Te Ao Māori
Whakataukī of the Week with Kereama Wright
Documentary-maker Kereama Wright's chosen whakataukī means 'respond to evil with kindness'. Audio
Global awards recognise young wahine's efforts
Tylah Farani-Watene is one of just 32 inaugural Global Citizen Youth Leaders Award recipients from the Asia-Pacific region.
Timing of Bill raises alarm bells for iwi leader
An urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing is set down for Thursday - but it may come after the bill to disestablish Te Aka Whai Ora is tabled in Parliament.
Stan Walker: 'Our reo is amazing. So spread it wide and far'
Stan Walker has a message for Māori in his new new single, 'Māori Ki Te Ao': "This is to say, ‘man, you're incredible. You're amazing. Our reo is amazing. So spread it wide, and far’.” Video, Audio
Gisborne mayor 'doesn't get iwi and she never will'
The chief executive of Te Aitanga a Māhaki says his iwi has cut off all future engagement with Rehette Stoltz.
Inquiry into Māori Health Authority pushes on, despite Bill forging ahead
The government expects a bill scrapping the Māori Health Authority will be tabled next week, prompting accusations of not acting in good faith from Waitangi Tribunal complainants.
Māori led research needed to better understand poverty determinants - Meihana Durie
The government should be focusing on the causes high poverty among tamariki rather than dismantling the work of past Māori leaders, an academic says.
'Getting the word from the flax roots': Northlanders frank on Covid's impact
Hundreds have taken the chance to share their views with a Royal Commission of Inquiry that's visiting the region.
Chelsea Winstanley: 'I was married to someone who was on their own buzz'
The Award-winning film producer opens up to Anika Moa about life, love and following her own path in the first episode of a new RNZ podcast.
Kapa haka competition season gets underway
Some of Aotearoa's finest haka rōpu will take the stage this weekend, vying for a spot at next year's national competition Te Matatini.
Chelsea Winstanley: Overcoming trauma and coming out on top
Oscar nominated film producer Chelsea Winstanley talks to Anika about overcoming trauma, taking risks and coming out on top. Video, Audio
Fa'anānā Efeso Collins as role model: 'Someone we could look up to'
The Green MP is being remembered as an inspiration for Māori and Pasifika communities - particularly rangatahi.
'Scary to be them' - warnings over whalebone theft
The theft of whale jawbones and teeth has left a Taranaki iwi fearful for the wellbeing of the thieves.
Stan Walker: ‘This song is my love letter to our people’
Stan Walker releases his new song and video exclusively on RNZ today. He tells Music 101’s Charlotte Ryan what he’s learned from working with his uncle, renowned activist and artist Tāme Iti. Video
Whakataukī of the Week with Moana Maniapoto
"A man who has only one plan may not succeed" is part of legendary journalist Moana Maniapoto's chosen whakataukī. Audio
Cancer research awards: 'We are disproportionately not meeting the needs of Māori'
Three Māori researchers are receiving funding for their research into improving cancer care and addressing health inequities which see cancer disproportionately affect Māori.
'Changes the meaning': Council criticised for omitting macrons
Missing macrons in an Invercargill City Council report has led to a request from mana whenua to do better.
Waitangi Tribunal to hold inquiry on climate policy
The Waitangi Tribunal is to hold a "priority" kaupapa inquiry into government climate change policy.
Fast-track consents plan won't derail fight over seabed mining - iwi
An iwi will continue to oppose to seabed mining even if the government introduces a fast-track consenting regime for significant infrastructure and development projects.
Whakataukī of the Week with Annabelle Lee-Mather
'The thrust of a spear can be avoided, but not the thrust of words' is a whakataukī the broadcasting legend finds very relevant in the current climate. Audio