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Kora ready to take new track on the road
The band's funky sound is back with their latest single, Dancing in the Rain.

Kora back with funky single Dancing in the Rain
Kora frontman Francis Kora says the new single is a reflection of weather events that hit the country last summer. Video / Te Ao Māori

Hemana Waaka shares vast dictionary of te reo sports terms
Veteran Māori broadcaster is passing on years of commentating via an app.

Language nest at Rātana Pā celebrates big birthday
One of the oldest kōhanga reo in the country celebrated its 40th year.

'Something to treasure': Te Matatini Mauri arrives at the Whanganui River
It will be taken to the people of Taranaki before the next Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga.

Kea Kids News: New te reo Māori board game inspires English and Māori speakers
What do you do when you and your friends want to play a reo Māori board game, but it doesnʻt exist? You make one! Kea Kids News reporter and kids from Tirimoana School play a new board game Kaupapa, and the creator tells us all about it. Video / Kea Kids News

Charity concert for families affected by the war in Ukraine
New Zealand country music legend Dennis Marsh headlined the concert that was raising money for families struggling in Ukraine. Video / Te Ao Māori News

Oyster farm launches tourist boat cruise
Tio Ōhiwa, an oyster farm and chip shop in the Bay of Plenty, has launched a 100 per cent Māori-owned-and-operated tourism boat cruise called Kōtiti. Video / Te Ao Māori News

Educators vital for the continuation of te reo Māori, study highlights
Early childhood educators play a major role in preserving te reo.

Winston Peters accuses Labour of 'dirt campaign' amidst racism stoush
Peters says his candidate Rob Ballantyne was referring to "the disease of co-governance".

We are developing people who are knowledgeable in history
Students are learning traditional knowledge and practices.

The linguistic luminary of Sir Patu Hōhepa and the amazing legacy he leaves behind
The prominent te ao Māori leader leaves a legacy of strengthening te reo Māori.

Reo Māori scholar Sir Patu Wahanga Hohepa dies aged 87
Scholar of te reo Māori has passed away, leaving legacy.

‘It helps our tamariki grow in their responsibilities’
The environment and Māori identity hot topics among rangatahi at Ngā Manu Kōrero.

Macron mishap: Transport agency reprints signs after error spotted
The signs were put up this week, and taken down less than 24 hours later.

Waiata from the wai helps students heal from cyclone flood trauma
The principal of Ōmāhu School wrote a song in te reo about Cyclone Gabrielle to share.

Kahungunu region children sing a thankful waiata
Watch Kahungunu region children smiling and singing a thankful waiata about Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Te Ao Māori New

The most-searched New Zealand place name pronunciations
Google data from the year to August shows the most-searched-for pronunciations.

Singer YAHYAH discusses her mum's death and cultural disconnection while living in the US
Holly Cameron on her learning journey and reconnecting to her culture.

Interest in learning te reo Māori grows
Demand for te reo courses has surged over the past few years.

Baby product business to teach children pride in culture
Hawaiiki Pepi promises to encourage and normalise all things Māori.

Tihei mauri ora! Hawke's Bay Today reporter on beginning his Te Reo journey this year
Reporter James Pocock takes the first steps on his te reo journey.

Rare tīwaiwaka arrives in Havelock North for Māori language week
Black fantail makes unlikely but timely entrance for photographer.

Taylah Faddy: Te reo Māori is my first language
OPINION: I want to nurture our tamariki to be confident in who they are.

Speaking with elders was the start of the journey
Tamihana-Iorangi says being able to korero with her grandparents was a taonga.

Actor Miriama McDowell pauses career to learn te reo Māori
While working on the 2022 film Whina, McDowell felt the urge to connect with te reo.

'Karawhiua - go for it': Migrants share their te reo Māori journeys
"I started for work. Now I keep learning for the people."

Keeping te reo flourishing overseas
Whānau living overseas are doing their best to keep te wiki o te reo Māori thriving.

Opinion: My father believed that the Māori language would hold us back
Anaru Eketone's Māori dad didn't think learning te reo was warranted.