Te Ao Māori
Katchafire: Legacy | Full Documentary
The story of the Māori band Katchafire, as they struggle to find their way through volatile creative differences and a changing music landscape. Video
Waikato-Tainui throw backing behind Chiefs Manawa over haka
Waikato-Tainui has thrown its support behind Super Rugby Aupiki team Chiefs Manawa for using its public platform to express political views.
Whakataukī of the Week with Stacey Morrison
'Strike while the iron is hot' is the loose translation of broadcaster Stacey Morrison's chosen Māori proverb. Audio
Iwi offers help with removal costs as lakefront leases run out
The 32 leaseholders were told four years ago that their use of the properties would end this June.
Kaumatua defends controversial Hurricanes Poua haka
The New Zealand Rugby Union says the Hurricanes Poua's second controversial haka in two weeks has been misinterpreted. Audio
Hapū go to court in landmark harbour case
Te Parawhau members are seeking a customary marine title (CMT) for rights across Whangārei Harbour.
'A united iwi Māori movement is a powerful proposition' - Bayden Barber
The next phase of a national iwi movement opposing government policies impacting Māori will be hosted by Ngāti Kahungunu.
New book explores roots of family violence among Māori
A new book by an AUT health professor, A Litany of Sound Revisited, outlines the roots of family and sexual violence among Māori.
Jen Cloher: 'If you're authentic, you're timeless'
Australian musician Jen Cloher, who is of Ngapuhi and Ngati Kahu descent, talks to Anika about embracing her whakapapa and finding her authenticity in the music industry. Video, Audio
Chiefs Manawa now in spotlight about wording of pre-match haka
It comes after the Hurricanes Poua team called the government "redneck" in its haka on Saturday.
Hurricanes Poua's 'redneck' haka 'stupid', Seymour says
ACT leader David Seymour says he defends the Hurricanes Poua's rights to free speech, but will push back when people say "stupid" things.
Urgent inquiry into government's te reo Māori policies approved
Ngai Te Rangi Iwi Settlement Trust chair Charlie Tawhiao said Ngai Te Rangi was looking forward to presenting its case.
Whakataukī of the Week with Shannon Haunui-Thompson
The Tumu Māori at RNZ has picked her favourite whakataukī: "With your basket and my basket, the people will thrive." Audio
Search for descendants amid NZ's longest-running Māori land case
As Māori in Nelson await a decision in the dispute, work is underway to reconnect with thousands of descendants of the original 300 customary landowners.
'Their language was taken away from them' - Pākehā asked to be aware as demand for te reo grows
Demand for Kura Reo and te reo Māori is growing and many non-Māori are lending their voices to the revitalisation of te reo.
Minister rejects claims he ignored concerns over Te Aka Whai Ora scrapping
Dr Rose Harris says removing Te Aka Whai Ora without a clear plan strips away a vital support mechanism which was helping all medical professionals address inequities.
Whakataukī of the Week with Kereama Wright
Documentary-maker Kereama Wright's chosen whakataukī means 'respond to evil with kindness'. Audio
Global awards recognise young wahine's efforts
Tylah Farani-Watene is one of just 32 inaugural Global Citizen Youth Leaders Award recipients from the Asia-Pacific region.
Timing of Bill raises alarm bells for iwi leader
An urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing is set down for Thursday - but it may come after the bill to disestablish Te Aka Whai Ora is tabled in Parliament.
Stan Walker: 'Our reo is amazing. So spread it wide and far'
Stan Walker has a message for Māori in his new new single, 'Māori Ki Te Ao': "This is to say, ‘man, you're incredible. You're amazing. Our reo is amazing. So spread it wide, and far’.” Video, Audio