Mihingarangi Forbes
Para Kore
From just small beginnings the marae recycling programme called "Para Kore" has grown into a movement transforming whanau, hapu and iwi along the way. Audio
Woman says she didn't misinterpret Mad Butcher's comments
Meanwhile the woman at the centre of the incident, Lara Wharepapa-Bridger, has denied she could have misinterpreted Sir Peter's comments. Audio
Family mourn the cheeky hunter gatherer found dead
The family of Tama Retimana whose body was found floating in the Waikato river say they are struggling to deal with the death of their 'cheeky hunter-gatherer'. Audio
Video goes viral
A young Maori woman is claiming the Mad Butcher, Sir Peter Leitch made racist comments towards her. Audio
Composing waiata
Whether it's a pop song, a haka or a lament someone has to come up with the tunes and lyrics of a song. Audio
Saving Te Reo Maori
According to the Maori Language Act - te reo Maori is one of the official languages of New Zealand, it is important to the identity of the country and should be protected as a taonga under article two… Audio
Govt tries to get disputing Ngapuhi hapu back on track
The Treaty Negotiations Minister has made another attempt to get disputing Ngapuhi hapu back on track for a settlement claim, and says he will chair a meeting between parties to help. Audio
Are the Maori seats up for deals?
Labour currently holds six of the seven Maori seats and the Maori Party has recently announced it's coming after them all. Are the Maori seats up for deals? Maori Issues Correspondent Mihingarangi… Audio
Police investigate disappearance of young Rotorua boy
A man has been arrested in relation to the kidnapping of an 18-month-old boy, whose parents say he was taken from his home overnight in Rotorua. Audio
Actor Rawiri Paratene wins prestigious Toi Maori award
The renowned actor, writer and director Rawiri Paratene receives Toi Maori Award for his outstanding contribution to the arts. Audio
Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi for 11 December 2016
The week in politics through the Maori lens. Willie Jackson, Annabelle Lee and Rewa Harriman join Mihingarangi Forbes to discuss issues such as what a new Prime Minister could mean for Maori, should… Audio
Iwi treaty settlements grow in value to around $6 billion
Ngati Whatua o Orakei and Ngai Tahu are star performers, returning healthy profits on treaty settlements according to Maori Issues Correspondent Mihingarangi Forbes Audio
Parliamentarians urged to show interest in righting historical wrongs
A Maori MP is criticising fellow Parliamentarians for being uninterested in addressing historical injustices after very few politicians turned out to listen to treaty settlement bills being read. Audio
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 2 December 2016
Our Maōri issues correspondent, Mihingarangi Forbes hosts a discussion on the new book the Great War for New Zealand, Waikato 1800-2000. Audio
Tauranga Moana iwi mourn death of leader Awanuiarangi Black
Hundreds of people have gathered at a Tauranga marae to farewell Maori leader, Awanuiarangi Black, who died aged 48. Audio
Woman tells of finding whanau after 60 years in care
A Feilding women who found three of her missing uncles in mental homes is disappointed the Government has rejected calls for a universal apology. Audio
Mana, Maori Party alliance could mean Fox won't return
An alliance between the Maori and Mana Parties could mean the end for Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox if she doesn't win her seat. Audio
Maori King and son begin transplant procedure
The Maori king is to have a kidney transplant - with his new organ coming from his son. Mihingarangi Forbes talks to the king's personal advisor. Audio
Maori welcome on red carpet at music awards atones for gaffe
Musicians and artists will experience a contemporary Maori welcome on red carpet at the New Zealand Music Awards today. It's a response to the criticism last year from high-profile Maori musicians for… Audio
October 28 date set for commemoration of NZ Wars
A national day to commemorate the New Zealand wars has been announced for October 28th - the same date the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1835. Audio
