Kaumatua Des Ratima has died aged 69.Mike Paku, chairman of Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga, said Ratima died on Sunday morning.`He had some health issues, underlying conditions,` Paku said.`He was a staunch advocate for Maori and... Read...
By Will Trafford of Maori Television Sir Wira Gardiner, the acting chief executive of Oranga Tamariki, has taken a leave of absence for `health reasons`.Chappie Te Kani, Oranga Tamariki`s acting deputy chief executive for governance... Read...
A claim has been lodged with the Waitangi Tribunal accusing the Napier City Council of failing to take reasonable steps to introduce Maori Wards and thus obstructing Maori representation.The claim was lodged this week - and served... Read...
By Tumamao Harawira Te Ao Maori News Tangata whenua and the wider community of Tairawhiti have long petitioned for mortuary waste to be separated from the public wastewater system because it is deemed `culturally abhorrent` for... Read...
Former Maori All Black Marty McKenzie has suffered fractures to his face which could potentially see him miss the Southland Stags` 2021 NPC campaign. Read...
Adrian Orr cautious on housing, gives big nod to Maori economy, climate change and improving efficiency of money transfers in the South Pacific. Read...
RUGBY Highlanders halfback James Arscott is sticking to the basics ahead of a rare start in tonight's Super Rugby clash against the Reds in Brisbane More...
BUSINESS The Auckland Ratepayers Alliance says the latest Government measure to ease rates, only solves a small part of the problem More...