Te Ao Māori

Ngāti Rangi researcher Rauroha Brown with the whana tongitongi, or traditional star compass, built at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāti Rangi in Ohakune.

New traditional Māori star compass unveiled in Ohakune

The project was led by Ngāti Rangi celestial researchers Riwaru Tihema and Rauroha Brown and designed according to traditional Ngāti Rangi narratives and astronomical knowledge.

Sunday 9:25am

Māori leader and academic Sir Hirini Moko Mead dies at 99

The descendant of Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāi Tūhoe and Tūhourangi, was an educator, author, iwi leader and one of the curators of the landmark Te Māori exhibition.

Sat, May 30

2:28

Critics ask where targeted Māori funding is in Budget 2026

The Māori development minister is hailing Budget 2026 as a "meaningful" boost to te reo Māori and Māori culture.

Fri, May 29

'Te reo influencer': First Professor of te reo Māori at Victoria University

Professor Hona Black is an advocate for speaking te reo Māori i te mura o te ahi, in the heat of the moment, rather than carefully thinking through every word.

Thu, May 28

Calls for funding to support marae in times of emergency

Marae are calling for targeted funding to help them serve their communities and organise better emergency responses.

Thu, May 28

New traditional Māori star compass unveiled in Ohakune

The project was led by Ngāti Rangi celestial researchers Riwaru Tihema and Rauroha Brown and designed according to traditional Ngāti Rangi narratives and astronomical knowledge.

Sunday 9:25am

Māori leader and academic Sir Hirini Moko Mead dies at 99

The descendant of Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāi Tūhoe and Tūhourangi, was an educator, author, iwi leader and one of the curators of the landmark Te Māori exhibition.

Sat, May 30

2:28

Critics ask where targeted Māori funding is in Budget 2026

The Māori development minister is hailing Budget 2026 as a "meaningful" boost to te reo Māori and Māori culture.

Fri, May 29

'Te reo influencer': First Professor of te reo Māori at Victoria University

Professor Hona Black is an advocate for speaking te reo Māori i te mura o te ahi, in the heat of the moment, rather than carefully thinking through every word.

Thu, May 28

Calls for funding to support marae in times of emergency

Marae are calling for targeted funding to help them serve their communities and organise better emergency responses.

Thu, May 28

Te Ao Haka

Angitu crowned Tāmaki Makaurau kapa haka regional champions

Six haka groups have qualified for next year's national Te Matatini event.

Sun, May 17

Waihīrere performing at Te Matatini 2025

Waihīrere defend Tamararo regional kapa haka title

Four groups have qualified to represent Te Tairāwhiti region at Te Matatini 2027.

Sat, May 2

Te Kuru Marutea take out Tauihu kapa haka regional competition

The Tauihu kapa haka regional competition was held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 in Blenheim.

Fri, Apr 24

Te Pou o Mangatāwhiri perform at Te Matatini 2025.

Te Pou o Mangatāwhiri crowned regional Tainui kapa haka champions

Six groups have qualified for Te Matatini 2027 from the Tainui regional competitions held in Hamilton.

Sat, Apr 18

Te Ahikaaroa perform at Te Matatini 2025.

Te Ahikaaroa named Waitaha regional kapa haka champions

Five groups have qualified from the region for Te Matatini 2027.

Sat, May 23

Angitu crowned Tāmaki Makaurau kapa haka regional champions

Six haka groups have qualified for next year's national Te Matatini event.

Sun, May 17

Waihīrere defend Tamararo regional kapa haka title

Four groups have qualified to represent Te Tairāwhiti region at Te Matatini 2027.

Sat, May 2

Te Ahikaaroa named Waitaha regional kapa haka champions

Five groups have qualified from the region for Te Matatini 2027.

Sat, May 23

Te Kuru Marutea take out Tauihu kapa haka regional competition

The Tauihu kapa haka regional competition was held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 in Blenheim.

Fri, Apr 24

Te Pou o Mangatāwhiri crowned regional Tainui kapa haka champions

Six groups have qualified for Te Matatini 2027 from the Tainui regional competitions held in Hamilton.

Sat, Apr 18

Te Ahikaaroa named Waitaha regional kapa haka champions

Five groups have qualified from the region for Te Matatini 2027.

Sat, May 23

Angitu crowned Tāmaki Makaurau kapa haka regional champions

Six haka groups have qualified for next year's national Te Matatini event.

