As Aotearoa prepares to celebrate Matariki 2026 in Tāmaki Makaurau, Professor Rangi Mātāmua says the Māori New Year continues to grow as a powerful moment of unity, reflection and national identity. Professor Mātāmua, one of the leading voices behind the establishment of Matariki as a public holiday, says this year’s theme, Matariki Herenga Waka –…

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says the country must take a tougher approach to multinational technology companies, strengthen protections against artificial intelligence abuse and ensure regulation does not place unnecessary burdens on businesses and workers. Speaking ahead of the upcoming election campaign, Peters outlined a range of priorities he believes are increasingly important to…