Aotearoa
Melanesians will gather for cultural event to 'celebrate identity'
Melanesians all across Aotearoa are coming together in Auckland this weekend to celebrate their unique cultural heritage.
Action plan launched to tackle poor health outcomes among Pasifika in NZ
A two-year plan has been launched to tackle health inequities among New Zealand's Pasifika population.
Cook Islands language celebrations in full swing
Cook Islands language celebrations are in full swing across Aotearoa. Audio
Luana aiming to become second-ever Pasifika councillor
We talanoa to Luana Scowcroft who is aiming to become only the second-ever Pasifika councillor for Wellington City. Audio
Celebrating Matariki on RNZ Concert
Special programming to listen out for on RNZ Concert as we mark the very first Matariki public holiday and the universal language of music in celebrating the winter solstice. Audio
Changing the name New Zealand to Aotearoa
What's the history behind the name Aotearoa following the Maori Party's petition to officially change our country's name to Aotearoa. Who gave the name Aotearoa in the first place? Haami Piripi is… Audio
Māori party calling for official Aotearoa name change
Te Pāti Māori has handed over its petition calling for the country to officially be named Aotearoa. It collected 70 thousand signatures backing the change. But the government says any discussions… Audio
The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Julia Hartley Moore
Wallace Chapman and panellists Shane Te Pou and Julia Hartley Moore discuss falling house prices and what they mean for home owners and those looking to buy. A reading expert explains why kids don't… Audio
Treaty of Waitangi
Each presenter has an article of the original Treaty of Waitangi document to translate. They discuss the mistranslation and how they would have handled the most important document in Aotearoa history… Video, Audio
Aotearoa's Pacific music community celebrate
Aotearoa's Pacific music community celebrated another year of excellence with an awards ceremony hosted online. Audio
Wai Pasifika: What we can learn from an indigenous approach
Without water, we'd be nothing. It's something environmental writer David Young, is on a mission to remind us, through his new book Wai Pasifika. Audio, Gallery
Hip Hop in Aotearoa
We continute our journey through hip hip in Aotearoa with Brad Warrington. Tonight we're still in the mid 2000s. Audio
The Weekend Panel with Lavina Good and Chris Finlayson
This weekend Lavina Good and Chris Finlayson join Jim to discuss the New Zealanders trapped aboard as the MIQ booking system continues to thwart Kiwis trying to get home, vaccine passports - the… Audio
Series 2 | Episode 7: Intergenerational Vision - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
In the final episode of He Kākano Ahau, we explore intergenerational visions, whakapapa, and future aspirations with a māmā-daughter duo, and a Māori futurist. Audio
Series 2 | Episode 6: Tōku Reo, Tōku Ohooho - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
In the second of our reo-based episodes, we talk about the challenges that come with learning te reo as a second language. Audio
National alone on crusade questioning use of 'Aotearoa'
National is demanding the country's name be put to a public vote - with one MP saying until that happens, the government should not use the word Aotearoa.
The demand has been roundly ridiculed by… Audio
Dark days of the 1970s Dawn Raids are at last formally acknowledged
Pasifika communities in New Zealand are relieved the dark days of the 1970s Dawn Raids are at last being formally acknowledged.
Series 2 | Episode 5: Reimagining Justice - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
In this episode, Kahu engages in wānanga with two kaikōrero advocates who are reimagining justice in Aotearoa - Awatea Mita and Emmy Rakete. Audio
Series 2 | Episode 4: Mahinga Kai - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
We learn about traditional kai harvest practices as Mere Skerrett prepares for the imminent tītī harvest season in in Murihiku Southland. This episode is in Te Reo. Audio
Series 2 | Episode 3: Ahi Kōmau - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
In an episode that is close to Kahu’s heart, we talk about how mātauranga Māori might help us find solution and understanding on the topic of suicide. Audio