Te Ao Maori
Historian Dr Aroha Harris on National Maori Action Day
Dr Aroha Harris is a professor of history at Auckland University and is the author of the book Hikoi, Forty Years of Maori Protest. How does she view this week's protests against the new government's… Audio
Kera Sherwood-O'Regan: top woman
Not far down the BBC's list of 100 Women for 2023 is 31 year old Christchurch-based indigenous rights and disability advocate Kera Sherwood-O'Regan (Kai Tahu). Kera is the co-founder of Activate, a… Audio
Māori and Pasifika still underrepresented at med school
A first of its kind study has revealed poverty is still a barrier when it comes to taking up medicine for Māori, Pasifika and people from rural communities.
The research by both Otago and Auckland… Audio
Tertiary Education minister on disestablishing Te Pūkenga
The new government has begun the process of disestablishing Te Pūkenga.
The Minister for Tertiary Education sent a letter of expectations to the organisation on Thursday, stating it is no longer a… Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Phil O'Reilly (Part 2)
Today on the panel Wallace and panellists Zoe George and Phil O'Reilly ask what the future holds, especially for young people. And, NZ Rugby calls abuse of sports unacceptable and concerning" - we… Audio
Preview of Pounamu Pathway on West Coast opens
One of four new Māori-lead West Coast museums will be opened in a preview launch Thursday evening.
The Pounamu Pathway includes four centres telling the stories of Poutini Ngāi Tahu, the South… Audio
Government softens stance on extra pay for te reo speakers
The government has softened its stance on wanting to end extra pay for public service employees who are fluent in te reo Māori.
Some public service workers are eligible for allowances of up to $3,500… Audio
Dame Rangimārie Naida Glavish split on government's approach to te reo Māori
The government has partially walked back comments that it's looking to put a stop to bonuses for public servants proficient in te reo Māori. Public Services Minister Nicola Willis told RNZ she was… Audio
Kingi Tuheitia calls a national hui for unity
Kingi Tuheitia has called a national hui for next month, to bring together the many voices of Maori. The announcement comes just a day after hundreds of people turned out at protests right around the… Audio
Kīngi Tūheitia to host national hui for unity
The Māori King, Kīngi Tūheitia, will host a national hui for unity next month, in a bid to bring together the many voices of Māori.
The announcement comes only a day after thousands of people turned… Audio
Government dismisses protests promoted by Te Pāti Māori as 'inconsequential'
The coalition is dismissing widespread anti-government protests as inconsequential, but others say Māori anger at planned changes is not going to fade any time soon.
Thousands turned out on Tuesday… Audio
Far north family travel to Rarotonga to learn more about Te Reo
A family from the far north has travelled to Rarotonga as they fight to preserve their language learn more about their ancestors. Ngā Tamariki Mānihera is a music performance group. They homeschool… Audio
Protests raise questions about next year's Waitangi day
If today's protests over the new government's policies on co-governance and the Treaty are anything to go by, next year's Waitangi Day celebrations could be a heated affair. Prime Minister Christopher… Video, Audio
Rawiri Waititi on national protests
Protestors have made their way to Parliament during the National Action Day.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka on protests
Tangata whenua are taking to the streets Tuesday morning to protest against what they see as a change of attitude from the new Government- which they describe as "anti-Māori"
The coalition agreement… Audio
Te Pati Maori protesting assault on tangata whenua
People around Aotearoa are being urged to take part in street marches today against what Te Pati Maori is calling an "assault on Tangata whenua" by the new government. In a social media post on… Audio
Paku: functional kids toys inspired by Māori tools
Māori have a rich history of designing homes, clothes, vehicles and tools - why should that be discontinued? That's the question that drives Dr Johnson Witehira and Jamie Prier of the new toy brand… Audio
Kauae Raro Research Collective's passion for earth pigments
Raro Research Collective's passion for earth pigments Audio
Hine Waitai-Dye: what it takes to be a master waka builder
Last weekend, Hine Waitai-Dye (Ngāti Kurī) graduated as a master builder of traditional Māori canoes. The Northland tā moko artist tells Jesse Mulligan that "a lot of random skills" are required to… Video, Audio, Gallery
New Government plans to review laws with references to principles of Te Tiriti
The Coalition Government is planning to review how it gives effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, saying it is focused on the principle of equal citizenship.
As part of National's agreements with New… Audio