Sun, May 17

Waihīrere defend Tamararo regional kapa haka title

Four groups have qualified to represent Te Tairāwhiti region at Te Matatini 2027.

Sat, May 2

Te Kuru Marutea take out Tauihu kapa haka regional competition

The Tauihu kapa haka regional competition was held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 in Blenheim.

Fri, Apr 24

Te Pou o Mangatāwhiri crowned regional Tainui kapa haka champions

Six groups have qualified for Te Matatini 2027 from the Tainui regional competitions held in Hamilton.

Sat, Apr 18

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Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Lead negotiator Ken Mair says the Whanganui lands Treaty settlement process has been a journey for some of four decades.

Iwi prepares to sign historic Whanganui settlement

Lead negotiator Ken Mair said the process had been "a hard, long journey – for some of us for 40 odd years".

Tue, Apr 21

Proposed treaty settlement brings overlapping iwi interests to a head

A Crown decision to include the transferral of six Department of Conservation reserves in a major treaty settlement for one iwi is facing strong opposition from other iwi and hapū with overlapping interests.

Mon, Apr 13

The sun rises over the Bay of Islands on the morning of Waitangi Day.

People gather for Waitangi Day services and events around the country

Waitangi Day 2026 kicked off this morning with the annual dawn service at Te Whare Rūnanga on the Treaty Grounds.

Fri, Feb 6

Full Video: Waitangi 2026 - Kei O Ringa

Watch the official Waitangi Day broadcast live from the Treaty Grounds.

Fri, Feb 6

Waitangi Tribunal. Composition image by Vania Chandrawidjaja.

Waitangi Tribunal: Crown in breach over education Treaty clause review

The Tribunal said the Crown's approach prejudiced Māori.

Fri, May 15

Waitangi Tribunal: Crown in breach over education Treaty clause review

The Tribunal said the Crown's approach prejudiced Māori.

Fri, May 15

Iwi prepares to sign historic Whanganui settlement

Lead negotiator Ken Mair said the process had been "a hard, long journey – for some of us for 40 odd years".

Tue, Apr 21

Proposed treaty settlement brings overlapping iwi interests to a head

Mon, Apr 13

Waitangi Tribunal: Crown in breach over education Treaty clause review

The Tribunal said the Crown's approach prejudiced Māori.

Fri, May 15

People gather for Waitangi Day services and events around the country

Waitangi Day 2026 kicked off this morning with the annual dawn service at Te Whare Rūnanga on the Treaty Grounds.

Fri, Feb 6

Full Video: Waitangi 2026 - Kei O Ringa

Watch the official Waitangi Day broadcast live from the Treaty Grounds.

Fri, Feb 6

Waitangi Tribunal: Crown in breach over education Treaty clause review

The Tribunal said the Crown's approach prejudiced Māori.

Fri, May 15

Iwi prepares to sign historic Whanganui settlement

Lead negotiator Ken Mair said the process had been "a hard, long journey – for some of us for 40 odd years".

Tue, Apr 21

Proposed treaty settlement brings overlapping iwi interests to a head

Mon, Apr 13

People gather for Waitangi Day services and events around the country

Waitangi Day 2026 kicked off this morning with the annual dawn service at Te Whare Rūnanga on the Treaty Grounds.

Fri, Feb 6

Full Video: Waitangi 2026 - Kei O Ringa

Watch the official Waitangi Day broadcast live from the Treaty Grounds.

Fri, Feb 6

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Tōrangapū

Labour deputy leader Kelvin Davis at the 2023 Labour Congress.

Ex-senior Labour MP joins Government education advisory group

Kelvin Davis was deputy leader of Labour for six years under both Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins before being replaced following the last election.

Tue, May 19

Waitangi Tribunal: Crown in breach over education Treaty clause review

The Tribunal said the Crown's approach prejudiced Māori.

Fri, May 15

Hone Harawira awaits wife's approval to stand for Te Pāti Māori

Wed, May 13

Kapa-Kingi talks plan for new party after Te Pāti Māori split

Tue, May 12

Kapa-Kingi splits from Te Pāti Māori, launches new party

Mon, May 11

Ex-senior Labour MP joins Government education advisory group

Kelvin Davis was deputy leader of Labour for six years under both Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins before being replaced following the last election.

