Te Ao Māori

Māori lawyers, midwives, social workers and academics have united to call on the government to stop taking Māori children.

An open letter has gained almost 10,000 signatures calling on the government… Audio

New Zealand Business Hall of Famer Mavis Mullins' life has been a fascinating journey from a shearing shed on the outskirts of Dannevirke to multiple governance role and collecting an MBA along the… Audio, Gallery

A leadership stoush at a marae in the heart of Auckland reached breaking point today, with former New Zealander of the year Lance O'Sullivan accused of bullying the longstanding board out of their… Video, Audio

Fire and Emergency says more than half of the marae they've visited don't have smoke alarms and very few have sprinklers, putting the marae and taonga inside it - in some cases worth millions - at… Audio

The Fire Service says more than half the marae they've visited lack even the most basic fire protections.

The service is continuing its investigation into the fire that destroyed Wellington's Tapu Te… Audio

Newsroom's Melanie Reid has been reporting on children and babies being taken by the state for two years. Now, footage taken by the families involved reveals the brutal reality of what really… Audio

New current affairs show Te Ao With Moana launches tonight on Maori TV. Musician and star host of the show Moana Maniapoto joins Karyn to talk about what the show is about and what it's been like… Audio

The whānau from Tapu Te Ranga Marae in Wellington's Island Bay have begun planning to build a new papakāinga - or shared living space - where their marae once stood.

They have been meeting with the… Audio

An advisor who worked on a scathing justice report says Māori are over-represented as both victims and offenders of crime and this needs to change.

A report published on Sunday by Justice Minister… Video, Audio

More than $40,000 has already been pledged to help rebuild the Tapu te Ranga Marae that was wrecked by a fire on Sunday morning.

A group of 27 cub scouts and several others were staying in the marae… Audio

A member of the extended family whose marae burnt to the ground in Wellington on Sunday says the marae will be rebuilt.

The main building at Tapu te Ranga marae in Island Bay burnt to the ground in… Audio

Te Ahi Kaa further explores this series about health and well being. Justine Murray joins Chef Charles Royal in the bush on the outskirts of Lake Rotoiti, foraging for food - from 'bushman's… Audio

Shay Wright is on a mission to develop the next generation of Māori community and business leaders through the educational social enterprise Te Whare Hukahuka. Video, Audio

Moana Maniapoto says there's various platforms for activism and an honest, authentic treaty relationship is the pathway to addressing some of the country's biggest issues. Audio

The Kōhanga Reo National Trust says a $32 million cash injection from the government will help keep open centres that have been struggling for years.

While there were once as many as 800 Kōhanga Reo… Audio

Kohanga reo staff were brought to tears today as the government delivered a $32 million boost to help lift wages and pay voluntary workers. The post-budget announcement was unveiled in Wellington in… Video, Audio

Te Ahi Kaa delves into the notion of happiness. What defines happiness? Is it an individual or collective experience? And in today's world of social media - is it some sort of disguise? Justine Murray… Audio