Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Tributes flow for pioneering broadcaster, Whai Ngata.
Tributes are flowing for pioneering Maori broadcaster and journalist Whai Ngata who died. Audio
Commemoration marks 100 years since Tuhoe arrest
A commemoration to mark 100 years since armed police raided Rua Kenana's settlement in the heart of the Urewera has sparked calls for the prophet to be pardoned. Audio
Brian Flintoff - Tāonga Pūoro
Jerome Cvitanovich meets Brian Flintoff, a master bone carver who continues his work in the revitilisation of traditional Māori instruments. Audio
Māori broadcasting pioneer Whairiri Ngata dies
Tributes are flowing for pioneering Māori broadcaster, journalist and lexicographer Whairiri Ngata, who has died at the age of 74. Video
Fiona Pardington: photography, family and objets trouve
Colin Peacock interviews one of New Zealand's most celebrated photographers whose new book, A Beautiful Hesitation, is published in tandem with the largest exhibition of her work to date, currently… Audio, Gallery
Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi for week ending Friday 1 April 2016
Now time for a round-up of the Maori news for the week with our Te Manu Korihi team. Audio
Tauranga locals push for continued protection of Astrolabe Reef
Tauranga iwi and locals are campaigning to keep protection around the Astrolabe Reef in place as salvaging activity is due to wrap up. Audio
Taonga Pūoro
For a long time, a lot of flutes have remained silent but Riki Bennett is making sure Taonga pūoro are being heard again. Audio
Tuhoe mark the centenary
This Saturday marks 100 years since armed police stormed the prophet Rua Kenana's settlement in the heart of the Ureweras, killing Rua's son and uncle. Audio
New Māori word invented for 'selfie'
'Selfie' now has an equivalent in te reo Māori, following a competition inspired by film director Taika Waititi.
Schools get to choose whether to teach land wars
Schools can teach students about the New Zealand Wars, the Ministry of Education says - but it will not require it to be part of the curriculum.
Family fights eviction by The Maori Trustee
An East Coast farming family is fighting to stay on their land after being evicted by the agent for Maori owners, The Maori Trustee. Audio
Waikato-Tainui partners with Wellington iwi trust
A new agreement could see Waikato-Tainui end up with large stakes in land set aside for Wellington iwi.
Maori catholic event marks 70 years
Hundreds of Maori gathered in Whanganui over Easter, marking 70 years of their catholic hui. Audio
Celebrating being Māori and Catholic
Hundreds of people gathered in Whanganui to mark 70 years of Māori Catholic Easter gathering Hui Aranga.
Governor General Sir Jerry Mataparae
Dame Patsy Reddy will take over from Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae as Governor General in August. With 5 months left to run on his tenure Sir Jerry Mataparae shares some highlights of his time… Audio, Gallery
Father David Gledhill - Pākehā priest among Māori
The fourth in a Te Ahi Kaa series on Pākehā working and living in te ao Maori. We meet Father David Gledhill SM, a Pakeha priest who has worked among Maori for 50 years. Audio
Julian, Christian and Mabelle Dennison: filming Wilderpeople
Hutt Valley school student Julian Dennison stars alongside Sam Neill in the new Taika Waititi film, Hunt for the Wilderpeople. He is joined in the studio by his mother, Mabelle, and his twin brother… Video, Audio
Womad 2016 wrap-up
Yadana Saw gets amongest the crowd and the colour of WOMAD Taranaki 2016. Video, Audio, Gallery
Māori complain to UN over land reforms
A complaint has been laid with the United Nations about proposed changes to Māori land laws.
