Te Ao Māori News

15/01/2025

Current Paralympic bronze medalist Peter Cowan has made a triumphant return home to compete in his first Waka Ama race since claiming bronze at the Paris Paralympics in 2024.

Peter Cowan, a current bronze medalist, has returned to compete in his first Waka Ama race following his win at the Paris Paralympics 2024.

15/01/2025

Parliament’s justice committee will find out tomorrow how many submissions were made on the Treaty Principles Bill.

15/01/2025

Green Party List MP, Hūhana Lyndon, gives her thoughts on the new year

Green List MP, Hūhana Lyndon, gives her thoughts on the new year

15/01/2025

Reflecting on her first full year as a Member of Parliament, but more broadly a kaimahi in hapū and iwi, Hūhana Lyndon can see ongoing momentum of the call for Kotahitanga made by Kiingi Tuheitia in January 2024. 👇👇

15/01/2025

Titled Double Burial, the exhibition includes weaving, sculpture, audiovisuals and a waiata.

14/01/2025

It took 59 years for Rob Tai to unveil his mataora, but he wouldn’t have it any other way.

It took 59 years for Rob Tai (Whakatōhea, Te Whānau a Apanui) to unveil his mataora, but he wouldn’t have it any other way.

14/01/2025

Despite winning bird of the year in 2024, the Hoiho, also known as the yellow-eyed penguin, or takaraha, is at serious risk of becoming locally extinct within the next two decades as the number of breeding pairs dwindles dangerously towards zero. 👇👇

14/01/2025

The seasonal count, taken across Ōtākou, Murihiku and Rakiura (Otago, Southland and Stewart Island), has seen an ongoing decline of 80 percent since 2008/09.

14/01/2025

Kua mana te tūranga o tētahi kapa rīki wāhine Māori, Poronīhia, Iwi Moemoeā hoki nō Kuinirani me Aotearoa, ki te whitiwara taki-iwa o te NRL ki Las Vegas, Amerika.

Indigenous Mana is a team packed with Indigenous and Polynesian women, set to experience the trip of a life time.

A first of its kind Indigenous team is ready to take flight to Las Vegas for the upcoming NRL Nine's festival next month.

14/01/2025

The Young Māori Players (YMP) waka ama club claimed victory on Day 2 of the National Waka Ama Sprints Competition 2025, despite the battling weather conditions they faced during their lead-up.

YMP Waka Ama Club has claimed victory on Day 2 races, despite the battling weather conditions faced during lead up.

14/01/2025

It began in October 1987 as a tikanga-based paper focused on sharing the “otherside” of the news the group believe was missing in the mainstream.

Te Iwi o Aotearoa closed in August 1991. Black Power members were delighted to know that some of its legacy had survived.

14/01/2025

Te Ao Māori News is partnering with Aukaha News, Tahu News and Tainui Live to bring you coverage from Lake Karāpiro for the 35th annual Waka Ama Sprint Nationals.

It’s the biggest Sprint Nationals yet, hosting a record number of 3875 participants from all across Aotearoa, marking a sharp 19 percent increase in participants on last year.

13/01/2025

The extension for public submissions for the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill ends at 1pm today.

The extension was granted after at least 150,000 people tried to make their submissions on the final day, with many instead running into error pages due to technical issues on the evening of January 7. 👇👇

13/01/2025

Opinion: Lady Tureiti Moxon says the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill, currently under consideration by the Ministry for Regulation, poses a dangerous direct threat to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the rights of Māori.

OPINION:Bill threatens Te Tiriti o Waitangi, undermines Māori rights, tino rangatiratanga.

13/01/2025

As we enter the new year, fresh names are emerging.

As we enter the new year, fresh names are emerging.

12/01/2025

For Kirsten Crawford (Ngāti Kauwhata, Ngāti Tukorehe), the journey to receiving her moko kauae has been one of identity, connection, and the feeling of “becoming complete.”

For Kirsten Crawford (Ngāti Kauwhata, Ngāti Tukorehe), the journey to receiving her moko kauae has been one of identity, connection, and the feeling of “becoming complete.”

12/01/2025

Waka Ama Sprint Nationals 2025 has kicked off today at Lake Karāpiro.

Te Ao Māori News will partner with Aukaha News, Tahu News and Tainui Live to bring you live news coverage from 1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

You can watch live on MĀORI+.

11/01/2025

The region is home to nine consents that allow water to be taken for bottling.