Te Ao Māori
'Kia tapatahi!' - Songbook of classic waiata Māori launched
The book is aimed at making waiata Māori easily accessible all across the world.
Professor Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku
Over the past 50 years Emeritus Professor Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku has been one of the most influential Maori academics and writers. In 1981 she became the first Maori woman to receive a PHD from a New… Audio
Long-distance waka ama returns to Turanganui-a-Kiwa
For the first time in over a decade, the long-distance waka ama championships have returned to their birth place. Audio
Report lays racism in psychology sector bare
The study highlights "psychology's failing to provide a culturally safe environment for its own", researchers say.
Removing te reo teacher training funding 'so crazy'
Teachers who can speak te reo can connect on a "different level", ākonga Māori say.
Witnesses, footage, and no consequences after killing
Perenara McAllister was killed while trying to protect someone else. His whānau are still looking for justice. Video, Audio
Mata Reports: Perenara McAllister - A Killing Without Consequences?
Perenara McAllister was killed while trying to protect someone else. His whānau are still looking for justice. Video
Why this iwi leader wants a debate with David Seymour
Helmut Modlik will take on David Seymour in a public debate next Tuesday.
Māori infants still at highest risk of contracting meningitis
New research shows tamariki Māori are at highest risk of contracting meningococcal disease.
Mata Season 2 | Episode 18: Annette Sykes on marine and coastal areas, Tākuta Ferris on its impact on Te Wai Pounamu
Treaty lawyer and former Mana Party candidate Annette Sykes discusses the amendments to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act, and Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris shares how it will impact his electorate and… Video, Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Tuhingaia Manihera
Tuhingaia Manihera was crowned best senior English speaker at this year's Ngā Manu Kōrero national high school speech competition. She's the first winner from Whangārei in 34 years. Audio
UN Human Rights Office sends please-explain to NZ government
The letter asks about alleged violation of the rights to land, territories, and resources of Māori communities.
Kiwis reclaim world record for largest haka
Aotearoa has reclaimed the Guinness World Record for the largest haka from France, with a preliminary total of 6531 people.
Conan O'Brien, Taika Waititi among celebrities at haka record
Celebrities from Aotearoa and abroad turned out for the world haka record at Eden Park on Sunday night. Audio
World record haka attempt: In pictures
From pēpi to kaumātua, people travelled from far and wide to bring the kaupapa home. Here are some of the best photos.
Kiwis urged to get behind haka world record attempt
Thousands are expected to attend the Sunday evening event at Eden Park, supported by a starry line-up that includes Six60, Alien Weaponry and the Topp Twins. Audio
Coffee, kai and a whole lot of love for kaumātua
On the main drag of Taumarunui, Trunk Coffee House not only serves a cup of java, but shares a lot of kindness.
Dam Native: 'Our tūpuna wrote that record. I just held the pen'
Rapper Danny Haimona reflects with Music 101 on the legacy of Kaupapa Driven Rhymes Uplifted - the 1997 Dam Native album regarded as one of Kiwi hip-hop's greatest of all time. Video
The first place kūmara was grown in NZ
New research has uncovered the unlikely location of one of the earliest securely dated sites of kūmara cultivation in Polynesia.
Whakaata Māori job cuts another attack on te reo - Jackson
Government ministers have yet to say how many jobs will go at the Māori television channel. Audio
