Justine Murray
Paewhiri Whakatauki and Whakatauaki
The Paewhiri hosts discuss the differences between whakatauki and whakatauaki. Audio
Borrowed Words
In this episode, the Paewhiri hosts discuss kupu mino, or borrowed words. Audio
Episode 8 - Mahuru Maori
Te reo MÄori banter feature in this episode, a couple of scenarios to get the reo flowing, the hosts explain how to make a chocolate cake and what to wear to a wedding, kia kaha te reo! Audio
Episode 7 - Marae Life
The marae is the bastion of MÄori culture, so what is the general tikanga or rules at the marae and what has changed over time? Our Paewhiri hosts discuss marae life. Audio
Episode 7 - Pae Nekeneke
The marae is the bastion of tikanga MÄori, the place where rituals are observed. In this episode our panel discuss Pae Nekeneke where the speaking roles at marae are shared. Audio
Episode 5 - Taa Moko and Mokopapa
One year on after receiving his Mataora, Ngairo Eruera talks about the Mokopapa event where many of his friends, whÄnau and students gathered in support. Paewhiri hosts Justine Murray and Kehu Patara… Audio
Episode 4 - Koroneihana
Thousands gathered at Turangawaewae for the first Koroneihana of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, in this episode the panel discusses the momentous occasion. Audio
Episode 3 - Akona te Reo
In this episode our hosts talk about the myriad of ways to learn te reo MÄori. From seeking out fellow language speakers, to enrolling on a course, or picking up one of the many te reo MÄori books. Audio
Episode 3 - Tukua te reo kia rere
Learning te reo MÄori is like riding a horse, some horses are eager to learn and bolt out the gate, others take their time but for many it is a long road ahead. Our panel discuss the myriad of ways to… Audio
Episode 2 - Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori
It's 50 years of Te Wiki o Te Reo MÄori, the panel discuss te reo MÄori rock stars, the removal of kupu MÄori from early reading books and feature snippets of audio from MÄori language week… Audio
Paewhiri Trailer
Paewhiri is a bi-lingual chatcast steeped in te ao Maori and hosted by RNZ podcast producer Justine Murray, te reo Maori kaiako Ngairo Eruera, and seasoned traveller Te Kehukehu Patara. From their own… Audio
K?rero and Kai - sharing stories and flavours on the marae
Producer Justine Murray flexes her tastebuds on traditional kai cooked up at Otawhiwhi Marae where food and stories came together as part of this year's Flavours of Plenty Festival. It's the first… Audio
Country Life Friday 8 August 2025
This week Country Life takes a look at efforts to save soil on farms at both ends of the country and takes you to taste some traditional kai in the Bay of Plenty. Audio
Our Changing World: Sea pods
Last year, 100 flower-shaped rocky structures were installed along the shoreline of Tauranga’s waterfront.
These artificial rockpools, called ‘sea pods’, are designed to provide habitat for marine… Audio
Our Changing World Tauranga living sea walls
One hundred new ‘sea pods’ have been installed along the sea wall in Tauranga's Te Awanui harbour. Justine Murray joins a marine scientist to check out the rocky shoreline, and find out how these… Audio
Our Changing World – Finding a cancer-causing genetic mutation
Almost 30 years ago a team of researchers banded together to investigate an aggressive form of stomach cancer that was responsible for early deaths in one Tauranga whānau.
Together, Kimi Hauora… Audio
Nau Mai Town
This week on Nau Mai Town, RNZ's podcast about Aotearoa place names, Justine Murray is in Taumarunui to find out what the name means. There's one version she's heard of and it's about a dying chief… Audio
Nau Mai Town
Justine Murray is back with this week's episode of Nau Mai Town, RNZ's podcast about Maori place names, this week she is in Moerewa, also known as Tuna Town. The story behind the name is based on a… Audio
Nau Mai Town - Season Three
Nau Mai Town is back with another haerenga around Aotearoa to find out more about Māori place names. Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Justine Murray
Justine has been behind the award-winning docuseries NZ Wars, and tonight she's been celebrating the premiere of a new season with a personal connection, Stories of Tauranga Moana. Audio