Tue, May 19

Waitangi Tribunal: Crown in breach over education Treaty clause review

The Tribunal said the Crown's approach prejudiced Māori.

Fri, May 15

Hone Harawira awaits wife's approval to stand for Te Pāti Māori

Wed, May 13

Kapa-Kingi talks plan for new party after Te Pāti Māori split

Tue, May 12

Kapa-Kingi splits from Te Pāti Māori, launches new party

Mon, May 11

Ex-senior Labour MP joins Government education advisory group

Kelvin Davis was deputy leader of Labour for six years under both Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins before being replaced following the last election.

Tue, May 19

Waitangi Tribunal: Crown in breach over education Treaty clause review

The Tribunal said the Crown's approach prejudiced Māori.

Fri, May 15

Hone Harawira awaits wife's approval to stand for Te Pāti Māori

Wed, May 13

Kapa-Kingi talks plan for new party after Te Pāti Māori split

Tue, May 12

Kapa-Kingi splits from Te Pāti Māori, launches new party

Mon, May 11

Iwi/Hapū

There are now six Māori-focused charter schools either in the pipeline or already operating.

Māori find value in highly politicised charter schools

A growing number of Māori-led charter schools are opening within the next 12 months.

Tue, May 26

A Solar panel installation at Te Ao Hou along the Whanganui River

Marae along along the Whanganui River converting to solar

Five marae from Whanganui to Taumarunui are running on solar power and many more could join a major green energy initiative aimed at cutting electricity costs and strengthening community resilience.

Sat, May 23

'A name with mana': Te Rere o Ōmanawa restored as reserve's name.

Te Rere o Ōmanawa: Name restored to Tauranga waterfall reserve

Name of parkland – featuring one of NZ’s most beautiful and celebrated waterfalls – is changing in an act of recognition.

Wed, Apr 22

Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market

Ngāi Tahu say the illegal trade of raw pounamu is escalating and greater enforcement is needed.

Fri, Apr 10

Kororipo Pā as seen from the Kemp House lawn.

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Rēhia celebrate return of Kororipo Pā

Ngāpuhi and the people of Te Tai Tokerau have marked the return of the historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri after almost 190 years.

Wed, May 27

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Rēhia celebrate return of Kororipo Pā

Ngāpuhi and the people of Te Tai Tokerau have marked the return of the historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri after almost 190 years.

Wed, May 27

Māori find value in highly politicised charter schools

A growing number of Māori-led charter schools are opening within the next 12 months.

Tue, May 26

Marae along along the Whanganui River converting to solar

Five marae from Whanganui to Taumarunui are running on solar power and many more could join a major green energy initiative aimed at cutting electricity costs and strengthening community resilience.

Sat, May 23

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Rēhia celebrate return of Kororipo Pā

Ngāpuhi and the people of Te Tai Tokerau have marked the return of the historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri after almost 190 years.

Wed, May 27

Te Rere o Ōmanawa: Name restored to Tauranga waterfall reserve

Name of parkland – featuring one of NZ’s most beautiful and celebrated waterfalls – is changing in an act of recognition.

Wed, Apr 22

Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market

Ngāi Tahu say the illegal trade of raw pounamu is escalating and greater enforcement is needed.

Fri, Apr 10

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Rēhia celebrate return of Kororipo Pā

Ngāpuhi and the people of Te Tai Tokerau have marked the return of the historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri after almost 190 years.

Wed, May 27

Māori find value in highly politicised charter schools

A growing number of Māori-led charter schools are opening within the next 12 months.

Tue, May 26

Marae along along the Whanganui River converting to solar

Five marae from Whanganui to Taumarunui are running on solar power and many more could join a major green energy initiative aimed at cutting electricity costs and strengthening community resilience.

Sat, May 23

Te Rere o Ōmanawa: Name restored to Tauranga waterfall reserve

Name of parkland – featuring one of NZ’s most beautiful and celebrated waterfalls – is changing in an act of recognition.

Wed, Apr 22

Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market

Ngāi Tahu say the illegal trade of raw pounamu is escalating and greater enforcement is needed.

Fri, Apr 10

Te Reo Māori

City Rail Link: Rejected name plans for Auckland's new train lines revealed

Debate over the names stretched across three years and five different approaches before a final decision was made.

