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Commemorations for the Te Kupenga Pā battle are underway
Commemorations for the 152nd anniversary of the Te Kupenga Pā battle are underway today in the Bay of Plenty settlement of Te Teko.
Corporate pathway expanded for Māori and Pasifika graduates
A lack of Māori and Pasifika students taking up internships could be blocking their pathways into corporate careers, and an internship scheme aims to change that.
Time to Talk, say Māori rangatahi
A group of Māori rangatahi have a message - and they want you to hear it. Video
Weaving tutor passes torch to Pākehā students
A Pukekohe weaving tutor is encouraging her Pākehā students to ensure weaving skills are kept alive.
Push for Māori to step into IT industry
A lack of diversity in information technology is behind a move to encourage more Māori to step into the industry.
Te Puea Marae signs with private sector to support homeless
Mangere's Te Puea Marae has signed its first agreement to work alongside private sector companies to provide support for the marae's homeless whānau.
Iwi leader Lewis Moeau dies, aged 79
The Māori community has come together to remember iwi leader and public servant Lewis Moeau who died today at the age of 79.
Paint thieves hit Auckland mural project
A West Auckland art programme working with vulnerable youth suffered a setback last week after all their spray can supplies were stolen.
Survey under way to gauge Māori financial attitudes
The largest survey conducted on Māori financial attitudes will look to discover how Māori identity shapes financial choices.
Te reo Google maps a step closer
New Zealanders have embraced a project to have the correct Māori pronunciation spoken on Google Maps.
Petitioners call to allow 'ghost' votes after woman's death
Mehara Tamaki, 19, died this month and her whānau and friends are looking to honour her by pushing the government to change the law so votes like hers will count.
Rotorua whānau go without food to pay bills
Rotorua locals say whoever is voted into government this weekend needs to address the fact so many families are struggling to put food on the table.
Robotics competition engaging Māori students
A new regional robotics competition is looking to boost science and technology participation rates among Māori children.
Māori history school curriculum launched
The launch of Māori history in schools is long overdue and will shed light on a neglected part of New Zealand history, a Māori educator says.
Māori Parliament's 100 year anniversary celebrated
Iwi and officials from across the country gathered yesterday to honour the anniversary of the Kiingitanga Māori Parliament.
Calls to support te reo Māori learners in Australia
There have been calls for more funding to be allocated to help grow te reo Māori use in Australia, amid a rising popularity of te reo classes and online videos supporting learners.
Rua Kēnana's descendants prepare for Crown pardon
The descendants of Tūhoe prophet Rua Kēnana will gather in Maungapōhatu this weekend to witness the righting of an historic wrong. Audio
Iwi at odds over East West Link
An Auckland hapū has lashed out at Hauraki tribal support for the proposed four-lane highway in Auckland.