Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Nau Mai Town - Coming Soon
Ever wondered about the stories behind some of our place names? Justine Murray finds out more from those who live in heartland Aotearoa. Audio
Queen Elizabeth II: Rawiri Waititi speaks on death
Queen Elizabeth the second, Britain's longest reigning monarch, has died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
Members of the public have been gathering there, and at Windsor Castle and… Audio
Finalists announced for songwriting and composition awards
The APRA Maioha Award recognises songwriters who are telling their stories in te reo Māori with contemporary music, while the SOUNZ Contemporary Award celebrates excellence in contemporary…
Government announces plan to strengthen Māori media
The government has announced the next steps in it plan to help strengthen Māori media over the three years.
Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson says Māori media have a particularly vital… Audio
Matua Parkinson shares te reo journey, dyslexia diagnosis at M9
In the buildup to Aotearoa's celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Maori next week, an impressive line-up of Maori "thought-leaders" will be sharing their journey with the reo this Ramere - Friday. Along… Audio
Māori students asked to perform karakia on bones at Epsom Girls' Grammar school
The whānau of two Māori students who attend Epsom Girls' Grammar say they are upset their children were asked to perform a karakia on a human skeleton found at the prestigious Auckland school.
They… Audio
Positive response from some to government package to steer young offenders into work, study
The government's $53 million "Better Pathways" package to steer youth offenders towards study and work is getting a positive response from those at the coal face.
Te Reretai Hauiti is the workforce… Audio
Taranaki Iwi are meeting with locals to solve depleting seafood
An Iwi in Taranaki are coming together with locals to do something about their depleting seafood stocks.
A meeting took place recently with over 100 people in attendance.
On the table.. discussing a… Audio
Growing anger over use of moko, mataora in image filters
Plenty of people on social media do it - use filters to change their appearance - but there's growing anger over the use of moko, mataora and other sacred Māori styles.
It's also highlighted concerns… Audio
Taranaki iwi propose two-year-ban on collecting kai moana
An iwi in Taranaki are coming together with locals to do something about their depleting seafood stocks. A meeting took place recently with over 100 people in attendance. On the table.. discussing a… Audio
Te Waonui a TMK for Sunday 4 September 2022
This week our Maori news team covers the Waitangi Tribunal hearing of tangata whaikaha, representation in resource management reforms, a chocolate debate reaches parliament, and solar panels for… Audio
New Arts Laureate, weaver and artist Dr Maureen Lander
Maori visual artist Dr Maureen Lander is a visionary, a leading exponent of weaving, both customary and experimental, an installation artist and a mentor to many. Added to her extensive list of… Video, Audio, Gallery
Tame Iti: 'It's time to put that aside'
Tūhoe artist and activist Tame Iti reflects on the production of the recently released film Muru and his I Will Not Speak Māori exhibition in an extensive interview with RNZ's Kim Hill. Audio, Gallery
Director Tearepa Kahi on his path to new film Muru
Tearepa Kahi's previous films include Taua, Mt Zion and Poi E. He says some of the inspiration behind his new film Muru, about the police raids on the people of Tuhoe in 2007, was learnt from Maori… Audio
South Waikato auditioning in Parliament for a funding boost
The South Waikato District is showcasing itself in Wellington this evening in Parliament's Grand Hall. The council, local iwi Raukawa, community and business representatives are seeking co-investment… Audio
Greens co-leader Marama Davidson in hot water over chocolate
The Greens' co-leader Marama Davidson has been criticised for breaking cabinet rules when she shared pictures of blocks of chocolate on social media.
Davidson posted images of the Whittakers blocks… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal hears of struggle of disabled Māori
The Waitangi Tribunal has heard of the struggle disabled Māori have to get decent care in remote areas.
It's also heard how health services battle to help because of inequitable funding.
The… Audio
Dr Deidre Brown: early Christian missions and taonga Maori
Dr Deidre Brown has a life-long interest in the relationship between Maori and early Christian missionaries. Audio, Gallery
Te Atiawa iwi moving ahead on property plans
Te Atiawa is re-establishing its presence on the New Plymouth landscape - in more ways than one - as the iwi realises its property aspirations.
On one side of town an unloved tower block is coming… Audio
Mourners pay tribute to Sir Toby Curtis at Tapuaekura marae
They came from all over the country to this little wharenui, Rakeiao, nestled on the shores of Lake Rotoiti. Audio
