Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Whanau of WWII soldiers receive medals
It's been a busy few years for Auckland lawyer David Stone. A curious question about his great uncle has led him on a years-long mission to reunite members of the Maori Battalion with their unclaimed… Audio
Auckland University proves Māori buildings withstand big big quakes
An Auckland University research team has proven ancient Maori building techniques could withstand big earthquakes. The techniques, known as mimiro, involved the use of interlocking structural… Audio
Stolen Lands documentary
Stolen Lands is the story of one of Aotearoa's most compelling and misunderstood historical figures. In a five-episode series, it covers the accusations, injustice and conspiracy in Opotiki in 1865… Audio
Comedian Jamaine Ross on laughter and 'self loathing'
Comedian Jamaine Ross says growing up 'I kind of got this self-loathing and laughter to stop from crying I just made jokes about it' as a way of dealing with it. He'll soon be appearing at the New… Audio
Jason Te Mete on finding community in the Bay of Plenty
Jason Te Mete (Ngati Ranginui, Ngai Te Rangi) has been recovering from necrotising fasciitis, a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection that left him doubtful he could ever return to the stage. . Audio
Iwi owner keen on co-management of beach reserve
The iwi that owns a Taranaki beachfront campground reserve is backing a proposal to co-manage its land with the local council.
Nau Mai Town - Episode 6: Paeroa
Paeroa is world-famous in Aotearoa for its mineral water, but do you know the Coromandel town's longer name? Audio
Russell could be Kororāreka by end of 2023
Submissions on changing the Bay of Islands town's name to its Māori original will be presented to the Geographic Board in June, and Land Information NZ says a decision is likely this year.
Kororareka supporters confident name change will succeed
One of the main advocates behind a proposal to restore the original Māori name to the Bay of Islands town of Russell is confident it has the support needed.
Submissions to restore the name Kororāreka… Audio
National standing candidate for Māori seat for first time since 2002
National List MP Harete Hipango has been selected to contest the Māori seat of Te Tai Hauāuru.
Episode 5: 18th April 2023 - Mata
Cry me Three Waters - Far North Mayor Moko Tepania shares his views on Affordable Water Reform, then former Green MP Denise Roche and commentator Shane Te Pou discuss co-governance, 'crybabies' and… Video, Audio
Iwi wins right to appeal multi-billion dollar Chinese water bottling consent
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa took its fight all the way to the Supreme Court after the High Court, Environment Court and Court of Appeal dimissed the case.
Pop up clinics for Northland Māori businesses to get support kanohi ki te kanohi post-cylone
A series of pop up clinics are being organised for Māori businesses in Northland still feeling the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Ngapuhi needs a helping had with Lake Omapere clean up!
Ngapuhi is calling for a joint efforts to clean up Northland's biggest lake, Lake Omapere. Te Runanga-A-Iwi-O-Ngapuhi chairperson Wane Wharerau talks to Jesse about the scale of the problem and the… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal to hear inquiry from Kura Kaupapa Maori org
The Waitangi Tribunal will hear an urgent inquiry from the organisation which oversees Kura Kaupapa Māori later this month.
Te Runanga Nui's claim is against Crown practices which it argues continue… Audio
Family desperate for mother's body to join brothers at Putiki Urupā
More than seven decades after her three brothers were murdered, Mihi Kui Edwards was to be reunited with her siblings.
She died, aged 89, in March 2021 and was to be buried with her slain siblings at… Video, Audio
John Barry Heperi-Smith lying in state at Rākautātahi Marae
Former deputy chair of Ngāti Kahungunu John Barry Heperi-Smith has been returned to his marae at Takapau.
Nau Mai Town - Season Two
Nau Mai Town is back with host Justine Murray to find out the stories and meaning of place names around Aotearoa. Audio
Te Waonui a TMK for Sunday 16 April 2023
This week the Māori news team get reaction on the three waters shake up and follow the appointment of a new tumuaki to the Rātana faith. Audio
Apple of their eyes: Fruits of labour help cyclone recovery
Apple crop harvesting has begun in Wairoa with the first fruits set to go towards the community pātaka to help support whānau after the town was decimated by Cyclone Gabrielle.
