Te Ao Maori
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 March 2025
In today's episode, the new lunch in schools programme has been riddled with problems, with delayed and poor quality meals, wastage - and most recently MPI investigations into halal meals and melted… Audio
Ancient waka discovered on Rēkohu/Chatham Islands
A father and son have made the discovery of a lifetime - an ancient ocean-voyaging waka on Rēkohu/Chatham Islands. Vincent Dix spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Te Matatini challenges stereotypes breaks down boundaries
Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga brought tens of thousands of visitors to Taranaki for the biennial celebration of kapa haka, injecting millions of dollars into the province in the process. Taranaki… Audio
Strength from Samoan/Maori identity - Matatini performer
The largest kapa haka festival in the world came to an end on Saturday. Audio
Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue crowned Te Matatini champs
After five gruelling days of kapa haka in New Plymouth Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue have been crowned the champions of Te Matatini. Māori News Journalist Pokere Paewai has this report. Audio
Mapuna at Te Matatini Finals
Julian Wilcox hosts a special Mapuna from the Pukekura Bowl of Brooklands stage on the final day of Te Matatini. Audio
Te Matatini finals
Julian Wilcox and Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira join us from finals day at Te Matatini o Te Kahui Maunga, from the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth. Audio
Top 12 kapa haka groups at Te Matatini to be announced
In the coming hours, the top 12 kapa haka groups at Te Matatini o Te Kahui Maunga will be announced - before they battle out to be the best for the final day tomorrow. Saturday will bring an end to… Audio
Te Pāti Māori calls for more funding for Te Matatini
Te Pāti Māori is calling for more resources to go toward events like Te Matatini as a way of increasing health and educational benefits for Māori, as well as economic benefits for the whole country… Audio
Teams translate haka into five languages at Te Matatini
It's day three of kapa haka festival Te Matatini in New Plymouth - and organisers say all tickets for the final day on Saturday are sold out. While the teams are performing, another group of reo and… Audio
Second day of Te Matatini sees powerhouse groups compete
The second day of Te Matatini kapa haka festival on Wednesday sees three powerhouse groups from Auckland go head-to-head. Māori News Journalist Pokere Paewai is at the Bowl of Brooklands in New… Audio
Thousands gather to watch first day of Te Matatini
The first day of Te Matatini o Te Kahui Maunga has set a high benchmark with thousands gathering under the shadow of Taranaki Maunga to watch the their favourite kapa haka groups take the stage… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 February 2025
In today's episode, the government is looking to increase prescription supply from three to twelve months in a bid to try and ease the pressure on general practice doctors, the government is making it… Audio
What to expect at Te Matatini 2025
The biennial Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival kicked off today. 55 groups are vying for the coveted Toa Whakaihuwaka title in the competition this year, making it the biggest iteration of the festival… Audio
Te Matatini underway in New Plymouth
The first day of the national kapa haka championships - Te Matatini is well underway - with 14 groups performing on the first day of preliminary competitions. Māori news reporter Pokere Paewai spoke… Audio
Te Matatini gets underway at Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth
This year's Te Matatini as just got underway at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth/Ngāmotu. Te Manu Korihi reporter Emma Andrews spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Police meet protestors at Lake Rotokākahi
Police say about eighty officers met protesters at Lake Rotokākahi on Monday night and seven were arrested for trespass, after refusing to leave the Tarawera Sewerage worksite. Police's Bay of Plenty… Audio
Thousands expected in New Plymouth to compete in Te Matatini
Thousands are expected to pour through the gates of New Plymouth's Bowl of Brooklands on Tuesday, as kapa haka groups from around the country compete in Te Matatini. Māori News Journalist Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
Seven arrested after protest against pipeline at Rotorua lake
Seven people were arrested last night at a protest by hapu against a pipeline project at a Rotorua lake. Protect Rotokakahi spokesperson Te Whatanui Leka Taumalolo Skipwith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Te Matatini officially underway in New Plymouth
Te Matatini officially got underway in New Plymouth today with a powhiri - welcoming the more than 50 groups who will be performing and competing at the festival throughout the week. It was a welcome… Audio