Today on Radio Waatea we mark a pivotal moment in the story of Aotearoa – the formal recognition of te reo Māori as an ...

One Maori father keen to keep his culture alive has strict rules for his kids in the car, and a deep connection to his local ...

Who is entitled to sing in a language that is not their own? That was the question from some fans after New Zealand pop artist Lorde released a mini-album of five of her songs translated in te reo ...

This is about properly resourcing our bilingual education system and ensuring Māori students can thrive in both English and ...

Te reo Māori is set to be heard, seen, and celebrated on the world stage again at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic ...

The Cook Islands community celebrated the launch of the first full immersion Te Reo Māori Kuki Airani primary school in Rarotonga. Te Papa Apii Rutaki (new name of the school) is now teaching entirely ...

A PhD student from Co. Louth won herself many fans in New Zealand recently for the interest she has shown in the Te Reo Maori language, despite never having been to the country. Aoife Finn, a ...

REVITALISING TE REO MAORI: From left, Kaiawhina Taine Ngarimu, programme coordinator Alannah Marriott and programme tutor Sue Ngarimu are enthusiastic about the new six-month Te Ahu o te Reo Māori ...

A new report called ‘Everyday Experiences of Te Reo Māori Trauma’ by Dr Mohi Rua was published by Te Mātāwai today, highlighting personal narratives of individuals grappling with language loss and ...

Alien Weaponry have unveiled a video for “Hatupatu,” the third single from their forthcoming album, Tangaroa. Alien Weaponry have always been loud cheerleaders of their New Zealand heritage, but ...

New Zealand pop star Lorde has embarked on a new musical journey with the release of a five-track mini-album in Maori, despite not speaking the indigenous language. The new mini-album titled “Te Ao ...

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