Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Stolen Lands | Episode 3: The Trial
In episode three, Colonel George Grey's militia bombard Ōpōtiki, Chief Mokomoko surrenders and is then wrongfully executed for the crime. Video
Stolen Lands | Episode 4: Aftermath
In episode four, we look at the aftermath of his wrongful execution in 1866. Video
Stolen Lands | Episode 5: Descendants
In episode five, Chief Mokomoko's descendants fight to have his name cleared and his mana restored. Video
Stolen Lands | Episode 1: The Chief
In episode one, we first meet the prominent Māori chief Te Whakatōhea Chief Mokomoko who dedicates his life to protecting the land and people of Bay of Plenty's Te Whakatōhea Iwi. Video
Stolen Lands | Episode 2: The Crown
In episode two, we learn about Carl Völkner, the German-born missionary Mokomoko was wrongfully accused of murdering. Video
Dr Tom Roa explains the renaming of Waikato railway
A ceremony was held in the Waikato today to commemorate the renaming of a 112-kilometre section of the main trunk railway line between Taumarunui and Te Awamutu. It will now be called to Te Ara o… Audio
Ngapaki Moetara brings Witi Ihimaera's writing to the stage
Witi's Wahine is based on the writing of Witi Ihimaera funneled through the creative lens of the late Nancy Brunning. Brunning, who died in 2019, crafted a play which drew inspiration from wahine toa… Audio
Iwi leaders relieved by three waters shake-up
Iwi leaders are relieved the three waters shake-up keeps mana whenua representation in the new water entities.
But while the arrangement -- which the Prime Minister insists isn't co-governance --… Audio
Climate change creating major health problems, doctors say
Climate change isn't just harming the health of the planet, its also harming the health of people living on it.
That warning comes in an editorial published in the New Zealand Medical Journal… Audio
Air NZ admits breach of tikanga after initially refusing to release body to grieving whānau
Air New Zealand has apologised and promised to change its procedures after it took the 11th-hour intervention of its chief executive before it allowed a grieving woman to take home her mother's…
Former Ōpōtiki District Councillor Louis Rāpihana dies
Tributes are flowing for former Ōpōtiki District Councillor Louis Rāpihana, who died unexpectedly over the weekend.
NZ cities 'don't talk to the true history of those areas' - architect
A leading Māori architect says New Zealand towns and cities are suffering from a crisis of identity.
Nanny Pura Whale: a life of service to the Maori Wardens
Almost every Friday and Saturday night Nanny Pura Whale puts on her Maori Warden uniform and heads out into the night to watch over the shops and youth of Taihape. It's something the 79 year old has… Audio
Formal request to change name of Sonning car park to Opoia Pā lodged
Hamilton hapū Ngāti Wairere have lodged a formal proposal to change the name of a car park in the centre of the city.
Hit-and-run victim was highly respected Kaitāia kaumātua Billy Pomare
Kaitāia police have confirmed the victim of a recent alleged hit-and-run incident in the Far North was respected Kaitaia kaumātua Billy Pomare.
Māori King completes visit to cyclone-hit communities on East Coast
King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero has finished a four-day visit to cyclone-hit communities across the Ngāti Kahungunu rohe.
Latest Te Pūnaha Hihiko fund science projects announced
The projects are designed to strengthen capability, capacity, skills and networks between Māori and the science and innovation system.
Allan backed by commentators over Māori broadcasting remarks
Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan has escaped punishment after criticising RNZ's culture and treatment of Māori staff, while Māori commentators have been quick to endorse her sentiment.
Episode 4: 4th April 2023 - Mata
Mihingarangi Forbes speaks to the National Party’s new Māori MP Tama Potaka about co-governance and Māori Development. Panelists Dr Lara Greaves and Ngarimu Blair discuss white cis men, free speech… Video, Audio
Low rate of pre-emptive kidney transplants for Māori 'absolutely shocking' - advocate
Patient advocates say racism and prejudice is leading to "woefully" low rates of kidney transplants among Māori. Audio
