Te Ao Māori
Mata Season 2 | Episode 16: Te Tangihanga mō Kiingi Tuheitia
Mata is at the tangihanga of the seventh Maaori monarch as the motu descends on Tuurangawaewae to pay their respects. We speak to Waikato Tainui Communications Manager Jason Ake, broadcaster Rangi… Video, Audio
Politicians to pay respects to Kiingi Tuheitia in Ngaaruawaahia
Former and current politicians will travel to Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday to farewell Kiingi Tuheitia.
Western Bay of Plenty votes to keep Māori ward
Western Bay of Plenty councillors have stood by their decision and reaffirmed a Māori ward for the district.
Live: Iwi leaders to meet to discuss Kiingi Tuheitia's successor
At Tuurangawaewae the King's Council will meet with iwi leaders in private today to discuss who will succeed the Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia.
Cook Islands PM and rōpu arrive for Kiingi Tuheitia's tangi
Hundreds of people have arrived at Tuurangawaewae for the second pōwhiri of the day, including delegates from across Te Moana nui ā kiwa.
Nerves, frustration as councils vote on Māori wards
Māori ward councillors say their roles have brought positive change - and they hope the votes will reflect that.
As it happened: Legacy of Māori king celebrated at tangihanga
Thousands of manuhiri have been welcomed onto Tuurangawaewae Marae, as iwi and dignitaries continue to pay their respects on the third day of the Māori king's tangihanga.
As it happened: PM Christopher Luxon pays tribute to Kiingi Tuheitia
The Prime Minister said he will remember the Māori King as someone who brought love, hope and peace.
Monarchy a 'new' idea for Māori, historian says
Historian Vincent O'Malley explains how the Kiingitanga came to be and the initial loyalty of Tainui to the Crown. Audio
Thousands set to descend on Tuurangawaewae Marae after death of Kiingi Tuheitia
Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died early on Friday at the age of 69, just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation.
Aotearoa New Zealand mourns Māori King Kiingi Tuheitia
Māoridom is preparing for what will likely be its biggest tangi in nearly 20 years after the sudden death of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. Audio
Sovereignty debate sees major parties weighing in for first time
Tributes are flowing from across Aotearoa and around the world after Kiingi Tuuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died early on Friday morning.
It ends a fortnight in which the question of whether… Audio
'Beautiful, gentle soul' - Rotorua acknowledges death of Kiingi Tuheitia
New Zealand's longest-serving councillor has shared his sadness after the death of his long-time friend, Kiingi Tuheitia, who died on Friday morning.
Councils overwhelmingly voting to keep Māori wards
More than half of the 45 district, city and regional councils have voted in the past month, with all but two choosing to retain their Māori seats for the 2025 elections.
'Beautiful, gentle soul': Rotorua acknowledges death of Kiingi Tuheitia
New Zealand's longest-serving councillor has shared his sadness after the death of his long-time friend, Kiingi Tuheitia, who died on Friday morning.
What happens now after Kiingi Tuheitia's death
The next week will be massive for Māoridom after the death of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. Audio
'A state of serious grieving' - Politicians across the spectrum on Kiingi Tuheitia's death
Tributes have been paid by political leaders following the death of the Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia, aged 69.
Local Government Minister 'committed' to removing iwi representation from Canterbury Regional Council
Minister Simeon Brown said he was disappointed by the regional council's refusal.
'Profoundly saddened': King Charles, world leaders mourn Tuheitia
Leaders from around the world have been paying tribute to the Māori king.
All of Taranaki's accommodation booked out ahead of Te Matatini
A record 55 teams will flood Taranaki for the festival, which will be like "every single event that New Plymouth has in a year, rolled into one week".
