Peeni Henare
Weather: Civil Defence Minister on flooding fallout
Wild weather on the West Coast has prompted a Civil Defence response, after flooding and washouts left many cut off.
Nearly 1000 tourists are trapped in Franz Josef as of Monday morning.
The only… Audio
National Party calls on Hepatitis Foundation chair to resign
National's Alfred Ngaro is calling for the Hepatitis Foundation's board chairperson to resign.
As RNZ revealed this week, a two-year investigation into the charity has found the foundation splashed… Audio
The End of Life Choice Debate: in pictures
The third reading debate of the End of Life Choice Bill made for a busy, emotional day at Parliament. For The House Phil Smith caught the action in photos.
Death, crime and farming
Among the ten or so bills likely to be debated by Parliament this week, there are quite a few worth noting. The cheery overall themes are death, crime, and farming.
Dispute over where Whanau Ora funding boost is going
Whanau Ora leaders are challenging their Minister Peeni Henare over where an 80 million dollar funding boost is going. The Commissioning Agencies, who pay for Whanau Ora services, say too much of that… Audio
Government finds its agencies don't buy into Whānau Ora enough
A government review of Whānau Ora shows despite it working well, other agencies don't even know what it is and aren't buying into it enough.
Some state agencies still 'unsure as to what Whānau Ora is'
The Minister for Whānau Ora says other government agencies need to get on board with its approach.
Waitangi a platform for people to bring kaupapa - Henare
It was a fairly calm and controlled Waitangi Day at Te Tii Marae, but a Labour Maori MP is concerned that if things continue this way the national day of commemoration will become very bland. Peeni… Audio
Peeni Henare, Labour's Maori Caucus
Labour MP Peeni Henare, who is Ngapuhi has played a significant role at this year's official commemorations at Te Whare Runanga. The MP for Tamaki Makaurau has family links to both Northland and… Audio
Henare at odds with Jackson over Whānau Ora payments
The Minister of Whānau Ora, Peeni Henare, says he'd be disappointed if a $600,000 dividend paid to the National Urban Māori Authority doesn't get spent on improving services. The Minister has been at… Audio
Kingi Taurua: A fighter in Vietnam and Waitangi
Ngapuhi kaumatua Kingi Taurua has died after a short illness. The high-profile and often controversial Maori activist had a voice and a face that many New Zealanders recognise... especially as he was… Audio
Peeni Henare at Waitangi: 'We need to work hard'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she's had very positive talks in Waitangi but Labour needs to show it can deliver. She says she feels the weight of the expectation. RNZ Maori issues correspondent… Audio
Why Jacinda Ardern's Waitangi visit could make history
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will spend more than five days at Waitangi this year. She is expected to speak during the formal welcome - a move that will set her apart from former female leaders… Audio
Podcast: The Battle of Ruapekapeka
This moment in New Zealand's history was inconclusive in 1845 and is little-known today. Shannon Haunui-Thompson looks at what led to the battle, the famous trench warfare, and its legacy today. Audio
Remembering the New Zealand Wars
This weekend Aotearoa will commemorate the New Zealand Wars for the first time, with the focus on the Northern Wars where the conflicts began soon after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
The New… Audio
NZ WARS - The Stories of Ruapekapeka
Watch the full documentary of NZ Wars: The Stories of Ruapekapeka. Video
Peeni Henare: Extended Interview
Ruapekapeka Trust member Peeni Henare talks about the Battle at Ruapekapeka, why the location was picked, the design of the pā, and the loss of British and Māori lives. Video
Peeni Henare - Stories of Ruapekapeka
To commemorate the New Zealand Wars, and timed in with the New Zealand Government's first ever National Day of Commemoration (October 28), RNZ, in association with Great Southern TV and NZOA, has… Audio
NZ First forestry plan backed by Northland iwi
Northern iwi are welcoming New Zealand First's call to re-establish a Forestry Service saying they see potential for new jobs and an opportunity to take control back of their lands. New Zealand First… Audio
Tāmaki Makaurau: the Te Wero debate 2017
Candidates for the Māori seat of Tāmaki Makaurau debate the issues of this election. The speakers are Peeni Henare, the sitting MP from the Labour Party, Shane Taurima from the Māori Party and Marama… Audio
