Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Video Trailer | NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana
NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana recounts the events that unfolded in the Bay of Plenty and their far-reaching consequences for future generations. Video
Introducing: NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana
On the morning of 29 April 1864, British colonial forces opened fire on Pukehinahina Gate Pā. This was the first engagement of a military campaign waged against the iwi of Tauranga Moana and their… Audio
Sandy Adsett: 'If I paint by the numbers it's no good'
Over the past 60 years Maoridom has produced many prominent artists and one who definitely belongs in that category is Sandy Adsett, although he prefers to see himself as a painter. Audio
Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku: a story of bravery
As a curator of ethnology at Waikato Museum in the 1980s, Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku was among the first to insist museums rethink how they represent Maori culture, both in New Zealand and overseas. In… Audio
'This is a showcase of the best kapa haka on offer in Australia'
Kapa haka groups from across Australia will gather on the Gold Coast this weekend for the regional competitions to find the groups who will qualify for Te Matatini 2025.
Luxon: Waitangi Tribunal comments 'ill considered'
Comments from ACT and NZ First ministers about the Tribunal were "ill considered" and "that message will be underscored" to them, the PM says. Audio
Shane Jones under fire for criticising Waitangi Tribunal
Government minister Shane Jones is under fire for criticising the Waitangi Tribunal, which has issued a summons for the Children's Minister Karen Chhour. Constitutional expert and barrister Graeme… Audio
Crown lawyers attempt to block Waitangi Tribunal summons
The Tribunal had called on Minister for Children Karen Chhour to provide evidence at an urgent inquiry into the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act.
Damaged Treaty display at Te Papa to come down next week
A Treaty of Waitangi display at Te Papa in Wellington which was spray painted last year will be taken down next week.
Lawyers call Shane Jones' Waitangi Tribunal comments 'inappropriate'
The Māori Law Society says his comments breach the principle of the separation of powers and the Cabinet Manual.
AI mistaking Māori woman as thief no surprise to experts
Māori AI and data ethicist Karaitiana Taiuru believes there are other Māori who have been affected but have not yet come forward.
Iwi steps in to ease gang tensions after rugby club van shot at
Mongrel Mob and Black Power leaders are confident the fracas was a "one-off", Ngāti Kahungunu chair says. Audio
Ngati Kahungunu steps in to ease gang tensions in HB
Ngati Kahungunu has stepped in to ease gang tensions after a Hastings rugby match two weekends ago turned violent, and a van carrying a visiting team was shot at. The iwi's chair Bayden Barber spoke… Audio
Olympic kākahu blessed ahead of Paris Games
The Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia, has blessed the feathered cloak to be worn by New Zealand's flag bearers at the Olympic Games.
Mata Season 2 | Episode 6: Nanaia Mahuta on the war in Gaza, Māori wards, and the scrapping of Three Waters
Former MFAT Minister Nanaia Mahuta shares her views on the Government’s position on the war in Gaza, mandatory referendums for Māori wards, and the scrapping of Three Waters. Then we discuss the… Video, Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Julian Wilcox
Award-winning broadcaster and host of RNZ's Māpuna Julian Wilcox joins Emile Donovan to share a whakataukī close to his heart, attributed to the late Erima Henare. Audio
New Māori health facility opens in Hamilton
Hamilton's new Te Kōhao Health, Wellness and Diagnostic Centre is designed to give Māori in the region tino rangatiratanga over their own health.
Maori art pioneer Fred Graham
Mapuna visits Māori art pioneer Fred Graham at his home in Waiuku. He was part of a generation of young Maori artists who emerged after World War Two who forged a new path in contemporary art. Audio
Maori art pioneer Fred Graham
Mapuna visits Maori artist Fred Graham at his home in Waiuku at the lower reaches of the Manukau Harbour. He was part of a generation of young Maori artists who emerged after World War Two who forged… Audio
Tauranga to host national iwi forum
Tauranga is set to host the next National Iwi Chairs Forum from 1 to 3 May. The hui will bring together iwi leaders from across Aotearoa to deliberate on issues...
