Te Ao Māori
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History and archaeology 'chose me' - Professor Atholl Anderson
For decades the Ngāi Tahu archaeologist and historian has explored the origins and historic migration of peoples around the Pacific. Audio
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Opposition vows to repeal coastal rights law change
22 Oct 2025The changes have been passed in Parliament, but critics say they diminish Māori rights. Audio
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Researchers say NZ parks still carry colonial scars
21 Oct 2025Is it time for parks and reserves to better uphold Te Tiriti? Two researchers believe so.
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Final results confirm axeing of more than half of Māori wards
21 Oct 2025Twenty-four of the 42 councils that were required to hold a referendum voted to remove them.
History and archaeology 'chose me' - Professor Atholl Anderson
For decades the Ngāi Tahu archaeologist and historian has explored the origins and historic migration of peoples around the Pacific. Audio
Contentious bill passes third reading, sparks fiery protest
A contentious bill tightening the test for Māori to win customary marine title has passed its third reading, sparking fiery protest across the country. The protest even made its way to the steps of… Audio
Opposition vows to repeal coastal rights law change
The changes have been passed in Parliament, but critics say they diminish Māori rights. Audio
Changes to Foreshore and Seabed legislation pass in Parliament
The government's controversial changes to its Foreshore and Seabed legislation have passed in Parliament. Political reporter Russell Palmer reports. Audio
Controversial changes to Marine and Coastal Area Act now law
The Government's controversial changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act have now passed into law. Veteran Maori activist Rueben Taipari led the opposition and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ngā Hinepūkōrero - Spoken Word
The team translate a powerful spoken-word piece by Ngā Hinepūkōrero -- a raw, poetic reflection on the history of te reo Māori and the silence forced upon generations of our people. Video, Audio
Researchers say NZ parks still carry colonial scars
Is it time for parks and reserves to better uphold Te Tiriti? Two researchers believe so.
Final results confirm axeing of more than half of Māori wards
Twenty-four of the 42 councils that were required to hold a referendum voted to remove them.
Meet the whānau bringing Minecraft and te reo Māori together
One whānau is taking a creative approach to ensure te reo Māori has a space to thrive online.
'Not ever been overspent': Te Pāti Māori MP hits back at allegations
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says she has taken "some time" to decide how to respond to the claims by Te Pāti Māori's leadership.
Bumper year for toroa albatross chicks taking off
The breeding season has been the most successful on record for toroa, the northern royal albatross, at the Otago colony.
Designing spaces for parents and children: Raukura Turei and Elisapeta Heta
For their latest installation Elisapeta Heta and Raukura Turei have designed a space inspired by the special space Kohanga Reo plays in their lives. Audio
Taniwha: following the tails of our popular shapeshifting creatures
From the news headlines to carving, from poetry and film to waiata and whakatauki the taniwha is a pervasive yet mysterious figure in our culture. Audio
Moe mai rā, Bolger: MPs farewell the 'great helmsman'
On Thursday, Parliament's usual agenda was set aside, as MPs lamented the death of Jim Bolger, Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1990-97. Audio
Nail-biting win for Māori seats at Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council will keep its two Māori constituencies after special votes pushed a paper-thin margin to a comfortable majority.
The 21-year-old rangatahi who won a council seat
Keshaan Te Waaka will sit on the Tararua District Council for the next three years and is already looking ahead.
Tāme Iti - MANA
What is mana? Are you born with it, can you earn it and can you have it taken away? Rights activist Tāme Iti explores what mana really means in his memoir. Audio
Ngāti Toa Rangatira celebrates return of sacred maunga
Ngāti Toa Rangatira has bought back 53 hectares of land at Whitireia, 177 years after it was gifted to the Anglican Church.
Kupu Māori Writers Festival returns for 2025
The line-up of speakers at the festival includes Patricia Grace, J. P. Pomare, Monty Soutar and Hinemoa Elder among many others.
Te Pāti Māori on their plan to change the govt and steady their waka
In an extended interview, co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi discuss their plan to change the government, their priority policies, and how they will steady their waka after one of the… Video, Audio
