Maori
Tauranga's kuia and kaumatua captured on film
Pakeha Tauranga photographer Bob Tulloch started photographing local kuia and kaumatua at their marae to preserve their images for future generations. He's been earning the trust of iwi and being… Audio
Where did the kuri come from?
Old bones from an ancient Maori oven are helping unravel the history of the Polynesian dog, or kuri, which were brought to Aotearoa by the first Maori settlers. University of Otago PhD student Karen… Audio
Maori men disproportionally represented in suicide stats
The suicide rate among Maori is the highest it has been in three years. Joining Morning Report is comedian Mike King, who has been open about his battle with depression. Audio
Ngāpuhi leads iwi in smoking rate drop
Ngāpuhi has recorded the biggest drop in a comparison of smoking rates by iwi - nearly 10 percent between 2006 and 2013.
Iwi may buy more state houses
Ngāti Ranginui is considering whether it can purchase a larger cut of the state housing stock earmarked for sale in Tauranga.
Govt praised for giving $14m to upgrade school
The Far North Mayor is praising the Government's decision to spend up to $14 million to upgrade Northland College in Kaikohe.
Ezekiel Raui - From the Wharekura to the White House
Ezekiel Raui - the head boy at Taipa Area School in Northland - attended the first ever Tribal Youth Gathering at the White House in Washington DC last month. He was one of four young Maori to attend… Audio
How to look at Māori art in the 21st century
Dr Rangihiroa Panoho has 22 years professional experience as a leading New Zealand curator and art historian and his specialist areas are Maori, Pacific, New Zealand and international indigenous art… Audio, Gallery
The Ratana Church 75th Anniversary
Clive Conland presents a CONNEXIONS programme to mark the anniversary of Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana's visitation by the Holy Spirit on 8 November 1918. and the founding of the Ratana Church (RNZ).
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Burning Fires: The Waipapa Hui
Burning Fires: Maori Writers speak #2 The Waipapa Hui Waipapa Marae was built on the edge of Auckland University staff an d students following progtests by the Maori students association during the… Audio
Burning Fires: The Tapu Te Ranga Hui
Burning Fires: Maori Writers speak #1 The Tapu Te Ranga hui Tapu Te Ranga Marae in Island Bay Wellington was built by Playwright, TV and Short story writer Bruce Stewart and others. In April 1992… Audio