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Dr Elana Curtis

22 Mar 2025

Dr Elana Taipapaki Curtis has been among a number of prominent voices raising the alarm about the government's decision to lower the eligibility age for bowel cancer screening tests to 58. But she says data shows the disease affects Maori and Pacific Island people at a younger age. Now an independent consultant, Dr… Audio

Saturday 29 March 2025

Professor Meihana Durie: "we're at the cutting edge of the evolution of Maori education"

Professor Meihana Durie was recently appointed Te Toi Aronui at Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makaurau - AUT, and last month he was appointed Tumuaki-chief executive of Te Wananga o Raukawa. Professor Durie says "we're at the cutting edge of the evolution of Maori education" and says "we need to be well prepared to serve students" who are coming through fluent in Te Reo Maori.

Laughton Kora and Black Comet feature at Wellington's CubaDupa Festival

Musician Laughton Kora is the frontman for Black Comet whose sound is described as 'multi-dimensional galactic funk' They will be on stage at Wellington's CubaDupa Festival tonight.