Spotlight to shine on pivotal Paihia history on new trail walk
Historic legacy trail project set to uplift the nationally significant story of Paihia.
Historic legacy trail project set to uplift the nationally significant story of Paihia.
Teacher bias and low expectations are likely to blame, one expert says.
Next month marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of Parliament’s Maori Affairs committee room, Mātangireia and, to celebrate, it’s getting a face-lift. Video / Supplied
There has been a "boom" in waiata reo Māori on commercial radio in the past year.
Tūharatia ngā Mata o te Ariki (revealing the faces of Matariki) is a new animated series created by the Te Rito cadets at NZME. Video / NZ Herald
Mother of five Jamie Nepia lost her leg after being shot during a domestic dispute in 2018. To reclaim her sense of power she started training for MMA and is preparing to compete at the World Kickboxing Association Champs in Ireland later this year. Video / Maori Television
OPINION: Our news media must reflect our communities and be well represented.
Terminal cancer patient is not only fighting for her life but for an insurance payout.
In the final chapter of this series we are introduced to the youngest star of Matariki. As we look forward to the dawning year, Hiwa-i-te-rangi is the one who grants our wishes and aspirations. For ourselves, our hapū, and our people. Video / NZ Herald
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
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.