OpinionWill’s Word: Te Pāti Māori needs fresh leadership and Maipi-Clarke just proved whyAfter months of infighting, Maipi-Clarke’s clarity, humility and distance from the drama offer the party a real chance to reset.William TeriteFri, 21 Nov
Pacific Region • Hawai'i • Aotearoa New ZealandAnchored in history: Hōkūleʻa returns to Auckland after 40yrsHōkūleʻa and her sister canoe are welcomed to Auckland by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, celebrating decades of Polynesian voyaging and cultural revival.Khalia StrongTue, 18 Nov
Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandAdvocates warn that selective redress risks repeating state harmHuman Rights Commissioner Julia Whaipooti says proposals to scrutinise survivors with serious convictions undermine calls for open redress.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 14 Nov
Local Democracy ReportingPapatoetoe playground gets major faceliftThe new public spaces mark a significant milestone in a multi-year regeneration by Auckland Council.Mary AfemataThu, 13 Nov
Local Democracy ReportingŌtara youth lead digital solutions to school uniforms and itemsLocal rangatahi have launched a community-driven website making second-hand school uniforms and supplies easier and more affordable for families.Mary AfemataThu, 13 Nov
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Could Te Pāti Māori's impending collapse lead to transformation?Infighting, ejections, and a divided caucus have rocked Te Pāti Māori. Yet out of political chaos, history shows, new Māori movements often rise.William TeriteThu, 13 Nov
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: The Te Pāti Māori fallout continuesTe Pāti Māori’s turmoil peaks as MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris are expelled.William TeriteTue, 11 Nov
Local Democracy Reporting‘It's homelier than a hospital': How a dialysis model is saving lives and millions of dollarsA partnership between Health NZ and The Kidney Society is reshaping care by bringing treatment into communities. But its future depends on continued government support.Mary AfemataMon, 10 Nov
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific and Māori youth bearing the cost of NZ’s ongoing vaping crisisHealth experts say the rise of vaping has slowed the nation’s progress towards a smoke-free generation, calling for stronger protections for young people.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 06 Nov
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Forget culture wars and focus on bread and butterThe Government’s decision to drop Treaty requirements from schools shows a fixation on cultural politics rather than everyday issues.William TeriteWed, 05 Nov
