Te Ao Maori
Labour MP Nanaia Mahuta returns to Parliament with moko
Labour MP Nanaia Mahuta will be the first woman to wear the moko in the House of Representatives when she returns to Parliament tomorrow. Audio
Auckland Council wants changes to Unitary Plan
A council report recommends changes to the proposed plan, including reinstated protection for more than 2000 Māori sites.
Beer brand removes Te Arawa names
A North Shore beer company has dropped the names of Māori ancestors from two of its brands after members of the iwi expressed disapproval.
Clark criticised over Māori rights record
The indigenous rights advocate who went to the United Nations to argue against Helen Clark's possible appointment as Secretary-General says Miss Clark failed to uphold Māori interests. Audio
Shortage of Maori language teachers
Most parents want te reo taught in schools but the Maori Language Commission sets out the challenges around making it a core subject. Audio
Octopus vs Shark
In part two of this four-part series, Te Ahi Kaa seeks out a variety of interpretations of whakatauki or proverbial sayings. This week, Kaua e mate Wheke me mate Ururoa (Do not die like an octopus,… Audio
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 5 August 2016
Our Te Manu Korihi Māori news team with the a weekly wrap up of Māori stories and events, this week a special tribute to Kapa Haka expert Dr Ngapo Wehi. Audio
Tina Ngata - The Non-Plastic Māori
Back in May Tina Ngata travelled to New York to make a submission to the UN Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues. Tina, who blogs under the name the non-plastic Maori, condemned Helen Clark's… Video, Audio
$32.5m settlement after 30 years of talks
The Crown will pay Rangitane $32.5 million as part of a Treaty settlement that has taken almost 30 years to complete.
The Mixtape: Rob Ruha
Singer-songwriter Robert Ruha (Te Whānau-ā-Apanui/Ngati Porou) picks the music and tells us about his kapa haka beginnings, his musical heroes, and growing up on the East Coast. Video, Audio
Wairarapa iwi to settle with Crown
A Wairarapa iwi is poised to sign a treaty settlement with the Crown that includes the return of Mt Bruce Reserve.
Iwi Leaders first to sign NZ covenant for children
Iwi leaders are the first to be supporting and signing a Covenant for New Zealand's children today.
Shay Wright: growing Maori business
Kathryn Ryan talks to Maori social entrepreneur Shay Wright. From growing up on a farm in the Far North to being named on the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list, Shay Wright is teaching iwi how to manage… Audio
SFO witnesses give evidence in Ngatata Love's trial
A Serious Fraud Office investigator has told the High Court in Wellington about searches done at the property of prominent Maori leader, Sir Ngatata Love and elsewhere. Audio
Mastering Te Reo, one Monday at a time
Manuel Springford has been speaking Maori every Monday, no matter where he is. It hasn't always been easy. Audio
Thousands gather to farewell Ngapo Wehi
Thousands of mourners have been paying their respects to Maori performing arts expert Ngapo Wehi at Waihirere marae. A spokesperson for the family, Muriwai Ihakara, says people have travelled from the… Audio
Marae waste initiative wins international award
A zero waste programme designed specifically for marae and Māori organisations has been given an international environmental award.
Arts community mourns Godfather of Kapa Haka
The Maori perfoming arts community is mourning the death of Kapa Haka expert Ngapo Wehi. Audio
Prominent Maori leader on trial for fraud
Maori leader Sir Ngatata Love corruptly sold his influence as a trust chairman to fraudulently receive $1.8m, a court has been told. Audio
Tuhoe backs Maori Party's sentiment on Helen Clark
Tuhoe leader Tamati Kruger backs Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox in her party's stance against former Prime Minister Helen Clark's bid to be the head of the UN. Audio
