New Zealand’s music industry is facing one of its most challenging periods in decades, as rising costs, declining music festivals and the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence reshape the future ...

A landmark moment for New Zealand’s hospitality industry has arrived, with Queenstown restaurant Rātā receiving a coveted Michelin Star as part of the inaugural Michelin Guide New Zealand. The ...

Māori Development and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka is facing a defining week across his portfolios, with major decisions spanning marae development, conservation law, Treaty redress and public ...

Labour’s candidate for the Tāmaki electorate, Kerrin Leoni, is ramping up her campaign with a strong focus on community engagement, Māori participation and ensuring voters are ready ahead of a […] ...

Schools across Te Tai Tokerau are struggling to meet the growing needs of deeply traumatised students, with principals warning that teachers are increasingly being forced into roles far beyond ...

Regional Development and Resources Minister Shane Jones is under the spotlight following a week of debate over regional job losses, youth unemployment, resource development and New Zealand’s ...

Te reo Māori is set to play an even greater role on the international sporting stage following the development of Te Reo Māori ki Karahiko 2026, a landmark language resource […] ...

Community leader and advocate Dave Letele has joined this year’s Big Sleep Out, braving one of the coldest nights of winter to help raise funds and awareness for people experiencing […] ...

A landmark legal battle over climate accountability is unfolding in the High Court today, with prominent Māori environmental advocate Mike Smith challenging Government legislation that could prevent ...

It was a weekend filled with championship triumphs, agonising defeats and international football drama, with Radio Waatea sports commentator Ken Laban saying New Zealand sport once again delivered ...

Australian authorities are investigating what could become the first mainland case of the highly pathogenic H5 bird flu strain after a sick migratory bird tested positive for avian influenza in […] ...

An aggressive marine pest is continuing to spread across the upper North Island, prompting renewed warnings for boaties, fishers and divers to help stop its advance. Exotic caulerpa, an invasive […] ...