Te Ao Māori
Hope new Kuini will be voice for rangatahi
"As a rangatahi she'll be able to connect with our other rangatahi across the motu." Audio
Far North council votes unanimously to keep Māori ward
The council's strongly worded resolution also called on the CEO to explore the legal implications of not holding a binding poll as required.
New Kuini takes on father's mantle
All eyes are now on how Kuini Nga Wai Hono i Te Po will continue her father's call for Māori to unite against government policies. Audio
An advisor explains how the new Māori Queen was picked
Tekaumaarua chairperson Che Wilson says the hui to decide who would replace Kiingi Tuheitia was focused on necessary attributes for the role. Audio
Final council to vote on whether to keep Māori wards
So far, only two out of 44 councils have decided to ditch the positions. Audio
Large crowd expected as Far North District votes on Māori ward
The council will be one of the last local authorities in the country to choose between scrapping its Māori ward and holding a binding poll at the 2025 election. Audio
Nelson, Tasman councils vote to retain Māori wards
The wards have proven their worth, one councillor says: "Let's be honest here whānau, the system we have had for the last 150 years has not worked for Māori".
A new generation of the Kiingitanga begins on a sunlit spring day
Tears of joy mingled with those shed in sorrow as thousands of people at Tuurangawaewae - and across Aotearoa - farewelled one Māori monarch and welcomed another.
Kuini Nga wai hono i te po welcomed, Kiingi Tuheitia farewelled: In pictures
Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII has been laid to rest after his tangihanga, which saw thousands from across the motu descend on Tuurangawaewae Marae.
Central Hawke's Bay District Council votes to keep Māori ward
The public meeting was packed with people from all walks of life, and ended in a rousing haka when the majority of councillors cast their vote in favour.
Late king's 27-year-old daughter selected as Māori Queen
Kiingi Tuheitia's youngest child, Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, is the second female monarch of the Kiingitanga.
Kiingi Tuheitia to be laid to rest alongside his ancestors
"As one is farewelled, one is welcomed": Kiingi Tuheitia will be carried to his final resting place as the new Māori monarch is ushered in today.
Another council votes unanimously to retain Māori wards
At an extraordinary meeting, the mayor expressed frustration at having to revisit the issue.
Funeral for Kiingi Tuheitia to begin with new monarch
What we know about Thursday's funeral and the Whakawahinga (raising up) ceremony for his successor, as well as the road closures and detours.
Blame government for costs of Māori ward vote, mayor says
A deputy mayor says she its disappointed the council has been forced to relitigate decisions it made last year.
Kiingitanga advisor embraces politicians at Tuurangawaewae
Rahui Papa also spoke of cousins from across the globe, saying Kiingi Tuheitia was a "global citizen" and it is a testament to that to see them all return to Tuurangawaewae. Video
'Forced against our will': Council slams poll law, seeks further advice
Ruapehu District councillors are seeking advice on the consequences if they refuse to run a binding poll on its Māori ward on at next October's election.
Manaakitanga on full display at Tuurangawaewae
One of the core beliefs at Tuurangawaewae Marae is that 'no one should go home hungry', and the people of Tainui have epitomised the Māori value of Manaakitanga - or hospitality - during the…
Rangatahi travel to Kiingi Tuheitia's tangi to tautoko his legacy
Rangatahi Māori have arrived in numbers at Tuurangawaewae to tautoko Kiingi Tuheitia's legacy of kotahitanga and support the haukāinga.
The clockwork that keeps Tuurangawaewae ticking
Kiingi Tuheitia's death was something no-one expected. But in true Māori fashion, the haukainga sprung into action to prepare.
