Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Mourners arrive at Turangawaewae Marae
Mourners are continuing to arrive at Turangawaewae Marae to reflect on the life and legacy of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died early on Friday at the age of 69. Māori News reporter… Audio
More than 3000 mourners welcomed onto Turangawaewae Marae
A Labour MP and former Speaker of the House says Kiingi Tuheitia's final message to simply 'be Māori' will be an enduring part of his legacy. Adrian Rurawhe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Kiingi Tuheitia lies in state at Turangawaewae marae
Māoridom have spilled tears and words of poetry on the marae ātea over the weekend. RNZ's Māori News Reporter Pokere Paewai. Audio
Thousands pay tribute to Kiingi Tuheitia at Turangawaewae
At least 13 iwi including Ngai Tahu, Ngapuhi, Mataatua waka and Te Atiawa will be represented in the first contingent of manuhiri expected at Tuurangawaewae Marae to pay tribute to Kiingi Tuheitia… Audio
As it happened: Legacy of Māori king celebrated at tangihanga
Thousands of manuhiri have been welcomed onto Tuurangawaewae Marae, as iwi and dignitaries continue to pay their respects on the third day of the Māori king's tangihanga.
‘Messy-ass b*tches, doing messy-ass things!' Kiwi TV comedy Not Even
It may be true that the most exciting place at a flat party is the bathroom. Private, yet not so private.
In a queasy bravado move for local television, that bathroom over one long night is the… Video, Audio
As it happened: PM Christopher Luxon pays tribute to Kiingi Tuheitia
The Prime Minister said he will remember the Māori King as someone who brought love, hope and peace.
Mapuna live at Turangawaewae Marae
Mapuna is at Turangawaewae Marae in Ngaruawahia where thousands of people continue to arrive for the tangi of Kiingi Tuheitia Potatau Te Whereowhero VII. Audio
Monarchy a 'new' idea for Māori, historian says
Historian Vincent O'Malley explains how the Kiingitanga came to be and the initial loyalty of Tainui to the Crown. Audio
Vincent O'Malley reflects on Kiingi Tuuheitia
Historian Vincent O'Malley has gained recognition for his extensive research and publications on the Waikato Wars and the Kiingitanga. Vincent O'Malley joins Mihi to reflect on his relationship with… Audio
Hone Harawira - Waitangi Tribunal claim
The coalition government and it's policies were once again under fire this week. This comes after a seventh urgent Waitangi Tribunal claim into the coalition government's policies. Audio
Response to Kiingi Tuuheitia's death
Tahu News reporter Shakayla Alapaki-Andrews shares Ngaai Tahu's reaction to the news of Kiingi Tuuheitia's death. Audio
Julian Wilcox live from Turangawaewae
Yesterday, Kiingi Tuheitia died aged 69 following planned heart surgery. Veteran Maori broadcaster and host of RNZ's Mapuna Julian Wilcox joined us from Turangawaewae. Audio
Thousands set to descend on Tuurangawaewae Marae after death of Kiingi Tuheitia
Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died early on Friday at the age of 69, just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation.
Aotearoa New Zealand mourns Māori King Kiingi Tuheitia
Māoridom is preparing for what will likely be its biggest tangi in nearly 20 years after the sudden death of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. Audio
Sovereignty debate sees major parties weighing in for first time
Tributes are flowing from across Aotearoa and around the world after Kiingi Tuuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died early on Friday morning.
It ends a fortnight in which the question of whether… Audio
Sovereignty debate sees major parties weighing in for first time
Tributes are flowing from across Aotearoa and around the world after Kiingi Tuuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died early on Friday morning.
It ends a fortnight in which the question of whether…
Audio'Beautiful, gentle soul' - Rotorua acknowledges death of Kiingi Tuheitia
New Zealand's longest-serving councillor has shared his sadness after the death of his long-time friend, Kiingi Tuheitia, who died on Friday morning.
The Panel with Nalini Baruch & Martin Bosley (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nalini Baruch & Martin Bosley discuss whether bus lane fines are out of control, and why female entrepreneurs struggle more than their male… Audio
Councils overwhelmingly voting to keep Māori wards
More than half of the 45 district, city and regional councils have voted in the past month, with all but two choosing to retain their Māori seats for the 2025 elections.
