Te Ao Maori
Fast Favourites: Billy T comedian Hoani Hotene
With the Billy T showcase around the corner, ahead of next year's festival and competition, this year's winner is still revelling in his victory. Audio
Broadcaster Mike McRoberts' path to learn Te Reo Maori
Award winning broadcaster Mike McRoberts has just released, Speaking My Language, his book detailing his path towards full immersion in Te Reo Maori in 2023. Before then he writes "I felt the intense… Audio
Reflecting on the Koroneihana
The home of Te Kiingitanga is Tuurangawaewae in Ngaaruawaahia and for many generations Waikato whānau have devoted their entire lives to serving their monarch. Audio
Final day of the Koroneihana
It's the final day of the Koroneihana at Tuurangawaewae marae. Audio
Māori Queen sets out plan for unity and independence
In an emotional first address, the Māori Queen Te Ariki-nui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has set down her plan for unity and independence. It's the fourth day of Koroneihana celebration and today the Te… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 5th September 2025
In today's episode, the government has stripped Auckland Transport of most of its power in a shake-up designed to improve how people get around New Zealand's largest city; A major report into the… Audio
Māori Queen delivers first public speech
Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, the Māori Queen, has delivered her first public speech at Turangawaewae Marae. Presenter Mihingarangi Forbes spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Te Pāti Māori apologises for MP's social media post
Te Pāti Māori has apologised after one of its MPs attacked Labour's Tāmaki Makaurau candidate on Instagram. Tākuta Ferris posted a photo of Labour MPs and volunteers posing with a Peeni Henare… Audio
Day three of Koroneihana celebrations
It's day three of annual Koroneihana celebrations where thousands of Kiingitanga supporters are gathering in Ngaaruawaahia. Reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Maori Queen inspiring young Maori leaders
Thousands of Maori from throughout Aotearoa have flocked to Turangawaewae Marae for another day of mourning and celebration, as the annual Koroneihana celebrations continue. The growing gathering… Audio
Maori community win after years-long battle over sand mining
In Aotearoa, a small Maori community is celebrating a huge win against 80 years of sand mining on their coastline. Audio
Pacific leaders attend one year anniversary of Maori Queen
It's the first anniversary of the Koroneihana of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po or the Maori Queen and thousands have arrived at Ngaruawahia. Audio
Kingitanga gathers at Turangawaewae for Koroneihana
Thousands of Kingitanga followers are arriving at Turangawaewae Marae in Ngaruawahia for the start of the Koroneihana. Our reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira is there. Audio
Paewhiri Trailer
Paewhiri is a bi-lingual chatcast steeped in te ao Maori and hosted by RNZ podcast producer Justine Murray, te reo Maori kaiako Ngairo Eruera, and seasoned traveller Te Kehukehu Patara. From their own… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 2nd September 2025
In today's episode, the global tech giant Amazon says it is finally launching its much-hyped Auckland data centres, four years after first announcing the plan; The New Zealand First leader, Winston… Audio
Thousands attend Koroneihana at Turangawaewae Marae
Thousands of mourners have arrived at Turangawaewae Marae for the beginning of Koroneihana, the celebration the coronation of the Māori Queen, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po. Reporter… Audio
Māori Queen to give first speech during Koroneihana
In Ngaaruawaahia the people of Tainui waka and followers of the Kiingitanga are gathering for the annual Koroneihana celebrations. Reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Koroneihana 2025: Rangatahi on what the Māori Queen means to them
One year since Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po became the head of the Kiingitanga, rangatahi Māori reflect on what the Māori monarchy means to them in 2025.
A future Maori leader, Te Rika Temara Benfell
At the tender age of just 17 Te Rika Temara Benfell was a case manager at the Maori Land Court. Now 24 he's the Kaihautu, Chief Executive, of Te Puna Ariki Charitable Trust and is on Toi Kai Rawa, the… Audio
Partnering indigenous knowledge with technology
PhD researcher Haukapuanui Vercoe explains how indigenous knowledge and technology can work together to strengthen resilience against natural hazards. Audio