Te Ao Māori

Māori are twice as likely to die from accidental drug overdose

The stigma on Māori using drugs can cause a “sense of shame”, a researcher says.

This research could help Google Maps say the Māori ‘R’ right

Isabella Shields says the correct pronunciation in speech technology will help revitalise te reo.

9 sexy reo Māori phrases for when you're feeling spicy

“Being inspired by reo Māori that’s fun as well.”

Ake Ake Ake: What 2024's Te Wiki o te Reo Māori theme means

“Every learner in a te reo Māori class is another reason our language will survive.”

The extra pressures of being Māori in the workplace

“I can’t speak te reo…although I’ve had people think I can.”

A Sikh scripture was recently translated into te reo, should more follow?

Religious groups tell us about their journeys with te reo Māori.

Why the new Māori Education Advisory Group is important

“Māori students’ success occurs when their identity as Māori is valued.”

Coming together to celebrate the Māori King's legacy

Teahi Forbes attended the tangi and shares her experience.

US elections: How being Native American and Māori impacts my vote

“Colonialism has impacted both of my communities in very similar ways.”

Racism impacts health, wellbeing and identity of rangatahi Māori

It shouldn't fall on young Māori to fight structural racism, researcher says.

It's the Māori king's coronation, here's what it means

“It serves as an opportunity for all of us to come together to recommit ourselves."

What it’s like to be a Māori midwife

"We’re the ones who represent the statistics, so we need our workforce to grow.”

Rivers and whales as people? Legal personhood explained

Aotearoa has three legal personalities, here’s what it means.

How Māori media has contributed to reo revitalisation

It’s been 30 years since Te Māngai Pāho was created.

What it’s like to be a Māori drag queen

‘We’re strong together and we will face anything together.’

Why we're fundraising to go to an Indigenous suicide conference

“It’s about having an opportunity for collective healing.”

Feeding 640 people for Matariki: ‘It’s a cool challenge’

A Māori chef shares one of his recipes for you to make this Matariki.

Why AI facial recognition has a discrimination problem

“It’s only as clever as the engineers and the people who put data into it.”

How non-Māori learning te reo helps revitalise it

“I am opposed to the idea that only Māori should be part of the revitalisation.”

Toitū te Tiriti: People tell us why they're protesting today

“Whawhai tonu, mana motuhake tātou te iwi Māori.”

Not every Māori cloak is a korowai: Māori cloaks explained

“Kākahu Māori are a beautiful visual expression of Māori identity.”

Should tikanga Māori be taught in law schools?

"It's important law reflects the society it governs."

The Foreshore and Seabed hīkoi, 20 years on

A new doco shares the story of what happened in 2004.

Why we need more Māori doctors

"Quite often patients will tell me that I’m the first Māori doctor they’ve ever met."

How kura kaupapa Māori work

A former kura teacher shares her thoughts.

Why there's no such thing as being 'a quarter Māori'

"You are Māori if you have an ancestor who is Māori."

Te Tiriti is bringing Māori together

And the event that’s the next forum for the movement.

What is koha and how much should I give?

How koha should be used appropriately.

NZ’s first-ever sports documentary in te reo Māori

“Being Maori is an X-Factor and I hope that’s the wairua people feel when they watch it.”

It’s politically tense in NZ. But Māori are here, present and proud

Why Waitangi Day fills me with morbid optimism.