Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Mātātoa: The CrossFit competition that blends fitness and te reo
The competition is in its third year with about 250 athletes competing.
Whakataukī of the Week with Aaron Henare
Māori pro-wrestler Aaron Henare plies his trade in the New Japan Pro-Wrestling, the largest and longest-running professional wrestling unit in Japan. Audio
Ngāi Tahu reflect on a successful Matariki
Karakia and te reo were on full display at the national Matariki commemorations Audio
Māori women are 'naturally funny', comedian says
A Māori comedian who has drawn flak for depicting characters "from the hood" says she is giving a voice to people just like her.
Century-long dispute ended as Wairarapa lakes returned to iwi
Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith called it the final chapter in a century-long dispute between the Crown, settlers and Wairarapa Māori.
Anna Coddington: Retraining the voice after Long Covid
Anna Coddington has released a brand new, bilingual album called Te Whakamiha, released for Matariki and created with her longtime collaborators and band, The Appreciations. Anna is one of our most… Audio
Scholarship winners aim for Harvard & Yale
Luke Westrupp and Jared Lasike from Rotorua Boys High School -have both won Te Ara Kupe Beaton scholarships and have set their sights on attending universities such as Harvard and Yale in the US. Audio
Ni Dekkers Reihana to star in climate change drama
The play Scenes from the Climate Era by Australian playwright David Finnegan is being adapted for New Zealand audiences. It will have a cast of five, who will play 43 different characters from… Audio
Bringing the climate change kōrero to the marae
Part of celebrating Matariki is looking to the environment for signs for the new year - one iwi is focusing on climate change.
Government stands by Matariki funding cuts
As the government defends reduced funding for Matariki events, the holiday is experiencing a resurgence throughout the Pacific.
Song fusing Tamil and Māori cultures 'breaks down barriers'
A song about kinship that blends Tamil, English and te reo Māori is forging a new cross-cultural connection. Video
Connecting with whakapapa an 'awakening'
Yanika Reed has a message for whānau with fair skin, like her: "You don't need permission to be Māori." Audio
NASA's Hubble telescope captures Matariki
Hubble has been in continuous orbit around the Earth for 34 years and it measured the cluster at about 440 light years away from us. Audio
In pictures: NZers gather to celebrate Māori New Year
From Treble Cone to Bastion Point see how Aotearoa celebrated the Māori New Year.
Trailblazing broadcaster reveals terminal illness
Former news presenter Joanna Paul-Robie says she has terminal cancer. Audio
Matariki drone show draws crowds at Rotorua lakefront
The waters of Lake Rotorua's lit up in celebration of Matariki with the help of 160 drones.
Kaupapa Maori researcher and Hua Parekore Maori organic farmer Dr Jessica Hutchings
Matariki Heri Kai - the feast of Matariki. We've heard this referenced throughout the morning. Joining us now is Kaupapa Maori researcher, author, yoga teacher and Hua Parekore Maori organic farmer Dr… Audio
Hangi master Rewi Spraggon
This year Matariki heri kai - the feast of Matariki is being shared across the motu. Who better to guide us through preparing kai for Matariki than hangi master Rewi Spraggon who's been putting down… Audio
Rereata Makiha
While today marks the celebration of the Maori new year across the country, for many Maori on the West Coast, festivities have come and gone. All iwi celebrate the Maori New Year in June or July, but… Audio
Edward Ellison and Hana o'Reagan
Joining us now to reflect on this morning is Edward Ellison and Hana o'Reagan. Audio
