Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Rangatahi use kaupapa Māori speech competition to tackle big issues
Students from across the motu compete at a regional level, eyeing for a spot to represent at nationals.
The story behind the art on NZ's newest highway
"For me it's not really whether I'm happy or not, it's whether our people are happy," one of the artists says.
Te Pāti Māori' lawyer criticises 'political circus' that saw MPs suspended over haka
Tania Waikato says Te Pāti Māori's haka on the floor of the House was not against the rules, and the Privileges Committee broke its own rules in suspending three MPs. Video, Audio
Waitangi National Trust chair steps down after almost a decade
The maximum length a person can be on the board is nine years.
Report finds stark outcomes for Māori in state care system
The Independent Children's Monitor has found Māori children overrepresented in Oranga Tamariki's systems, with outcomes as they grow up painting a "paint a stark picture".
'Soften Up Bro': Supporting tāne Māori to express vulnerability
This Men's Mental Health week a Māori clinical psychology researcher is calling on men to challenge Aotearoa's harmful "harden up" mentality.
Fear of confusion sparks te reo name rethink
Worries about a new Manutahi Park being mistaken for another Manutahi an hour's drive away has the council considering adding the name of a British Military Settler.
Te Tai Tokerau comes out on top at 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy awards
The Excellence in Māori Sheep and Beef Farming and the Young Māori Farmer awards both went to Northland-based farmers.
'Nothing short of disastrous': Seabed mining project another 'muru raupatu' for Taranaki
About 500 people braved icy waters off the New Plymouth coast on Sunday to protest against the Pātea seabed mining project. Audio
Rangatahi-led project explores health benefits of kūmara vines
Darius Martin-Baker has combined with Callaghan Innovation scientists to study the medicinal qualities of kūmara.
The founders of dynamic Kia Mau and Pacific Dance New Zealand Festivals
This month welcomes two contemporary indigenous performing arts festivals which have established themselves as cornerstones of the presentation of new work from Aotearoa and across the Pacific. Audio
Fast Favourites with Miriama Kamo at Birdlings Flat
The shortlist for the 2025 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults was announced this week and, among the titles, is a story on the theme of Matariki by journalist and broadcaster… Audio
'If I don't, who will?': Kara-France on making history
The Kiwi mixed martial artist will step into the octagon this month with the chance to become the first ever Māori UFC flyweight champion.
The House: A sentencing hearing in Parliament
Parliament and the courts are different branches of our democracy. On Thursday, during the debate on MP punishments, it felt like they overlapped.
Karakia and waiata open long-awaited Manawatū-Hawke's Bay highway
The Ahu a Turanga Highway will not be open for traffic until next week but a few locals had the chance to drive over the southern Ruahine Ranges on Saturday.
Award winning Deep Dive Division
Husband and wife duo Courtney and Tua Karalus founded the Waikato based company, Deep Dive Division, which recently won the Maori Company of the Year at the New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards. Deep Dive is a… Audio
The longest suspension in Parliament ever
This week parliament took the unprecedented step of suspending both Te Pati Maori leaders, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, and Rawiri Waititi for a record-setting 21 days. Audio
Tāmaki Makaurau to celebrate te ao Māori with kapa haka showcase
Haka fans will come together this weekend to celebrate te ao Māori through haka, waiata and whanaungatanga at Tāmaki Hakangāhau. Video
Chair refuses to apologise, rejects use of ‘kia ora’ in council email
Hugh Gardyne preferred to be addressed 'hello' or 'dear' in emails.
Suspended Te Pāti Māori MPs to embark on national tour
Te Pāti Māori says it will continue to stand its ground as three MPs begin their record suspensions. Audio
