Kiingi Tuheitia
Tongans vow to uphold Kiingi Tuheitia's vision for whales
The residents of the Tonga island group of Vava'u, are promising to honour the late Maori King's call for whales to be given personhood. Audio
Pacific leaders join tangi for Kiingi Tuheitia
Leaders of Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad stood in solidarity at Turangawaewae. Audio
Pacific community pay their respect to Kiingi Tuheitia
As Kiingi Tuheitia's tangi concludes on Thursday, the community waits with bated breath for the announcement of who will succeed him, carrying forward his legacy of unity and inclusivity.
Tributes flow for Kiingi Tuheitia
RNZ's Tumu Maori Shannon Haunui-Thompson and Maori news journalist, Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira discuss the tributes flowing to the Maori king, who died this morning. Audio
Kiingi Tuheitia urges patience as Ihumātao protesters plan hikoi
Kiingi Tuheitia says opposing mana whenua at Ihumātao should be given as much time as needed to reach a resolution on the eve of a planned march on the Prime Minister's electorate office.
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Māori King responds to Kīngitanga critics
Supporters of the Kīngitanga say the movement is here to stay and have backed the Māori King, who finally responded to criticism of his office and his leadership. Thousands of people have been in… Audio
Māori King's sister dies
The Māori King movement is mourning the passing of Kiritokia ete Tomairangi Paki, the older sister of the Māori King.
Stay 'above the ruck' of politics, Peters tells Māori King
The Māori King should stay "above the ruck" of 'tawdry' politics and remain neutral, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says.
PM happy Tuheitia's political candour takes aim at Labour
John Key says he's happy for the Maori King to keep making political comments as long as they are against the Labour Party. But others aren't so happy. Audio
The Maori King publicly criticises Labour
The Maori king has made an unprecedented attack on Labour and urged support for the Maori and Mana parties. Mihingarangi Forbes discusses the possible impact. Audio
Māori King gives nod to Mana/Māori parties
The Māori King signed off his 10th commemoration giving a royal affirmation to the Māori and Mana parties but delivering a blow to the Labour Party.
Labour shrugs off criticisms by Maori King
The Labour Party is shrugging off the comments of the Maori King, who is personally backing the Maori Party and says he will not be voting Labour again. Audio
