Te Ao Māori

Thousands are expected to return to the far north with Waitangi Day festivities set to go ahead for the first time in two years. 

The Prime Minister and government ministers are due to meet with iwi… Audio

Tensions over Wairau land and injustices against Ngāti Toa leaders reached their boiling point. Nelson settlement leader Arthur Wakefield seized the land by force, but there would be tragic results. Audio

On 13 June 1843, European settlers headed to the Wairau Valley, planning arrests. A gun battle broke out, killing 26, including Pākehā prisoners executed in the aftermath. What happened? And why? Audio

Iwi and community leaders are calling for a reform of alcohol laws after what they say is centuries of failed policies which have predominantly affected Maori. 

A hui was held in Auckland calling for… Audio

Tributes have come from around country for the late Titewhai Harawira, the matriarch of Ngapuhi who died last night.

She's being remembered as a staunch wahine toa who didn't bow to anyone, or waver… Audio

Prominent Northland kuia and controversial campaigner for Māori rights,Titewhai Harawira has died in Avondale aged 90. 

Māori News Editor Jamie Tahana spoke to Corin Dann.
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Prominent Northland kuia and controversial campaigner for Maori rights Titewhai Harawira has died.

She was proud matriarch of a close-knit family she was heavily involved in Maori activism with… Audio

Prominent Northland kuia and controversial campaigner for Māori rights, Titewhai Harawira, has died aged 90.

The proud matriarch of a close-knit family she was heavily involved in Māori activism with… Audio

Prominent Northland kuia and controversial campaigner for Māori rights,Titewhai Harawira has died in Avondale aged 90. 

Jemima Huston looks back at her life.

Former MP Hone Harawira says his mother… Audio

Political reporter, Giles Dexter, is on his way to Rātana ahead of the start of the year celebrations. 

He spoke to Corin Dann.
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Followers of the Rātana faith have gathered for the first in-person celebrations in two years. 

Political leaders including incoming prime minister Chris Hipkins and Opposition leader Christopher… Audio

Co-governance will likely be a sticking point for politicians attending Rātana celebrations.

On Morning Report yesterday, incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins acknowledged his government hasn't done… Audio

Today's Rātana festivities will mark a major changing of the guard for Labour - and a potential change in its relationship with Māori. 

Jacinda Ardern will deliver her final speech as prime minister… Audio

Today's Rātana festivities will mark a major changing of the guard for Labour - and a potential change in its relationship with Māori. 

Jacinda Ardern will deliver her final speech as prime minister… Audio

Followers of the Rātana faith - and politicians - are heading to the small Rangitikei village to celebrate the 150th birthday of the movement's founder, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana.

Rātana is as much a… Audio

Nathan Rarere spoke with the co-leader of Te Pati Maori, Debbie Ngarewa Packer to discuss what Chris Hipkins appointment as Prime Minister means for Maori. But he started by asking about a recent… Audio

Thomas Rillstone looks at the story of Te Rauparaha the man behind the famous Ka Mate haka Audio

Te Pāti Māori is among the political parties keen to share their views on Jacinda Ardern's resignation.

Co-leader Rawiri Waititi says the Prime Minister catapulted the voice of wāhine and youth onto… Audio