At the UN, Indigenous leaders tackle how to enforce global climate court rulings At the United Nations this week, Indigenous leaders and advocates are asking: What will it take to force governments to comply with international court rulings.

At the United Nations this week, Indigenous leaders and advocates are asking: What will it take to force governments to comply with international court rulings.

Documents reveal iwi hui cut from Treaty review, replaced by Minister-appointed group OIA emails reveal plans for regional hui with iwi Māori were cut from the Treaty review, replaced by agency engagement and a small advisory group ahead of new legislation.

OIA emails reveal plans for regional hui with iwi Māori were cut from the Treaty review, replaced by agency engagement and a small advisory group ahead of new legislation.

Lani Daniels returns to Whangārei as unified super middleweight world champion Lani (The Smiling Assassin) Daniels shocked the world with her TKO win against US boxer Shadasia Green, becoming the newly crowned IBF/WBO/Ring super middleweight world champion.

Lani (The Smiling Assassin) Daniels shocked the world with her TKO win against US boxer Shadasia Green, becoming the newly crowned IBF/WBO/Ring super middleweight world champion.

Whakatāne Hospital restores 24/7 maternity services after a year of disruption Whakatāne Hospital has restored its full maternity and gynaecology services after staffing shortages forced many women to travel for care.

Whakatāne Hospital has restored its full maternity and gynaecology services after staffing shortages forced many women to travel for care.

‘We should celebrate’: 81% back Whanganui settlement, iwi prepares for signing Whanganui iwi members have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their historic Treaty settlement with the Crown, marking a major milestone in a decades-long process.

Whanganui iwi members have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their historic Treaty settlement with the Crown, marking a major milestone in a decades-long process.

“International Embarrassment” Māori leaders condemn coalition government in Geneva Aotearoa has come under fire at the United Nations this week, with advocates calling out the New Zealand Government for what they describe as an erosion of Indigenous rights.

Aotearoa has come under fire at the United Nations this week, with advocates calling out the New Zealand Government for what they describe as an erosion of Indigenous rights.

New era begins for Ōpōtiki College as new principal welcomed The start of Term 2 marks a turning point for Ōpōtiki College, as the community and students unite behind new leadership and a shared vision for the future.

The start of Term 2 marks a turning point for Ōpōtiki College, as the community and students unite behind new leadership and a shared vision for the future.

Māori leaders question Bunnings' facial recognition rollout Two Bunnings Warehouse stores in Hamilton have rolled out the use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT), sparking greater questions around ethics and cultural safety.

Two Bunnings Warehouse stores in Hamilton have rolled out the use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT), sparking greater questions around ethics and cultural safety.

Labour labels Treaty review ‘disgusting’ as Government moves to standardise clauses Labour calls Treaty clause review “disgusting” and “by stealth” as Government confirms bill covering 18 laws is coming within months, with public consultation promised

Labour calls Treaty clause review “disgusting” and “by stealth” as Government confirms bill covering 18 laws is coming within months, with public consultation promised

Luxon declares leadership confidence despite caucus tensions Following a slide in the polls and speculation about his leadership, the Prime Minister has confirmed a motion of confidence was passed at a caucus meeting on Tuesday morning.

Following a slide in the polls and speculation about his leadership, the Prime Minister has confirmed a motion of confidence was passed at a caucus meeting on Tuesday morning.

‘We can do this’: Rejected Super Rugby bidder says it can keep Moana Pasifika going Tracy Atiga told Pacific Waves she was devastated when she learned that Moana Pasifika would be disbanded at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific 2026 season.

Tracy Atiga told Pacific Waves she was devastated when she learned that Moana Pasifika would be disbanded at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific 2026 season.

‘A gift for our whānau’: Te reo book scheme hits 400,000 copies milestone Mum-of-five Tracey Hudson knows that good and bad children’s behaviours start in the home - and reading to her children is one of the most important jobs she has.

Mum-of-five Tracey Hudson knows that good and bad children’s behaviours start in the home - and reading to her children is one of the most important jobs she has.

Hinematioro pou returns to Uawa from Germany after 256 years overseas Te Aitanga a Hauiti have returned their ancestral pou, Hinematioro, to Uawa, after retrieving her from The University of Tübingen in Germany.

Te Aitanga a Hauiti have returned their ancestral pou, Hinematioro, to Uawa, after retrieving her from The University of Tübingen in Germany.

Iwi leader voices need for government to support marae with severe weather A Northland iwi leader says some form of ongoing support is needed in order for marae to continue responding effectively to severe weather events.

A Northland iwi leader says some form of ongoing support is needed in order for marae to continue responding effectively to severe weather events.

