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New Zealand Mourns Passing Of The Māori King

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A 27-year-old just became queen of New Zealand's Maori

2:44pm September 05, 2024

Tribal leaders selected Nga Wai Hono i te Po as the new monarch after the death of her father last week. The second-ever Maori queen takes on the largely ceremonial role at a complicated moment.

Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during the State Opening of Parliament on December 6 in Wellington, New Zealand. Luxon has called for the abolishment of tough anti-smoking measures — and the Māori Health Authority.

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New Zealand's Indigenous people are furious over plans to snuff out anti-smoking laws

4:30pm December 06, 2023

by Simar Bajaj

A year ago, New Zealand enacted what are perhaps the world's toughest anti-smoking laws. The new conservative government plans a repeal — and an end the Maori Health Authority. Protests have ensued.

Teresa Butler visits Trish and Glen Johnston at their home in Christchurch, New Zealand, to support Trish, 79, who gave up smoking four years ago. Trish is Māori and Glen is pākehā — a white New Zealander.

Health & Safety

It's one of the world's toughest anti-smoking laws. The Māori see a major flaw

7:44am October 01, 2023

by Simar Bajaj

New Zealand has declared war on tobacco with a remarkable new law. The indigenous Māori population, with the country's highest smoking rate, has a lot to gain. But they have a bone of contention.