Stories by Layla Bailey-McDowell
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Students 'left in the dark' over delayed scholarship payments
Teaching students are struggling to meet the demands of full-time study without the money.
Wāhine plumber hopes more women enter trades
In a field where only 2% of certified plumbers are women, Hera Eruera - better known as She's a Māori Plumber online - is challenging the status quo. Audio
Building future leaders in small Taranaki town
Meet the rōpū empowering rangatahi to reach their potential.
What whānau are wearing to Te Matatini
Whether it's Māori business merch flying off the shelves, custom pounamu, or handcrafted pēke (bags) to carry all the necessities - every fit has a story.
Die-hard Haka fans line up hours before performance
Numbers at Te Matatini have been building up over the week, and will crescendo for a sold out finals on Saturday.
Ngā Hāpai Ō:The Humble Heroes of Te Matatini
A team of ringa hāpai have come together to ensure that the festival remains a welcoming and inclusive event.
Watch: Meet Bosco, the surfing dog spreading aroha
Watch: Balancing on his surfboard, the kurī became a joyful show of support.
'Being Māori is my superpower': Love Island's star journey to reclaim identity
'I don't want any young wāhine to ever feel the way I did growing up.'
What are the hopes for the future of Aotearoa?
From Tangata Whenua to Tangata Tiriti, from seasoned attendees to first-time visitors at Waitangi, their visions for Aotearoa share a common theme - kotahitanga.
Crowds arrive at Waitangi, for many different reasons
Waitangi always draws a crowd, but why, this year?
'Connecting with their tūpuna' keep the kaihoe waka going
As Waitangi celebrations begin to pave way, haukāinga and manuhiri have arrived in numbers.
Hāngī feeds 10,000 people at Te Tii Waitangi Marae
As the country discusses the concept of kotahitanga (unity), marae and whānau across Te Tai Tokerau have demonstrated what true unity can achieve. Audio
Hāngī feeds 10,000 people at Te Tii Waitangi Marae
As the country discusses the concept of kotahitanga (unity), marae and whānau across Te Tai Tokerau have demonstrated what true unity can achieve.
'Together for Te Tiriti': Lush joins fight against Treaty Principles Bill
The company, known for its handmade and cruelty-free products, has launched an in-store and online campaign.
No captions, interpreters for Treaty Principles submission hearings
Advocates say many in the disabled community, particularly deaf people, submitted on the bill - but are now being excluded.
22yo rises through ranks to buy her own Pizza Hut
Caitlyn Lewis is hoping to integrate te ao Māori into her business one slice at a time.
Global conversations on equity: What can we learn from 'controversial' pricing models?
An Ōtautahi-based collective sparked backlash when it offered racially tiered tickets for an upcoming gig. But was the reaction justified?
How a tāne Māori embraced his sacred calling
"I immediately lifted my shoulders and held myself up. I am a better person for having it." It took 59 years for Rob Tai (Whakatōhea, Te Whānau a Apanui) to...
Three generations united in moko
For Kirsten Crawford, the journey to receiving her moko kauae has been one of identity, connection, and the feeling of "becoming complete."
'Reclaiming a birthright': Misconceptions about Moko
Over the years, confusion has clouded the understanding of moko. So what is it really about?
Signs of the hīkoi: More than just 'words on cardboard'
The placards seen at the Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti conveyed "huge kōrero with immediacy", expert says: "People know the power of the word."
'Mind-blowing' amounts of stolen pounamu recovered in drug raids
Stolen pounamu ranks as the commodity second most traded for drugs, after cash, according to a hapū.
Rare pounamu to be sold publicly for the first time
The sale marks a "momentous moment" for West Coast hapū Ngāti Māhaki.
Buttabean's kaupapa Māori approach to reducing reoffending
Former heavyweight boxer and founder of Buttabean Motivation (BBM), Dave Letele, is bringing his kaupapa of hope and transformation to young people in custody.
Dame Whina Cooper's legacy celebrated through mokopuna's clothing collection
The collection is intended to reflect Dame Whina's values of kotahitanga, resilience and mana.