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‘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.

Turi Māori connect to te ao Māori through taonga tākaro Through play and movement, the Turi Māori community is reconnecting with their ancestry. This wānanga creates a vital bridge between Deaf Māori and Te Ao Māori.

Through play and movement, the Turi Māori community is reconnecting with their ancestry. This wānanga creates a vital bridge between Deaf Māori and Te Ao Māori.

English Language Bill labelled a nonsense and disgrace, passes first reading The government’s bill to make English an official language of New Zealand has passed its first reading in Parliament, clearing its initial hurdle after heated debate.

The government’s bill to make English an official language of New Zealand has passed its first reading in Parliament, clearing its initial hurdle after heated debate.

Government moves to strip Māori Land Court oversight of settlement entities Government plans a bill letting PSGEs opt out of Māori Land Court oversight after Nikora v Kruger; critics warn it curtails access to justice. Legislation expected in 2025.

Government plans a bill letting PSGEs opt out of Māori Land Court oversight after Nikora v Kruger; critics warn it curtails access to justice. Legislation expected in 2025.

Marshall Islands nuclear legacy threatens Pacific communities decades later Danity stressed that because we share the same ocean and eat the same fish, concerns about nuclear radiation affect everyone in Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa.

Danity stressed that because we share the same ocean and eat the same fish, concerns about nuclear radiation affect everyone in Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa.

Community forms in remains of Christchurch red zone Bexley's Wetlands Grove is the last remaining road leading to an old subdivision.

Bexley's Wetlands Grove is the last remaining road leading to an old subdivision.

‘The Other Side of Me’: Gary Lang’s powerful story of identity and survival An intimate and deeply personal contemporary work exploring identity, adoption and the enduring impacts of the Stolen Generations will open this week in Meanjin, Brisbane.

An intimate and deeply personal contemporary work exploring identity, adoption and the enduring impacts of the Stolen Generations will open this week in Meanjin, Brisbane.

Hawaiki TŪ Academy: A new professional pathway for haka theatre Building on the success of Autaia, Hawaiki TŪ Academy officially opens its doors to 25 new students who begin their new professional pathway dedicated to the art of Haka Theatre.

Building on the success of Autaia, Hawaiki TŪ Academy officially opens its doors to 25 new students who begin their new professional pathway dedicated to the art of Haka Theatre.

‘Tapahi, motuhia te here’ – Calls for government to condemn US strikes on Iran Opposition parties criticise the Government’s stance on Iran strikes, calling for de-escalation, diplomacy and a stronger commitment to international law.

Opposition parties criticise the Government’s stance on Iran strikes, calling for de-escalation, diplomacy and a stronger commitment to international law.

Māori in Dubai seek shelter amid Middle East strikes Māori in Dubai shelter underground as Iran tensions rise, while an economist warns of possible impacts at home.

Māori in Dubai shelter underground as Iran tensions rise, while an economist warns of possible impacts at home.

Tama Te Uaua wharenui rededicated with hopes of strengthening whānau ties Hundreds gathered in Kaihu, west of Whangārei, at the weekend to rededicate the 108-year-old wharenui Tama Te Ua Ua.

Hundreds gathered in Kaihu, west of Whangārei, at the weekend to rededicate the 108-year-old wharenui Tama Te Ua Ua.