Te Ao Māori
Global conversations on equity: What can we learn from 'controversial' pricing models?
An Ōtautahi-based collective sparked backlash when it offered racially tiered tickets for an upcoming gig. But was the reaction justified?
Council's chief executive resigns, no reason given
The process of replacing John Holyoake will occur as the council prepares for the local government elections in October.
Whanganui council-iwi agreement: How will this work?
An iwi partnership is being considered by Whanganui District Council, which could encompass management of reserves, and a trust to foster social well-being - and could be legally binding.
Protecting children, helping parents: NZ social workers speak about the challenges of their jobs
Analysis - Research looking at the experiences of social and family workers themselves found participants expressed discomfort in knowing about the harm to children yet feeling helpless.
Study into treating meth addiction with mushrooms completes first trials
Over the past month the first cohort of participants have undergone sessions with mushroom extract containing a specific dose of psilocybin at Rangiwaho Marae south of Gisborne.
Minister overhauls Waitangi Tribunal membership
The Minister for Māori Development has appointed eight new members to the Waitangi Tribunal.
Para-paddlers propel for podium
To move a waka forward you pull with your arms and push with your legs, but for some it's a little bit trickier.
Whooping cough death highlights failures in health system - doctor
Māori are disproportionately affected by the disease, with "shocking immunisation rates" leading to over-representation in hospital admissions.
Group defends racially tiered gig ticket prices amid backlash
A community organisation has responded to backlash over racially tiered ticketing for an upcoming event aimed to celebrate Tangata Moana.
How a tāne Māori embraced his sacred calling
"I immediately lifted my shoulders and held myself up. I am a better person for having it." It took 59 years for Rob Tai (Whakatōhea, Te Whānau a Apanui) to...
What's inside a gang-owned newspaper?
Not only did Black Power run a newspaper in the '90s, it was backed by a government-funded scheme.
Archaeologists called in after waka uncovered
"With the vulnerability of the waka to the elements, time is of the essence," Heritage New Zealand says.
Three generations united in moko
For Kirsten Crawford, the journey to receiving her moko kauae has been one of identity, connection, and the feeling of "becoming complete."
Wharenui at Waimārama Marae reopens
The fully refurbished whare named Taupunga, which references the anchor stone of the Takitimu waka that landed at Waimarama, was opened on Saturday morning by the Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te…
Leaders plan pan-Māori assembly to challenge government
They are meeting today at Omāhu near Hastings to discuss the creation of a new pan-Māori assembly.
Pan-Māori assembly debate a start, leader says
The proposed plan, debated by around 200 Māori leaders on Friday, has been met with some scepticism but leaders said that is exactly why the debate was needed.
Nefarious activity may be behind Treaty submission woes - expert
Experts say an unprecedented flood of feedback may have been caused by a cyber attack. Audio
'Reclaiming a birthright': Misconceptions about Moko
Over the years, confusion has clouded the understanding of moko. So what is it really about?
Call for immediate decommissioning of sewage plant on Banks Peninsula
A local rūnanga says the saga involving a site considered tapu has been "incredibly frustrating" for his whānau.
Road Trip: Moko Tepania
The Far North mayor has been making waves since he stepped into the big office - being both the first Māori mayor in the region, and one of the youngest, at 33. Audio