Te Ao Māori
Māoriland indigenous film festival to screen 200-plus short films this year
The creator of the largest indigenous film festival in the world - which kicks off today - is pleased with how much it has grown in 10 years. Audio
'I'm winging it a lot': Enthusiastic response to hikoi along wrecked SH35
Two days into a walk along the length of the highway, a Ngāti Porou social media star says the support he is getting from communities is overwhelming. Audio
Iwi makes securing housing a major post-cyclone goal
A years-long housing crisis in Te Matau-a-Māui has been made worse by the recent cyclone, an iwi chair says.
Reo Māori advocate walks SH 35 to raise awareness post-cyclone
A staunch reo Māori advocate and social media influencer from the East Coast is walking from Gisborne to Hicks Bay of damaged State Highway 35 to raise awareness and money for cyclone-hit areas.
Much… Audio
Campaigner taken to task over views on Māori rights
Ngāpuhi parents who challenged an anti-co-governance roadshow in Kerikeri last night hosted by Julian Batchelor say it was a display of ignorance.
Mana whenua bless Bailey bridge construction site for cut-off Tai Rāwhiti areas
Mana whenua in Tai Rāwhiti have held a blessing ceremony before the construction of a temporary bridge that will reconnect communities cut off since Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Utter blatant racism': Tangata whenua challenge co-governance opponent
Police had to break up arguments and eventually ask people to leave an anti-co-governance event in Dargaville last night. Audio
Study to investigate lower vaccination rates for Māori pēpi
Researchers hope to boost the number of young pēpi Māori being immunised by learning more about barriers to health care access.
Sobering evidence of racism - Whanau Maori cancer care
A report into Whanau Maori cancer care has revealed sobering evidence of racism and a lack of cultural awareness in treatment. Te Aho o Te Kahu, the Cancer Control Agency, has today released a report… Audio
Kāpiti Coast weaving traditional knowledge into native plant care
A group of Kāpiti kairaranga (weavers) say more education is needed for councils across the motu on caring for native plants. Video
'Very humbled and proud': Huge amount of mahi as rōpū prepares for Te Matatini debut
Residents of a tiny town got in behind their kapa haka group as members put in some marathon practice sessions on their waiata, haka and other routines. Audio
Iwi-led Census process in rohe makes big difference - Ngāti Wai Trust
In a bid to boost Māori participation, Te Tai Rāwhiti, Te Tai Tokerau and Te Whānau-ā-Apanui have led the collection of Census information in their rohe.
Rongoā experts fear crackdown in Therapeutics Products Bill
The bill aims to ensure products are safe, but it will also regulate how products are made, tested, promoted and exported.
Cyclone spurs govt to support marae better for disaster recovery work
Marae play a key role in housing people after disasters and need more government backing, the prime minister says.
$15 million support package for aid at marae and clean-up support
The government says a $15 million support package will help Māori communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle get back on their feet.
Te Whānau-a-Apanui take Te Matatini kapa haka title
Thousands cheered on at Eden Park today as Te Kapa Haka o Te Whānau-a-Apanui from Mātaatua were crowned Te Matatini champions for the third time. See a gallery of photos.
Top 12 Te Matatini kapa haka finalists announced
Despite the rain at Ngā Ana Wai/Eden Park, thousands of kapa haka fans have turned out to support their favourite teams on day three of Te Matatini.
Final heats underway at Te Matatini
It's the final day of heats at Te Matatini Herenga Waka Herenga Tangata, at Nga Ana Wai Eden Park in Auckland.
The competition is really heating up, despite the persistent rain.
The die hards are… Audio
Kaipara Mayor tries to shut down karakia again, 'breaching' compromise
The district's sole Māori ward councillor says she will not give up the fight to have every meeting start with one.
Te Matatini 101 - What's it all about? How does it work?
Midday Report's Māni Dunlop is broadcasting from Te Matatini Herenga Waka Herenga Tangata Kapa Haka festival at Eden Park Ngā Ana Wai.
We wanted to give you a run-down of how it is all working this… Audio
