Te Ao Māori

A documentary series that tells the stories of white New Zealanders who are confronting our colonial past and present, 250 years after Cook’s arrival. Video

Inclusivity campaigner and former New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd joins the discussion on ensuring more Maori representation on local body authorities which lacking after the October elections. Audio

Kathryn talks with kaumatua Haare Williams about a lifetime of telling Maori stories. He is a poet and artist, has written for film and television, a former broadcaster, the Dean of Maori Education… Audio

Dr Haare Williams returns with part two of an interview about his book 'Words of a Kaumatua' a collection of poetry and prose. The former broadcaster talks about recording the stories of the Maori… Audio

The descendants of the first South Island iwi to encounter Captain Cook's Endeavour shed tears as they paddled out to meet the ship's replica at Meretoto/Ship Cove.

Yesterday marked 250 years since… Audio

RNZ's In Depth team launched a new project a few weeks ago called Now We are Five (Million). Guyon Espiner has been looking at Māori culture in the country and how attitudes have changed.  Audio

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited Waitangi yesterday - the first members of the Royal family to visit the treaty grounds in 25 years. Prince Charles first visited almost half a… Audio

Hundreds of mourners have paid their respects and shared their aroha for actor, playwright and producer Nancy Brunning.

Over 400 people descended on Raukawa marae in Otaki to say their final goodbyes… Audio

Protestors in Auckland are in a standoff with the Tūpuna Maunga Authority over the planned chopping of trees on Ōwairaka - but this is a dispute that goes beyond wildlife.  Audio

While the government moves closer to a resolution at disputed Ihumātao, the long-time protesters and occupiers of the land remain on the sideline.

Sources have told RNZ the Crown is considering… Video, Audio

A debate has emerged about whether euthanasia has a place within te ao Māori.

The End of Life Choice Bill passed through the house last week, but not without intense debate among Māori MPs from… Audio

Talks are under way for Auckland Council to buy disputed Ihumātao land in a bid to break a deadlock over a planned housing development.

Sources have told RNZ the Crown is considering loaning money to… Audio

A debate has emerged in the Māori community about the tikanga of euthanasia.

The End of Life Choice Bill passed its third reading this week, but not without intense debate, including about tikanga… Audio

Residents in South Auckland's Ōtara suburb say they're deeply concerned after being left in the dark about a Māori Mental Health and Addictions housing building which is being built next to its local… Audio

Dr Haare Williams is RNZ Alumni having worked as part of the Maori unit in the formative years of public broadcasting, this week he released the book 'Words of a Kaumatua' edited by Witi Ihimaera. The… Audio

Indigenous artists from around the world are in Ngāruawāhia this week for a special gathering and an art exhibition.The 9th International Indigenous Artists Gathering (Pūhoro ō mua, Pūhoro ki tua)… Audio, Gallery

There are calls for the government to save more Māori women's lives by immediately funding a DIY test for the virus that causes many cervical cancers.

Māori women are more than twice as likely to be… Video, Audio