Sat, May 2

Te reo Māori radio news bulletin faces the end, fears for stations' future

Funding agency Te Māngai Pāho is facing a 25% to 30% cut.

Tue, Mar 31

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Thu, Feb 12

Origins explores first 100 years of Māori ancestors’ arrival in Aotearoa

Sun, Feb 1

Steve Gibson said there were several reasons he did not attend the marae meeting.

Hastings councillor skips marae session over te reo and faith concerns

Thu, Jan 29

City Rail Link: Rejected name plans for Auckland's new train lines revealed

Debate over the names stretched across three years and five different approaches before a final decision was made.

Sat, May 2

Te reo Māori radio news bulletin faces the end, fears for stations' future

Funding agency Te Māngai Pāho is facing a 25% to 30% cut.

Tue, Mar 31

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Thu, Feb 12

Origins explores first 100 years of Māori ancestors’ arrival in Aotearoa

Sun, Feb 1

Hastings councillor skips marae session over te reo and faith concerns

Thu, Jan 29

City Rail Link: Rejected name plans for Auckland's new train lines revealed

Debate over the names stretched across three years and five different approaches before a final decision was made.

Sat, May 2

Te reo Māori radio news bulletin faces the end, fears for stations' future

Funding agency Te Māngai Pāho is facing a 25% to 30% cut.

Tue, Mar 31

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Thu, Feb 12

Origins explores first 100 years of Māori ancestors’ arrival in Aotearoa

Sun, Feb 1

Hastings councillor skips marae session over te reo and faith concerns

Thu, Jan 29

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Hauora

Clinical meets cultural as medical students educate via social media

A group of Māori and Pasifika medical and health students are using social media to help whānau make sense of their health.

Sat, Mar 28

Dr Hinemoa Elder has some advice for 2026

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

Māori ethnic population nears million

Nearly a million people living in Aotearoa New Zealand identify as Māori – and that number is likely to be more than a million by 2033, according to Stats NZ’s latest figures.

November 18, 2025

Professor Denise Wilson and Merepeka Raukawa-Tait.

Abusers speaking on marae: Men 'should be stepping up and calling out'

After Ria Hall spoke out on the abuse she suffered from her ex-partner, advocates have called for action.

November 10, 2025

Board member of Diabetes Aotearoa, Graham King (Image: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly)

Pharmac proposes removing priority access of type 2 diabetes meds for Māori, Pasifika

A once-controversial decision to prioritise access to type 2 diabetes medication for Māori and Pacific people is showing life-saving benefits, just as Pharmac proposes removing that access.

Thu, May 21

Clinical meets cultural as medical students educate via social media

A group of Māori and Pasifika medical and health students are using social media to help whānau make sense of their health.

Sat, Mar 28

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

Māori ethnic population nears million

Nearly a million people living in Aotearoa New Zealand identify as Māori – and that number is likely to be more than a million by 2033, according to Stats NZ’s latest figures.

November 18, 2025

Abusers speaking on marae: Men 'should be stepping up and calling out'

After Ria Hall spoke out on the abuse she suffered from her ex-partner, advocates have called for action.

November 10, 2025

Pharmac proposes removing priority access of type 2 diabetes meds for Māori, Pasifika

A once-controversial decision to prioritise access to type 2 diabetes medication for Māori and Pacific people is showing life-saving benefits, just as Pharmac proposes removing that access.

Thu, May 21

Clinical meets cultural as medical students educate via social media

A group of Māori and Pasifika medical and health students are using social media to help whānau make sense of their health.

Sat, Mar 28

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

Pharmac proposes removing priority access of type 2 diabetes meds for Māori, Pasifika

A once-controversial decision to prioritise access to type 2 diabetes medication for Māori and Pacific people is showing life-saving benefits, just as Pharmac proposes removing that access.

Thu, May 21

Māori ethnic population nears million

Nearly a million people living in Aotearoa New Zealand identify as Māori – and that number is likely to be more than a million by 2033, according to Stats NZ’s latest figures.

November 18, 2025

Abusers speaking on marae: Men 'should be stepping up and calling out'

After Ria Hall spoke out on the abuse she suffered from her ex-partner, advocates have called for action.

November 10, 2025

Pharmac proposes removing priority access of type 2 diabetes meds for Māori, Pasifika

A once-controversial decision to prioritise access to type 2 diabetes medication for Māori and Pacific people is showing life-saving benefits, just as Pharmac proposes removing that access.

