te Tiriti': Lush joins fight against Treaty Principles Bill
The company, known for its handmade and cruelty-free products, has launched an in-store and online campaign.
No captions, interpreters for Treaty Principles submission hearings
Advocates say many in the disabled community, particularly deaf people, submitted on the bill - but are now being excluded.
22yo rises through ranks to buy her own Pizza Hut
Caitlyn Lewis is hoping to integrate te ao Māori into her business one slice at a time.