History

Personal adornment is a common uniting factor across humans and cultures throughout time. It is also the subject of a new book Adornment, written by Philosophy Professor Stephen Davies from the… Audio, Gallery

Tauranga historian Buddy Mikaere says the erection of a cellphone tower on a historical site in the city was done without public and iwi consultation. Spark erected the tower late last year near the… Audio

In the wake of the coronavirus out of Wuhan, China, Edinburgh-based GP and writer Dr. Gavin Francis insists we are getting better and better at controlling these things, but he is adamant there will… Audio

Mākutu has been described as Maori Witchcraft and even black magic, but Dr Nepia Mahuika says such descriptions have been written from a western perspective. He explains it all to Wallace. Audio

Historian and author Vincent O'Malley is concerned about the impact reduced hours to access Archives New Zealand reading rooms will have on research. He explains that by only being open four hours a… Audio

Season Mary Downs and Alana Thomas talk about aspirations for 2040. Audio

From 2022 New Zealand history will be taught in all schools and kura. History lessons are expected to include the arrival of Maori, early colonisation, the Treaty of Waitangi, immigration to New… Audio

The kaitiaki of Ihumatao have been protecting their whenua for over three years now and just over six months ago, they were issued with an eviction notice.  The land is owned by Fletcher Enterprises… Audio

We've been discussing what Aotearoa may look like in twenty years time when we commemorate the 200th anniversary of the signing of Te Tiriti. Where do our Pasifika whanau weave into that fabric? Do… Audio

The Government's words at Waitangi on creating space to hold meaningful conversaions with Maori, and to encourage all New Zealanders to cross the bridge in to the Maori World, requires leadership in… Audio

Youth Affairs reporter Katie Doyle is at Waitangi celebrations at Hoani Waititi in Manukau, South Auckland. Ngati Whatua are hosting an event at Okahu Bay in Orakei and there are also celebrations in… Audio

Our panel looks at how Maori vulnerability and susceptibility to the effects of climate change can be mitigated, and what work is being done by Maori to make that happen. Mike Smith is spokesperson of… Audio

Anjum Rahman from the Islamic Women's Council on why increased engagement between ethnic and religious minorities and tangata whenua is important. As the demographics of NZ change, understanding the… Audio

The year 2040 will mark 200 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. It might seem like a long way off, but many rangatahi are already looking ahead, campaigning for climate change… Audio

RNZ's Maori news director, Mani Dunlop has been listening to the the tutohetohe or debate held at the political forum tent at Te Tii Marae - also known as the lower marae. Audio

All around Aotearoa today are commemoration events, celebrating, commemorating, reflecting on who we are, and pondering our shared future. In Te Waipounamu, Ngai Tahu holds an annual Waitangi Day… Audio

Ousted at the last election, the Maori Party will seeking to get back into Parliament in September. The party hit its high point back in 2008 when it won five of the seven Maori seats, but lost seats… Audio

National's potential coalition partner ACT says they agree with the iwi leaders about self-determination and sovereignty, when it comes to things like education. David Seymour has been to Waitangi… Audio