Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
From gumboots to heels: The rise of a Māori pageant mum
When Vannessa Savage-Taranaki isn't eeling, diving, or running after her tamariki, she's bringing te ao Māori to the international pageant stage.
'Kia tapatahi!' - Songbook of classic waiata Māori launched
The book is aimed at making waiata Māori easily accessible all across the world.
Podcast Mapuna October 5 Ngahuia Te Awekotuku
Over the past 50 years Professor Ngahuia te Awekotuku has been one of the most influential Maori academics and writers. In 1981 she became the first Maori woman to receive a PHD from a New Zealand… Audio
Podcast Mapuna October 5 Ngahuia Te Awekotuku
Over the past 50 years Professor Ngahuia te Awekotuku has been one of the most influential Maori academics and writers. In 1981 she became the first Maori woman to receive a PHD from a New Zealand… Audio
Professor Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku
Over the past 50 years Emeritus Professor Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku has been one of the most influential Maori academics and writers. In 1981 she became the first Maori woman to receive a PHD from a New… Audio
Professor Ngahuia te Awekotuku
Over the past 50 years Emeritus Professor Ngahuia te Awekotuku has been one of the most influential Maori academics and writers. In 1981 she became the first Maori woman to receive a PHD from a New… Audio
Long-distance waka ama returns to Turanganui-a-Kiwa
For the first time in over a decade, the long-distance waka ama championships have returned to their birth place. Audio
Report lays racism in psychology sector bare
The study highlights "psychology's failing to provide a culturally safe environment for its own", researchers say.
Removing te reo teacher training funding 'so crazy'
Teachers who can speak te reo can connect on a "different level", ākonga Māori say.
Witnesses, footage, and no consequences after killing
Perenara McAllister was killed while trying to protect someone else. His whānau are still looking for justice. Video, Audio
Mata Reports: Perenara McAllister - A Killing Without Consequences?
Perenara McAllister was killed while trying to protect someone else. His whānau are still looking for justice. Video
Why this iwi leader wants a debate with David Seymour
Helmut Modlik will take on David Seymour in a public debate next Tuesday.
Māori infants still at highest risk of contracting meningitis
New research shows tamariki Māori are at highest risk of contracting meningococcal disease.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 3 October 2024
On today's episode, the Israeli Defence Force says it is sending more troops to join its efforts on the ground, Ngapuhi hapu want to move forward towards treaty settlement, if it is done on their… Audio
Māori health service saves medical centre from closure
A medical centre which fell victim to the nationwide shortage of GPs has a new lease of life, thanks to a kaupapa Māori health service. Māori news intern Emma Andrews reports. Audio
Ngāpuhi keen to move towards treaty settlement on own terms
Ngāpuhi hapū want to move forward towards treaty settlement, if it is done on their terms and on the basis that they have not ceded sovereignty to the crown. Treaty negotiations minister Paul… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 October 2024
In today's episode, Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran's missile attack on Israel was a "big mistake" and has vowed Iran will pay - and should not underestimate Israel's determination to punish its enemies… Audio
Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith to meet with Ngāpuhi for first time
Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith is set to meet formally with Ngāpuhi hapū for the first time, amid ongoing work to find a mutually acceptable configuration of the hapū for Treaty… Audio
Mata Season 2 | Episode 18: Annette Sykes on marine and coastal areas, Tākuta Ferris on its impact on Te Wai Pounamu
Treaty lawyer and former Mana Party candidate Annette Sykes discusses the amendments to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act, and Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris shares how it will impact his electorate and… Video, Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Tuhingaia Manihera
Tuhingaia Manihera was crowned best senior English speaker at this year's Ngā Manu Kōrero national high school speech competition. She's the first winner from Whangārei in 34 years. Audio