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The Stolen Children of Aotearoa: a chilling history uncovered
A new documentary looks into the systematic dehumanisation of children by the state.
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Iwi leader on discovery of French maritime artifact
19 Jul 2025One of New Zealand's oldest European artifacts, an anchor from a French ship, has been found in Doubtless Bay. Its captain's actions are another story. Audio
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Remembering Takutai Tarsh Kemp
28 Jun 2025This week Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp died, after a battle with kidney disease. Audio
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Kerrin Leoni
26 Jun 2025Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni lays out her vision for Tāmaki Makaurau, the challenges facing the Super City, and makes her case to voters in a race that could… Video, Audio
The Stolen Children of Aotearoa: a chilling history uncovered
A new documentary looks into the systematic dehumanisation of children by the state.
Mapuna July 19 Ella Henry
Earlier this month Ella Henry delivered her inaugural professorial address at AUT Business School. Her background includes time at poet James K Baxter's commune, Jerusalem, on the Whanganui River in… Audio
Iwi leader on discovery of French maritime artifact
One of New Zealand's oldest European artifacts, an anchor from a French ship, has been found in Doubtless Bay. Its captain's actions are another story. Audio
Mapuna podcast July 12 Julian Arahanga
The world premiere for Mana Moana, Mana Tangata will be in Tamaki Makaurau tomorrow. It tells the story of how Maori fought to reclaim their fishing rights. Julian Arahanga, who starred in Once Were… Audio
Community leaders detail lockdown pain at Covid inquiry
Māori, Pasifika and Asian community leaders have told the royal commission of inquiry into the Covid-19 response how hard it was to adapt to lockdown rules. Victor Waters reports. Audio
Poetry and freshwater with Gabrielle Huria
Gabrielle Huria is Ngai Tuahuriri and Ngai Tahu and lives with her whanau at Tuahiwi in North Canterbury. She is part of a major new exhibition created by Ngai Tahu with photographer Anne Noble at… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 July 2025
In today's episode, Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, and with it, the Far North mayor has started a campaign for his district to keep the Maori wards, Fresh rain has been… Audio
Far North mayor launches campaign to keep Maori wards
Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, which will take place on October 11. Audio
Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Kemp laid to rest
Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp has been laid to rest today on the grounds of a small church at Opaea Marae among the rolling hills of Taihape, in the central North Island. The Tāmaki… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 July 2025
In today's episode, more than a thousand people are expected at Opaea Marae as Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp is laid to rest, friends and family of the farmer who was killed while trying… Audio
Biggest shake up for Whānau Ora since its creation
Four new agencies have been put in charge of determining how Whānau Ora resources are distributed to Maori communities across the country. It's the biggest shake up in the history of Whānau Ora since… Audio
Neavin Broughton
First time author Neavin Broughton was a young man when tests discovered a brain tumour 'about the size of an orange' and his ensuing health problems almost killed him three times. Now he's written a… Audio
Remembering Takutai Tarsh Kemp
This week Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp died, after a battle with kidney disease. Audio
Kerrin Leoni
Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni lays out her vision for Tāmaki Makaurau, the challenges facing the Super City, and makes her case to voters in a race that could reshape Auckland's future. Video, Audio
Death of MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp brings parliament together
The sudden death of MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp in the early hours of this morning has brought members from across the house together today. Flags in the capital have been flying at half mast for the Te… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning, as a sitting MP, the death of Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have… Audio
Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp dies age 50
Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for… Audio
Minister fears public funding used for electioneering
Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for the Māori electoral… Audio
Mapuna Matariki special
Mapuna joined RNZ's team at the national hautapu ceremony at Tirorangi Marae near Mount Ruapehu. Today we'll feature different perspectives on Matariki ma Puanga including Roma marae near Ahipara… Audio