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December 10, 2024 | News
Luxon supports military bootcamps amid controversy
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon continues to support the Bootcamp-Military Academies despite the latest controversies surrounding the programme.
April 18, 2026
December 6, 2024 | News
Oranga Tamariki boot camp crisis deepens
Following the recent death of a rangatahi involved in the Oranga Tamariki trial boot camps, a senior Oranga Tamariki official has confirmed two other rangatahi involved with the camp are missing.
September 2, 2024 | News
Kiingi Tuheitia showed path to kotahitanga
A spokesperson for Tekau ma rua, the king’s advisory council, says Kiingi Tuheitia had given Māoridom a purpose and direction to work together.
September 2, 2024 | News
Rangatira gather for solemn duty
Turangawaewae Marae has geared up to manage the thousands of mourners heading for Ngāruawāhia to pay their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia.
February 28, 2024 | News
Scammers use tangihanga as hook
A Māori data ethicist says tikanga Māori is being trampled by scammers offering to live stream tangihanga.
September 19, 2022 | News
Mourners in silence as Queen’s funeral nears
Thousands of mourners have queued for up to 24 hours to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, who is lying in state at Parliament's Westminster Hall.
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