Te Ao Māori

Crowds at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point celebrating the rise of Matariki.

Kiwis gather to welcome Matariki with dawn ceremonies and reflection

One attendee at this year's national Hautapu dawn ceremony at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point held back tears as she told 1News she was "very moved" by the event.

Fri, Jul 10

4:39

'Aspirations rise to the year ahead': King Charles' Matariki message

The King has sent a message of goodwill to New Zealand for Matariki, reflecting on the Māori New Year as "a connecting thread that draws us together".

Fri, Jul 10

Huia Hawke (right) said they were preparing to feed hundreds for Matariki breakfast.

'Big menu' for Matariki breakfast as Ngāti Whātua make final prep

The iwi is hosting tomorrow’s national Matariki hautapu ceremony at Takaparawhau (Bastion Point), Auckland.

Thu, Jul 9

3:31

More than half of Māori voters now on Māori electoral roll

Younger generations are continuing to drive a long-term shift towards Māori representation.

Tue, Jul 7

Group of entrepreneurs and business people sitting at the table and discussing potential cooperation and joint projects.

Growing the next generation of Māori startup founders

Māori entrepreneurs are behind some of New Zealand's most innovative companies, from fintech firm BlinkPay to fusion energy startup OpenStar.

Tue, Jul 7

Kiwis gather to welcome Matariki with dawn ceremonies and reflection

One attendee at this year's national Hautapu dawn ceremony at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point held back tears as she told 1News she was "very moved" by the event.

Fri, Jul 10

4:39

'Aspirations rise to the year ahead': King Charles' Matariki message

The King has sent a message of goodwill to New Zealand for Matariki, reflecting on the Māori New Year as "a connecting thread that draws us together".

Fri, Jul 10

'Big menu' for Matariki breakfast as Ngāti Whātua make final prep

The iwi is hosting tomorrow’s national Matariki hautapu ceremony at Takaparawhau (Bastion Point), Auckland.

Thu, Jul 9

3:31

More than half of Māori voters now on Māori electoral roll

Younger generations are continuing to drive a long-term shift towards Māori representation.

Tue, Jul 7

Growing the next generation of Māori startup founders

Māori entrepreneurs are behind some of New Zealand's most innovative companies, from fintech firm BlinkPay to fusion energy startup OpenStar.

Tue, Jul 7

Te Ao Haka

Pukeatua win Te Whanganui a Tara kapa haka regional, final qualifiers

Four groups from the region have qualified for Te Matatini 2027 - the final teams to be confirmed out of a total of fifty-six.

Sat, Jun 13

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 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

Performers from Te Kupenga o Maruaonui at the national secondary school kapa haka competition in Tauranga.

'This is their Matatini' - students impress at kapa haka nationals

The week-long event will see 42 secondary school haka groups take the stage to vie for the title of best in the country.

Wed, Jul 1

'This is their Matatini' - students impress at kapa haka nationals

The week-long event will see 42 secondary school haka groups take the stage to vie for the title of best in the country.

Wed, Jul 1

Pukeatua win Te Whanganui a Tara kapa haka regional, final qualifiers

Four groups from the region have qualified for Te Matatini 2027 - the final teams to be confirmed out of a total of fifty-six.

Sat, Jun 13

Te Ahikaaroa named Waitaha regional kapa haka champions

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

Sat, May 23

'This is their Matatini' - students impress at kapa haka nationals

The week-long event will see 42 secondary school haka groups take the stage to vie for the title of best in the country.

Wed, Jul 1

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

'This is their Matatini' - students impress at kapa haka nationals

The week-long event will see 42 secondary school haka groups take the stage to vie for the title of best in the country.

Wed, Jul 1

Pukeatua win Te Whanganui a Tara kapa haka regional, final qualifiers

Four groups from the region have qualified for Te Matatini 2027 - the final teams to be confirmed out of a total of fifty-six.

Sat, Jun 13

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

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Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Former PM Dame Jenny Shipley new chair of Waitangi National Trust

Former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley has been named the new chair of the Waitangi National Trust.

Tue, Jun 16

Treaty clauses: Tribunal hears of 'unrelenting assault' on Māori rights

The Waitangi Tribunal is in its second and final day of an urgent hearing in Wellington.

Wed, Jun 3

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

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

Govt spends millions on unprecedented Waitangi Tribunal inquiries

Critics say the real cost is the strain on the Māori-Crown relationship.

Fri, Jun 26

Govt spends millions on unprecedented Waitangi Tribunal inquiries

Critics say the real cost is the strain on the Māori-Crown relationship.

Fri, Jun 26

Former PM Dame Jenny Shipley new chair of Waitangi National Trust

Former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley has been named the new chair of the Waitangi National Trust.

Tue, Jun 16

Treaty clauses: Tribunal hears of 'unrelenting assault' on Māori rights

The Waitangi Tribunal is in its second and final day of an urgent hearing in Wellington.

