Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Mata Reports - Not Her Destiny
For years, Destiny Church shaped every part of Lynia Morseu-Tol's life: her faith, her family and her identity. As a takatapui wahine Maori, its teachings left her feeling ashamed, conflicted and… Video, Audio
Midday Essentials for Thursday 2nd October 2025
In today's episode, the Global Sumud Flotilla that has been trying to get aid into Gaza has been intercepted by the Israeli navy, and some New Zealanders taking part are now on an Israeli vessel; The… Audio
Young navigators using sun and stars to reach Samoa
Seven young navigators are eight days into a journey to Samoa using only the sun and stars to find their way. Lead navigator for the first leg of the journey Toiora Hawira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Tā moko artists study ancestral heads at Te Papa
Over the past year a group of tā moko artists have studied over 200 toi moko, or Māori ancestral heads at Te Papa with the hope of identifying their iwi and eventually returning them home. Māori News… Audio
Te Papa showcases moko kanohi or facial tattooing in action
A group of tā moko artists have studied over 200 toi moko, or Māori ancestral heads with the hope of identifying their iwi and eventually returning them home.
'Advance te reo Māori revitalisation': Māori entities get new leaders
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka made the announcement.
Bookmarks with actor Rutene Spooner.
Time for bookmarks -that section of the show where we ask one interesting person to share some of their favourite things with us. Be they music, films, TV, Podcasts, books, hopefully you'll leave with… Audio
Wedding Vows
Join our trio of translators breathe new life into the heartfelt promises of Monica & Chandler (Friends), the tragic poetry of Romeo and Juliet, and the awkward brilliance of Amy & Sheldon (The Big… Video, Audio
NZME to keep running anti-Māori wards ad Stuff removed
A controversial anti-Māori wards ad has been removed from Stuff's websites following complaints, but it will continue to be advertised with the NZ Herald.
Te Rangimaheu Te Heuheu Tūkino IX named as successor of Tā Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII
Gerrard Te Rangimaheu Te Heuheu Tūkino IX will takeover from his father, signalling a continuation of the legacy.
Iwi-led conservation project awarded $6m funding boost
But other conservation programmes were also relying on that same funding.
Re-imagining life in Taranaki in the 1940s
Get used to seeing Airana Ngarewa's face, he's got a new novel out and over the next few weeks he'll be up and down the country appearing at book shops and writers' festivals. The book is 'The Last… Audio
Invercargill's oldest carved meeting house to be restored
The decorative wooden carvings at the 100-year-old Te Wharepuni o Anehana in Anderson Park will be removed and restored.
Lawyers reject minister's tikanga Māori court ruling concerns
Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith said he was worried New Zealand was developing a "bespoke" legal system that incorporated concepts of tikanga Māori.
Alcohol advisory group slammed by co-chair
The Health Ministry's alcohol advisory group has been condemned by one of its own leaders, accusing it of diluting Maori voices and suggesting it be axed entirely. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Sir Tumu Te Heuheu remembered as a dedicated champion of his people
The paramount chief of Ngāti Tūwharetoa died on Tuesday at the age of 84.
'He understood the power of the voice' - remembering Wiremu (Bill) Kerekere
Piripi Walker (Raukawa) recalls the wise, well-spoken broadcaster and composer, who was also his "caring mentor".
Justice Minister warns government prepared to remove tikanga Māori from court rulings
The minister claims New Zealand's "bespoke" legal system could discourage overseas investment.
A tribute to Sir Tumu Te Heu Heu
Mapuna is in Turangi close to where Sir Tumu Te Heu Heu is lying in Waihi village on the southern shore of Lake Taupo. His whanau have requested no media coverage inside Waihi for the duration of his… Audio
Dr Hinemoa Elder on finding the surface
Child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr Hinemoa Elder, has returned with Ara: A Maori Guidebook of the Mind offering comfort for those trying to deal with the chaos of life. Audio
