Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Conan O'Brien, Taika Waititi among celebrities at haka record
Celebrities from Aotearoa and abroad turned out for the world haka record at Eden Park on Sunday night. Audio
Aotearoa claims record for largest haka
Aotearoa turned out in force to successfully claim the Guinness World Record for the largest haka performance at Eden Park last night. More than 6,500 participants delivered a resounding performance… Audio
World record haka attempt: In pictures
From pēpi to kaumātua, people travelled from far and wide to bring the kaupapa home. Here are some of the best photos.
Problem Pokies and 35 years of theatre marae with Jim Moriarty
The latest production by Māori theatre company Te Rākau Hua o Te Wao Tapu, Unreel tells the story of a community affected by gambling as the Hīnaki Hotel looks set to launch the very first AI pokie… Audio
Kiwis urged to get behind haka world record attempt
Thousands are expected to attend the Sunday evening event at Eden Park, supported by a starry line-up that includes Six60, Alien Weaponry and the Topp Twins. Audio
Who are we to judge? International art curator Professor Bonaventure Ndikung on the Walters’ Prize
Artist Ana Iti has been awarded Aotearoa New Zealand’s most prestigious art award, the Walters Prize at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Her sculpture and sound installation ‘A resilient heart like… Audio
'I’ve never been to a small Māori funeral': Kristyl Neho plays 30 characters at her dad’s tangi on stage
Hawkes Bay theatre maker Kristyl Neho (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahungunu) grew up with more death around her than most people. Audio
Coffee, kai and a whole lot of love for kaumātua
On the main drag of Taumarunui, Trunk Coffee House not only serves a cup of java, but shares a lot of kindness.
Rob Ruha joins the effort to beat haka world record
Tomorrow Aotearoa will attempt to reclaim the world record for the largest haka. Musician Rob Ruha has been involved with haka all his life. He joins Anika Moa, Topp Twins, Shepherds Reign and Alien… Audio
Dam Native: 'Our tūpuna wrote that record. I just held the pen'
Rapper Danny Haimona reflects with Music 101 on the legacy of Kaupapa Driven Rhymes Uplifted - the 1997 Dam Native album regarded as one of Kiwi hip-hop's greatest of all time. Video
Dam Native: 'Our tupuna wrote that record. I just held the pen’
Dam Native's Danny Haimona (aka Danny D) joins Kara Rickard in the studio to celebrate the re-release of Kaupapa Driven Rhymes Uplifted, one of Aotearoa's greatest hip hop albums. Danny talks about… Audio
Podcast Mapuna September 28 Portia Woodman
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe conquered every summit in rugby union and is about to continue her career in Japan. The olymic gold medallist and world cup winner traces her career from her early years in… Audio
The first place kūmara was grown in NZ
New research has uncovered the unlikely location of one of the earliest securely dated sites of kūmara cultivation in Polynesia.
Whakaata Māori job cuts another attack on te reo - Jackson
Government ministers have yet to say how many jobs will go at the Māori television channel. Audio
The many hats of a bloke from Kihikihi
Some describe Danny Heke as "a young bloke from Kihikihi" but he is the founder of a foundation trying to change the stark suicide statistics of Māori in Australia.
Statistics reveal big changes to iwi populations
Iwi affiliation data released today by the Maori-designed platform Te Whata shows iwi populations have increased by an average of 46 percent over the last 10 years.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 September 2024
On today's episode, parents could face prosecution if their child misses school 15 days in a year as part of the coalition's truancy crackdown, iwi affiliation data released today on the Maori… Audio
Iwi populations increase by 46 percent in decade
Iwi affiliation data released on Thursday on the Maori designed platform Te Whata shows iwi populations have increased by an average of 46 percent over the last ten years. Maori news reporter Pokere… Audio
Bill changing customary title rules passes first reading
A bill unwinding changes that made it easier for iwi to be granted customary marine title has passed its first reading in Parliament.
Death of an iwi radio stalwart: Cyril Chapman
Cyril Chapman came to national prominence in 1975, when he was tasked with the carrying of the pou whenua during the national hikoi led by Dame Whina Cooper.
