''Te Ao Māori News'' ("Te Ao" means "The World") is the name given to the news operation of

Whakaata Māori Whakaata Māori is a New Zealand television channel that broadcasts programmes that make a significant contribution to the revitalisation of the Māori language and culture. Funded by the New Zealand Government, it commenced broadcasting as M� ...

since February 2019, replacing '' Te Kāea''.

History

It was announced in November 2018 as part of a plan set up by Māori Television's news division, with the aim of cementing its status as a 'digital first' media organisation by creating a uniform brand, following the example of other news agencies. This implied the axing of for the main evening news bulletin in favour of in February 2019. In September 2024, Whakaata Māori announced, during a round of job cuts, the possibility of axing the linear bulletin, in order to cut NZ$10 million by 2027, while moving the brand exclusively online and increasing engagement with its users. On 5 December 2024, the broadcaster confirmed the axing of 27 jobs and the cessation of on linear TV effective 13 December.

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* New Zealand television news shows Māori Television original programming 2019 New Zealand television series debuts 2024 New Zealand television series endings 2010s New Zealand television series 2020s New Zealand television series {{Maori-stub