Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Fran Kora on the brand new Kora album, Fifth Season
Kara chats with Fran Kora about staying grounded in kaupapa Māori, their beginnings at a hot air balloon festival, which includes a special waiata dedicated to the late Aaron Tokona. Audio
Mapuna podcast Aug 23
In a special extended interview with Ngati Tuwharetoa ariki, Sir Tumu Te Heuheu, he discusses why his seeks the return of the Tongariro National Park and maunga. Now aged in his 80s he also talks… Audio
Ngati Tuwharetoa ariki Sir Tumu Te Heuheu
Ta Tumu became the ariki, paramount chief, of Ngati Tuwharetoa after the death of his father Sir Hepi Te Heuheu in 1997. Now in his early 80s he sees the return of the maunga of the central North… Audio
Gisborne council approves Ngāti Oneone land return investigation plan
Eight parcels of land in Kaiti are prioritised for potential purchase by the hapū.
Autaia a feast of haka theatre
Students from 12 Auckland, Northland and Waikato schools will each give a performance blending kapa haka, theatre and storytelling.
The struggle to solve Māori youth homelessness
Youth homelessness advocates are calling for more to be done to help vulnerable young people who do not have safe, stable accommodation. Audio
Youth homelessness on the rise
Youth homelessness advocates are calling for more to be done to help vulnerable young people who don't have safe, stable accommodation. Audio
Auckland University waka ama team to represent Aotearoa in Hawai'i
Waipapa Taumata Rau brings together Māori and Pasifika paddlers from across the university.
Labour's Henare stands by gang-patch law repeal claim
His party has previously stated it would not repeal the legislation, if it became government.
Around 60 roles cut in Te Wānanga o Aotearoa 'redesign'
The tertiary institute has announced plans for an 'organisational redesign,' with around 60 roles affected by the proposed changes.
Man denied entry to Aussie hotel for facial tā moko
Former professional rugby league player Brian Gardiner was turned away by security at a Wollongong pub because he had a facial tattoo.
From taonga to target: the rollback of te reo Māori
A growing list of changes to policy on Māori language and culture beg the question: is the government pushing Aotearoa towards an identity crisis?
'It's been a failure right across the board' - Peeni Henare
As voters head to the poll for the Tamaki Makaurau byelection, Labour's Peeni Henare and Te Pati Maori's Oriini Kaipara join Mihingarangi to discuss the issues facing whanau in the biggest Polynesian… Video, Audio
Many seats filled unopposed for Waikato councils
Government legislation and abuse of councillors are among factors making people reluctant to stand, one councillor says.
E5 Where Do Wardens Come From?
Join us as we explore the origins of wardens in the wild. How do individuals become Māori Wardens, through accidental recruitment, purposeful choice, or being born into the role? Audio
Mentors for Maori businesses
A recent hui at Hoani Waititi marae in Tamaki Makaurau brought together some heavy hitters from the business world and a group of Maori businesspeople. One of the organisers was Amokura Panoho, who's… Audio
Mother of the Nation - the story of Dame Whina Cooper
Written and illustrated specially for children, this is the true story of Dame Whina Cooper who drove many successful campaigns for Māori and women's rights. Audio
'We will not stand by while Māori are quietly scrubbed from the roll'
Whānau being moved off the main roll without consent is an attack on "our mana and our rights", Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 15th August 2025
In today's episode, the Supreme Court has found riverbeds can be included in Maori customary marine title - if other legal tests are meet; Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police… Audio
Riverbeds part of Māori customary rights, Supreme Court rules
It comes as the government forges ahead with a law change.
