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#regional: Hawke’s Bay Dam Funding Reignites Debate as Mayor Raises Concerns
The Government’s decision to back a proposed Hawke’s Bay dam with an $18 million loan has reignited debate across the […]
April 9, 2026 | Paakiwaha
#waiata: From Heartbreak to Healing: Betty-Anne Unveils Debut Solo Album
A powerful new voice in Aotearoa music is stepping into the spotlight, with Betty-Anne set to release her debut solo […]
April 9, 2026 | Paakiwaha
#hauora: Long COVID Lessons, Substance Harm Plan and Flu Season Warning Shape Health Priorities
Long COVID, substance harm and seasonal illness are emerging as key focus areas for Aotearoa’s health system, with health leader […]
April 9, 2026 | Paakiwaha
#economy: Māori Power Provider Reopens Doors After Securing Landmark Energy Deal
Māori-owned electricity retailer Nau Mai Rā is reopening to new customers for the first time in 18 months, marking a […]
April 9, 2026 | Paakiwaha
#national: Frontline Reality Paints Bleaker Picture of Homelessness Crisis
The Government says it has the homelessness crisis under control, but those working on the frontline tell a very different […]
April 9, 2026 | Paakiwaha
#regional: Calls Grow to Sack Goldsmith as Te Urewera Decision Sparks Iwi Backlash
Pressure is intensifying on Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith, with Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust calling for his immediate […]
April 9, 2026 | Paakiwaha
#climate: Rangatahi at the Centre of Climate Learning Through New Kaupapa Māori Research
A new research programme is putting rangatahi at the forefront of climate education, combining hands-on learning with mātauranga Māori to […]
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