Kuia points out the freshwater and saltwater stars, and explains how they can inform us of the coming year's catch. And Ururangi finds out why, despite it looking delicious, we do not eat the food in the umu kohukohu. Video / NZ Herald
'My tiny little contribution is to be vulnerable and try to learn a beautiful language.'
Next we look to Matariki's second and third eldest tamariki – two stars deeply connected with food from the ground and the sky. In the process we learn about umu kohukohu, an ancient tradition of honouring the stars. Video / NZ Herald
Ngā Taritari o Matariki (the Winds of Matariki). Video / Supplied
Dave Letele is standing for the Manurewa Local Board in local elections due to kick off in October. Video / Te Ao
Chapter 3 explores the star Pōhutukawa's connection to the deceased, and the role that both the Pōhutukawa tree and star play in the journey of those passing into the afterlife. Video / NZ Herald
If Matariki is the māmā, where is the father of her tamariki? This chapter reveals Rehua, who sits across the sky from Matariki, and the familiar constellation he resides within. Video / NZ Herald
Tūharatia ngā Mata o te Ariki (revealing the faces of Matariki) is a new animated series created by the Te Rito cadets at NZME. This series begins with an overview of Te Kahui o Matariki (the Matariki cluster). Video / NZ Herald
Hāngi Master Rewi Spraggon discusses the meaning of hāngi. Video / Michael Craig
The minister was concerned DoC's use 'could read as cultural appropriation or tokenism'.
Students fear without the teachers, their rumaki reo unit will 'crumble'.
A petition led by the Māori Party, which calls for an increase in funding for Te Matatini to the tune of $19 million, has won the signatures of performers. Video / Māori TV
OPINION: Te reo Māori on prime time broadcast media is the future, not the past.
A Facebook tribute has earned Luxon a backlash from disgruntled social media users.
Te Matatini got $1m - but Symphony Orchestra got $3m and Royal NZ Ballet $7.5m.
The company released a poster map of Aotearoa with many misspelled Māori names.
Willie Jackson says new money allocated to Māori broadcasting will see more Māori stories.
Health, education, employment, economic development, housing and more in the mix.
The festival will showcase 106 films from indigenous filmmakers around the world.
Google didn't have the right technology to fulfil promises, says Te Taura Whiri CEO.
Jackson Owens, who grew up on his koro's music, hopes his EP will connect with his fans.
Called a disruptor, navigator, transformer and visionary, Moana Jackson was many things to many people. Towards the end of his battle with cancer he sat down to talk about his life and groundbreaking work in Māori criminal justice and constitutional reform with broadcaster and ‘niece’ Moana Maniapoto. Video / Tawera & Black Pearl Productions Made with the support of NZ On Air.
Moko kanohi discrimination has become a weekly ordeal for regional councillor.
Ram-raids involving young people are on the rise. Video / Māori Television
OPINION: Our "why" is also about our past generations, wisdom, courage and sacrifices.
NZ Police had the perfect response when someone suggested 'sticking to English'.
Statistics legend Ross Ihaka reflects on his revolutionary software. Video / Māori Television
Plenty of support as local marae petitions for river's original name to be restored.
501s gushing blood, tied to furniture at Aussie facility. Video / Māori Television
Ngāti Tūwharetoa rangatira says hapū want their own authentic stories taught.
Papamoa Bulldogs make one man's dream come true. Video / te ao