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Ngā Taritari o Matariki (the Winds of Matariki)

Ngā Taritari o Matariki (the Winds of Matariki). Video / Supplied

Dave Letele to stand for Manurewa Local Board

Dave Letele is standing for the Manurewa Local Board in local elections due to kick off in October. Video / Te Ao

Tūhuratia ngā Mata o te ariki – Chapter 3: Pōhutukawa

Chapter 3 explores the star Pōhutukawa's connection to the deceased, and the role that both the Pōhutukawa tree and star play in the journey of those passing into the afterlife. Video / NZ Herald

Tūhuratia ngā Mata o te ariki – Chapter 2: Rehua

If Matariki is the māmā, where is the father of her tamariki? This chapter reveals Rehua, who sits across the sky from Matariki, and the familiar constellation he resides within. Video / NZ Herald

Tūhuratia ngā Mata o te ariki – Chapter 1: Matariki

Tūharatia ngā Mata o te Ariki (revealing the faces of Matariki) is a new animated series created by the Te Rito cadets at NZME. This series begins with an overview of Te Kahui o Matariki (the Matariki cluster). Video / NZ Herald

Queer and Here Episode 06 Promo

Queer and Here Episode 06 Promo. Video / Supplied

Focus: Hāngi Master discusses the meaning of hāngi

Hāngi Master Rewi Spraggon discusses the meaning of hāngi. Video / Michael Craig

Queer and Here Episode 05 Promo

Queer and Here Episode 05 Promo. Video / Supplied

Budget 2022: Māori initiatives get $1b; Pacific spending includes for Dawn Raids

Health, education, employment, economic development, housing and more in the mix.

Māoriland Film Festival to screen during Matariki

The festival will showcase 106 films from indigenous filmmakers around the world.

Google falls short on promise to fix Māori pronunciation on maps

Google didn't have the right technology to fulfil promises, says Te Taura Whiri CEO.

Soul artist Jackson Owens: 'Te ao Māori means everything to me. It's who I am'

Jackson Owens, who grew up on his koro's music, hopes his EP will connect with his fans.

Moana Jackson: Portrait of a quiet revolutionary

Called a disruptor, navigator, transformer and visionary, Moana Jackson was many things to many people. Towards the end of his battle with cancer he sat down to talk about his life and groundbreaking work in Māori criminal justice and constitutional reform with broadcaster and ‘niece’ Moana Maniapoto. Video / Tawera & Black Pearl Productions Made with the support of NZ On Air.

'I've felt worthless': Regional councillor racially abused over his tā moko

Moko kanohi discrimination has become a weekly ordeal for regional councillor.

Ram-raid youths need understanding, not prison

Ram-raids involving young people are on the rise. Video / Māori Television

Opinion: Why learning te reo is not just important for me

OPINION: Our "why" is also about our past generations, wisdom, courage and sacrifices.