Culture
Nick Roskruge - digging into indigenous knowledge
Nick Rahiri Roskruge is Country Life's guest this week. His work in agriculture and soil science have taken him far afield looking at crops sustaining indigenous communities. Audio
Brett Graham speaks about the loss of his Dad, his art and what Matariki means to him.
Brett Graham talks opens up about the loss of his father Fred, his art and the importance of Matariki. Audio
Kahu Ropata joins us to talk 'Ka Mate'
Kahu o Te Rangi Ropata is the Pou Tikanga Reo joins us to talk Ka Mate and many other kaupapa Audio
Raewyn Harrison on her new Matariki and Puanga waiata for tamariki
Raewyn Harrison launches a new waiata for Matariki for her relaunch of Te Reo Tuatahi. Audio
Tahiti to follow Matariki in November
In November Tahiti will mark Matari'i as a national public holiday for the first time following in the footsteps of Matariki in Aotearoa. Te Mareikura Whakataka Brightwell is a Maori Tahitian artist… Audio
Te Kahautu Maxwell on Te Kooti and Ringatu
Professor Te Kahautu Maxwell , a minister in the Ringatu Church and a senior academic in Maori and Indigenous Studies at the University of Waikato. Audio
Tama Potaka speaks to our RNZ Special Broadcast
National Minister of Maori Development Tama Potaka speaks to Mihi and Julian. Audio
Ria Hall on her latest Matariki Musical challenge with an orchestra
Woman of many talents Ria Hall joins RNZ to talk about her new Matariki musical project, politics and being a Mama. Audio
Paul Goldsmith on government's commitment to the national holiday
Minister Paul Goldsmith joins Mihi and Julian in the RNZ broadcast caravan. Audio
Taiha Molyneux live from Takaparawhau / Bastion Point
Hundreds gathered at Orakei in Tamaki Makaurau to participate in Hautapu ki Takaparwha led by Ngati whatua Orakei. Audio
New film Kōkā
A new film celebrating Māori identity, wāhine, and the beauty of te ao Māori, hits the big screen today. Audio
Rangi Mātaamua on 2025's Matariki message
Professor Rangi Mātaamua speaks to Mihi and Julian about how Matariki ma Puanga has developed. Audio
Reflecting on the hautapu with Kaikaranga and Kaikarakia
Two participants in the hautapu ceremony at Tirorangi Marae reflect on their emotional experience.
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 June 2025
In today's episode, the government has paused millions of dollars of funding to the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership deals with China earlier this year, Iran's Supreme Leader has… Audio
Matariki highlights the star Puanga
This weekend, Aotearoa officially celebrates Matariki for the fourth time, marked by the reappearance in the night sky of the star cluster. This year the focus is Matariki ma Puanga- highlighting the… Audio
Parekaia Taipata & Rei
Matariki is upon us and we walk you through some ways to celebrate it. Parekaia Taipata & Rei are our special guests for this episode Manawatia a Matariki! Audio
Drones take the skies for Matariki
Drones will be taking to the skies in Rotorua tonight to celebrate Matariki. At 8pm the light-up drones will perform a choreographed routine, with watchers on the ground able to see their movements as… Audio
Kapa Haka rookies mark Matariki
A group of kapa haka novices are planning to celebrate Matariki this weekend with their first public show. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf has more. Audio
