There is something deeply troubling about the way rongoā Māori has suddenly found itself in the crosshairs of talkback radio. Not because scrutiny of public spending is wrong. It isn’t. […] ...

Nearly half a million dollars in anonymous political donations has sparked fresh calls for an overhaul of New Zealand’s electoral finance laws ahead of this year’s general election. Greenpeace ...

Almost one million cervical screening reminder notifications were never sent. It is a figure so staggering that it should stop every New Zealander in their tracks. Not because it represents […] ...

The numbers are alarming. The stories behind them are heartbreaking. New Zealand’s latest labour market data paints the bleakest picture in more than a decade. National unemployment has climbed to 5.6 ...

For many New Zealanders, the economic recovery promised by the Government feels increasingly out of reach. While ministers continue to argue their long-term plan is beginning to take shape, households ...

As the Children’s Commissioner, Dr Claire Achmad was a passionate advocate for Children in Aotearoa. She supported Government policy when it worked and she was critical when it didn’t.   Her […] ...

Whitireia and WelTec are reporting significant improvements in educational outcomes for Māori and Pacific learners, with the latest Educational Performance Indicator (EPI) results highlighting ...

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has voted not to submit its own Head Start proposal under the Government’s Simplifying Local Government reform programme, opting instead to participate ...

New research led by the University of Otago’s Associate Professor Ben Beaglehole has found that autism diagnosis rates in New Zealand have more than tripled over the past 15 years, […] ...

As artificial intelligence rapidly becomes part of everyday life, Māori technology and governance advocate Dayle Takitimu says Aotearoa must ensure that human rights, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori ...

With Māori unemployment climbing to its highest level in more than a decade, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says the upcoming general election represents a critical opportunity for Māori […] ...

Former Defence Minister and Carterton mayor Ron Mark is returning to electoral politics, with New Zealand First confirming the veteran campaigner will stand for the party at the 2026 general […] ...