Te Ao Maori
Parents refuse to be part of Oranga Tamariki review
The parents of a baby at the centre of an attempted removal by Oranga Tamariki are refusing to be part of a government review, saying they don't trust the investigation will be fair, or independent… Audio
Te Pūtake o Te Riri continues in Waitara
A dawn service is underway at the pā on the outskirts of Waitara where the first shots of the New Zealand wars were fired in 1860.
The ceremony kicks off the second day of the commemorations of the… Audio
Te Pūtake o te Riri
New Zealand Land Wars commemorations are getting underway with Te Putake o te Riri, He Ra Maumahara in Waitara to commemorate the wars that took place in Taranaki. RNZ is releasing a documentary this… Audio
'We owed a lot to Winston Peters' - former MP Tau Henare
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Former Māori politician Tau Henare admits that he misses parliament - during his political career he was a member of the National Party, New Zealand First, and the leader of Mauri Pacific. Morgan… Audio
Although neglected and misrepresented, the New Zealand wars shaped us as a nation, says Vincent O’Malley
The New Zealand Wars are discussed by historian Vincent O'Malley and Mihingarangi Forbes in front of an audience at Te Papa. Audio
Parihaka bill passes final reading
The sound of haruru ceremonial drums - have echoed across Parliament's forecourt, as descendants of Parihaka arrived at Parliament. Their tupuna were victims of one of the most horrific… Audio
Copies of Treaty of Waitangi ripped from council wall
Tauranga City Council is facing turmoil after copies of the Treaty of Waitangi were ripped from the council chambers wall. This follows Councillor Andrew Hollis posting on social media that the treaty… Audio
Whanganui march against spate of violent deaths of Maori women
Outrage is building in Whanganui after a spate of violent deaths of local Maori women. Homicide investigations have been launched into the deaths of five women in the city this year alone - and the… Audio
Competition alive in 'Olympics' for Māori elders
The Olympic games has come to Whanganui - but not as we know it. More than 50 kaumātua - Māori elders - have taken part in the Taipahake Olympics - trying their hand at javelin, shot put and even a… Video, Audio
Parihaka Reconciliation Bill a step toward healing
More than a hundred years since armed constabulary troops desecrated the peaceful Taranaki settlement Parihaka, the Crown is owning up to its wrongs, and the people of Parihaka are starting to heal.
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Fears Maori will be targeted in armed police patrols
There are fears a six month trial of police patrol vehicles carrying armed officers will see Maori being targeted more than any other group. Police Commissioner Mike Bush announced last week armed… Audio
New prison strategy puts rehab and respect at forefront
The new head of Maori in Corrections says the focus of prison needs to shift from punishing people to showing them respect, and helping them rehabilitate. Topia Rameka is the department's new deputy… Audio
Prisons need to shift from punishment to rehabilitation
The Hawke's Bay prison director says a new plan to treat inmates with respect and focus on rehabilitation is not about going soft on crime. Leonie Aden is backing Hokai Rangi, the new Corrections… Audio
Government invests 13 million into digitising Te Reo Archives
New Zealanders could soon be saying kia ora Siri thanks to new funding from the Government. The Northland based Te Hiku Media and Dragonfly Data Science has been given 13 million over seven years by… Audio
Matangireia - Sandra Lee
Sandra Lee was the first Māori woman to win a general electorate seat and the first person to lead a Māori Party - Mana Motuhake - into Parliament. Tonight - Te Ahi Kaa features episode four of the… Audio
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 18 October 2019
The country's biggest iwi Ngāpuhi looks for a new face to lead its rūnanga following the resignation of Sonny Tau --- Occupiers of the disputed land at Ihumātao are shut out of resolution talks with… Audio
A bridge between science & mātauranga Māori
Dr Ocean Mercier's work bridging the worlds of science and traditional Māori knowledge has been recognised with the 2019 Callaghan Medal for science communication. Audio
Ihumātao occupiers shut out of talks, no word from govt
Occupiers of the disputed land at Ihumātao have been shut out of talks with the government about finding a resolution, saying they haven't had any direct contact with ministers in over a month.
The… Video, Audio
Rugby World Cup: Ellison brothers connecting with tikanga Maori in Japan
The three Ellison brothers love living and playing in Japan. Former All Black Tamati, former Super Rugby player Jacob, and Mana College old boy Leon all play for the Kurita club in Ashikima, with… Audio
Mediawatch Midweek 16 October 2019
Mediawatch's weekly catch up with Lately. This week Jeremy Rose talks to Karyn Hay about a new series of in-depth interviews with indigenous leaders; the latest long-form journalism offering from BWB… Video, Audio
