Te Ao Māori

Indigenous advocate for Te Reo, who has written on how Maori language could be better integrated in Aotearoa, and how the internet can play a crucial role in normalising Te Reo for younger people. Audio

A professor of law says using the courts to get Treaty money from the Crown has been attempted before - and can help put claimants in a stronger position to negotiate at a political level; Two… Audio

Two Whanganui leaders say there is strong evidence from the community that more people are embracing the correct Maori spelling of the river city's name by adding an 'h'; A professor of law says using… Audio

A Maori artist from Taupo is threatening to take tourism operators to court if they don't pay him royalties for visiting a stone sculpture he carved 30 years ago. In a break from tradition, the… Audio

In a break from tradition, the leadership role of Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou could be filled by more than one person. Audio

Carving artist Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell. Chris Jolly - tour operator and the founder of Chris Jolly Outdoors. Brad Scott - GNS Science vulcanologist. Audio

Wanganui District Council has received nearly 2-thousand public submissions on the spelling of the river city's name - but it won't reveal what the public's preference is; The Police Commissioner has… Audio

The controversial former head of Te Wananga o Aotearoa, Rongo Wetere, is trying to take over his iwi's Treaty of Waitangi claim and wants to bypass negotiations with the Crown in favour of a High… Audio

The Police Commissioner has suggested something similar to a scholarship might be created to encourage Tuhoe rangatahi to become officers; Wanganui District Council has received nearly 2-thousand… Audio

A social media conversation surrounding the use of Maori on TV and radio has grown, and it's sparked a new language debate. Audio

Researchers have discovered some of what may be the oldest landing sites in Aotearoa for waka as captured by Abel Tasman's artist in 1642. They made several trips to sea to find the exact place from… Audio

A Maori Anglican bishop, John Gray, says he is still the vicar-general, despite another bishop being appointed to the role; After failing in its first bid to start an outdoors-focussed charter school… Audio

A Maori Anglican bishop, John Gray, says he is still the vicar-general, despite the role being appointed to another bishop; After failing in its first bid to start an outdoors-focussed charter school… Audio

Three News is shrugging off criticism for their weather reporters' regular use of Te Reo Maori; Meanwhile, the Maori Language Commission says it's encouraging presenters to speak Maori as it's the… Audio

Three News is shrugging off criticism of their weather presenters' regular use of Te Reo Maori. Kanoa Lloyd started working for the channel five months ago and has been surprised by the reaction. From… Audio

Two bus-loads of Ngai Tuhoe whanaunga have travelled to Wellington to be guests of the police, in a further step to repair relations between both parties; A government appointed official charged with… Audio

A government appointed official charged with helping to tackle the Kauri dieback disease says rahui could have the power to help stop it spreading further; Two bus-loads of Ngai Tuhoe whanaunga have… Audio

A new curriculum for Maori language immersion schools is being rolled out nationally after being trialled by some Kura Kaupapa around the country; The man representing Mana in the Northland… Audio

A new curriculum for Māori language immersion schools is being rolled out nationally after being trialled by some Kura Kaupapa around the country. Audio

The Māori word of the week is: rū - earthquake. Rū ana te whenua. The earth quakes. Audio