Te Ao Māori
Hapū just wants to 'look after the mauri of our awa, our river'
Members of a Tauranga hapū will be taking time off the marae this summer to keep an eye on visitors to a dangerous waterfall that has proved irresistible to snap-happy tourists.
Waikeria Prison unrest: Protesters leave rooftop to meet Waititi
Whānau of 17 men protesting at Waikeria Prison say they have come down from the rooftop of the "top jail".
Waikeria inmates protesting about conditions, lack of supplies
Sources at Waikeria have told RNZ the remaining 17 men are protesting about dilapidated conditions, cramped cells, and a lack of basic supplies.
IPCA to take 'very good look' at police photography policy
The police watchdog has launched a nationwide probe after the police in Masterton admitted illegally photographing young Māori in the district.
Summer outdoor adventures risk disease spread, expert says
Covid-19 has made people more aware of the need for biosecurity - a plus this summer with New Zealanders expected to venture into the outdoors in greater numbers than ever before. Audio
Questions raised after police officers stop youths to take their photos
Police in Wairarapa have admitted to illegally taking photos of youths after RNZ alerted them to multiple reports of officers photographing young Māori on the street. Audio
Te Waonui a Te Mānu Korihi for 18 December 2020
The Ihumātao land dispute reaches a resolution nearly a year and a half since protesters were served eviction notices.... the deputy head of Oranga Tamariki leaves the agency... and Ngāti Kahungunu… Audio
Ngāti Awa disappointed with water bottling decision
Ngāti Awa says it is disappointed it has lost its appeal to stop Creswell New Zealand Limited from taking a billion litres of water a year from the Awaiti Aquifer near Whakatāne. The Chinese company… Audio
Ngāti Awa loses appeal over Awaiti aquifer water bottling expansion
Ngāti Awa has lost its appeal in the High Court to stop Creswell New Zealand Ltd taking 1 billion litres of water a year from the Awaiti aquifer near Whakatāne.
At Ihumātao after the breakthrough: Relief, exhaustion - but work not over yet
At Ihumātao last night there was relief and exhaustion among people from the front line of the fight following a breakthrough. But there's still work to be done.
Dreams of tīpuna realised with Māori health academy
After finding immense success with its rangatahi hub, Te Puna Ora o Mataatua is looking to replicate the magic with its new adult health and medical academy.
Ihumātao: 'Looking forward to the next stage' - SOUL
It has been three years that land at Ihumātao has been occupied by opponents of a housing development by Fletcher Building, and more than a year since they were served a trespass notice.
Māni Dunlop on the Ihumātao deal
Midday Presenter, Māni Dunlop talks to Jesse about the reaction by those who've been occupying Ihumātao to the news that the Government has bought the site from Fletcher Building. Audio
Ihumātao settlement announced this afternoon
The Government has agreed to buy the disputed land at Ihumātao from Fletcher Building for 30 million dollars. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson explains to Jesse what this means and details of the… Audio
Ihumātao deal significant for mana whenua
The disputed whenua has been occupied by the Save Our Unique Landscape group - or SOUL - since 2015.
Located next to the Ōtuataua Stonefields Historic Reserve in Māngere - it is a significant… Audio
Release of interim abuse report irresponsible - data specialist
Māori in particular have been victimised in institutions but a lack of data and the release of an interim report means in-depth analysis will not be done by the Royal Commission, an expert says.
'I've got to show them what I can do' says University of Canterbury's first Dr of Education
The University of Canterbury's first Doctor of Education has graduated saying he wants to be a good role model for his children.
Call for Oranga Tamariki boss Grainne Moss 'to be gracious and leave'
Dame Tariana Turia says Oranga Tamariki chief executive Grainne Moss should step aside and make way for Māori leadership. Audio
Dr Rose Pere, spiritual leader and academic, dies age 83
Tributes have been flowing for the late Dr Rose Pere as te ao Māori mourns a revered spiritual leader.
Ihumātao land dispute: Initial deal expected to go to Cabinet today
Jacinda Ardern has ruled out visiting Ihumātao before a resolution is reached and says at the moment it is a stalemate. An initial deal expected to go to Cabinet today. Audio
