Maui Solomon
Excavating a historical waka, and the story that goes with it
The discovery of a waka buried on the coastline of Rekohu/ Chatham Islands has caused a century-old tension to resurface. Audio
Waka 'most important' find of all time in New Zealand
A waka discovered on Rekohu / Chatham Islands has been described by one expert as the most important discovery in New Zealand, possibly Polynesian archeology. Audio, Gallery
A commitment to non-violence 600 years strong
Nunuku's peace pact is a 600-year-old policy instituted by Moriori chief Nunuku-whenua. It still stands to this day, likely making it the world's longest standing peace covenant It's a commitment to… Audio
The Week in Detail: Vapes, quakes, and scrap metal
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioLong Read: Homeward Bound
By Veronika Meduna: Moriori await the final return to the Chatham Islands of human remains recovered from institutions around the world. Audio
Long Read: Homeward Bound
By Veronika Meduna: Moriori await the final return to the Chatham Islands of human remains recovered from institutions around the world.
AudioMoriori Claims Settlement Bill passed
The Moriori Claims Settlement Bill has passed its third reading at Parliament - completing the historical Treaty of Waitangi settlement process for Moriori.
The settlement package includes a Crown… Audio
Moriori Claims Settlement Bill passes first reading
Moriori are one step closer to the settlement they say will help redress the damage done to their cultural identity over generations.
The Moriori Claims Settlement Bill passed its first reading in… Audio
Moriori settlement to receive first reading in Parliament
Moriori have arrived at parliament ahead of their settlement getting closer to passing into law - a move which descendents describe as restoring their cultural identity.
Early last year, descendants… Audio
The treaty settlement that blows up the Moriori myth
This month's Treaty settlement with Moriori does more than right wrongs - it sets the official record straight. Audio
The treaty settlement that blows up the Moriori myth
This month's Treaty settlement with Moriori does more than right wrongs - it sets the official record straight.
AudioMoriori emerge from mists of time to reclaim their mana
More than a hundred years since Moriori were slaughtered, enslaved and falsely classified as extinct, a true account of their story is about to be entrenched in the law.
Moriori descendants and… Audio
Moriori descendants meet for treaty settlement
Moriori descendants and representatives of the Crown will meet in Rekohu, or the Chatham Islands, today for the signing of the Moriori Treaty Settlement. Audio
Air New Zealand wants to trademark 'Kia ora'
Air New Zealand has applied to trademark its 'Kia Ora' logo, which is used on the front of the airline's inflight Kia Ora magazine. The Maori Council has called the application an "insult to New… Audio
Moriori hope treaty settlement will finally dispel myths
Moriori leaders hope a settlement with the government will bust the myths that circulate about Moriori. The Moriori people of Rekohu, or the Chatham Islands, have initialled their Deed of Settlement… Audio
The Moriori – in their own words
Maui Solomon, chairman of the Hokotehi Moriori Trust, was listening to yesterday's interview in a marae in the Chatham Islands. He asked to come on the show and tells us about being Moriori and what… Audio
Ancient human remains return to New Zealand
Four overseas museums have now returned the boxed up remains of 59 Maori and Mori-ori - some up to 100 years old. And now they've been formally accepted by Te Papa in Wellington, bringing to an end… Audio
Trees carved by Moriori may soon die
An Otago university archaeologist says too little is being done to save unique Moriori tree carvings on the Chatham Islands. Audio
Government recognition and "gift" to Moriori
For, Maui Solomon, the recognition crowns a 25 year renaissance for his people. Audio
