Te Ao Māori

The Waitangi Day celebrations are taking place against the backdrop of ongoing divisions within host iwi Ngapuhi. Audio

A building expert says Maori need to wake up to the issue of earthquake-prone marae, describing the situation as a 'big runaway train hurtling towards them'. An Australian-based study shows the Maori… Audio

The Maori Law Society says it is only consulted on an ad hoc basis when it comes to providing suitable tangata whenua as candidates to be judges; Whanau of students at a bilingual unit at an Auckland… Audio

It was a genuine anthem of the times, and now the story of the 1984 song, Poi E, is being turned into a movie. Staring Maaka Pohatu as Dalvanius Prime, 'POI E: 'The Story Behind Our Song' tells of the… Audio

Some Maori wood carving students say they aren't worried by a lack of work prospects, despite warnings from skilled kaiwhakairo in the profession. It follows an Auckland-based carver saying the… Audio

The Maori Law Society says there is a trend of Maori lawyers leaving the profession early on in their career, particularly wahine; A Tauranga Te Reo campaigner says the Tauranga City Council isn't… Audio

The Maori Law Society says there is a trend of Maori lawyers leaving the profession early on in their career, particularly wahine; People of Ngati Kuia are being asked to reduce the size of… Audio

Only 28 of the 243 judges in the legal system identify themselves as tangata whenua, which has the Maori legal profession saying more are needed; A marae in Hawkes Bay says it's very close to securing… Audio

The Māori legal profession says more indigenous judges are needed after Government figures released to Te Manu Kōrihi reveal there are only 28 working in New Zealand's legal system. Audio

Since winning Masterchef last year, Kasey and Karena Bird's lives have been a whirlwind of food festivals, columns, guest chef positions and work on their upcoming cookbook. The sisters, from Maketu… Audio

The Māori word of the week is: manuhiri - visitor. Eke ai ngā manuhiri tūārangi ki te marae i te Rā o Waitangi. On Waitangi Day, the visitors from afar go onto the marae. Audio

There are only 28 judges who define themselves as Maori working in New Zealand's legal system; A co-chair of a youth law advocacy group suspects banning prisoners from voting in general elections… Audio

There are only 28 judges who define themselves as Maori working in New Zealand's legal system; A co-chair of a youth law advocacy group suspects banning prisoners from voting in general elections… Audio

Those keeping the homefires burning (Te Ahi Kaa) are relied heavily upon to swing into action, by the whanau who live away from their Pā when, say a tūpapaku arrives and a tangihanga takes place… Audio

In an archival recording, Te Ao Pritchard of Te Ata Tino Toa, explains why flying the New Zealand and Tino Rangatiratanga flags alongside eachother on Waitangi day demonstrates the partnership as… Audio

"Tai timu, tai pari e kore e mutu taku aroha mōhau"The tide comes in, the tide goes out my love for you will never end Audio

This year's Treaty Debate, recorded at Soundings Theatre, Te Papa discusses the Treaty Settlement process and how iwi move forward in a post-settlement phase. The panel is Matiu Rei, Executive… Audio

The 175th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi has got a bunch of contemporary Maori artists thinking about what those who signed the document would have been feeling when they put their name or mark… Audio

Coming up just after 5:30, Mani Dunlop and the Manu Korihi news team bringing you highlights of the week's Maori news. A Marae fire leaves its people devastated, A wananga has designed a carpentry… Audio

A Maori lawyer says the philanthropist, Gareth Morgan, has sparked a debate on Maori sovereignty that's been swept under the carpet by other leaders; A Maori doctor is backing a demand for more… Audio