Te Māngai Pāho

As the day's heat intensifies, the friction threatening to ignite Waitangi Day begins to wane. Still faced with managing thousands, Wayne dons his work shorts to ease the crew's pressure. Video

The crew share their final thoughts. Two months later, we visit Wayne & Anahera at home. Wayne discusses balancing Māori values with running a business. Anahera dreams of leading Kia Tupato one day. Video

Four months after her body was found on a Northland beach, Joanna Sione-Lauaki’s murder is unsolved. Her whānau is desperate for answers – and they want cruel rumours to stop so they can grieve. 

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Seeking clarity on the Treaty of Waitangi? This episode is for you! Sharp-witted and knowledgeable, Veronica Tawhai is a leading figure in Tiriti education and indigenous-rights advocacy. Video

We chat with Tākuta Ferris about his first year as a Member of Parliament in the kawanatanga space and his aims to inspire the next generation of Māori to reclaim their independence. Video

Hori sits down with Linda Munn, the last surviving designer of the tino rangatiratanga flag. Linda became actively involved in various protest events significant to the reclamation of Māori culture. Video

“Insulting to everybody” - former Minister for Treaty Negotiations Andrew Little shares his views on the Treaty Principles Bill, the realignment of Te Arawhiti, the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai… Video, Audio

We speak with Eru "Te Kapa-Kingi o te Norta," a legal academic who was instilled by his parents with a political consciousness and critical perspective on Māori existence as tangata whenua. Video

Getting into the nitty-gritty, join artivist Hori along with co-conspirator Te Kuru o te Marama Dewes for a hearty kōrero on Aotearoa's current political climate. Video

It was the social movement that changed the country's political landscape. Tāmati Rimene-Sproat retraces the 2004 Foreshore and Seabed march, all the way back to the steps of Parliament. Video

It was the social movement that changed the country's political landscape. Tāmati Rimene-Sproat retraces the 2004 Foreshore and Seabed march, all the way back to the steps of Parliament. Video

The mother of the three missing Marokopa children tells Mata she believes a recent exchange between a pig hunter and her daughter was a cry for help. Video, Audio

Ignite your imagination with Loading Docs, a series that empowers documentary-makers to unleash bold, creative, and unforgettable NZ stories. Video

Zoologist-turned-filmmaker Alexis Smith joins a mysterious network in New Zealand dedicated to communicating with extraterrestrials.

A global race to discover the weird and wonderful wild hidden in our city streets.

As Luka prepares for a significant Niuean rite of passage, the ceremony becomes a catalyst for cultural expectations and unspoken conflicts. Luka hopes to navigate this special day in his own way.

A silent invader suffocates the seafloor, threatening the life force of the moana and its deep connection to tangata whenua.

With few laws to protect her, a woman and her flatmates find themselves in a terrifying struggle against her relentless stalker.

Expert tree climber Zane Wedding finds himself at a crossroads, knowing that standing up for what's right might mean sacrificing what he loves most.

Perenara McAllister was killed while trying to protect someone else. His whānau are still looking for justice. Video