Kawekōrero

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events.

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events.

Euthanasia yes or no that is what we are talking about tonight with Dr Lance O'Sullivan and anti-euthanasia campaigner Matthew Jansen. "Why did you steal the beehives?" that's the accusation by Manaianui Honey Ltd owner Dave Livingstone to their cohorts. And to finish we round-up online with your favourite videos from the web.

New definition requirements have been released to protect our local Mānuka honey industry, Agriculture and Food Safety Minister, Damien O'Connor joins us. The Creation of God has been depicted by an African American artist as a Black kuia, we talk with Catholic Minister Ngira Simmonds on this kaupapa. A new double-hulled canoe 'Tairāwhiti' was unveiled today we speak with one of the youth involved Hinemaia Dewes.

The Māori Party president Tukoroirangi Morgan has announced his resignation we cross to Te Kāea Political Reporter Heta Gardiner for this topic. The Auckland Council is incorporating Te Reo following Australian born Natalie Evans including Te Reo into her citizenship ceremony. We also round up what’s trending online.

A gay Māori man proposes to his Aboriginal Australian partner tonight on Kaweōrero after the same sex marriage bill was passed by the Australian parliament. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her Māori caucus were at Te Papaiouru Marae in Rotorua today for the launch of local MP Tamati Coffey's kaumatua advisory council. Ngāti Tūwharetoa's Faine Kahia has won New Zealand's first Gran Turismo virtual championships, we congratulate him on his achievement.  

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events.

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events.

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events. (R)

There are three weeks left before parliament closes, for an update we cross to Te Kāea Political Reporter Heta Gardiner. Respected Maori performing arts expert Damon Heke has died aged 42 after a long battle with cancer, we talk with Potaka Maipi. Sports commentator Jamie Wall joins us for an update on the weekends sporting events.

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events.

Respected Pare Hauraki kaumatua Toko Renata has passed, we cross to Iwi Representative Korohere Ngāpō. Tonight we celebrate the NZTV Awards at Auckland's Skycity, we cross to Kawekōrero Reporter Kayne Peters for more on the red carpet.

We discuss issues surrounding the media with media critic Rachel Stewart, following an article in the Otago Daily Times expressing contempt towards the use of Māori language on the radio. Auckland girls Grammar teacher Rhonda Tibble and Te Kāea Producer Korōria Taumaunu also join us to further discuss the issues surrounding racism and freedom of speech.

Ngati Whāwhākia elder Timi Maipi marched into the Gallagher office this morning wearing a white supremacy costume. The Tonga vs England league game has caused protester to take to the streets, Tongan broadcaster John Pulu joins us in response. The 'Amazon Warrior' has arrived off the coast of Taranaki to commence seismic testing, Greens MP Gareth Hughes alongside Ngā Tai o Mākiri representative Hinekā Mako join us to address this issue.

The Kiwi Ferns are in the Women's Rugby League World Cup final, we speak with Raquel Anderson and Sharlene Atai. Dr Lance O'Sullivan is challenging Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to get rid of gambling (pokie) machines, he joins us to talk about this kaupapa. We also talk with Rangatahi in response to the issues surrounding gambling.

Sunday is competition night in Las Vegas for Miss Universe - joining us is Miss Universe New Zealand's Harlem-Cruz Atarangi Ihaia. Māori veterinarian nurse, Michelle Donald from the East Coast joins us about saving endangered wildlife in South Africa. NZ designer Mitchell Vincent showcases his latest collection from China to his runway in Hamilton. Lastly, Kawekōrero is at the awards night for the Māori Language Awards held in Wellington.

A jury has found Inspector Hurimoana Dennis and Sergeant Vaughan Perry not guilty. The Auckland Council has voted Wynyard Basin as the preferred location to base the America's Cup, we talk with Ngāti Whātua Representative Renata Blair. It’s been 35 years since the establishment of Kohanga Reo, we speak with pasted graduates on how it has benefited them.    

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events.

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events. (R)

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events.

The very best of New Zealand music will be recognised tonight at the annual Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.  Our Team are at the Spark arena to capture the evening live. 

Ngāti Tūwharetoa are gaining their mana and entitlement back for lake Taupō-nui-a-Tia, we cross to Tūwharetoa CEO Tōpia Rāmeka. Australians have voted in favour of legalising same-sex marriage, with 61.6 percent voting 'yes', indigenous gay couple Richard Haiata & Robert Stewart join us from Sydney. Manurewa Labour MP Louisa Wall was one of the leading MPS to legalise sae sex marriage in New Zealand, she joins us from our Wellington studio.

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events. (REPEAT)

Eight people are killed and eleven are injured following a terror attack in Lower Manhattan, we are joined by New York journalist Diva Velez. The Waipā District Council voted no to having a Māori Ward Seat at council. The Waipā Mayor and former New Plymouth mayor joins us. Finally, resident of Waipa district Paraone Gloyne joins us.