Wed, Jun 3

Govt spends millions on unprecedented Waitangi Tribunal inquiries

Critics say the real cost is the strain on the Māori-Crown relationship.

Fri, Jun 26

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

Govt spends millions on unprecedented Waitangi Tribunal inquiries

Critics say the real cost is the strain on the Māori-Crown relationship.

Fri, Jun 26

Former PM Dame Jenny Shipley new chair of Waitangi National Trust

Former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley has been named the new chair of the Waitangi National Trust.

Tue, Jun 16

Treaty clauses: Tribunal hears of 'unrelenting assault' on Māori rights

The Waitangi Tribunal is in its second and final day of an urgent hearing in Wellington.

Wed, Jun 3

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

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Tōrangapū

Te Pāti Māori needs to balance protest with relationships – Flavell

Former co-leader broke his silence in a social media post this morning and spoke to 1News about why he was speaking out now.

Thu, Jul 2

Māori voting strategy: To split or not to split?

Some Māori voters online are promoting a split vote strategy – but to what end?

Tue, Jun 30

Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke confirms party, decries 'tribalism'

Fri, Jun 19

People who do not comply with a move-on order could face a fine of up to $2000 or a prison sentence of up to three months.

Move-on orders will criminalise homeless children - experts

Tue, Jun 16

Treaty clauses: Tribunal hears of 'unrelenting assault' on Māori rights

Wed, Jun 3

Te Pāti Māori needs to balance protest with relationships – Flavell

Former co-leader broke his silence in a social media post this morning and spoke to 1News about why he was speaking out now.

Thu, Jul 2

Māori voting strategy: To split or not to split?

Some Māori voters online are promoting a split vote strategy – but to what end?

Tue, Jun 30

Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke confirms party, decries 'tribalism'

Fri, Jun 19

Move-on orders will criminalise homeless children - experts

Tue, Jun 16

Treaty clauses: Tribunal hears of 'unrelenting assault' on Māori rights

Wed, Jun 3

Te Pāti Māori needs to balance protest with relationships – Flavell

Former co-leader broke his silence in a social media post this morning and spoke to 1News about why he was speaking out now.

Thu, Jul 2

Māori voting strategy: To split or not to split?

Some Māori voters online are promoting a split vote strategy – but to what end?

Tue, Jun 30

Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke confirms party, decries 'tribalism'

Fri, Jun 19

Move-on orders will criminalise homeless children - experts

Tue, Jun 16

Treaty clauses: Tribunal hears of 'unrelenting assault' on Māori rights

Wed, Jun 3

Iwi/Hapū

Colin Tihi holds photo of great-great-great grandfather Āporo Te Wharekaniwha and tūpuna wahine Ngareta.

Te Arawa marks 140 years after Tarawera eruption

The volcanic eruption of Tarawera in 1886 is one of the country’s most significant and catastrophic historical events, changing the landscape and people of Te Arawa forever.

Wed, Jun 10

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

Matariki hautapu and umu kohukohu celebrations on Takaparawhau (Bastion Point), hosted by Ngāti Whātua in 2022.

Matariki 2026 - this year's theme and how to watch celebrations

The time to celebrate Matariki – or Puanga in some regions – is approaching with the sun, stars and lunar phase aligning for the start of the Māori new year.

Sun, Jul 5

Te Arawa marks 140 years after Tarawera eruption

The volcanic eruption of Tarawera in 1886 is one of the country’s most significant and catastrophic historical events, changing the landscape and people of Te Arawa forever.

Wed, Jun 10

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

Matariki 2026 - this year's theme and how to watch celebrations

The time to celebrate Matariki – or Puanga in some regions – is approaching with the sun, stars and lunar phase aligning for the start of the Māori new year.

Sun, Jul 5

Te Arawa marks 140 years after Tarawera eruption

The volcanic eruption of Tarawera in 1886 is one of the country’s most significant and catastrophic historical events, changing the landscape and people of Te Arawa forever.

Wed, Jun 10

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

Matariki 2026 - this year's theme and how to watch celebrations

The time to celebrate Matariki – or Puanga in some regions – is approaching with the sun, stars and lunar phase aligning for the start of the Māori new year.

Sun, Jul 5

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

Matariki 2026 - this year's theme and how to watch celebrations

The time to celebrate Matariki – or Puanga in some regions – is approaching with the sun, stars and lunar phase aligning for the start of the Māori new year.

Sun, Jul 5

Te Arawa marks 140 years after Tarawera eruption

The volcanic eruption of Tarawera in 1886 is one of the country’s most significant and catastrophic historical events, changing the landscape and people of Te Arawa forever.

Wed, Jun 10

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

Te Reo Māori

Google Maps is rolling out a new voice for Google Maps that will pronounce Māori place names correctly.

Google Maps learns to pronounce Māori place names

A new New Zealand voice option on the app has been developed in partnership with Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori.

