Te Ao Maori
Composing waiata
Whether it's a pop song, a haka or a lament someone has to come up with the tunes and lyrics of a song. Audio
Saving Te Reo Maori
According to the Maori Language Act - te reo Maori is one of the official languages of New Zealand, it is important to the identity of the country and should be protected as a taonga under article two… Audio
Te Ahi Kaa - Highlights of 2016
In the last show for 2016, Justine presents a few highlights from stories covered during the year. Audio, Gallery
2016: Tame Iti on mana, authority, and a life devoted to activism
In the 2016 Reeves lecture, Maori activist and artist Tame Iti discusses the concept of mana and how it can be seen as a way of challenging authority. Audio
Te Waonui for week ending 23 December 2016
Coming up just after 5-30 on Te Waonui The Waitangi Tribunal could use its power to make binding recommendations for the first time; the first kura kaupapa Maori in the Far North is being closed and… Audio
Council spends $400k developing rejected bill
The New Plymouth District Council has spent more than $400,000 on consultants drawing up a bill aimed at resolving historical land issues at Waitara, which Te Ātiawa has rejected.
Emotiki aims to bring Māori culture into digital age
A new range of emojis will allow texters to express themselves with pukana, or communicate using hangi or boil up icons.
Emotikis - Maori faces join the ranks of emojis
You may have used an emoji to let the online world know how you're feeling and what you're thinking. Now you can also use 'Emotiki' a unique Maori selection of emoji. Shannon Haunui-Thompson spoke to… Audio
From Zero: Where Are We?
Everyone seems to agree that our drug laws are no longer fit for purpose. So what are we doing about it? Audio
More marae taking up Pare Kore (Zero Waste)
The zero-waste scheme Para Kore has become a kaupapa for over 135 marae in the North Island. Te Ahi Kaa visits Kirikiriroa Marae in Hamilton to find out how it works. Video, Audio
Light punishment for damming of stream 'unacceptable'
The light punishment handed out to a landowner who dammed a stream near Porotī Springs and dug out a wetland is unacceptable, the spring's Māori owners say.
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 16 December 2016
On Te Waonui Actor and director Rawiri Paratene has been given the Toi Māori achievement award for his half century of service to the arts and the Maori Party is opposing the Government's latest Child… Audio
Govt tries to get disputing Ngapuhi hapu back on track
The Treaty Negotiations Minister has made another attempt to get disputing Ngapuhi hapu back on track for a settlement claim, and says he will chair a meeting between parties to help. Audio
Ihumatao iwi fight housing project for their wahi tapu
For over a month now there has been a peaceful occupation on the roadside of Ihumatao in Mangere. They are fighting to protect their wahi tapu from housing project. our Shannon Haunui-Thomspon talks… Audio
Ihumatao iwi fight housing project for their wahi tapu
For over a month now there has been a peaceful occupation on the roadside of Ihumatao in Mangere. They are fighting to protect their wahi tapu from housing project. our Shannon Haunui-Thomspon talks… Audio
CYF changes could 'dislocate' kids - Dame Tariana
It is wrong for at-risk Māori children not to be placed with whānau, hapū or iwi if possible, former Māori Party co-leader Dame Tariana Turia says.
Contest for Māori seats heat up
Wheeling and dealing in the Māori seats is on the cards according to a Labour Party source.
Actor Rawiri Paratene wins prestigious Toi Maori award
The renowned actor, writer and director Rawiri Paratene receives Toi Maori Award for his outstanding contribution to the arts. Audio
From Zero - Partying Hard
Politicians and police agree that drug-checking at music festivals is probably a good idea. So why is it still illegal? Audio
Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi for 11 December 2016
The week in politics through the Maori lens. Willie Jackson, Annabelle Lee and Rewa Harriman join Mihingarangi Forbes to discuss issues such as what a new Prime Minister could mean for Maori, should… Audio