Thu, May 21

Clinical meets cultural as medical students educate via social media

A group of Māori and Pasifika medical and health students are using social media to help whānau make sense of their health.

Sat, Mar 28

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

Māori ethnic population nears million

Nearly a million people living in Aotearoa New Zealand identify as Māori – and that number is likely to be more than a million by 2033, according to Stats NZ’s latest figures.

November 18, 2025

Abusers speaking on marae: Men 'should be stepping up and calling out'

After Ria Hall spoke out on the abuse she suffered from her ex-partner, advocates have called for action.

November 10, 2025

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Mātauranga

Māori find value in highly politicised charter schools

A growing number of Māori-led charter schools are opening within the next 12 months.

Tue, May 26

Ex-senior Labour MP joins Government education advisory group

Kelvin Davis was deputy leader of Labour for six years under both Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins before being replaced following the last election.

Tue, May 19

The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament on the day of the Treaty Principles Bill introduction.

Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into removal of schools' Treaty obligations

Wed, Mar 11

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Thu, Feb 12

The best place to ring in 2026 as wild weather lashes NZ - Dan Corbett

December 30, 2025

Māori find value in highly politicised charter schools

A growing number of Māori-led charter schools are opening within the next 12 months.

Tue, May 26

Ex-senior Labour MP joins Government education advisory group

Kelvin Davis was deputy leader of Labour for six years under both Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins before being replaced following the last election.

Tue, May 19

Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into removal of schools' Treaty obligations

Wed, Mar 11

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Thu, Feb 12

The best place to ring in 2026 as wild weather lashes NZ - Dan Corbett

December 30, 2025

Māori find value in highly politicised charter schools

A growing number of Māori-led charter schools are opening within the next 12 months.

Tue, May 26

Ex-senior Labour MP joins Government education advisory group

Kelvin Davis was deputy leader of Labour for six years under both Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins before being replaced following the last election.

Tue, May 19

Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into removal of schools' Treaty obligations

Wed, Mar 11

Māori language academics discuss putting action to research

Thu, Feb 12

The best place to ring in 2026 as wild weather lashes NZ - Dan Corbett

December 30, 2025

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Taiao

As the weather gets wilder, some marae have to consider relocating

For many marae, recent severe weather events have brought forward the need for urgent adaptation and managed retreat plans.

Wed, Apr 29

Rukutai Watene places a folded piece of paper on the door handle

Seabed mining company served 'trespass' notice by activist

Ngāti Ruanui man Rukutai Watene has delivered a “trespass notice” to mining company Trans-Tasman Resources and its parent company, Manuka Resources.

Wed, Feb 25

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

August 22, 2025

Drone shot of diesel spill in river with booms in place

Large diesel spill sparks fear for environment, Whakarewarewa Village

August 20, 2025

Rangatahi chosen to speak on climate change at COP30 in Brazil

August 5, 2025

As the weather gets wilder, some marae have to consider relocating

For many marae, recent severe weather events have brought forward the need for urgent adaptation and managed retreat plans.

Wed, Apr 29

Seabed mining company served 'trespass' notice by activist

Ngāti Ruanui man Rukutai Watene has delivered a “trespass notice” to mining company Trans-Tasman Resources and its parent company, Manuka Resources.

Wed, Feb 25

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

August 22, 2025

Large diesel spill sparks fear for environment, Whakarewarewa Village

August 20, 2025

Rangatahi chosen to speak on climate change at COP30 in Brazil

August 5, 2025

As the weather gets wilder, some marae have to consider relocating

For many marae, recent severe weather events have brought forward the need for urgent adaptation and managed retreat plans.

Wed, Apr 29

Seabed mining company served 'trespass' notice by activist

Ngāti Ruanui man Rukutai Watene has delivered a “trespass notice” to mining company Trans-Tasman Resources and its parent company, Manuka Resources.

Wed, Feb 25

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

August 22, 2025

Large diesel spill sparks fear for environment, Whakarewarewa Village

August 20, 2025

Rangatahi chosen to speak on climate change at COP30 in Brazil

August 5, 2025

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Hākinakina

'Like cowboys': Farmer revives horse sports in Far North community

Robert Everitt is on a mission to return horse sports to Te Kao’s local scene.