Fri, Jul 3

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

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

Google Maps learns to pronounce Māori place names

A new New Zealand voice option on the app has been developed in partnership with Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori.

Fri, Jul 3

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

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

Google Maps learns to pronounce Māori place names

A new New Zealand voice option on the app has been developed in partnership with Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori.

Fri, Jul 3

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

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

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Hauora

Move-on orders will criminalise homeless children - experts

Public health experts say the proposed move-on orders will "criminalise homelessness" among some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable young people, including children as young as 14.

Tue, Jun 16

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

Woman 'disgusted' her autistic sister, 11, restrained and injected

Two new reports condemn actions against the child as unlawful and breaching her rights.

Fri, Jun 19

Move-on orders will criminalise homeless children - experts

Public health experts say the proposed move-on orders will "criminalise homelessness" among some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable young people, including children as young as 14.

Tue, Jun 16

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

Woman 'disgusted' her autistic sister, 11, restrained and injected

Two new reports condemn actions against the child as unlawful and breaching her rights.

Fri, Jun 19

Move-on orders will criminalise homeless children - experts

Public health experts say the proposed move-on orders will "criminalise homelessness" among some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable young people, including children as young as 14.

Tue, Jun 16

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

Woman 'disgusted' her autistic sister, 11, restrained and injected

Two new reports condemn actions against the child as unlawful and breaching her rights.

Fri, Jun 19

'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

Woman 'disgusted' her autistic sister, 11, restrained and injected

Two new reports condemn actions against the child as unlawful and breaching her rights.

Fri, Jun 19

Move-on orders will criminalise homeless children - experts

Public health experts say the proposed move-on orders will "criminalise homelessness" among some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable young people, including children as young as 14.

Tue, Jun 16

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

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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

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

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

Ōrau, a popular stretch of Dunedin coastline with beaches and nearshore reefs.

Ngāi Tahu, DOC launch five new ‘national parks of the sea’

After years of work and legal battles five new marine reserves are about to open along the Otago and South Canterbury coast, protecting some of Aotearoa’s most endangered species.

Tue, Jun 23

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

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

Ngāi Tahu, DOC launch five new ‘national parks of the sea’

After years of work and legal battles five new marine reserves are about to open along the Otago and South Canterbury coast, protecting some of Aotearoa’s most endangered species.

Tue, Jun 23

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

Wed, Feb 25

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

August 22, 2025

Large diesel spill sparks fear for environment, Whakarewarewa Village

August 20, 2025

Ngāi Tahu, DOC launch five new ‘national parks of the sea’

After years of work and legal battles five new marine reserves are about to open along the Otago and South Canterbury coast, protecting some of Aotearoa’s most endangered species.

Tue, Jun 23

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

Wed, Feb 25

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

August 22, 2025

Large diesel spill sparks fear for environment, Whakarewarewa Village

August 20, 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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Ōhanga

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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Patapātai

Kupu Quiz: Do you know your tapatoru from your tapawhā?

Test your kupu knowledge with our weekly te reo Māori quiz.

December 14, 2024

Kupu Quiz: What is the Māori word for bank?

Test your kupu knowledge with our te reo Māori quiz.

December 7, 2024

Kupu Quiz: What is made up of a tuanui, kūaha, pakitara and matapihi?

November 30, 2024

Kupu Quiz: Have a go at hanging these kupu out to dry along with the kākahu

November 23, 2024

Kupu Quiz: To horoi or not to horoi? The answer is always yes

Kupu Quiz: To horoi or not to horoi? The answer is nearly always yes

November 16, 2024

Kupu Quiz: Do you know your tapatoru from your tapawhā?

Test your kupu knowledge with our weekly te reo Māori quiz.

December 14, 2024

Kupu Quiz: What is the Māori word for bank?

Test your kupu knowledge with our te reo Māori quiz.

December 7, 2024

Kupu Quiz: What is made up of a tuanui, kūaha, pakitara and matapihi?

November 30, 2024

Kupu Quiz: Have a go at hanging these kupu out to dry along with the kākahu

November 23, 2024

Kupu Quiz: To horoi or not to horoi? The answer is nearly always yes

November 16, 2024

Kupu Quiz: Do you know your tapatoru from your tapawhā?

Test your kupu knowledge with our weekly te reo Māori quiz.

December 14, 2024

Kupu Quiz: What is the Māori word for bank?

Test your kupu knowledge with our te reo Māori quiz.

December 7, 2024

Kupu Quiz: What is made up of a tuanui, kūaha, pakitara and matapihi?

November 30, 2024

Kupu Quiz: Have a go at hanging these kupu out to dry along with the kākahu

November 23, 2024

Kupu Quiz: To horoi or not to horoi? The answer is nearly always yes

November 16, 2024

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Matariki 2026 - this year's theme and how to watch celebrations

The time to celebrate Matariki – or Puanga in some regions – is approaching with the sun, stars and lunar phase aligning for the start of the Māori new year.

Sun, Jul 5