Co-leader John Tamihere says Maori develop cancer a decade sooner than the general population.

He says current screening ages mean Maori arrive at hospitals with levels of illness that could have been avoided.

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14 Sep: Maori Language Week kicks off today, with it marking its 50th anniversary

07 Sep: Te Pati Maori's Oriini Kaipara has paid tribute to the late Takutai Tarsh Kemp - after winning the Tamaki Makaurau by-election

31 Aug: Damning claims from a former Welsh rugby international about New Zealand Rugby Players Association boss Rob Nichol

30 Aug: Hobson's Pledge is defending its decision to use Rotorua's Mayor in its campaign against Maori wards, without her permission

28 Aug: Te Pati Maori president and former Labour MP John Tamihere has confirmed another tilt for office

28 Aug: Tipa Mahuta has been elected unopposed to Waikato Regional Council, following the death of respected local Maxine Moana-uwhangai -- the only other candidate in the Nga Hau e Wha Maori constituency

27 Aug: Former Maori All Black Shane Christie has died in Nelson, aged 39

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