Te Ao Maori
Spoken Feature Nau Mai Town: Petone
It's a seaside town in Wellington and back in 1840 the New Zealand Company migrant ship the AURORA arrived at Petone Beach. With a population of just over eight thousand Petone is home to Jackson… Audio
Kelvin Davis disappointed by Meka Whaitiri's party swap
Parliament has a new independent MP this morning Former senior Labour politician Meka Whaitiri will remain in Parliament after announcing her intention to stand for Te Pati Maori in this year's… Audio
Nau Mai Town - Episode 8: Pito-One
Petone is a seaside town in Lower Hutt known for harbour views and niche shopping. Its proper name 'Pito-One' relates to a special area on the beach. Audio
Meka Whaitiri defects to Te Pati Maori
The government minister Meka Whaitiri has formally announced her defection from Labour. She will stand for Te Pati Maori in the Ikaroa-Rawhiti electorate, which she currently holds. Speaking at… Audio
Australians should be wary of scare stories about the Waitangi Tribunal
Opinion - After a furore in Australia over the powers New Zealand's Waitangi Tribunal holds, Massey University professor Michael Belgrave wants to set the facts straight.
Bay of Plenty hapū confronts managed retreat
Iwi and hapū around the country are confronting the prospect of managed retreat in response to climate change, after Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged large swathes of the motu earlier this year. For one Bay… Audio
Singer Eddie Low touring again as he turns 80
Singer Eddie Low will turn 80 next month and is about to tour Aotearoa. He's been performing for 60 years and his vocal prowess led to him being called 'A Voice in a Million.' He's played at… Audio
UN meeting discusses impact of forestry on indigenous peoples
The impact of forestry on indigenous peoples has been discussed at a UN meeting, after slash was strewn across Tairāwhiti's land and beaches during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Māori leaders were among dozens… Audio
Fake hei-tiki nearly fooled overseas auction house
A fake hei-tiki has nearly snaked its way into a high-profile international auction. Auckland auctioneer and Cordy's director Andrew Grigg talks to Jesse. Audio
Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into kaupapa Māori schools underway
A Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into who has authority over how kaupapa Māori schools are run, is underway in Auckland.
The urgent claim is brought by Te Rūnanga Nui, the body which oversees kura… Audio
Nau Mai Town - Episode 7: Whakatāne
Lady on the Rock is a bronze statue depicting one of the first women to arrive in the Bay of Plenty. Justine Murray visits WhakatÄne to learn about the town's history - and scores some delicious… Audio
Waitangi Treaty Grounds Field of Remembrance
A Field of Remembrance consisting of 569 memorial crosses with the names of Maori service personnel killed in action and buried overseas has been laid and will remain in place after Anzac Day. The… Audio
Whanau of WWII soldiers receive medals
It's been a busy few years for Auckland lawyer David Stone. A curious question about his great uncle has led him on a years-long mission to reunite members of the Maori Battalion with their unclaimed… Audio
Auckland University proves Māori buildings withstand big big quakes
An Auckland University research team has proven ancient Maori building techniques could withstand big earthquakes. The techniques, known as mimiro, involved the use of interlocking structural… Audio
Stolen Lands documentary
Stolen Lands is the story of one of Aotearoa's most compelling and misunderstood historical figures. In a five-episode series, it covers the accusations, injustice and conspiracy in Opotiki in 1865… Audio
Comedian Jamaine Ross on laughter and 'self loathing'
Comedian Jamaine Ross says growing up 'I kind of got this self-loathing and laughter to stop from crying I just made jokes about it' as a way of dealing with it. He'll soon be appearing at the New… Audio
Jason Te Mete on finding community in the Bay of Plenty
Jason Te Mete (Ngati Ranginui, Ngai Te Rangi) has been recovering from necrotising fasciitis, a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection that left him doubtful he could ever return to the stage. . Audio
Nau Mai Town - Episode 6: Paeroa
Paeroa is world-famous in Aotearoa for its mineral water, but do you know the Coromandel town's longer name? Audio
Kororareka supporters confident name change will succeed
One of the main advocates behind a proposal to restore the original Māori name to the Bay of Islands town of Russell is confident it has the support needed.
Submissions to restore the name Kororāreka… Audio
Ngapuhi needs a helping had with Lake Omapere clean up!
Ngapuhi is calling for a joint efforts to clean up Northland's biggest lake, Lake Omapere. Te Runanga-A-Iwi-O-Ngapuhi chairperson Wane Wharerau talks to Jesse about the scale of the problem and the… Audio
