Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 1 | Episode 2: Te Puea Hērangi
Discover how mana wahine Te Puea Hērangi fundraised and led an entire movement for her people. Video
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 1 | Episode 8: Moehanga
After undertaking a long and dangerous journey from Aotearoa to Britain, what did Moehanga, the first Māori to visit England, think of the place? Video
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 2 | Episode 3: Wiremu Toetoe & Te Hemara Rerehau
From a free six-month boat trip to Europe, to starting New Zealand's first te reo Māori newspaper, find out about the travel and adventures of two Māori pioneers. Video
Minister rejects bid to change Petone's name to Pito One
Chris Penk has said no to the change after it received backing from the council and local iwi.
Minister Chris Penk declines Petone name change
This interview incorrectly states that Wellington City Council voted to support the name change. Hutt City Council voted to support the name change.
Petone will stay Petone, rather than Pito-One… Audio
Vaccinate against life-threatening disease, new students warned
Students off to study next year are advised to get vaccinated against meningococcal disease.
Rare pounamu to be sold publicly for the first time
The sale marks a "momentous moment" for West Coast hapū Ngāti Māhaki.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 December 2024
In today's episode, a forensic psychiatrist says more data on the number of people held in solitary confinement in prison should be made available, there are fears Vanuatu could be dealing with a mass… Audio
North Island town of National Park to be renamed Waimarino
The central North Island town of National Park will be renamed Waimarino - the original Māori name for the area. Māori news reporter Pokere Paewai spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Whooping cough vaccination rates near 60 percent
Health New Zealand says vaccination rates for whooping cough are approaching 60 percent, but Maori and Pacific communities still lag behind. Health New Zealand Public Health Service national director… Audio
Waitangi Day: 'Why would the prime minister not come?'
The Waitangi National Trust chair hopes Christopher Luxon makes his way to the Treaty grounds for the annual commemorations.
Rare pounamu sold legally for the first time
Tahutahi is known for its vibrant green colour with white flecks, but its recent history has been marred by large scale thefts and the black-market trading. Audio
New housing development in Wairoa welcomes its first tenants just before Christmas
The Kitchener St development will feature 30 larger whānau homes and 13 transportable kaumātua-sized homes.
PM a 'drop-nuts' if he doesn't attend Waitangi - Rawiri Waititi
The prime minister not attending Waitangi Day would show he "has no balls and may be a drop-nuts", Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says.
Te Pāti Māori roasts Electoral Commission over marae apology
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is accusing the commission of bowing to "a bit of political heat" after it apologised for using Manurewa marae as a voting place.
Successful immunisation programme has funding cut
A highly successful immunisation programme for pregnant Māori and Pasifika and their babies in South Auckland had its funding cut earlier this year - even as warnings sounded of the looming whooping… Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Henare O'Keefe
Hawke's Bay champion Henare is known for his humble, proactive approach to combatting violence and uplifting disadvantaged communities. Audio
What are the tikanga for buying, wearing and caring for pounamu?
Pounamu is a prized taonga for both Maori and non-Maori alike and increasingly its gifted for significant life events and celebrations. But as interest around pounamu grows, what are the tikanga… Audio
Māori All Blacks kaumātua Luke Crawford dies
He dedicated his life to serving his people through his police work, and was Kaihautū Māori of the entire New Zealand Rugby organisation.
