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Police in New Zealand tracked down and returned a stolen sacred pounamu mere to a Hamilton museum in just four days, with two suspects now facing charges. The treasured Māori artifact, taken from its display over the holiday weekend, was recovered thanks to swift detective work and community cooperation.
A Brisbane dad makes his three kids speak only Te Reo Maori in the car, part of a growing movement of Maori families keeping their language and culture thriving thousands of miles from home. Nine Australian kapa haka groups will compete this March for a chance at the world championships.
New Zealand racing star Ryan Wood is bringing his Māori heritage to the track with a stunning custom livery designed by contemporary Māori artist Petera Te Hiwirori Hatea. The one-of-a-kind design debuts at Supercars' Indigenous Round in Darwin this weekend.
A 17-year-old New Zealand powerlifter is dominating national competitions while proudly representing his Māori culture. His journey shows how cultural pride and athletic excellence can lift each other up.
A New Zealand program helping Māori entrepreneurs go global is back for its third year after 87% of past participants called it a game changer. Ten startups will get eight weeks of mentorship, tools, and connections to reach international markets.
When Aunty Ora stunned four judges on The Voice: Australia, they asked what else she did. Her answer? "I teach the haka." Moments later, all four were on stage learning the traditional Māori war dance.
Indigenous cultures that view time as a spiral rather than a straight line are teaching scientists new ways to tackle environmental crises. Māori wisdom from New Zealand shows how rethinking our relationship with past, future, and nature could help communities prepare for what comes after ecological tipping points.
A new film tells the extraordinary story of Haane Manahi, a Māori soldier whose 1943 heroism was called "the most gallant feat of arms" of WWII—yet he was controversially denied the Victoria Cross. The movie releases April 23, just before Anzac Day.
Morgan Darlison's stunning illustration celebrating ancestral navigation and partnership appeared on Google's homepage for Waitangi Day, inspiring New Zealanders nationwide. The Christchurch artist created a design honoring indigenous wisdom and the shared journey of all who call Aotearoa home.
Indigenous knowledge-holders in New Zealand partnered with scientists to track dramatic shifts in forest fruiting patterns over 75 years, revealing how climate change ripples through entire ecosystems. Their work shows how traditional ecological wisdom can illuminate environmental changes that conventional science might miss.
Aotearoa hip hop pioneer Che Fu will be inducted into New Zealand's Music Hall of Fame this May, celebrating a groundbreaking career that brought conscious hip hop into the mainstream. The artist who gave us "Chains" and "Misty Frequencies" blazed a trail by weaving Māori and Pasifika culture into music that defined a generation. ---
In a heart-stopping finale, NRL player Brent Woolf charged down a field goal attempt in the dying seconds to secure a 16-16 draw between Indigenous and Māori All Stars. The thrilling stalemate in Hamilton showcased incredible skill and determination from both sides.
After a Waitangi Tribunal hearing and celebrity support, John Bryers Ruddock secured New Zealand citizenship for his three Hawaiian-born children. The win highlights an ongoing struggle for Māori families living overseas who want to return home.
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New Zealand's Prime Minister calls for empowering Indigenous Maori while preserving national unity as hundreds gather to celebrate the 186th anniversary of the nation's founding treaty. The peaceful ceremony comes as the country prepares for elections amid renewed dialogue about honoring Indigenous rights.
A Māori woman's family tree investigation led to a breakthrough discovery about hereditary stomach cancer, offering life-saving options to families worldwide. Genetic testing now helps people catch this rare cancer before it starts.
When a New Zealand councillor refused to attend a government meeting at a traditional Māori gathering place, the indigenous elder leading the event responded with an open invitation and grace. Mike Paku's response is teaching a masterclass in bridging divides through education rather than anger.
The Indigenous women's rugby league team staged a stunning comeback from three tries down to defeat the Maori All Stars 20-14 in Hamilton. Star player Jada Taylor sealed the win with a spectacular 75-metre try in the final minutes.
New Zealand lawmakers just introduced groundbreaking legislation that would recognize whales as legal persons with rights to migrate freely, maintain their culture, and live in healthy habitats. The bill honors an Indigenous treaty signed by Pacific leaders before Māori King Tūheitia's death in 2024.
New Zealand's Rakiura Stewart Island offers travelers a rare chance to spot endangered kiwi birds in the wild on a rat-free sanctuary where nature is making a comeback. The remote island paradise combines conservation success with aurora hunting, fresh seafood, and authentic Māori cultural experiences.
A 23-year-old from Porirua just won one of Harvard's most prestigious awards for groundbreaking research that maps New Zealand's neighborhoods by opportunity. Her work reveals how your birthplace shapes your future and highlights gaps between Māori and Pākehā communities.
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