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How Maori and Muslim worlds connect
Ahi Wananga is a new six-part documentary series that explores connections between Aotearoa's Māori and Muslim communities. Audio
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Bookmarks with Donna Kerridge
9 Apr 2025Today Jesse is joined by Donna Kerridge a rongoā Māori advocate & teacher. Audio
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Nurse Dean Cowles
5 Apr 2025Dean Cowles is Southern Cross Healthcare's National Nursing Adviser Maori Affairs who's work looks at Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Healthcare, inequities in Maori… Audio
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Marlon Williams - between two worlds
5 Apr 2025New Zealand's indie darling, singer-songwriter Marlon Williams is back with a brand new album. The Lyttelton local is known for his crooning vocals, taking home… Video, Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 April 2025
In today's episode, trans researchers are disappointed by a new directive for Health New Zealand to stop using the term "pregnant people", the body overseeing kura kaupapa is welcoming new classrooms… Audio
Govt announces funding for new kura kaupapa classrooms
The body overseeing kura kaupapa is welcoming new classrooms at four of its kura, but says it's nowhere near the level of investment required across the sector. Te Rūnanga Nui o ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori… Audio
How Maori and Muslim worlds connect
Ahi Wananga is a new six-part documentary series that explores connections between Aotearoa's Māori and Muslim communities. Audio
Whakatane teen does 4-day hikoi for Maori Wards
At 15, Jack Karetai Barrett is too young to vote - but not too young to educate others, he's on a hikoi to spread the good word on Maori wards. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 11 April 2025
In today's episode, despite the Treaty Principles Bill being overwhelmingly rejected in yesterday's vote, ACT Party leader David Seymour remains defiant, the government is expanding the official term… Audio
Bookmarks with Donna Kerridge
Today Jesse is joined by Donna Kerridge a rongoā Māori advocate & teacher. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 8 April 2025
In today's episode, parts of Levin have suffered extensive damage from a tornado, the Finance Minister has warned global inflation could rise by as much as 0.5 percent in response to Donald Trump's… Audio
Taranaki Maori unhappy with Treaty Principles Bill
Taranaki LDR reporter Craig Ashworth hasn't been 100% over the past couple of years, and he's got big-ups for health workers. Audio
Councils to vote on Māori wards at local council elections
The issue of whether Māori wards should stay, is looming large, with local body elections just six months away. Māori News Journalist Pokere Paewai spoke with some of the affected councillors. Audio
Nurse Dean Cowles on Mosque attacks
Maori nurse Dean Cowles worked a 23-hour shift at Christchurch Hospital on the day of the 2019 mosque attacks in which 51 people died. He describes it as 'organised chaos with blood everywhere.' Now… Audio
Nurse Dean Cowles
Dean Cowles is Southern Cross Healthcare's National Nursing Adviser Maori Affairs who's work looks at Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Healthcare, inequities in Maori health and cultural awareness and safety… Audio
Marlon Williams - between two worlds
New Zealand's indie darling, singer-songwriter Marlon Williams is back with a brand new album. The Lyttelton local is known for his crooning vocals, taking home many awards over his career, which… Video, Audio
Is whakapapa the answer to better health treatment?
A person's genetic information can help medical professionals carry out screening, diagnosing and treating patients more accurately.
Complaint over teaching tikanga Māori in law schools rejected
But the select committee also put a limit on how much cultural education was required.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei offers free universal health insurance
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is trying to reframe how health can be managed by offering free universal health insurance to its members. Audio
Mata Season 3 | Episode 6: Green MP Hūhana Lyndon on taking on the Public Works Act
Green MP Hūhana Lydon speaks to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira about the impact of the Public Works Act and the RMA on Māori, as well as adjusting to the spotlight of Parliament. Video, Audio
Te Pati Maori MPs refuse to attend hearing over haka
Three MPs from Te Pati Maori say they will refuse to attend a hearing with Parliament's Privileges Committee tomorrow because their - quote fundamental rights - are being ignored. Party co-leaders… Audio
Laughton Kora: Black Comet featuring at CubaDupa Festival
Musician Laughton Kora is the frontman for Black Comet whose sound is described as 'multi-dimensional galactic funk' They will be on stage at Wellington's CubaDupa Festival tonight. Audio
Prof Meihana Durie: Cutting edge evolution of Maori education
Professor Meihana Durie was recently appointed Te Toi Aronui at Te Wananga Aronui o Tamaki Makaurau - AUT, and last month he was appointed Tumuaki-chief executive of Te Wananga o Raukawa. Professor… Audio
Toitu Te Whenua: Places and People of the New Zealand Wars
In several places in Aotearoa the land tells the story of conflicts which have shaped NZ on a cultural and political level. Audio
