At a time of global uncertainty and growing Chinese assertiveness, closer relations are a critical pillar of regional security.

When he cast his line, he pulled up Te Ika-a-Māui (New Zealand’s North Island). Similarly, Hawaiian mythology credits him with drawing up their archipelago from the ocean depths, though each ...

What Maui’s tattoos in ‘Moana’ say about Polynesia’s tattoo culture Tattoos in places like Samoa, Tonga, and Hawai‘i can signify a sacred oath to protect and honor one’s community.

A new mathematical model shows the numbers able to speak te reo Māori will likely keep growing – as long as the right government policies and public support are maintained.

A new Maori Queen was anointed Thursday, taking on the role at a time when New Zealand is facing some of the biggest challenges to race relations in two decades.

In September 2023, Ngāti Tama and seven other iwi secured legal personhood status for Taranaki, an imposing snowcapped volcano on the east coast of the country’s North Island, Te Ika-a-Māui.

Te Po and TK were among the crew of Te Matau a Maui on its recent voyage to Kaiteriteri and back. Ngāti Kahungunu has a proud voyaging history, first landing in Aotearoa more than 1000 years ago ...

Maui County residents are encouraged to review and comment on the County of Maui Department of Planning draft wetlands overlay map during a 30-day period starting today through May 15.

The Stuff Group Te Puna, Straker and Microsoft have partnered to increase the number of articles in te reo Māori. The unique pilot programme supports the revitalisation of te reo Māori and helps ...

Politicians typically swat away questions about their appearance, but Te Pati Maori has wielded fashion as a political weapon.

While the organizers behind Help Maui Rise do their best to vet all of the submissions before adding them to the list, there is always the possibility of human error, so use your best judgment ...