Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Winston Peters on death of Kiingi Tuheitia
The acting Prime Minister Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the death of Kiingi Tuheitia. Audio
Māori King dies aged 69
Kiinga Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, The Māori King has died. He died peacefully on Friday morning, accompanied by his wife Makau Ariki and their children Whatumaoana, Korotangi, and Ngawai… Audio
Kiingi Tuheitia, the Māori King, dies
Kiinga Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhereo VII, The Māori King has died. Kiingitanga Spokesman Rahui Papa says the death of Kiingi Tuheitia is a moment of great sadness for followers of Te Kiingitanga… Audio
RNZ Tumu Maori on death of Te Arikinui Kiingi Tuheitia
RNZ Tumu Maori Shannon Haunui-Thompson talks to Nathan about the legacy of the Maori King Tuheitia Paki Audio
Musket Missionary: the story of Thomas Kendall (part 1)
Early Missionary Thomas Kendall facilitated the sale of hundreds of muskets to Ngāpuhi Māori, helping to enable the bloodiest wars in New Zealand history. But there's more to Kendall's story. He was… Audio
Whangārei District Council votes against scrapping Māori ward
Whangārei District councillors have voted down a motion to abolish their Māori ward in a two-hour, often emotional debate.
Whakaata Māori plans to cut senior leadership team
The broadcaster is looking to cut spending by almost $10 million.
Waipā council doubles down on keeping Māori ward
The Waikato-based council has agreed to continue to provide a seat at the table for Māori.
Whangārei councillors defeat motion to axe Māori ward
Instead, the council will keep its two-seat Māori ward at the next election, and hold a referendum.
Ōtara Youth Hub empowers rangatahi Māori and Pasifika with trip to Japan
The trip was designed to broaden rangatahi views on education and encourage critical thinking.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 29th August
On today's episode, Darleen Tana is in court on Thursday in a bid to prevent their former party, the Greens, from ousting the MP from Parliament, Meridian Energy is claiming households are spending… Audio
Northern iwi say it's misleading to say Māori ceded sovereignty
Northern iwi have told the Prime Minister it's misleading and offensive for him to say Māori ceded sovereignty. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
Nau Mai Town - Episode 15 Manukau
A moment of anxiousness and the abundance of bird life, two similar names but two very different stories. Audio
Planned marine title changes not Treaty compliant, Crown witness admits
The Crown's sole witness has told the Waitangi Tribunal planned changes to customary marine title have not been Treaty compliant.
Iwi demand PM recognises Māori did not cede sovereignty
Christopher Luxon told Parliament last week Māori ceded sovereignty when signing the Treaty of Waitangi, and doubled-down on that today.
'Enjoyed putting a Māori woman with a moko in her place'
There are "significant" problems with the way police deal with Māori, data in a recent report shows.
Coastal rights: No comment from Crown witness on govt upholding Treaty
The Crown's sole witness chose not to comment when asked if the government was bound to respect Treaty principles at a Waitangi Tribunal hearing.
Whakataukī of the Week with Haupai Puha
Haupai Puha is a darts superstar. Ranked number one in the country, he's the first New Zealander to qualify for the world professional darts circuit. Audio
These politicians are backing four-year terms for local councils
New poll data shows 47 percent of respondents - almost half - favour a council four-year term.
Urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing begins over coastal rights
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith wants to make it harder for Māori to make customary claims on coastlines.
