Te Ao Maori
The bilingual language course making a difference for migrants
Ten migrants are finishing up a ten-week bilingual course in te reo Maori and English that is believed to be the first of its kind in New Zealand. The pilot programme, based in Rotorua, has helped… Audio
Landmark case over water rights
On Monday a landmark case will begin in the High Court in Wellington over fresh water. Audio
Waitangi Tribunal recommends expansion of citizenship rights
The Waitangi Tribunal is recommending the government expand citizenship rights to second generation Maori born overseas after complaints the current system is racist and ignores tangta whenua's… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 31 October 2025
In today's episode, 13 measles cases are confirmed across New Zealand, with more than 2-thousand close contacts identified so far; The Waitangi Tribunal has found New Zealand's citizenship laws are in… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal finds citizenship laws in breach of Te Tiriti
The Waitangi Tribunal has found New Zealand's citizenship laws are in breach of Te Tiriti and fail to recognise Maori as the people of the land. Maori news journalist Pokere Paewai spoke to Charlotte… Audio
: Māori economist says capital gains 'weak' but 'overdue'
Matthew Roskruge (Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Tama), Professor of Economics at Massey Business School and the Associate Dean Māori, says Labour's proposed capital gains tax makes sense in principle but does…
Paewhiri Tikanga Tane Tikanga Wahine
The Paewhiri panel discusses the role of tane and wÄhine on the marae as part of tikanga on the marae. Audio
Star Wars - Opening Crawl
The team take on one of the most recognisable intros in film history: the opening crawl from Star Wars. Video, Audio
Century old Maori carving completed after 115 years gifted to British people
Last month, a century-old Maori carving was restored and gifted to the British people. Carved originally in 1910, by master carver Tene Waitere, the pou was completed by his great-great-great… Audio
Ōtāhuhu Food Festival: Karen Wilson
In early times Ōtāhuhu was a bustling trading spot with a portage for waka on the Manukau. Local iwi Chairperson of Te Akitai Waiohua, Karen Wilson shares the history of the region. Audio
Sporting banter or disrespect? Is it ever ok to boo the haka?
Māori and Sāmoan voices say there's a clear line between sporting rivalry and cultural disrespect.
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
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
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
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
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
Rāwena Recipe - Bug, Bread, Beef Stew
The team translate a recipe that's close to many Māori kitchens: how to grow a rēwena bug, bake the bread, and top if off with a simple, hearty beef stew. Audio
Northland playground designed in accordance with Māori principles
Kerikeri kids have a new place to play -- but this playground in Northland has some special extra features. It's a māra hūpara, which is a playground designed in accordance with Māori principles - and… Audio
