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Hinemoana Baker awarded Berlin residency
A well-known Māori writer has been given the opportunity to explore her whakapapa in Germany and write about it.
Sonny Tau regrets taking kereru
Ngāpuhi Runanga chair Sonny Tau says he has made a mistake that he deeply regrets, after being found with five dead kererū. Audio
Delays in returning bodies to whānau
The Law Commission is calling for whānau to have better, and faster, access to relatives' bodies.
Minister: No legal action launched
No legal action has been launched by iwi over the sale of public land for housing in Auckland, the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations says.
Hope for Māori artefacts in blaze
An expert in Māori culture says it's hoped that precious taonga may still be found intact after the English mansion they were in burnt down.
MediaWorks apologises to John Tamihere
MediaWorks has been forced to make a public apology to the former radio talkback host John Tamihere.
Film to raise awareness of suicide
The journey of five Māori whānau as they come to terms with the loss of loved ones to suicide will be filmed to raise awareness about the issue.
Minister refutes allegations of political interference
The Minister of Māori Development is refuting allegations that he tried to interfere with Māori Television's programming.
Influential korero club makes comeback
In the 1970s, the Māori Language Society was pivotal in pushing the government to declare Māori an official language. Now, it's making a comeback.
Govt case weak, says Māori law expert
An expert in Māori law says the Government may have been acting outside its power over the sale of public land in Auckland, which was in the process of being offered to iwi.
Elder abuse rates low for Māori
A social worker believes understanding Māori tikanga and values could help reduce elder abuse in Aotearoa.
Call for changes to Māori palliative care
Some academics are calling for more rigourous training to ensure Māori receive better care at the end of their lives. Audio
Iwi vote to keep fisheries body
Iwi across the country have voted to keep Māori fisheries body Te Ohu Kaimoana.
Māori Party asks for 'please explain' over land sale
The Māori Party has waded into the stoush between the Government and Ngāti Whātua, over the sale of public land in Auckland.