Jamie Tahana
Cyclone Gabrielle: Wairoa surviving but many futures uncertain
The destruction is still very visible in Wairoa, a week on from when the river swallowed half the town.
About 250 homes were inundated, and the town has only just reconnected to the outside world.
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Wairoa still calling for donations
In Wairoa, the silt that swirled through homes in rising floodwaters is now swirling through the air, being kicked up by the heavy vehicles in the town.
The town's mayor Craig Little says more… Audio
Live cross to Gisborne for RNZ update
RNZ's Jamie Tahana is in Gisborne giving the latest update. Audio
CycloneGabrielle : reporter Jamie Tahana in Te Karaka
The community of Te Karaka, inland from Gisborne is among the hardest hit from the cyclone, with the entire township evacuated to a hill above the town at the height of the storm. Hundreds of people… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Water still a problem in Tairāwhiti
In Tai Rāwhiti, water supply is still a problem.
Civil Defence has spelt out which Gisborne businesses can open under water restrictions.
Its controller Ben Green says the supply is still critically… Audio
Waitangi commemorations back in full swing
Waitangi Day is a day for reflection, commemoration, debate, protest and celebration.
And in Waitangi itself, it was all back -- the waka, the ceremonies, carnivals and, of course, the politics.
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Thousands set to return to Waitangi
Thousands are expected to return to the far north with Waitangi Day festivities set to go ahead for the first time in two years.
The Prime Minister and government ministers are due to meet with iwi… Audio
Ngapuhi matriarch Titewhai Harawira dies, aged 90
Tributes have come from around country for the late Titewhai Harawira, the matriarch of Ngapuhi who died last night.
She's being remembered as a staunch wahine toa who didn't bow to anyone, or waver… Audio
Waitangi to be different without Titewhai Harawira
Prominent Northland kuia and controversial campaigner for Māori rights,Titewhai Harawira has died in Avondale aged 90.
Māori News Editor Jamie Tahana spoke to Corin Dann.
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Political pilgrimage to the Rātana Pā begins
The political pilgrimage to the Rātana Pā settlement just south of Whanganui has begun.
It's the first in-person celebration in two years, marking the 150th birthday of founder Tahupōtiki Wiremu… Audio
Rātana Church celebrations to be held for first time in two years
Today's Rātana festivities will mark a major changing of the guard for Labour - and a potential change in its relationship with Māori.
Jacinda Ardern will deliver her final speech as prime minister… Audio
Final preparations for Ratana founder's 150th birthday underway
The final preparations are taking place for the 150th birthday of Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana which is marked on Wednesday.
Morehu, or followers of the faith, are already arriving and politicians have… Audio
Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi for Sun 22 Jan 2023
In the first Te Waonui of the year, our Maori news team gauge reaction to the prime minister's resignation, and Jacinda Ardern's relationship with tangata whenua; reaction to a significant Waitangi… Audio
Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi for 18 December 2022
For the final show of the year, our Maori news team reflect on the year 2022 for tangata whenua and look ahead to what the issues in 2023 might be. Audio
Several Treaty breaches by Crown on Kāpiti Coast - Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal has found the Crown committed several treaty breaches on the Kāpiti Coast - including the origins of the town of Waikanae.
The 992 page report released just now is the latest… Audio
Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui-a-Rua Treaty settlement
Hundreds of Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui-a-Rua have arrived in Wellington for the final reading of their treaty settlement.
They packed out a special train from Dannevirke this morning… Audio
Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi for Sun 11 Dec 2022
This week the Maori news team are the historic apology to Ngati Maniapoto, they digest a landmark Supreme Court ruling for Waikato land; and they cover the Maori language honours. Audio
Wairarapa hapu wants removal from treaty settlement after Supreme Court ruling
A Wairarapa hapū says a Supreme Court ruling means it should be removed from a proposed treaty settlement that's in its final stages.
The Supreme Court this week ruled in favour of Waiarapa Moana in… Audio
Te Kuiti Pā whare tūpuna turns 150 years old
It's borne witness to some of this country's most significant historical moments. The whare tūpuna at Te Kuiti Pā, built by Te Kooti, turned 150 this week, and now its trustees are looking to the next… Video, Audio