Te Ao Māori
Harnessing harakeke - a new future for a traditional taonga
It could change the performance of a pickleball paddle, a snowboard, a surfboard, even a rally car. Video
What to expect from this year's Koroneihana
It's not all going to be doom and gloom, but expect Māori to "unequivocally" state their position during the celebration of the Māori King's coronation. Audio
How TikTok is empowering a new generation of rangatahi
Māori content creators are using TikTok to share and celebrate te reo, and hope platforms can be flooded with the language.
Iwi Chairs Forum asks police to use discretion in applying gang patch ban
The forum's Pou Tangata co-chairperson Rahui Papa says they are concerned that Māori incarceration levels will increase if police do not use their discretion in applying the new law.
Troy Kingi's Desert Hīkoi | Episode 1: Desert Dream
Upon arriving in Joshua Tree, California, Troy Kingi and his band are taken to a sacred site by the local tangata whenua in 40 degree Celsius temperatures. Video
Troy Kingi's Desert Hīkoi | Episode 2: Sacred Healing
Troy and Treye meet local shamans, Danny and Jael, to explore plant medicines and learn how these natural medicines can aid creativity and unlock pathways within. Video
Troy Kingi's Desert Hīkoi | Episode 3: The Rancho
With a rush of inspiration, we see the genius side of Troy emerge as he gets to work in the famous Rancho De la Luna recording studio. Video
Troy Kingi's Desert Hīkoi | Episode 4: The Return
On the homestretch of finishing their album, Troy and the band are asked to feature on an album alongside some of the greatest names in desert rock. Video
Bigger discussions needed after Hobson's Pledge Herald ad - lecturer
Where should news organisations and advertisers draw the line between balanced journalism and political advertising?
'We basically said no': Furore over $14m 'marae' planned for Sydney
A Māori group is proceeding with a 'marae', despite pushback from local Aboriginal people - and some in NZ.
Troy Kingi's Desert Hīkoi | Trailer
Troy Kingi journeys into the Joshua Tree desert to record his latest album at the iconic Rancho De La Luna Studio. Video
Council unanimous on keeping Māori ward
It's disappointing to be put in the position of having to vote on the ward's future, the mayor says.
Iwi, Māori leaders support reform of Te Arawhiti, minister claims
However, he is refusing to name anyone backing the moves that are being denounced by other political parties. Audio
NZME to review advertising policies after Hobson's Pledge ad
But there has not been an apology after the NZ Herald ran the ad, and Willie Jackson is demanding one.
Waatea News cuts ties with NZ Herald after Hobson's Pledge ad
Waatea's publisher says he will send the Herald to court if it takes any further content from the national Māori news service.
Māori baseballer aims to be the first to play in the Major Leagues
In the little over a century that Major League Baseball has existed, no Māori New Zealander has ever featured in the competition.
Former Silver Ferns captain Dame June Mariu dies
Dame June led the national netball team in 1960 and was a long-time advocate for tangata whenua and rangatahi.
Ngāti Kahungunu celebrates promoting Māori language to thousands
Ngāti Kahungunu iwi chairperson Bayden Barber says it was a "positive" two days that celebrated all things Māori.
Rewi McLay talks about the new single, Haurua, from his band Kiko
Rewi McLay is the lead singer and guitarist for the Maori rock band Kiko. He talks about their new single Haurua and his varied artistic talents which included set design work on the recent feature… Audio
Gisborne council votes to keep Māori wards, public poll to take place
Many councillors said their decision to retain was made to represent the 54 percent Māori population in Gisborne who have historically been under-represented at the council table.