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The Labour Party has selected Māori leader Kingi Kiriona (Ngāti Ruanui, Ngā Rauru, Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Kahungunu) as its candidate for the Hauraki-Waikato Māori electorate for 2026. “The opportunity to stand for the Labour Party, and represent the people of Hauraki-Waikato is a huge honour,” Kingi Kiriona said. The announcement follows a meeting Kiriona had with the Māori Queen, Te … Read More
Family and friends have gathered at Ōrākei Marae to farewell activist Sharon Hawke who passed in Samoa last week. Sharon was just 64 when she passed, and is the daughter of renowned Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei leaders, Joe and Rene Hawke. Joe lead the protest at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point, to reclaim whenua belonging to his people. Precious Clarke of Ngāti Whātua … Read More
The ceasefire agreement regarding the war in the Middle East has prompted a confident declaration from United States President Donald Trump, who asserts that “Big money will be made.” On his Truth social media account, President Trump proclaimed that it was “A big day for World Peace! Iran wants it to happen, they’ve had enough! Likewise, so has everyone else!” … Read More
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a refreshed ministerial lineup to continue fixing the basics and protecting New Zealand’s future. “New Zealanders are facing economic challenges brought on by conflict in the Middle East and its effect on fuel supply across the world,” says Christopher Luxon. “Having a strong ministerial team with real-world experience to deliver our response is crucial. … Read More
A Manukau District Court decision has resulted in the first successful prosecution under laws governing the export of pounamu, with a mother and son found guilty of attempting to take the stone overseas. Tuia News covered the case at an earlier hearing last month, following the filing of the application. Boyuan Zhang and Xin Li were convicted after trying to … Read More
New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters used his State of the Nation address in Tauranga to announce a new campaign policy and deliver strong political attacks against opposition parties ahead of the 2026 general election. The party’s key campaign policy announced on the day was a pledge to overhaul the energy sector. “New Zealand First today is announcing a campaign … Read More
New Zealand’s renewable energy future has been significantly strengthened by two major announcements, highlighting the critical role of geothermal power. Mercury has officially opened the new fifth generation unit at its Ngā Tamariki Geothermal Station near Taupō, while the Government has ringfenced $50 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to de-risk new geothermal projects.. Associate Minister of Energy Shane … Read More
Cabinet has officially agreed to the Terms of Reference and membership for a government inquiry into the fatal landslides in Tauranga, an announcement made by Emergency Management and Recovery Associate Minister Chris Penk. The decision follows the devastating events of January 22, 2026, which claimed the lives of eight people. Minister Penk said “These events have caused profound grief. For … Read More
As cremation becomes more common across Aotearoa, Māori leaders are urging greater awareness of tikanga when it comes to scattering ashes. Kahurangi Rangimarie Glavish says death remains sacred in all its forms — whether through burial, mourning or cremation. “Mo tātou ahakoa nehu, ahakoa tangi, ahakoa punarehu atu, he tapu te katoa,” she says. Glavish says concerns arise when ashes … Read More
Māori health providers in South Auckland say their work with whānau stretches far beyond the clinic walls. In Māngere, Hinekura Ngataki, a lead clinician for Ngaa Pou Hauora oo Taamaki Makaurau, is bringing rangatahi together through equine therapy, helping secondary school students facing mental health challenges reconnect and build confidence. The initiative is part of wider community outreach led by … Read More
Associate Minister for Energy, Minister Shane Jones is calling for public calm regarding global oil supplies amid the war in the Middle East. The Government’s newly established Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group met for the first time last night to discuss New Zealand’s situation and potential next steps on fuel security in response to the Middle East conflict. … Read More
PŌNEKE – The High Court has overturned the expulsion of Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi from Te Pāti Māori, ruling that the party’s leadership committed “fundamental errors of law” and ignored its own constitutional tikanga. In a judgment released on 10 March 2026, Justice Radich declared that the October 2025 suspension and November 2025 expulsion of Ms. Kapa-Kingi were … Read More