A major review of the Waitangi Tribunal remains behind closed doors more than a year after it was announced, with ministers still considering recommendations that could shape the future role of one of Aotearoa’s most important Te Tiriti institutions. The independent review stems from the National-New Zealand First coalition agreement and its commitment to refocus…

Health New Zealand is urging whānau to know the warning signs of meningococcal disease following the death of a young adult in Waikato. The National Public Health Service has carried out public health follow-up after the death, identifying close contacts and offering them appropriate treatment and support. Health officials have determined there is no ongoing…

Te Pāti Māori has used its 2026 campaign launch in Tairāwhiti to make one thing unmistakably clear — its road to changing the Government runs through winning Māori electorate seats. The party formally launched its election campaign at Te Poho o Rāwiri Marae in Gisborne, bringing candidates, supporters and whānau together for what is shaping…