Te Ao Māori
David Attenborough Narration
In this episode of Whakamāori, the team take on the legendary voice of nature, Sir David Attenborough, and translate some of his most iconic narrations into te reo Māori. Audio
Māori Ward councillors campaigning hard to retain Māori wards
Nelson's incumbent Māori Ward councillor Kahu Paki Paki said despite running unopposed, this election has "been harder than you could probably ever imagine".
Natural elements didn't stop Te Tarata 160-year commemorations
It has been 160 years since the battle of Te Tarata - now eighth-generation descendants live to tell the story their tūpuna endured.
New Archives building outperforms Smithsonian for air-tightness
An independent assessment has found the country's new Archives building achieves air-tightness far beyond national and international archival standards. Audio
'Never too late': Social worker's journey to reclaim Māori identity
A wahine who has reclaimed her cultural identity is urging more Māori to pursue a career in social work.
The City to Sea Bridge and legacy of architect Rewi Thompson
The fate of the bridge described as a turning point for Māori architecture has swung back and forth over the past few months. Audio
Deed cements Waitākere Ranges partnership
The new agreement between Te Kawerau ā Maki, Auckland Council and the Crown cements co-management of the heritage area. Audio
Te Pāti Māori MP named as one of world's 'most influential rising stars'
Influential news magazine Time said she followed in the footsteps of ancestors who sustained Māori language, traditions and culture.
Te Pāti Māori reassures members after ties cut with Toitū Te Tiriti
The Toitū Te Tiriti movement has broken away from the political party, citing leadership concerns, a clash of values, and a need for independence. Audio
Kapa-Kingi rules out rival political party after Te Pāti Māori split
The activist hopes the split will spur Te Pāti Māori into creating genuine change from the inside. Audio
New book explores reimagined life in Taranaki in 1940s
Airana Ngarewa has just released his third book, 'The Last Living Cannibal', inspired by Ngāruahine leader Tītokowaru. Audio
Inclusive marae experience open to all
"All whānau" have the opportunity to immerse themselves in activities and traditions well-known to te ao Māori at three Hawke's Bay marae.
Midday Essentials for Thursday 2nd October 2025
In today's episode, the Global Sumud Flotilla that has been trying to get aid into Gaza has been intercepted by the Israeli navy, and some New Zealanders taking part are now on an Israeli vessel; The… Audio
Young navigators using sun and stars to reach Samoa
Seven young navigators are eight days into a journey to Samoa using only the sun and stars to find their way. Lead navigator for the first leg of the journey Toiora Hawira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Te Papa showcases moko kanohi or facial tattooing in action
A group of tā moko artists have studied over 200 toi moko, or Māori ancestral heads with the hope of identifying their iwi and eventually returning them home.
'Advance te reo Māori revitalisation': Māori entities get new leaders
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka made the announcement.
Wedding Vows
Join our trio of translators breathe new life into the heartfelt promises of Monica & Chandler (Friends), the tragic poetry of Romeo and Juliet, and the awkward brilliance of Amy & Sheldon (The Big… Video, Audio
NZME to keep running anti-Māori wards ad Stuff removed
A controversial anti-Māori wards ad has been removed from Stuff's websites following complaints, but it will continue to be advertised with the NZ Herald.
Te Rangimaheu Te Heuheu Tūkino IX named as successor of Tā Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII
Gerrard Te Rangimaheu Te Heuheu Tūkino IX will takeover from his father, signalling a continuation of the legacy.
Iwi-led conservation project awarded $6m funding boost
But other conservation programmes were also relying on that same funding.
