Rua Kenana
Rua Kenana's descendants say pardon will help to heal
Descendants of Tūhoe prophet Rua Kēnana say the crown's pardon of their ancestor will help heal pain and tears that have remained raw over many years.
The Rua Kēnana Pardon Bill passed its second and… Audio
9: The First World War
It’s the war that claimed more New Zealand lives than any other. It’s also the event that’s often claimed as the "foundational moment” where we “became a nation”. But is that really true? In this… Audio
Nika Rua - The pardoning of Rua Kenana
The first reading of the Rua Kenana Pardon Bill was passed in parliament this week, with his descendants looking on from the public gallery. His great great grandson Nika Rua was there. He's the… Audio, Gallery
Death and a pardon at Parliament
More than 50 things are listed on Parliament's to-do list but for those short on time The House has picked the two bills to watch for this week.
Death and a pardon at Parliament
More than 50 things are listed on Parliament's to-do list but for those short on time The House has picked the two bills to watch for this week.
AudioMist lifts as Tūhoe prophet Rua Kenana signed
This past weekend in Maungapohatu, the mist lifted was lifted for the descendants of Rua Kenana after a statutory pardon was signed for the famed Tūhoe prophet. Audio
Kēnana pardon a chance to move forward - signatory
It's a historic day for the descendants of Tūhoe prophet Rua Kēnana as the Crown signs an agreement to grant him a statutory pardon.
Bad Cop: the story of John Cullen
In 1916 John Cullen led a small army of police deep into the misty forests of Te Urewera to arrest the Tuhoe prophet Rua Kenana - his crime? Preaching that his followers shouldn't sign up to fight in… Audio
Bad cop: the story of John Cullen
In 1916 John Cullen led a small army of police deep into the misty forests of Te Urewera to arrest the Tuhoe prophet Rua Kenana - his crime? Preaching that his followers shouldn't sign up to fight in… Audio
A hundred years on, Rua Kenana raid marked
A commemoration to mark 100 years since armed police raided Rua Kēnana's settlement in Te Urewera has sparked calls for the prophet to be pardoned. Audio
Commemoration marks 100 years since Tuhoe arrest
A commemoration to mark 100 years since armed police raided Rua Kenana's settlement in the heart of the Urewera has sparked calls for the prophet to be pardoned. Audio
Tuhoe mark the centenary
This Saturday marks 100 years since armed police stormed the prophet Rua Kenana's settlement in the heart of the Ureweras, killing Rua's son and uncle. Audio
He Rourou for 18 August 2008
Ana Tapiata talks to Te Whare/kohua Turuwhenua about the Maori prophet Rua Kenana. Audio
