The legal recognition acknowledges the mountain's theft from the Māori of the Taranaki region after New Zealand was colonized ...

The Spinoff presents a simplified transcript of the speeches at the treaty signings in Waitangi, Hokianga and Kaitāia.

The latest Census data shows that just 27.5% of Māori owned or partly owned their own house in 2023 – and one woman is hoping ...

New Zealand grants legal personhood to Mount Taranaki (Taranaki Maunga), recognizing its Māori status and promoting ...

Mount Taranaki in New Zealand became a legal person, signaling a significant change in the nation's policy towards indigenous rights and the environment.

Rotorua is set to showcase its “rich Māori culture” and rongoā as host of More than 600 international health professionals, ...

The first time Matarora Smith worked Waitangi Day commemorations in Paihia, she felt the wairua (spirit) and whakapapa ...

Brothers Henry and Lewis de Jong were just kids when they formed the metal band with their childhood friend Tūranga Edmonds.

A settlement under which a New Zealand mountain has been granted the same legal right as a person has become law after years ...

Mount Taranaki in New Zealand is legally a person, enjoying all the rights and responsibilities of a human being. The move ...

Mount Taranaki — now known as Taranaki Maunga, its Māori name — is the latest natural feature to be granted personhood in New ...

New Zealand's Mount Taranaki, now officially recognized as Taranaki Maunga, has been granted legal personhood, acknowledging ...