Waitangi Day in New Zealand is marked by controversy as Māori leaders condemn a proposed bill to redefine the Treaty of ...

Australia's toughest ever "anti-terror" laws have passed parliament, promising mandatory prison sentences for publicly displaying any terror symbol.

Māori leaders in the Far North turned their collective back on the government in an emotional demonstration against what they ...

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Mastery Schools New Zealand – Arapaki, the first new charter school to be announced last November, will greet its first 60 students with a mihi whakatau including whānau, supporters, Charter School ...

Pharmac is consulting on funding a new progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill called desogestrel (branded as Cerazette) from 1 April 2025. A range of oral contraceptive pills are currently available ...

The prime minister says he can mend the relationship with Māori after the bill is voted down, and he would refuse a future ...

A stunning essay from Max Rashbrooke examining his ancestors' role in the shaping of Aotearoa, and what that means for his ...

Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New Zealand, to celebrate the country's national day.

It’s often a day marked by spirited politics and at times boisterous protest. But Thursday’s anniversary of New Zealand’s ...

Crowd enjoying the Kai Marketplace at Waitangi Day at Te Puia 2024. Photo / Stephen Parker In its third year, Waitangi Day at Te Puia returns with a full-on day for whānau to experience cultural ...