New Zealand Golf has reviewed its use of tikanga Māori in the NZ Open after a cloak, initially labelled as a korowai, caused a stir last year.

Up to 1000 kaihoe (paddlers) will help mark the 80th birthday of the great waka Ngātokimatawhaorua at Waitangi this year.

A new coronavirus has infected more than 4500 people worldwide and while it hasn’t reached New Zealand’s shores yet, the knock-on effects are already being felt in our economy.

What is the Coronavirus? Coronavirus (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory tract illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

A free course launching this month will equip Northland youth with digital skills while also strengthening their identity through aspects of te ao Māori.

Ngāpuhi chair Mere Mangu hopes a review of te rūnanga’s governance, constitution, management and financial affairs will restore the people’s confidence in the organisation.

The naming of 11 Māori as new district court judges will inspire rangatahi to consider a career in the law, says the Māori Law Society co-president.

A founder member of Save Our Unique Landscape says there is a feeling of relief at Ihumātao that the standoff over land there may soon be over.