Te Ao Māori
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Central Hawke's Bay District Council votes to keep Māori ward
The public meeting was packed with people from all walks of life, and ended in a rousing haka when the majority of councillors cast their vote in favour.
Kiingi Tuheitia brought to the waka on the Waikato River
Kathryn speaks to RNZ journalist Ella Stewart as Kiingi Tuheitia is led towards the waka that will ferry him to Taupiri maunga. Audio
Late king's 27-year-old daughter selected as Māori Queen
Kiingi Tuheitia's youngest child, Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, is the second female monarch of the Kiingitanga.
RNZ Special from Ngaurawahia
RNZ's Mihingarangi Forbes presents a special programme as the new head of the Kiingitanga movement to replace Kiingi Tuheitia. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 September
On today's episode, The Kiingitanga's new Monarch will be announced and ushered to the throne by Tekau-maa-rua - the Kiingitanga advisory council. They will be the eighth Maori Monarch since the… Audio
New Māori monarch about to be named
It's a momentous day in Maoridom with the final day of the tangi for Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero Te Tuawhitu taking place at Tūrangawaewae Marae - the citadel of the Kiingitanga movement. Audio
Dr Ruakere Hond on Kiingi Tuheitia's tangi
Dr Ruakere Hond rangatira of Taranaki, and he's been at the tangi this week and spoke on the paepae on behalf of his iwi. Hond spoke to Mihingarangi Forbes. Audio
Historian on history of the Kiingitanga movement
Historian Vincent O'Malley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the history of the Kiingitanga movement. Audio
New monarch to continue legacy of Kiingitanga
The Kiingitanga's new Monarch will be announced and ushered to the throne by Tekau-maa-rua - the Kiingitanga advisory council. They will be the eighth Māori Monarch since the movement began in the… Audio
Thousands gather to farewell Kiingi Tuheitia
Thousands of mourners have paid their respects at Tuurangawaewae Marae this week with people beginning to arrive again this morning. Audio
Julian Wilcox on Kiingi Tuheitia's tangi
Broadcaster and host of RNZ's 'Mapuna', Julian Wilcox, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the legacy of Kiingi Tuheitia. Audio
New generation of te reo speakers on show at Tuurangawaewae
While Te Ao Māori mourns the loss of a King, those who've been able to grieve in person have witnessed some of the finest te reo Māori ever displayed. Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports. Audio
Ingrid Hipkiss and Mihi Forbes report from Tuurangawaewae
Thousands are gathering at Tuurangawaewae to farewell a Kiingi Tuheitia. Mihingarangi Forbes and Ingrid Hipkiss broadcasts from the Marae. Audio
Song, haka and stories shared to celebrate Kiingi Tuheitia
There's been night of song, haka and stories to celebrate the life of Kiingi Tuheitia before he is carried to his final resting place. Pokere Paewai spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Politicians pay respects to Kiingi Tuheitia
Politicians from across the spectrum have paid their respects to the Māori King at Tuurangawaewae Marae. Political Reporter Lillian Hanly was there. Audio
Kiingi Tuheitia's funeral to start with Whakawahinga
Official proceedings for Kiingi Tuheitia's funeral will start with the Whakawahinga of the new monarch. Kiingitanga spokesperson Ngira Simmonds says the service will begin at 10am sharp. Audio
Labour's Willow-Jean Prime on Kiingi Tuheitia's tangi
Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime has been at Ngaruawahia - she talked of her experience at the tangi of Kiingi Tuheitia Audio
Volunteers preparing Taupiri Maunga for Tuheitia's burial
The community around Tuurangawaewae Marae has been pulling together in preparation for the burial of Kiingi Tuheitia - Jason Tarawhiti has been preparing the burial site on Taupiri Maunga Audio
Kiingi Tuheitia to be laid to rest alongside his ancestors
"As one is farewelled, one is welcomed": Kiingi Tuheitia will be carried to his final resting place as the new Māori monarch is ushered in today.
Another council votes unanimously to retain Māori wards
At an extraordinary meeting, the mayor expressed frustration at having to revisit the issue.
