A wave of concern is rippling through New Zealand as early figures from the 2025 local government elections show historically ...

Welcome to Waateas election coverage of the results for the 2025 Local Government Elections. Keep up to date here with our ...

It is looking likely that the Māori Ward referendum in the Western Bay of Plenty will be defeated. Early indications are it ...

Thousands gather at Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae for the Ahurea Festival, with new kura joining and two spots up for grabs for ...

Visible homelessness in Auckland has jumped 53% in four months, with over 800 people on the streets. Māori leaders and ...

Aukaha News founder and former Te Karere Executive Producer Roihana Nuri says the sector is at a turning point, with Māori ...

On 9 October 2025, Oriini Kaipara was officially sworn in as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tāmaki Makaurau, following her ...

Clinical psychology researcher Heemi Kapa-Kingi launches Uia Te Pātai, a podcast exploring mental health through a Māori lens ...

Chief Executive Larry Parr has often spoken about the agency’s evolving role in a fast-changing digital world. He says Te ...

Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga, This is the 28th Ahurea event – first festival was in 1996, had a break during covid – 30th ...

Waahi Whānau are leading a new tuna pond development in Rāhui Pōkeka to restore kai rangatira, improve water quality, and ...

Denise Messiter-Nin is making history as the only woman and Māori candidate standing for mayor of Thames-Coromandel, ...