Te Ao Māori
Mata Season 3 | Episode 5: Whānau Ora, foreign policy, frozen school lunches; Nanaia Mahuta and Tau Henare discuss.
From Whānau Ora and foreign policy to frozen (or scalding) school lunches, political veterans Nanaia Mahuta and Tau Henare unpack the political stories of the week. Video, Audio
'You're going to be blocked': Matariki post unleashes abuse
A mayor says his council is taking a tough stance after a social media message drew a barrage of vitriol and racist comments.
Whakataukī of the Week with Kahira Rata Olley
A finalist in the local hero of the year category at the 2025 New Zealander of the Year awards, Kahira Rata Olley is the founder of the Save Our Babies charitable trust. Audio
Te Matatini drops four-album record of 2025 viral festival
The albums' release follows the viral success of People's Choice Award winner Te Kuru Marutea from Te Tauihu, whose choral song, Kei Wareware i a Tātou, tallied a total of 45 million views across… Video, Audio
Students 'left in the dark' over delayed scholarship payments
Teaching students are struggling to meet the demands of full-time study without the money.
Building future leaders in small Taranaki town
Meet the rōpū empowering rangatahi to reach their potential.
How street art is redefining Christchurch's identity
Christchurch was once known as "the most English city outside of England" but a lot has changed in the 14 years since the magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck on 22 February 2011.
Whakataukī of the Week with Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds
As an online cultural teacher, Tū answers questions ranging from pronunciation to protocol for getting moko. He is also the bass player for the award-winning heavy metal band Alien Weaponry. Audio
Kapa haka leaders at top of the South Island confident region is ready to host Te Matatini
Speculation has been rife that the Nelson-Marlborough region could miss out on its confirmed host status due to concerns over infrastructure and accommodation.
Iwi joy as Crown settles: ‘From now on, it’s progress all the way’
The Bill ends eight years of negotiation with the Te Korowai o Wainuiārua collective.
Watch: Te reo Māori Shrek trailer released
Shrek - Kātahi te Korokē will premiere at the Māoriland Film Festival in Ōtaki on 27 March. Video
Labour rules out electorate deal with Te Pāti Māori - Māori Queen says 'good luck'
But Willie Jackson admits one contest is posing a problem: who should take on Te Pāti Māori's Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke?
Mata Season 3 | Episode 4: State of the Māori Nation - An extended interview with Willie Jackson
In an extended interview, Willie Jackson discusses the state of the Māori nation, including the controversial resignation of Richard Prebble from the Waitangi Tribunal. Video, Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 6 March 2025
In today's episode, A health advocate has accused the government of making 'institutionally racist' changes to the bowel screening programme - repurposing funding set aside for Maori and Pasifika… Audio
Renaming of Te Arawhiti, Office for Māori-Crown reflects smaller role
The new name "reflects the significant changes in our responsibilities", its interim chief executive says.
Do some 'due diligence': Luxon on Prebble's resignation
The PM says he would expect someone "taking on a directorship job" to "know what you're signing up for", following Prebble's resignation from the Waitangi Tribunal.
Father son duo makes ancient waka discovery
Buried in the sand and floating down the river, pieces of an ancient waka have been found, but their origin and age remains a mystery.
Te Matatini: Opening a window into te ao Māori
Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga brought thousands of visitors to Taranaki, injecting millions of dollars into the province in the process, and opening a window into te ao Māori. Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Witi Ihimaera
Legendary New Zealand writer Witi Ihimaera joins Emile Donovan to share about new mentoring opportunities for emerging Māori writers, run by group Te Kaituhi Māori. Audio
Next Te Matatini venue in doubt as festival grows to record size
The chief executive of the largest kapa haka festival in the world, says organisers will need to rethink where the competition is hosted.
