Te Ao Māori
Oranga Tamariki review: 'Treatment of Māori women has been inhumane'
A report on Oranga Tamariki has revealed 14 armed police officers were used to remove a five-month-old Māori baby from a mother. Audio
He Kākano Ahau: Mana Whenua
Te Ahi Kaa features an episode of the six part series He Kakano Ahau - Presenter Kahu Kutia explores stories about Urban Maori, weaving together strands of connection. This week she joins Ngarimu… Audio
Waitangi Day 2020: The calm before the storm
First Person - Thousands of people will begin the annual pilgrimage to Waitangi on Sunday, transforming the sleepy snippet of the Bay of Islands once again, writes Jo Moir.
Oranga Tamariki backs Ngāti Porou care model
Oranga Tamariki has backed Ngāti Porou's whānau-based approach to stop any more of their tamariki going into state care by 2025, but won't commit to new funding yet.
Ngāti Porou aims to have no children taken into state care by 2025
Ngāti Porou wants greater resourcing for its social services from the government to stop any more descendants going into state care.
Māori inmates with traumatic brain injury face 'double-edged sword'
Māori inmates who suffer from a traumatic brain injury need Māori-specific assessments, or will risk making the same poor decisions that led them to prison in the first place, according to a…
Hui to be held on Shelly Bay development
Iwi members opposing a contentious development at Wellington's Shelly bay hope a hui will shed light on the project that they say has been shrouded in secrecy.
Demands Shane Jones apologise over 'sexist' Pania Newton comments
Remarks by Shane Jones about Ihumātao protest leader Pania Newton have been described as sexist, misogynistic and an attack on the leadership of Māori women.
Kaikōura cycling and walking path halted after opposition
The Transport Agency has stopped all work on a walking and cycling path along the Kaikōura coast because it was vehemently opposed by local Māori.
Influence: Piri Sciascia
Dr Piri Sciascia (1946-2020) was farewelled this week at his hometown of Porangahau in the Hawkes Bay following his passing on the 18th of January. Audio
NZ Golf reviews use of Māori cultural components
New Zealand Golf has reviewed its use of tikanga Māori in the NZ Open after a cloak, initially labelled as a korowai, caused a stir last year.
Auckland kapa haka performers head to Te Matatini qualifiers
More than 500 of Auckland's best kapa haka performers are competing in the Tāmaki Makaurau regionals today.
Māori leaders to meet Jacinda Ardern over Whānau Ora funding
The leaders seeking an urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing over the handling of Whānau Ora money have agreed to meet with the prime minister to discuss solutions.
Whānau Ora commissioning agencies secure $3 million funding
The Whānau Ora Minister has announced a $3 million funding boost to go directly to whānau ora commissioning agencies.
Government-Māori relationship to be highlighted at Rātana
The political year officially kicks off tomorrow with politicians' annual pilgrimage to Rātana and being an election year the stakes are even higher.
Ihumātao dispute resolution expected by Waitangi Day - Kiingitanga
The Kiingitanga flag at Ihumātao has come down and Kiingitanga representatives say a positive resolution is expected ahead of Waitangi Day. Video
Catholic Church called on to apologise for colonial land confiscations
The Māori Council is calling on the Catholic Church to apologise for acts of colonial injustice and a renunciation of the doctrine of discovery.
Māori dominate in new appointment of district court judges
The naming of 11 Māori as new district court judges will inspire rangatahi to consider a career in the law, says the Māori Law Society co-president.
Whānau Ora head warns minister over funding allocation
Whānau Ora minister Peeni Henare can kiss Māori progress goodbye if he continues to allow other agencies to dip into its funding, the organisation's head has warned. Video, Audio
Tōku Reo Waiata
A live celebration of te waiata Māori in a concert presented by Auckland Arts Festival, Auckland Town Hall, 16 March 2019. Audio