15-year-old ‘Old Soul’ retraces tīpuna footsteps to Gallipoli Takikawa Rangi has made the trip from Te Puia Springs in Te Tai Rāwhiti to Turkey, retracing the journey his tipuna Rere Hauiti made in WWI.

Takikawa Rangi has made the trip from Te Puia Springs in Te Tai Rāwhiti to Turkey, retracing the journey his tipuna Rere Hauiti made in WWI.

ANALYSIS: Government set to reduce Treaty in legislation to lowest possible standard - what it means Sweeping changes to Treaty clauses across 23 laws could lower te Tiriti to its weakest legal standard, reshaping how it influences decisions in health, environment and beyond.

Sweeping changes to Treaty clauses across 23 laws could lower te Tiriti to its weakest legal standard, reshaping how it influences decisions in health, environment and beyond.

Prince Harry visited the Australian War Memorial with Indigenous veterans Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, visited the Australian War Memorial last Wednesday as part of his four-day tour of Australia.

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, visited the Australian War Memorial last Wednesday as part of his four-day tour of Australia.

‘Not just an isolated act’: Papatoetoe community demands action after racist graffiti An arrest has been made over racist graffiti outside Papatoetoe Central School but community members say the incident should not be treated as a one-off.

An arrest has been made over racist graffiti outside Papatoetoe Central School but community members say the incident should not be treated as a one-off.

How a new meth ‘safe space’ could change recovery journeys in Tairāwhiti Hawke's Bay/Gisborne has the second-highest meth use in wastewater tests.

Hawke's Bay/Gisborne has the second-highest meth use in wastewater tests.

Indigenous remains discovered on an Australian Island, halting construction work The method of burial was recognised as traditional by Noongar Elders. Ground-penetrating radar work will now take place to determine if there are further remains.

The method of burial was recognised as traditional by Noongar Elders. Ground-penetrating radar work will now take place to determine if there are further remains.

Rotorua council clash: Robert Lee storms out of workshop, Mayor Tapsell denies co-ordinated attack Lee says he left after the meeting became 'dysfunctional' and he couldn't ask a question.

Lee says he left after the meeting became 'dysfunctional' and he couldn't ask a question.

35 years on: 630 Indigenous deaths in custody since Australia’s landmark Royal Commission With hundreds of Blak deaths since the commission handed down its findings, there are urgent calls for governments of all jurisdictions to adopt them.

With hundreds of Blak deaths since the commission handed down its findings, there are urgent calls for governments of all jurisdictions to adopt them.

War, climate change, and AI: What’s at stake at this year’s UN Indigenous forum Delegates are arriving in New York this week for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples. Amid other challenges, the U.S. has made it increasingly difficult for delegat

Delegates are arriving in New York this week for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples. Amid other challenges, the U.S. has made it increasingly difficult for delegat

Te Matatini: Tainui waka winners announced, two kapa to make debut 23 kapa performed which allows the Tainui waka region to put forward six teams

23 kapa performed which allows the Tainui waka region to put forward six teams

Te Matatini 2027: Te Tū Mataora defend regional title Te Tū Mataora retain their championship as three teams qualify for Te Matatini 2027.

Te Tū Mataora retain their championship as three teams qualify for Te Matatini 2027.

Kingi Kiriona launches Hauraki-Waikato bid, hailed as ‘a great score for anyone’ Kingi Kiriona has formally launched his bid for Labour in Hauraki-Waikato, drawing strong backing from party leadership as the race for the electorate begins to take shape.

Kingi Kiriona has formally launched his bid for Labour in Hauraki-Waikato, drawing strong backing from party leadership as the race for the electorate begins to take shape.

Renowned Māori education leader Rāwiri Wright honoured with doctorate Rāwiri Wright, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Education, recognising his contribution to Māori education, cultural revitalisation and equity.

Rāwiri Wright, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Education, recognising his contribution to Māori education, cultural revitalisation and equity.

Council steps up Treaty duties despite Act challenge New Plymouth councillors have begun fusing their Treaty of Waitangi obligations into long-term planning for the district – in spite of ACT party saying the move isn’t democratic.

New Plymouth councillors have begun fusing their Treaty of Waitangi obligations into long-term planning for the district – in spite of ACT party saying the move isn’t democratic.

Education treaty mandates: Waitangi Tribunal wraps urgent inquiry into clause repeal As the urgent inquiry into treaty school mandate removals wraps up, Minister Erica Stanford remains silent, declining any comment while the matter is before the Waitangi Tribunal.

As the urgent inquiry into treaty school mandate removals wraps up, Minister Erica Stanford remains silent, declining any comment while the matter is before the Waitangi Tribunal.

Te Ao Māori News returns to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Seven indigenous media outlets will collaborate once again to report from the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, including the impact of armed conflicts and mining.

Seven indigenous media outlets will collaborate once again to report from the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, including the impact of armed conflicts and mining.