Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Back-to-back Ngā Manu Kōrero winner on the art of a good speech
"Go 100 percent all the time" - that's the best advice back to back Manu Kōrero champion Pou Ariki Hemara-Daniels has been given about speaking. Audio
Looking at the positive effects of social media for Maori
We often hear about the negative effects of social media, but our next story looks its transformative impact for kaupapa Maori. Its power in connecting with Maori communities was highlighted in the… Audio
Business leader hope papakāinga living can be blueprint for other housing projects
The papakāinga development at Te Āwhina welcomed its first tenants in 2023, and it's the largest project of its kind in Te Tauihu o te Waka-a-Māui
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 September 2025
In today's episode, National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Kieran McAnulty join the political panel, the chief executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives is urging New Zealanders to dismiss Donald… Audio
Invercargill's new bronze dogs prove contentious
The decision to install the sculptures at Esk St narrowly passed with 7-6 vote.
Ngāti Tuwharetoa mourns paramount chief Te Tumu Te Heuheu
Ngati Tuwharetoa and te iwi Maori are in mourning following the passing of ariki and paramount chief, Te Tumu Te Heuheu Tukino the seventh. Māori journalist Pokere Paewai spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Barbie
The team translate and unpack one of the most talked-about scenes from the Barbie movie: America Ferrera's monologue on the impossible standards placed on women. Audio
'Immense mana' - tributes flow for Sir Tumu Te Heuheu
Tributes continue to flow for Sir Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII, acknowledging his quiet nature, his kaitiakitanga and focus on the future.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 September 2025
In today's episode, The government is loosening work-to-residency visa settings, creating two pathways to residence for skilled migrants that will start next year, Six thousand doctors and dentists… Audio
Young orator explains the art of writing a good speech
Last week marked the 60th anniversary of the Nga Manu Korero secondary schools' speech competition. It's Aotearoa's most prestigious Maori speech competition designed to celebrate diverse young voices… Audio
Sir Tumu Te Heuheu remembered for service and leadership
Sir Tumu Te Heuheu the Ariki and Paramount Chief of Ngati Tuwharetoa has died. Our Maori News journalist Pokere Paewai spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Ngāti Tūwharetoa chief Sir Tumu Te Heuheu dies
Born at Little Waihi on the shores of Lake Taupō, he leaves behind a legacy of service to his iwi. Video
From New Jersey to Aotearoa: US teen dedicates year to te reo Māori
Charlie O'Sullivan, 19, has no whakapapa connections to New Zealand, but found particular interest with the language.
Court appoints mokopuna as guardian of kaumātua after whānau battle
The man's children and grandchildren undoubtedly have his best interests at heart, the judge says.
Toiere
Toiere unites beloved operatic arias, duets and ensembles in their original languages and te reo Māori, celebrating voice, language and identity while honouring Aotearoa New Zealand’s rich cultural… Video, Audio
Majic on final Kōkōuri EP Mutuwhenua
The kaupapa Māori waiata project has released its third EP, Mutuwhenua. Led and organised by mātanga reo Hana Mereraiha with Majic alongside a range of other singers, it features production by Rory… Audio
Mapuna for Saturday 20 September 2025
Business leader Miriana Stephens on poverty Miriana Stephens is one of more than dozen contributors to a new book, Pakukore Poverty By Design. She's an award winning businesswoman and is a trustee at… Audio
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
Creative and podcaster, Chey Milne is attempting to keep the transition of te reo intergenerational in his own whare - and beyond - with some cool kaupapa! Audio
'A burning desire' - A call to reclaim te reo Māori
Ashley Emiko is reclaiming her reo after feeling disconnected from a part of her identity as a child.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday19th September 2025
In today's episode, a former Finance Mister critical of Nicola Willis says she's too busy blaming past governments rather than coming up with solutions, a New Plymouth district councillor says lobby… Audio
