Arts • Tonga • Aotearoa New ZealandTongan student’s art shines at Te Papa’s Ringa Toi showcasePatrick Lemeki’s works pay tribute to women in his life and celebrate the shared Pacific and Māori identity, earning recognition at the 2025 exhibition.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 22 Sep
Opinion • SāmoaTe Wiki o te Reo Māori: How Māoridom healed my Sāmoan identityPMN journalist Aui’a Vaimaila Leatinu’u details how his te reo Māori journey helped him embrace, explore, and honour his Sāmoan roots.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 18 Sep
Language & CulturePolyfest expands to two venues: A new era for Auckland schools cultural celebrationThe move, prompted by the festival's remarkable growth and the need for more space, will allow for dedicated stages for Māori and diversity performances.Torika Tokalau, Local Democracy ReporterTue, 16 Sep
Language & Culture • Aotearoa New Zealand50 years of te Wiki o te Reo Māori: From the loss of language to championing its revivalAs we mark 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Dr Will Flavell reflects on his and his family’s journey with the Māori language, urging Aotearoa to embrace te reo everyday.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 15 Sep
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Reflections on the March for Palestine on SaturdayThousands marched for Palestine in Auckland and among them were Pasifika flags flying high. It was a powerful reminder that solidarity has no borders.William TeriteMon, 15 Sep
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: On the backlash to calling out Ferris’ commentsI appreciate the spirited feedback on my piece about Tākuta Ferris. But if remarks fuel racism or division, they need to be called out, no matter who says them.William TeriteFri, 12 Sep
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill's Word: Tākuta Ferris’ remarks must not divide communitiesDismissing Indian, Asian, Pacific, and Pākehā supporters as undermining Māori is outrageous.William TeriteThu, 11 Sep
Local Democracy ReportingSchool students demand answers at Māngere 'meet the candidates’ forumHousing, youth spaces, accountability and Māori representation were front and centre as young people questioned candidates in Māngere.Mary AfemataMon, 08 Sep
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Weekend politics signals New Zealand’s moodOriini Kaipara’s by-election win signals a Māori voter shift. Labour falters, Te Pāti Māori strengthens, and Winston Peters reclaims his stage.William TeriteMon, 08 Sep
News • Aotearoa New Zealand • Tonga • Cook IslandsPacific leaders honour Māori Queen at her inaugural KoroneihanaThousands gathered at Tūrangawaewae for the first coronation anniversary of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, joined by Pacific leaders.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 04 Sep
