Ratana
Outgoing PM Jacinda Ardern bids farewell at Rātana
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart, for the greatest privilege of my life." Jacinda Ardern has bowed out of her Prime Ministerial duties with one final trip to Rātana.
Politicians of all stripes… Video, Audio
Adrian Rurawhe: The accidental Speaker
Parliament's new Speaker originally chose to be a whip but fate intervened. Meet the man who marshals the MPs: an interview-walk through the fascinating life and career of Adrian Rurawhe. Audio
Rātana events underway in scaled-back celebrations
A church service is underway at the temple at Rātana Pā - as morehu make the annual pilgrimage just north of Whanganui for their founder, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana's, birthday.
But events look a… Audio
Restoration plans underway for Raetihi Temepara
If you are heading into Raetihi from the bustling ski town of Ohakune - then its hard to miss the Church Temple on a small hilltop. This Ratana Church is one of six temples in the Central North Island… Audio
NZ Biography: Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana
Today we are discussing the life of church leader, faith healer and political activist Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana who founded the Ratana religion. Keith Newman is a journalist and the author of Ratana… Audio
Bridges and Peters speak on actions for Māori at Rātana
Speaking at Rātana Pā, Winston Peters says the government will keep its promises to Māori, while Simon Bridges said he will support Treaty Negotiations.
Politicians, except the PM, head to Ratana
MPs will be heading to Ratana today, widely often viewed as the start of the political year. It is the birthday of Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana and New Zealand politicians traditionally join the many… Audio
Behind the blazers: A look at the Nga Reo Ratana bands
Thousands of Morehu (Rātana followers) descended upon Rātana Pa on November 8th, to commemorate one hundred years of the Maramatanga – when, in 1918, Tahupotiki Wiremu Rātana received the divine… Video, Audio
Rising star of Māori music celebrates Rātana
Shine Your Light is the literal translation of Kia Kaaterama Pou’s name. It’s also the title of her debut EP, which is out today to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Rātana movement. Video, Audio
Ratana followers pay tribute to 'humble' prophet
Thousands of followers of the Ratana faith have gathered at Ratana Pa to remember their founder as a prophet, a healer and a Māori miracle man. Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern: Waitangi visit signals a fresh start
After a reasonably positive reception at Ratana, Jacinda Ardern is heading to Waitangi on Thursday, for her first visit as Prime Minister. In an unprecedented move the Labour leader will be spending… Audio
Ratana teenagers hold private Q+A with Prime Minister
A group of teenagers held a behind the scenes question and answer session with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Te Aniwa Hurihanganui was the only reporter present. Audio
Tale of two powhiri at Rātana Pā
It was a tale of two powhiri at Rātana Pā as Government and opposition MPs turned up to take part in the annual celebrations on Wednesday. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was surrounded by fans… Audio
PM gifted baby’s name during Ratana visit
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern received a warm welcome at Ratana today, where she was gifted a name for her baby. Mihingarangi Forbes reports. Video, Audio
Māori Party's smaller presence at Rātana celebrations
The Rātana stage is set and this morning the country's politicians will descend on the small community near Whanganui to celebrate the birthday of the Māori prophet and spiritual leader Tahupotiki… Audio
The political year ahead - a panel discussion
Fran O'Sullivan, New Zealand Herald columnist and Head of Business for NZME, Business Desk's Pattrick Smellie, and writer and trade unionist Morgan Godfery join Wallace to discuss the political year… Audio
Gareth Morgan and Winston Peters exchange war of words
Gareth Morgan called Winston Peters an "Uncle Tom" at Ratana today. Both men joined Checkpoint to discuss the exchanged war of words. Audio
Winston Peters responds to Gareth Morgan's Ratana snipes
Gareth Morgan told the crowd at Ratana today that New Zealand First is "anti-treaty". Winston Peters joins Checkpoint. Audio
NZ First leader called 'Uncle Tom' at Rātana
In a war of words, Opportunities Party leader Gareth Morgan said Winston Peters was "selling Māori down the river" and compared him to Don Brash. Audio
Gareth Morgan calls Winston Peters an Uncle Tom at Ratana
In a war of words, Gareth Morgan has accused Winston Peters of being anti-Treaty of Waitangi, while Mr Peters has labelled Mr Morgan a toothless sheep and a thinned-down version of Kim Dotcom. Video, Audio