Te Ao Māori
Majority in favour of Māori wards in Whanganui – council survey
The majority of those who took part in a council survey want to see Māori wards introduced in Whanganui.
Te Pāti Māori hoping for more seats once special votes counted
Te Pāti Māori's election haul could have a knock-on effect on coalition arrangements if special votes fall in its favour. Audio
Episode 5: Pikopiko
Drama unfolds at the tangi, and the elusive J is finally revealed. Audio
'It's the only chance we've got': Voting at New Zealand's northernmost booth
Few New Zealanders live further from the nation's centre of political power than the residents of Te Hāpua.
'Get behind it': Expert urges parties to give Māori Health Authority a chance
The centre right parties' plans to dump the agency will be a massive step backwards in trying to improve Māori health outcomes, a man who has worked in the sector for years says. Audio
Episode 23: An extended interview with Rawiri Waititi, Te Pāti Māori co-leader - October 10th - Mata
Rawiri Waititi discusses racism, Te Tiriti, working with National, and his vision for Aotearoa hōu. Video, Audio
Hipkins urges National to embrace co-governance instead of creating 'fear'
The Labour leader is encouraging political parties to be bold on pro-Māori initiatives instead of "rallying against co-governance". Audio
Long-running dispute between iwi and boaties ends up in court
An estuary has long been used due to its safety and proximity to fishing grounds. But local iwi oppose vehicle access as the area is of cultural significance.
Rawiri Waititi on track to hold Waiariki - poll
An electorate poll has the incumbent, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi well out ahead of Labour's Toni Boynton.
Episode 4: Stories
Aria finds herself in danger, alone at the riverside. Did she stumble across a suspect? A body is found at the river. Audio
Takutai Moana Act breaches Treaty principles - Waitangi Tribunal
Report sets out a raft of recommendations but warns the Crown against 'cherry-picking' select findings.
Te Tai Tokerau: Te Pāti Māori trails Labour in new poll
Labour deputy leader and incumbent MP Kelvin Davis has opened up a six-point gap over his Te Pāti Māori rival in the race for Te Tai Tokerau electorate.
Why Māori and young voters sometimes don't vote in elections
As election day draws nearer, Māori and young people tell RNZ what it will take for them to be more engaged in the voting process.
Rotorua council agrees to return reserve land to Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara
The reserve on Tarewa Street was part of Rotorua Lakes Council's Heads of Agreement to transfer land back to the iwi.
Episode 22: An extended interview with National's Tama Potaka
In an extended interview, National Party candidate Tama Potaka discusses Māori development, co-governance, social housing, and land claims. Video, Audio
First tenants of Motueka papakāinga to move in this month
A papakāinga development at Te Āwhina Marae in Motueka is set to welcome whānau tenants into the first of its 20 homes.
Climate change 'challenge of our lifetime' - Ngāi Tahu
Ngāi Tahu is starting to see insurance retreat affect its marae and papakāinga homes.
Episode 3: Sirens
Kui Connie reveals sinister information about Mihi’s mother and the missing women of Kingswood. Audio
Māori leaders call on Christopher Luxon to condemn racism
In an open letter, Māori and community leaders are calling for an end to a "divisive style of politics", and asking National leader Christopher Luxon to condemn race-baiting by NZ First and ACT.
Election 2023: What you need to know before voting
Explainer - Early voting will begin for the general election. So let's take a look at the nuts and bolts of casting a vote. Video
