Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
The meaning and stories behind Māori place names in Otago
Ōtepoti, Taieri and Kaikorai are well known names to people in Dunedin and Otago - but where did they come from and what do they mean? Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Abby Hauraki
Abby Hauraki, an Associate at Kāhui Legal and a kaiako for Engaging Well Limited, shares a whakataukī for Matariki. Audio
Can courts measure mana? Tikanga is challenging the justice system
Analysis - When the Supreme Court posthumously overturned Peter Ellis' historic convictions for child sexual abuse, it created a remarkable precedent, Rachael Evans writes.
Lucien McDermott and Khani Te Mete: Making their mark in the blues
Their mums need to supervise when they're playing in pubs, but Taupō teenagers Lucian McDermott and Khani Te Mete are already making their mark in music.
'We've weathered the storm': Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei launch new waka after almost 25-year wait
The Auckland iwi launched their new ceremonial waka off the shores of Okahu Bay on Sunday, after more than two decades without one.
John Baxter: Rua Pōtae - he who wears two hats
As the son of two of our most lauded writers, the late JC Sturm and James K Baxter, John Baxter (Taranaki, Te Whakatōhea) has long had hats to wear in being part of literary legacies.
It’s being… Audio
Trust vital to lifting Māori vaccination rates - researcher
In some regions, just two in five Māori pēpi are fully vaccinated. That's an opportunity for change, a healthcare leader says.
Fast Favourites for Matariki with Professor Rangi Mātāmua
Leading advocate for Matariki, Astronomy Professor Rangi Mātāmua (Tūhoe) has recently returned from a trip to Tahiti. The trip was at the invitation of the government there, where there is interest in… Audio
Tīrama Mai festival lights up Christchurch for Matariki
Illuminated artworks, musical soundscapes, lightboxes, and interactive installations are back in Ōtautahi to celebrate the Māori new year.
Mapuna Ka Whawhai Tonu
Michael Jonathan has directed the major motion picture, Ka Whawhai Tonu, about the Battle of Orakau in 1864. The film features direct descendants of Maori who fought at Orakau and a promising young… Audio
Temuera Morrison: 'These were powerful people back in the 1860s'
New Zealand actor Temuera Morrison says making the historic film Ka Whawhai Tonu "woke him up" to his Māori ancestors' strength and suffering. Video, Audio
Dr Hinemoa Elder: journalling, self-knowledge and Maramataka
Writing a journal helps psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder work with her own high and low points across the monthly lunar cycle. Her new book Waitohu: A Journal for Making Meaning invites people to reflect… Audio
The three industries with job gaps Māori are key to filling
Forecasts show that the country needs to fill 157,000 jobs in these three industries, with 80 percent expected to be replacement roles from those who have retired or moved on.
Rising star: Actor Hinerangi Harawira Nicholas
At just 16, Hinerangi Harawira-Nicholas is already making a name for herself in public speaking, sport and acting. Video
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 21 June 2024
On today's episode, the Northland Chamber of Commerce is calling for government compensation after yesterday power outages are predicted to cost about 80 million dollars in lost revenue. People in the… Audio
Maori historian on "pre-European" human remains discovery
A Maori historian says human remains believed to be "pre-European" found at a property in Hamilton could be linked with living relatives. Charlotte Cook spoke with our reporter, Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
From Whanganui to Kororāreka: What to know about place name changes
Why do place names get changed, who can suggest a new one and what's in a name anyway? Audio
Dr Troy Tararo-Ruhe: 'Exercise science and my culture go hand in hand'
Rising Stars - A Māori-Cook Islands doctor who once dreamed of becoming an All Black is now changing lives with an exercise programme inspired by preparing coconut cream.
Dr Troy Tararo-Ruhe: 'Exercise science and my culture go hand in hand'
A Māori-Cook Islands doctor who once dreamed of becoming an All Black is now changing lives with an exercise programme inspired by preparing coconut cream.
Māori astronomer guiding crowds into the New Year
A Māori astronomer is teaching people how to navigate the stars ahead of Matariki celebrations.
