Te Ao Māori
Whakataukī of the Week with Jacinta Ruru
Jacinta Ruru is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori and a Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Otago. Audio
'The people of Aotearoa have spoken'
A lawyer says there's been a clear message to the government about the Treaty Principles Bill.
'It reconnects us' - Australian rangatahi get back to their roots at Polyfest
Te Puna Mataatahi from the Gold Coast made its debut on the Polyfest stage.
Minister announces who will fill roles leading te reo Māori revitalisation
Tama Potaka announces role appointments and reappointments.
Ukraine a case study in how NZ needs to change defence spending - Hipkins
The Labour leader says an increase in defence spending is justified regardless of whether New Zealanders support it or not. Audio
Legal bid to halt sewerage pipe works fails in Environment Court
The decision comes less than two weeks since an urgent hearing.
PM doubles down on excluding Treaty bill submissions
But legal scholars warn the move sets a worrying precedent.
Te Pāti Māori MPs refuse to attend Parliament's Privileges Committee hearing
The Privileges Committee hearing was set after concerns were raised about their conduct during the first reading of the controversial bill.
Whakataukī of the Week with Madeleine Hakaraia de Young
Madeleine Hakaraia de Young, the director of the Māoriland Film Festival, which wrapped up over the weekend in Ōtaki shares a favourite whakataukī. Audio
Crown apologises for bringing 'death and division' to Ngāti Hāua
A iwi has received an apology from the Crown for bringing "discord, death and division" to its people.
In pictures: Thousands celebrate kapa haka, kai, connection at Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival
The biennial Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival, held at Ōtiria Marae, near Moerewa, is described as "a celebration of all things Ngāti Hine".
Thousands celebrate Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival
More than 5000 people are expected to descend on Northland's Ōtiria Marae as one of the region's biggest iwi celebrates its culture, kai and unique dialect.
'We will make better decisions': Tauranga mayor on iwi council appointments
Three iwi representatives who will sit on Tauranga City Council committees have been welcomed to their roles.
Māoriland Film Festival: 'Drawing into their whakapapa' to tell stories 'from their heart'
More than 100 films and digital works from 86 indigenous nations will be screening at the Māoriland Film Festival on the Kāpiti Coast.
Whakataukī of the Week with Rob Mokaraka
Playwright, actor and mental health advocate Rob Mokaraka (Ngāpuhi and Ngāi Tūhoe) joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The underground fashion week redefining the industry
Te Wiki Āhua o Aotearoa was launched in 2024 by a group of wāhine frustrated by the lack of spaces to showcase Aotearoa's creative scene.
Māori artist honoured at NZer Of The Year Awards
Elizabeth Ellis' tireless work as an artist and leader in Māori arts and education has landed Ellis the title of Senior New Zealander of the Year.
'It gets tiring' - Iwi leaders challenge Uffindell equal voting rights bill
The Tauranga MP says his private members' bill was aimed at ensuring equal voting rights in local and central government.
Excavating a historical waka, and the story that goes with it
The discovery of a waka buried on the coastline of Rēkohu - Chatham Islands has caused a century-old tension to resurface.
The softball club normalising te ao Māori on the diamond
Te Aroha Softball Club did something never seen before at the tournament - taking the diamond not just with gloves and bats, but with haka.
