Te Ao Maori

Marama Davidson is defending a joint venture set up to combat the high rates of violence in Kiwi homes.

The venture was set up in 2018 to bring government and community agencies together to tackle… Audio

The Climate Commission has recommended iwi, hapū and Māori determine their own contribution to reducing national emissions - and set their own targets - as part of the newly released report laying out… Audio

A new study has concluded that Māori were likely the first humans to set eyes on Antartic waters and even the continent itself.

Researchers from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi… Audio

The former deputy leader of the National Party Paula Bennett has revealed Todd Muller told her she wasn't wanted in any role after his leadership coup in May last year.

She made the revelation to… Audio

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua have joined calls against a Far North District Council proposal, saying it could be seem as an unadulterated land grab.

They are also warning councils moving too fast on the… Audio

Former Labour Party MP Dover Samuels is a veteran of Māori politics. But on his rise to prominence, a political scandal threatened to derail his career. Video, Audio

Richard Nunns was an English teacher and jazz musician who became fascinated by taonga puoro - traditional Māori instruments. We explore his impact on New Zealand music. Audio

She was a groundbreaker.

In 1999, Hinewehi Mohi, of Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāi Tūhoe, sang the national anthem only in te reo Māori at an international rugby match.

Reaction to that performance… Audio

Hinewehi Mohi has been made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to Maori, music and television. She is one of the 170 recipients recognised in yesterday's Queen's… Audio

From next year New Zealand history will become part of the core curriculum for primary and secondary schools including kura will also be encouraged to teach local histories The draft content was… Audio, Gallery

In part two of this kōrero Rob McGowan (Pa Ropata) explains eco-sourcing and the shares local stories of Totara trees at Otanewainuku that were used to build waka. Audio

Two Canterbury runanga are teaming up with the government to build a rocket launch facility on Kaitorete Spit, near Banks Peninsula. The government is contributing $16 million to help Taumutu Runanga… Audio

Michael Moka (Ngapuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngati Hine and Mangaia of Cook Islands) left home at the age of 15 with his girlfriend Toria, the pair living in their car or staying with relatives and working… Audio

When Atamira Dance Company formed in 2000 there was no Māori TV or radio and so young urban Māori sought platforms within which to express themselves. For some, dance was that platform. .  Audio

Iwi and Hapū in Te Tai Tokerau are stunned by proposals which could restrict how they use their land and plan to march on the Far North District Council next week.  

Up to 40 percent of land in the… Audio

Far North iwi Ngāti Wai says the local council is undermining their treaty rights with a proposal that could restrict how they can use their land. 

Proposed changes to the District Plan would see up… Audio

Maori Vietnam veterans who believe Agent Orange has caused chronic health problems for them and their descendants fear their fight for compensation may die with them.

Their call is being considered… Audio

Te Pāti Māori is accusing the police of having double standards when dealing with death threats made against Pakeha and Māori. 

The Party has lodged an official complaint to the Independent Police… Audio

There was a lot of money for Māori housing and infrastructure in the Budget - $730 million in total. But what is Māori housing, and how will the money be used?  Audio

Justine Murray joins Rob McGowan at his home on the outskirts of Tauranga. Widely known as Pa Ropata, the former Catholic priest has dedicated his life to healing the whenua. Audio