Te Ao Māori
Canterbury museum to mark 50 years hosting Waitangi Day commemorations
It is the South Island's biggest and longest-running commemoration of Waitangi Day, beginning in 1976.
Ella Henry - The Scholar E3
As a university student with a flash computer and monitor fighting to reclaim tribal land, Ella Henry naturally became 'Secretary of Everything'. Upon her mother's death, the respected scholar took up… Audio
Emotional day as Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement becomes law
"I'm thrilled to bits, and I'm thinking of our tūpuna and all those who fought to get us here."
Alex Nathan - The Artist E2
Alex Nathan spent 20 years leading the Te Roroa claim. The tiny, cash-strapped iwi were accused of arson, part of a widely publicised campaign to discredit the tribe and undermine the Waitangi… Audio
Prime Minister expected to return to Waitangi
Last year, Christopher Luxon opted to go to Canterbury instead, spending the 'political day' in Christchurch to announce a roading upgrade.
Sir Tipene O'Regan - The Chairman E1
Sir Tipene O'Regan describes the fire-bombings of his marae in the mid '90s as the "cheerful actions of our fellow citizens." The Ngai Tahu negotiator looks back to when, amid a hostile media, the… Audio
'Overwhelming outpouring of grief': Iwi on deadly landslide
A hui will be held at a later date to discuss the future of Mauao and access to it.
How 'bee glue' might improve our health
A collaboration between apicultural scientists and a Māori land trust in Te Urewera is shedding light on the potential health benefits of propolis, or "bee glue".
Renovations begin for one of Rātana's most important buildings
The renovations to Manuao, the iconic building at the centre of large community events, are expected to take 11 months.
Fiery Rātana rhetoric cools amid frosty Māori-Crown relations
Analysis - Rhetoric at Rātana was cooler this year, compared to the past four years of fiery exchanges.
Government announces $10m for Ringatū marae in Bay of Plenty
The announcement was made at Rātana, with regional development minister Shane Jones saying the funding would boost resilience in the Wainui Marae infrastructure.
Māori willing to work with any party ahead of election, says Kiingitanga's Rahui Papa
Politicians were welcomed to Rātana Pa with a pōwhiri this afternoon.
Global Indigenous ocean leaders to gather at Waitangi for moana protection wānanga
Indigenous leaders from across the Pacific and beyond will gather at Waitangi next month for a 10-day wānanga focused on protecting and restoring the Pacific Ocean, Te Moana Nui a Kiwa.
Helping rangatahi choose a different path through music
Fast-rising Māori roots reggae artist TAWHAKI says his music is about turning inherited trauma into something positive.
Erny Belle Live at the Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Ngapuhi singer-songwriter Erny Belle, known for her debut alt-folk/country and Pacific pop-tinged album 'Venus Is Home', preforms live at the Leigh Sawmill Cafe. Audio
Meet the rangatahi Māori breaking ground in both law and fashion
From a town of less than 4000 people, Siadin Ellis is carving out space for rangatahi Māori in places they are still rarely seen.
800 more paddlers compete at Waka Ama Sprint Nationals
There are some 100 waka ama clubs from Kaitaia to Invercargill in Aotearoa, with four or five new clubs getting started in 2025.
Maori chefs hope to reconnect people with traditional kai
The E Kai Maori partnership has been running three day wananga at different marae around the country for the last three years to revive practical knowledge of foraging and cooking techniques. Maori… Audio
Waka Ama pays tribute to one of its pillars at 2026 Nationals
Karaitiana Tamatea a longtime supporter of the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals at Lake Karapiro died on Saturday.
Introducing: The Negotiators
For many New Zealanders, Treaty settlements are an aspect of our history that is shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding. Take a closer look at the conversation, through the eyes of seven lead… Audio
