Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
'A stale, frozen, hard, crumbly bun' - Rotorua kura students served single bread roll for lunch
The co-principal of Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai has called out the government's school lunch programme after some students were dished out only a single bun.
Shane Jones to meet iwi leaders to discuss geothermal energy
The Resources and Regional Development Minister will be trying to convince iwi of the benefits of tapping geothermal energy under Māori-owned land, when he meets with around 40 iwi groups at a hui in… Audio
Mata Season 3 | Episode 5: Whānau Ora, foreign policy, frozen school lunches; Nanaia Mahuta and Tau Henare discuss.
From Whānau Ora and foreign policy to frozen (or scalding) school lunches, political veterans Nanaia Mahuta and Tau Henare unpack the political stories of the week. Video, Audio
'You're going to be blocked': Matariki post unleashes abuse
A mayor says his council is taking a tough stance after a social media message drew a barrage of vitriol and racist comments.
Whakataukī of the Week with Kahira Rata Olley
A finalist in the local hero of the year category at the 2025 New Zealander of the Year awards, Kahira Rata Olley is the founder of the Save Our Babies charitable trust. Audio
Te Matatini drops four-album record of 2025 viral festival
The albums' release follows the viral success of People's Choice Award winner Te Kuru Marutea from Te Tauihu, whose choral song, Kei Wareware i a Tātou, tallied a total of 45 million views across… Video, Audio
Irish play set in 19th century translated into Te Reo Maori
Director Jason Te Kare talks about the production of Nga Whakamaoritanga which is a Te Reo Maori version of the Irish play Translations which was written in 1980 by playwright Brian Friel and set in… Audio
Comedian Hoani Hotene
Hoani Hotene will be performing at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival in May. He's performed across Aotearoa and Australia and won the 2022 NZ Raw Comedy Quest and is a nominee for the 2025… Audio
Students 'left in the dark' over delayed scholarship payments
Teaching students are struggling to meet the demands of full-time study without the money.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 14 March 2025
In today's episode, parole proceedings for convicted double murderer Scott Watson have had to be abandoned, and a new date set, after the hearing ran out of time, Half of all buildings in South… Audio
Waiata performed at Te Matatini to be released
Te Matatini has released 53 waiata performed at this year's festival. Singers Naia Awatea and Bailee Tava spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Womad visitors invited to try hand at ancient Māori martial art
Visitors to the Womad international arts festival in New Plymouth this weekend are being offered the opportunity to try their hand at the ancient Māori martial art of mau rākau. Taranaki Whanganui… Audio
Māori educators concerned by proposal to reinvest funding
Māori educators are deeply concerned by a government proposal to reinvest funding for resource teachers into other - as yet unknown - frontline support. The Ministry of Education has asked all schools… Audio
Bookmarks with Arnya Karaitiana
Aryna is a creative director who weaves indigenous traditions and wellbeing philosophies into her artistic practices. This year, supported by Toi Manahau: The Designers Institute of New Zealand, Arnya… Audio
Waka, but made from reeds
If you visit a museum throughout Aotearoa it won't take long to come across a traditional Maori waka But if you head to Toitu, the Settlers Museum in Dunedin, you'll see something slightly different… Audio
Building future leaders in small Taranaki town
Meet the rōpū empowering rangatahi to reach their potential.
How street art is redefining Christchurch's identity
Christchurch was once known as "the most English city outside of England" but a lot has changed in the 14 years since the magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck on 22 February 2011.
Whakataukī of the Week with Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds
As an online cultural teacher, Tū answers questions ranging from pronunciation to protocol for getting moko. He is also the bass player for the award-winning heavy metal band Alien Weaponry. Audio
Kapa haka leaders at top of the South Island confident region is ready to host Te Matatini
Speculation has been rife that the Nelson-Marlborough region could miss out on its confirmed host status due to concerns over infrastructure and accommodation.
Iwi joy as Crown settles: ‘From now on, it’s progress all the way’
The Bill ends eight years of negotiation with the Te Korowai o Wainuiārua collective.