Thu, Feb 19

'Giving mana to names': te reo Māori in sport commentary

There’s a growing number of local sport broadcasters embracing te reo Māori – a pathway forged by Māori pioneers who dared to speak it on-air when few did.

September 16, 2025

Cheryl Waaka off the back of the scrum in 2001.

Former Black Fern fundraising after shock cancer diagnosis

July 25, 2025

Arahina Black, with sister Nikau in background preparing to swing.

Meet the sisters heading to the US Kids World Golf Champs

July 3, 2025

Kurt Eklund named as Māori All Blacks captain

June 24, 2025

'Like cowboys': Farmer revives horse sports in Far North community

Robert Everitt is on a mission to return horse sports to Te Kao’s local scene.

Thu, Feb 19

'Giving mana to names': te reo Māori in sport commentary

There’s a growing number of local sport broadcasters embracing te reo Māori – a pathway forged by Māori pioneers who dared to speak it on-air when few did.

September 16, 2025

Former Black Fern fundraising after shock cancer diagnosis

July 25, 2025

Meet the sisters heading to the US Kids World Golf Champs

July 3, 2025

Kurt Eklund named as Māori All Blacks captain

June 24, 2025

'Like cowboys': Farmer revives horse sports in Far North community

Robert Everitt is on a mission to return horse sports to Te Kao’s local scene.

Thu, Feb 19

'Giving mana to names': te reo Māori in sport commentary

There’s a growing number of local sport broadcasters embracing te reo Māori – a pathway forged by Māori pioneers who dared to speak it on-air when few did.

September 16, 2025

Former Black Fern fundraising after shock cancer diagnosis

July 25, 2025

Meet the sisters heading to the US Kids World Golf Champs

July 3, 2025

Kurt Eklund named as Māori All Blacks captain

June 24, 2025

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Ngahau

Origins explores first 100 years of Māori ancestors’ arrival in Aotearoa

Re-tracing the footsteps of his ancestors has seen Scotty Morrison travel to some far-flung places, but this latest season of TVNZ’s Origins takes place in Aotearoa.

Sun, Feb 1

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

Hare Pota me te Pakohu Kura Huna (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) was launched today at the Toitū te Reo Māori Festival in Hastings.

November 14, 2025

Recognition for 'living' Māori art sought – 41 years after Te Māori

Artists travelled to New York for the 41st anniversary of the revolutionary Te Māori exhibition and hope for greater recognition of contemporary – and living – Māori art on the global stage.

September 11, 2025

Comedian Kura Forrester (right) with artist and activist Tāme Iti

Is it OK for non-Māori to perform haka? New show investigates appropriation

Comedian Kura Forrester asks, what’s the difference between appreciation and appropriation?

Tue, May 26

Origins explores first 100 years of Māori ancestors’ arrival in Aotearoa

Re-tracing the footsteps of his ancestors has seen Scotty Morrison travel to some far-flung places, but this latest season of TVNZ’s Origins takes place in Aotearoa.

Sun, Feb 1

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

Hare Pota me te Pakohu Kura Huna (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) was launched today at the Toitū te Reo Māori Festival in Hastings.

November 14, 2025

Recognition for 'living' Māori art sought – 41 years after Te Māori

Artists travelled to New York for the 41st anniversary of the revolutionary Te Māori exhibition and hope for greater recognition of contemporary – and living – Māori art on the global stage.

September 11, 2025

Is it OK for non-Māori to perform haka? New show investigates appropriation

Comedian Kura Forrester asks, what’s the difference between appreciation and appropriation?

Tue, May 26

Origins explores first 100 years of Māori ancestors’ arrival in Aotearoa

Re-tracing the footsteps of his ancestors has seen Scotty Morrison travel to some far-flung places, but this latest season of TVNZ’s Origins takes place in Aotearoa.

Sun, Feb 1

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

Is it OK for non-Māori to perform haka? New show investigates appropriation

Comedian Kura Forrester asks, what’s the difference between appreciation and appropriation?

Tue, May 26

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

Hare Pota me te Pakohu Kura Huna (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) was launched today at the Toitū te Reo Māori Festival in Hastings.

November 14, 2025

Recognition for 'living' Māori art sought – 41 years after Te Māori

Artists travelled to New York for the 41st anniversary of the revolutionary Te Māori exhibition and hope for greater recognition of contemporary – and living – Māori art on the global stage.

