Te Ao Māori

A judge has ordered the Independent Maori Statutory Board to set aside one of its representative roles and undergo a reselection process; The country's largest forensic mental health unit has been… Audio

A former Maori immersion school principal has been censured and struck off by the Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal for serious misconduct, which included allowing students in their teens to stay… Audio

A new book, 'Tangata Whenua: An Illustrated History', has been described by historians, Maori and authors as a landmark publication about Maori history. It covers the early origins of Maori through to… Audio

The Māori word of the week is: pāremata - parliament. Kōtahi rau e rua tekau mā tahi ngā mema pāremata. There are 121 members of parliament. Audio

A 100-year old religious icon has been discovered by chance in a church storage room. The crozier, or pastoral staff, was gifted to the church by four Northland Maori tribes in 1914 to mark 100 years… Audio

A fishing firm says its Maori partners have failed to grasp opportunities to break into the sector; The Mayor of New Plymouth, Andrew Judd, is calling on the Government to change the law so that half… Audio

The Mayor of New Plymouth, Andrew Judd, wants half of all councillors to be Maori. Mr Judd says local government should reflect the Treaty of Waitangi and he is calling on the government to change the… Audio

The Mayor of New Plymouth, Andrew Judd, is calling on the government to change the law so that half of all councillors are tangata whenua; A fishing firm says its Maori partners have failed to grasp… Audio

David Kukutai Jones is a healer, maker of rongoa, librarian and the Chairman of the Māori Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender gathering - Hui Takataapui 2014 which this year was hosted at… Audio

With an Anglican Mum and Ringatu Dad where's the middle ground if you're having a religious calling? Maraea Rakuraku catches up with Anglican priest Chris Huriwai who left for Jerusalem via America… Audio

Haere mai ki ahau, ki Te Papa-O-Rotu ki te au Te Rena, ki te urunga te taka, ki te moenga te whakaarahia. Ahakoa iti taku iti, he rei kei roto. Come to me, to Te Papa-O-Rotu to the unstirred current… Audio

Acclaimed Irish singer Pauline Scanlon, New Zealand international touring guitarist Gerry Paul, and Trinity Roots frontman Warren Maxwell, who are joined by Irish musicians Alan Doherty and Tola Custy… Audio

The Maori owned dairy company Miraka, has signed a deal today with Chinese interests that will allow it to significantly increase exports of UHT or long-life milk to China; A Taranaki polytech wants… Audio

A Taranaki polytech wants to talk to every student who enrolled in its failed Maori performing arts course so it can work out how to help them, and that could mean refunding course fees; A study… Audio

A public health specialist says Maori are over-represented in the number of people who die in low rental accommodation; Prominent Academic, Sir Mason Durie, says families and community will be the key… Audio

A public health specialist says Maori are over-represented in the number of people who die in low rental accommodation; Prominent Academic, Sir Mason Durie, says families and community will be the key… Audio

An expert in Maori health and housing is accusing the Government of selling off a large portion of state housing - leaving tangata whenua vulnerable and their health at risk; A youth leader in Kawerau… Audio

Rangatahi are being encouraged to take on leadership roles when pushing the message of preventing suicide. Community groups, leaders and researchers have met in Auckland as part of an annual hui for a… Audio

The Prime Minister John Key says it's disappointing that Ngapuhi are still in dispute over the right to settle their Treaty claims; A Motiti Island elder says the Bay of Plenty Regional Council should… Audio

A trust from a small island off the coast of Tauranga is claiming victory after successfully fighting to have the spelling of their turangawaewae corrected in official documents. Audio