Laura Bootham
At least 12 Maori people receive investiture honours
At least a dozen tangata whenua will be recognised as part of the investitures at Government House in Wellington this week. The Governor General, Sir Jerry Mateparae, is hosting the events being held… Audio
Unique Goldie painting of unique tohunga up for auction
A female tohunga or Maori spiritual leader, who features in a rare Charles F Goldie protrait, entitled 'No Koora te Cigaretti' is expected to fetch more than two-hundred thousand dollars at an auction… Audio
Kura ex-board members go ahead with illegal election
A group of ex-board members and parents at a Northland school are ignoring warnings from the government and going ahead with an illegal election to create a new Board of Trustees. Audio
Leaked documents show depth of cuts to Te Puni Kokiri
The Public Service Association says 66 jobs will be lost at Te Puni Korkiri, cutting the workforce down to just under 300. Leadership at the Ministry for Maori Development describes the restructure as… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 27 August 2014
A row over the running of a Northland Maori immersion school has deepened with the school's commissioner releasing a draft report on his review. Audio
Questions over Te Puni Kokiri restructuring
The Ministry of Maori Development, Te Puni Kokiri, is cutting many roles - while creating new advisory ones in a big shake-up at the agency. But the Public Service Association says the restructure has… Audio
Maori cultural specialist demands return of taonga
A specialist in traditional Maori custom and the arts is demanding the return of scared taonga, or treasure that have been put up for sale by the auction house Sotheby's. Audio
Maori cultural specialist demands return of taonga
A specialist in traditional Maori custom and the arts is demanding the return of scared taonga, or treasure that have been put up for sale by the auction house Sotheby's. Audio
Maori fishery groups oppose plans to mine phosphate
Maori commercial fishing groups say they're strongly opposed to plans to mine phosphate from the Chatham Rise and say it could have a disastrous effect on the ecosystem and future fish stocks. Audio
Maori-Crown agreement could better Maori health outcomes
Two Bay of Plenty whanau ora collectives say they're optimistic an agreement reached with government agency Pharmac will ultimately lead to better health for Maori in their rohe. Audio
Councillors say Maori men automatically plead guilty in court
Maori councillors say that Maori men going through the court system are automatically pleading guilty due to a lack of information. Audio
Rangatahi build Whanau Ora health centre
Young Maori men are describing as 'inspirational' the experience of building a new Whanau Ora health centre at Waiwhetu Marae in Lower Hutt. Audio
Tuhoe celebrate the passing of their Treaty claim
Tuhoe leaders are celebrating what they describe as a historic moment in the struggle for rangatiratanga or self-determination. Audio
Māori language claimed to be a political motivator
A Māori language expert says learning te reo is a political statement for some tangata whenua as well as a way of showing their intention to keep the language alive. Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 3 July 2014
A new strategy designed to rejuvenate Te Reo has been approved by the government - and praised for giving back tribes responsibility for its revitalisation. But there are reservations among some… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 3 July 2014
The Waitangi Tribunal's revealed the big kaupapa issues it will be holding inquiries into - matters of national significance; Police in the Far North are dismissing the leader of the Mana Party's… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 3 July 2014
A former Treaty lawyer says hints of an apology to Maori for the Foreshore and Seabed Act, made by the Labour Party leader, David Cunliffe, do not go far enough; The Waitangi Tribunal's reveals the… Audio
Police Association warns against temporary disbandment of organised crime squads
The Police Association is warning the temporary disbandment of up to four organised crime squads in the North Island could allow the meth trade to gain traction. Audio
Advocates slate report
Domestic and sexual violence advocates say the Glenn inquiry first report lacks rigour and ignores some very important issues. Audio
Iraqis in NZ fear for their families' lives
As the crisis in Iraq deepens, Iraqis living in New Zealand say they fear for their families who remain trapped and terrified in their homes. Audio