A major milestone for Aotearoa’s health system is taking shape in the heart of the Waikato – with the creation of a new ...

As Aotearoa heads into 2026, te reo Māori – our indigenous language and taonga – has been under sustained pressure after a ...

For many Māori veterans and community leaders, the formation of Te Hokowhitu a Tū ki Te Teko is symbolic – a tribute to the ...

Despite these pressures, there are reasons for optimism. Māori and Indigenous voices are shining on large platforms, with ...

Obesity – closely linked with the risk of diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions – is also a significant ...

A health warning has been issued by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora after authorities were alerted to a discharge of ...

Regions highlighted as facing the highest fire danger include Canterbury, Marlborough, Wairarapa, Hawke’s Bay, Tairāwhiti and ...

A state of disaster has been declared in parts of Victoria as emergency services work around the clock to contain the blazes ...

Meanwhile, across the Tasman in Australia, tennis fans are also watching major finals unfold. At the Brisbane International, world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus has reached the women’s final and ...

For international visitors, Māori culture offers something increasingly rare in a fast-moving world – a deep sense of ...

One of the most talked-about stories among Waatea readers in 2025 was the rise of Tania Waikato, a Māori lawyer whose journey ...

Harry’s journey stands out as a powerful example of young Māori leadership that is driven by creativity, community and ...