Local Democracy Reporting‘It doesn’t feel like election day’: South Aucklanders cast final votes amid low turnoutVoting has ended in local elections, with South Aucklanders among the last to cast special votes. Many say the process felt unexciting, despite their desire to have their voices heard.Mary AfemataSat, 11 Oct
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Auckland University set to make Treaty classes optionalThe University of Auckland looks set to scrap mandatory Treaty of Waitangi and te ao Māori classes, but was it a decision on quality or politics?William TeriteTue, 30 Sep
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandIs it aliens? Is it the Matrix? Nope, just daylight saving againThe clocks jump forward this Sunday. Great for BBQs, not so great for sleep, especially if you’re already running on fumes.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 26 Sep
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 TokalauTue, 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
