With the 2026 General Election drawing closer, Te Pāti Māori President John Tamihere says the party remains focused on mobilising supporters, building grassroots momentum and presenting a distinctly ...

The Government’s school lunch programme is facing renewed scrutiny following the Auditor-General’s report, with Children’s Rights Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad warning that access to nutritious food ...

Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum is inviting whānau to celebrate Matariki with a vibrant programme of free performances, storytelling, cultural learning and hands-on activities that ...

A new transitional housing initiative in Tauranga is providing a lifeline for older wāhine experiencing homelessness, highlighting a growing but often overlooked housing crisis affecting older women ...

It was another action-packed weekend in sport, with New Zealand celebrating success on the rugby field, squash court and Formula One circuit, while also reflecting on the resilience of a […] ...

The Human Rights Commission has released the fourth edition of its Statement on Religious Diversity, reaffirming the right of every person in Aotearoa New Zealand to practise their religion—or choose ...

An aggressive marine pest is continuing to spread across the upper North Island, prompting renewed warnings for boaties, fishers and divers to help stop its advance. Exotic caulerpa, an invasive […] ...

Manuel, says strengthening regional economies, improving access to healthcare and ensuring tamariki receive nutritious school lunches remain critical priorities for communities across her electorate.

Māori health researcher and GP Professor Sue Crengle says Aotearoa cannot close the lung cancer gap while the health system continues to deliver services that treat everyone the same, despite […] ...

Labour MP Shanan Halbert says the party’s latest election commitments are designed to tackle both the immediate pressures facing households and the long-term workforce challenges confronting New ...

Award-winning children’s entertainer Miss Nicky Says is helping tamariki across Aotearoa strengthen their connection to te reo Māori and identity through a new series of educational waiata focused on ...

A brand-new boutique festival celebrating the best of Aotearoa music, culture and connection is set to make its debut in Rotorua this summer, with an all-star lineup led by L.A.B […] ...