We cross to winners of the Massey University’s Ngā Kupu Ora Awards: Celebrating Māori Books and Journalism, Native Affairs reporter Renee Kahukura, SevenSharp Maiki Sherman and book author Taiarahi Black. Traditional Ayre's Rock land owner and NITV Reporter Ryan Liddle joins us this evening about the famous Australian landmark which will be closed in 2019 to preserve the sacred significance of the area. Finally we are joined by Matai Smith who is at day 4 of Mana Kuratahi.

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events. (REPEAT)

With the most women ever in parliament, Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime joins us tonight to share her experience of being the first woman to breastfeed in Parliament. We speak to Dr Lance O’Sullivan who is bringing virtual appointments and online delivery for medication to our homes. Mātai Smith is at day 3 of the Mana Kuratahi National Primary Schools Kapa Haka competition.

Te Mana Kura Tahi Primary Schools National Kapa Haka competition kicked off in Gisborne today, Matai Smith who is the MC for this kaupapa joins us. The Green parties Marama Davidson joins us about her new bill 'Te Rā o Parihaka'. The Māori soundtrack for the movie Moana is out.

Te Mana Kura Tahi Primary Schools National Kapa Haka competition kicked off in Gisborne today, Matai Smith who is the MC for this kaupapa joins us. The Green parties Marama Davidson joins us about her new bill 'Te Rā o Parihaka'. The Māori soundtrack for the movie Moana is out.

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events.

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events.

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events. (R)

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events.

The Rugby League World Cup kicking off tonight, we cross to sports commentator Jamie Wall. This week the travelling cultural group 'Tuku Iho, ‘Living Legacy' started their event on Santa Monica Pier, in the US, singer song writer Rob Ruha joins us. Lastly, we speak to NZ music artist Ty about the release of his new album One Hundred.

New Minister for Māori Development Nanaia Mahuta joins us following her and other ministers being sworn in today at Government house. Deputy Chair of Maniapoto Māori Trust Board Keith Ikin gives his reaction to Mahuta’s appointment and who will now fill in her role as lead negotiator. Reporter Taroi Black reviews Taika Waititi’s film Thor Ragnarok.

Tonight on Kawekōrero, we speak with Māori lawyer Maia Wikaira, who was recently sworn into the Yurok Bar in Klamath in California. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the Ministerial and Associates roles for the Labour-led government. Māori Television's Jess Tyson was second runner up in Miss Global City Pageant in Shanghai.

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events. (R)

Tonight on Kawekōrero we cross to Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Kelvin Davis followed by Greens MP Marama Davidson regarding the newly formed government. Former Labour Minister and former Act Leader Richard Prebble joins us in reaction to Winston Peters announcement. Our own Political Reporter Heta Gardiner wraps up the world of politics. Finally, Ngaiterangi Smallman from Hīrangi Marae joins us with the centennial celebration of the meeting house Tūwharetoa i te Aupouri.

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events.

Tonight on kawekōrero, Chief Economist of BERL Dr Ganesh Nana, is challenging all employers to adopt the living wage, we speak with him about this topic. Niue Language week is here, we cross to Te Kāea Reporter Moana Makapelu Lee about the importance on the Niue language and what it means to her.

Tonight on Kawekōrero, Meka Whaitiri and Willie Jackson have been elected as co-chair for the Labour Party’s Māori caucus, we cross to Meka Whatiri. Chair of Artificial Intelligence Forum New Zealand Stu Christie joins us to talk about the world of Artificial Intelligence. Andrew Cushen from Internet New Zealand speaks to us about the latest warning for Wi-Fi users.

On Kawekōrero Reporters, we speak to Australian lawyer Joel McComber on how the Australian government has revived an old law to boot out immigrants out. Political reporter Heta Gardiner brings us the latest from parliament. Sports reporter Rahia Timutimu wraps up the weekend sport.

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events.

Former Deputy Leader of the Alliance party Sandra Lee-Vercoe shares her views on which way Kingmaker Winston Peters may turn to form the next government. We cross to Belgium, to Tamahou Temara who talks about the 14 strong group of paddlers involved in today’s commemorations ceremony for the Battle of Passchendaele.

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events.

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events. (R)

Tonight on Kawekōrero we speak to Haami Piripi grandson to the late Vera Morgan who passed away yesterday at 100 years old. We talk to our Political Reporter Heta Gardiner following coalition talks between NZ First, National and Labour. NZ’s first ever refugee MP Golriz Gharahman joins us. Finally, Sports Commentator Jamie Wall rounds up the weekend sports.

Tonight on Kawekōrero we talk to former students of St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College as they reminisce about their time at the school as it celebrates its 150th year.

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events.

Tonight on Kawekōrero, Four men have appeared in Rotorua District Court charged over the killing of Raymond Fleet, 51, and James Fleet, 25 we cross to Te Kaea Reporter Mania Clack for this story. Māori sports commentator Te Arahi Maipi joins us with an update of the secondary school National basketball competition. Finally, St Joseph's Māori Girls' College will celebrate their 150th Jubilee this weekend, we cross to former students Stephanie Tibble and Lyric Te Marino Bird.      

We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events. (R)