Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Whanganui to celebrate three decades since Pākaitore occupation
Ken Mair, a leader of the landmark iwi reclamation, says a lot has changed in the 30 years since they made their stand.
Haka a form of 'political expression', Waititi says
"Māori are very political people," Rawiri Waititi who performed at Te Matatini with new group Te Taumata o Apanui, said.
Te Matatini day three: Hot temperatures and even hotter performances
While temperatures around the bowl hit a high, so did the heat on stage as haka star Jeff Ruha wore a full suit for his performance.
Ngāti Whakaue wow packed Bowl as fans flock to see Te Matatini begin
Kapa haka fans sprinted through the gates of the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth this morning to secure prime positions as Day 3 of Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga got under way.
Teams translate haka into five languages at Te Matatini
It's day three of kapa haka festival Te Matatini in New Plymouth - and organisers say all tickets for the final day on Saturday are sold out. While the teams are performing, another group of reo and… Audio
Final day of Te Matatini sold out, gate sales unavailable
The Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth - where the festival is being held - holds 15,000 people and it is at capacity.
Second day of Te Matatini sees powerhouse groups compete
The second day of Te Matatini kapa haka festival on Wednesday sees three powerhouse groups from Auckland go head-to-head. Māori News Journalist Pokere Paewai is at the Bowl of Brooklands in New… Audio
Wrapping up Te Matatini day one
Of the 14 groups that performed on day one, only three will qualify for the finals.
Traffic jams as Te Matatini competition begins
See all the pictures as teams take the stage and visitors queue for hours on the first day of the "Olympics of Kapa Haka".
Thousands gather to watch first day of Te Matatini
The first day of Te Matatini o Te Kahui Maunga has set a high benchmark with thousands gathering under the shadow of Taranaki Maunga to watch the their favourite kapa haka groups take the stage… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 February 2025
In today's episode, the government is looking to increase prescription supply from three to twelve months in a bid to try and ease the pressure on general practice doctors, the government is making it… Audio
What to expect at Te Matatini 2025
The biennial Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival kicked off today. 55 groups are vying for the coveted Toa Whakaihuwaka title in the competition this year, making it the biggest iteration of the festival… Audio
Te Matatini underway in New Plymouth
The first day of the national kapa haka championships - Te Matatini is well underway - with 14 groups performing on the first day of preliminary competitions. Māori news reporter Pokere Paewai spoke… Audio
Kapa haka crews take the stage as Te Matatini 2025 begins
The first performers are taking the stage at the national kapa haka championships, with more than 2000 people and 55 groups set to perform. Audio
Te Matatini gets underway at Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth
This year's Te Matatini as just got underway at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth/Ngāmotu. Te Manu Korihi reporter Emma Andrews spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Police meet protestors at Lake Rotokākahi
Police say about eighty officers met protesters at Lake Rotokākahi on Monday night and seven were arrested for trespass, after refusing to leave the Tarawera Sewerage worksite. Police's Bay of Plenty… Audio
Thousands expected in New Plymouth to compete in Te Matatini
Thousands are expected to pour through the gates of New Plymouth's Bowl of Brooklands on Tuesday, as kapa haka groups from around the country compete in Te Matatini. Māori News Journalist Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
Seven arrested after protest against pipeline at Rotorua lake
Seven people were arrested last night at a protest by hapu against a pipeline project at a Rotorua lake. Protect Rotokakahi spokesperson Te Whatanui Leka Taumalolo Skipwith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Wharehoka Wano
Wharehoka Wano, the chief executive of Te Kahui o Taranaki, joins Emile Donovan to share the tears, sweat and determination leading up to hosting Te Matatini. Audio
Te Matatini officially underway in New Plymouth
Te Matatini officially got underway in New Plymouth today with a powhiri - welcoming the more than 50 groups who will be performing and competing at the festival throughout the week. It was a welcome… Audio
