Kāhu News - Ngā Take o te Wā
Q&A: Ockham award-winner on her hometown, social media and making dreams happen
Rotorua-raised Ngāhuia Te Awekōtuku won the Non-Fiction Award for her memoir, Hine Toa.
Watch: Parliament votes for harshest-ever sanctions for Te Pāti Māori co-leaders
Three MPs have been sanctioned after a haka in the House last year.
STACEY MORRISON: Up To Speed With Te Reo - Series 2
Up to speed: Stacey Morrison returns with season 2
Season two invites listeners to get up to speed with te reo Māori in an accessible way.
Up to speed with te reo: Stacey Morrison on pōwhiri, mihi whakatau
Explore Māori welcomes and ceremonies in this podcast episode.
Up To Speed With Te Reo: Stacey Morrison explains types of hui
Explaining large iwi events and hui you may hear of but aren't exactly sure what they are.
'We are always on edge': Māori trust's fight against resort development
Local Māori claim the resort has depleted shellfish and fish stocks.
The Spring of Water: Māori-owned birthing unit reopens on East Coast after cyclone closure
The new unit, Te Puna Wai, is the only Māori-owned birthing unit.
Builder's close-call amid depression crisis in construction
Builders say the commitment and weight of running a business can come as a shock
'We were all feeling it': Emotional tribute to slain teen at league tournament
Kaea's parents received the carved tewhatewha from the Pikiao team.
'It's rocked us all': Community mourns loss of beloved toddler
At least 400 people gathered in Kaikohe to mourn 3-year-old Catalya.
'Silence by Māori': Shane Jones calls out Ngāpuhi leaders after child's death
A hikoi down Kaikohe’s main street is planned for today at 10am to pay tribute to Catalya
Gang patch ban: Police reveal how many charges, patches seized
Police say gangs have largely complied, reducing public fear and intimidation.
'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions
Young league players set for massive Rotorua event this weekend.
'Lasting impact': Māori teen speaks out on beach assault, racial taunts
The court granted permanent name suppression for the offender.
Improving Māori health could boost Hawke’s Bay economy by $120m a year: study
'Hawke’s Bay’s working-age Māori aren’t accessing health care early enough.'
The rising toll of pokies and online gambling in Northland
About $40.4 million was lost by players, over three times Kaikohe Library's budget.
Iwi driver licencing scheme sees 178 people licensed
“It was a bit scary, but being on the marae was amazing," one driver said.
Wellington kura celebrating ‘bittersweet’ $35m long-awaited upgrade
'We see the excellent results in our kura kaupapa – despite the buildings they are in.'
STACEY MORRISON: Up To Speed With Te Reo - Series 1
Stacey Morrison: Get up to speed with te reo - a new podcast series
Listen to kupu/words and phrases used in the context of the media or an event.
Up to Speed with Te Reo: Placenames and Māui's legacy
Episode 2: Exploring placenames, meanings and pronunciation.
Videos - Ngā Kiriata
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders speak ahead of Privileges Committee debate
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi addressed reporters head of the House debate on the Privileges Committee recommendation. Video / Mark Mitchell
Te Pāti Māori MPs emerge from Parliament
Te Pāti Māori MPs emerge from Parliament, following the adjourned debate on the suspension of three of them, to be greeted by their supporters. Video / Audrey Young
MPs Face Suspension, Trump Claims Ceasefire Progress, AI in Exams | NZ Herald News Update
Te Pāti Maori MPs may be suspended over haka protest, Russia and Ukraine ceasefire negotiations and AI flagged in NZ exam breaches.
Te Manawataki o Te Papa | Episode 1 | Origins
In 1350, the first waka landed at Te Awanui. After conflict and loss, apology and partnership are restoring Te Papa’s heartbeat, building a new future on old foundations.
Ngāti Toa holds first citizens’ assembly
One hundred people aged 8-80 brainstormed environmental solutions. Video / Isaac Te Reina
The Drawing Board 2: Te Wai Ariki - Episode 7
Te Wai Ariki Spa in Rotorua fuses Ngāti Whakaue heritage, healing traditions, and geothermal design, creating a rich experience rooted in manaakitanga. Video / Faultline Films
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From prison to gospel rap: Napier influencer Gzilla turns pain into purpose
'Nobody’s too far gone ... If God can save me, he can save anyone.'
Controversial plan to move prisoner reintegration facility takes next step
It comes as the council investigates the facility's activities at its current site.
Millie Elder-Holmes fined $5k for promoting online gambling
Screenshots showed Elder-Holmes promoting overseas gambling from June 2024 to March 2025
Incoming Deputy PM: 'Māori will have nothing to fear' says David Seymour
Act's David Seymour will become Deputy PM on May 31, succeeding Winston Peters.
'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejected
The consultation saw 52% support the change and 48% oppose it.
'Frankly stupid': Police say issues 'ongoing' after 8-year-old hit by dirt bike
Police have received some footage of an 8-year-old boy being struck in Flaxmere.
Te Pāti Māori MP proposes bill requiring MPs to uphold Te Tiriti principles
'It’s not left or right. This is the foundation of us moving together ...'
'Te reo belongs on our roads': Iwi demands reinstatement of 'taihoa' roadworks sign
'Te reo Māori is not a translation, a novelty, or a risk. It is official. It is sacred.'
Simon Wilson: Obey the rules, Government tells Te Pāti Māori, but what about pay equity rules?
OPINION: Rules can be used against those without power.
How water shapes the 2025 Matariki Festival in Auckland
A central programme, Matariki ki te Manawa, features exhibitions and performances.
'My bones are cracking': Boy's trauma as bike crash sparks hunt
Police are seeking information about the motorbike involved in the collision.
Napier homicide: Gang connection rumours 'damaging' and untrue - police
Teen homicide victim Kaea Karauria will be laid to rest next to his beloved Papa.
Budget 2025: Māori Wardens receive $1.5M funding boost
Budget 2025 allocates an additional $1.5 million annually to support the service.