When Jim Bolger was prime minister some believed his view from the top overlooked Māori. Today he regrets he didn't do more around the Treaty and is rectifying that as a key figure in the settlements process and Māori development. Wena Harawira reports.
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Omaha whānau says land deal “Kick in the guts”
Omaha Marae whānau are angry about the land exchange and housing development Ngāti Manuhiri have planned for Te Arai. Although Ngāti Manuhiri purchased the land from the Crown in 2012 following its settlement, families here say they were not consulted and are concerned for sacred significant sites.
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CrossFit rehabilitates young men
Young men serving community sentences have been given a taste of the CrossFit world. For the first time, the Department of Corrections has allowed outside groups to support the Mauri Toa Rangatahi programme, which is aimed at rehabilitating young men.
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Deceased detainee returns home
The body of deceased detainee Rob Peihopa has returned to NZ, but mystery still surrounds his death. His mother, Hera Peihopa spoke to Te Kāea today at his funeral being held at Hoani Waititi Marae.
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Mother asks NZ Govt to investigate son's death
The mother of deceased detainee Rob Peihopa confirmed her son's face and eye were black and blue from bruising after Australian authorities told her he died of a heart attack. Hera Peihopa said the coroner could not determine a cause of death after he died in Villawood Detention Centre last week. She's calling on the NZ Government to investigate his death.
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Native Affairs- Forgiveness
Tom Stephenson is a descendant of police who invaded Maungapōhatu 100 years ago. It's been described as the last action of the New Zealand Wars. Over the weekend, Tom became the first pākehā descendant to return and make his peace.
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Native Affairs- Stillbirth
This Native Affairs story comes with a warning because It covers a very sensitive kaupapa. Henrietta Turner was 38 weeks pregnant with her second child, when she was told he had died. Henrietta had planned a caesarean section. But when the baby died the C-section was cancelled and Henrietta had to deliver naturally. What happened next has led to a complaint being laid with the Health and Disability Commissioner - and an inquiry conducted by the Waikato Hospital.
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Devastated Māori DJ unable to locate his children
The founder of one of Auckland's most popular radio stations George FM says he's concerned his ex-wife Sophie Nash has left the country and taken their two children with her.
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Top Māori cop defends police action
The country's top Māori cop is backing police action in the Onepū siege, saying they would never have sent whānau to negotiate with the gunman for fear more people could have been hurt.
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African rangatahi feel traumatised by Police
Some African youth feel traumatised by what they say is unjust treatment by police. A 31-year-old African man living in NZ says he is still dealing with depression from one incident with police 10 years ago.