September 11, 2025

Is it OK for non-Māori to perform haka? New show investigates appropriation

Comedian Kura Forrester asks, what’s the difference between appreciation and appropriation?

Tue, May 26

Origins explores first 100 years of Māori ancestors’ arrival in Aotearoa

Re-tracing the footsteps of his ancestors has seen Scotty Morrison travel to some far-flung places, but this latest season of TVNZ’s Origins takes place in Aotearoa.

Sun, Feb 1

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Fri, Jan 2

Second Harry Potter book translated into te reo Māori

Hare Pota me te Pakohu Kura Huna (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) was launched today at the Toitū te Reo Māori Festival in Hastings.

November 14, 2025

Recognition for 'living' Māori art sought – 41 years after Te Māori

Artists travelled to New York for the 41st anniversary of the revolutionary Te Māori exhibition and hope for greater recognition of contemporary – and living – Māori art on the global stage.

September 11, 2025

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How we handle money linked to mental health - Māori Millionaire founder

Te Kahukura Boynton says what’s not often talked about is why people might not spend less and invest more in the first place.

Fri, Feb 27

What to expect at Te Arikinui's economic investment summit

More than 170 indigenous, business and global leaders due to attend the summit hosted by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po.

November 28, 2025

Whānau already on waitlist for 80 new rental homes in Rotorua

A government-iwi partnership has announced an affordable housing scheme in Rotorua that's set to deliver 80 rental homes by mid-2027.

October 2, 2025

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa announces job cuts in proposed 'redesign'

The largest Māori tertiary provider in the country has announced a proposed "organisational redesign" that will cut around 60 roles.

August 20, 2025

Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market

Ngāi Tahu say the illegal trade of raw pounamu is escalating and greater enforcement is needed.

Fri, Apr 10

How we handle money linked to mental health - Māori Millionaire founder

Te Kahukura Boynton says what’s not often talked about is why people might not spend less and invest more in the first place.

Fri, Feb 27

What to expect at Te Arikinui's economic investment summit

More than 170 indigenous, business and global leaders due to attend the summit hosted by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po.

November 28, 2025

Whānau already on waitlist for 80 new rental homes in Rotorua

A government-iwi partnership has announced an affordable housing scheme in Rotorua that's set to deliver 80 rental homes by mid-2027.

October 2, 2025

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa announces job cuts in proposed 'redesign'

The largest Māori tertiary provider in the country has announced a proposed "organisational redesign" that will cut around 60 roles.

August 20, 2025

Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market

Ngāi Tahu say the illegal trade of raw pounamu is escalating and greater enforcement is needed.

Fri, Apr 10

How we handle money linked to mental health - Māori Millionaire founder

Te Kahukura Boynton says what’s not often talked about is why people might not spend less and invest more in the first place.

Fri, Feb 27

What to expect at Te Arikinui's economic investment summit

More than 170 indigenous, business and global leaders due to attend the summit hosted by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po.

November 28, 2025

Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market

Ngāi Tahu say the illegal trade of raw pounamu is escalating and greater enforcement is needed.

Fri, Apr 10

Whānau already on waitlist for 80 new rental homes in Rotorua

A government-iwi partnership has announced an affordable housing scheme in Rotorua that's set to deliver 80 rental homes by mid-2027.

October 2, 2025

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa announces job cuts in proposed 'redesign'

The largest Māori tertiary provider in the country has announced a proposed "organisational redesign" that will cut around 60 roles.

August 20, 2025

Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market

Ngāi Tahu say the illegal trade of raw pounamu is escalating and greater enforcement is needed.

Fri, Apr 10

How we handle money linked to mental health - Māori Millionaire founder

Te Kahukura Boynton says what’s not often talked about is why people might not spend less and invest more in the first place.

Fri, Feb 27

What to expect at Te Arikinui's economic investment summit

More than 170 indigenous, business and global leaders due to attend the summit hosted by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po.

November 28, 2025

Whānau already on waitlist for 80 new rental homes in Rotorua

A government-iwi partnership has announced an affordable housing scheme in Rotorua that's set to deliver 80 rental homes by mid-2027.

October 2, 2025

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa announces job cuts in proposed 'redesign'

The largest Māori tertiary provider in the country has announced a proposed "organisational redesign" that will cut around 60 roles.

August 20, 2025

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