Te Matatini
Powerful welcome for teams arriving for Te Matatini competition
Wellington iwi erupted in haka and song on Wellington's waterfront today as they welcomed thousands to the capital for Te Matatini - the biggest kapa haka competition in the country. The four-day… Video, Audio
Story of the day for 20 February 2019
Te Matatini is arriving in full force in Wellington and new intel has appeared on the extinct apex predator Haast's Eagle. Audio
From jandals to aroha - a survival kit for Te Matatini fans
As thousands of spectators arrive in Wellington for Te Matatini this week, many may be wondering ... how does one prepare for the country's biggest kapa haka festival? Te Manu Korihi reporter Te Aniwa…
The evolution of haka
The national kapa haka festival Te Matatini takes place in Wellington this week. Performer Ngairo Eruera and judge Te Atarangi Whiu share their experiences of performing on stage alongside their… Audio
Three Minutes Max: Tommy Kapai Wilson
Three Minutes Max, short & sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. Chief Imagination Officer and children's book author Tommy Kapai Wilson shares his thoughts on more people becoming… Audio
Bay Dreams South: Festival sets up city to host bigger event
A large-scale music festival staged in Nelson today is a trial run for an even bigger event in 2025, says the mayor of Nelson.
Te Matatini festival song: 'It's about cultural celebration'
Māori artists and performers have come together to create a song to further promote Māori performing arts in preparation for the worlds largest kapa haka festival.
Rangatahi encouraged to take part in Te Matatini
Young performers at the festival are like taonga and the organisers are determined to see them shine at a national level.
East Coast-based group takes out Te Matatini
East Coast-based Kapa Haka group Whāngārā mai Tawhiti has won Te Matatini 2017.
Te Matatini winners: 'Be true to yourself'
Whāngārā Mai Tawhiti pushed themselves to a new level during their award winning performance at the Matatini kapa haka competition, the team's leader says.
Whangara Mai Tawhiti take kapa haka title
The man behind the latest All Black haka led his team to victory in the three-day Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival, ahead of 46 other teams. Audio
Whangara Mai Tawhiti used "day off" to fine tune performance
Whangara Mai Tawhiti took home top honours at this weekend's national kapa haka competition in Hastings. Derek Lardelli, who tutors and helps lead the East Coast team, told Te Manu Korihi's Shannon… Audio
Te Matatini finalists announced
The judges of Te Matatini National Kapa Haka competition have announced the nine teams who'll perform in the finals tomorrow.
Volunteers crucial at Te Matatini
Thousands of people have filled Sports Park in Hastings for Te Matatini National Kapa Haka competition.
Ngā Taonga Mai Tawhiti prepare for Te Matatini
Yadana Saw and Kirsten Johnstone witness kapa haka group Ngā Taonga Mai Tawhiti prepare for Te Matatini - the biggest event in the Māori performing arts calendar. Audio, Gallery
Manaakitanga at fore for kapa haka organisers
Hundreds of volunteers are working hard behind the scenes as the second day of national kapa haka festival Te Matatini gets under way.
Ngati Kahungunu relish Te Matatini hosting role
"It is all about manaakitanga." Ngati Kahungunu say hosting the biggest ever Te Matatini kapa haka competition is hard work but fun. Audio
Kapa Haka performers shake stage on Day One of Te Matatini
More than 1800 of the best kapa haka performers in the world have gathered at Te Matatini in Hastings. Audio
Ngamoni Huata, queen of poi
Te Matatini judge Ngamoni Huata talks about her childhood harvesting raupo to make poi, her no-nonsense mottos and what she looks for in a performance. Audio
Budget 2016: what's in it for the arts?
The 2016 Budget announced by Finance Minister Bill English today offers some increases in funding within the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector over the next four years.