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As Whakaata Māori marks its 20th anniversary, Karl Puschmann looks back at how the broadcaster changed the Aotearoa television landscape for the better....

Rangimarie Sophie Jolley celebrates the playful and disruptive side of Māori and Moana arts.

JASON DORDAY/Stuff Comedian Michele ACourt apologised for a joke that unintentionally caused offence. (File photo) But 10 days later, a Twitter user reposted the clip, calling it a disgusting, bad-taste disability joke. Replies called it “gutter level entertainment” and said A’Court should be ashamed of herself. ”I apologise, and will do better,” A’Court responded. One parent of a 6-year-old with autism summed up the problem: “I get the satire, really I do, but it clearly has n...

Heavy Rotation Vol. 1 Event Announced Ft. Church & Ap, Diggy Dupé + More Annabel Kean / Wednesday 12th May, 2021 9:16AM    Rizván is turning his birthday week into an opportunity to put on one hell of a night, showcasing a jaw dropping selection of Aotearoa hip hop and RnB talent. Dubbed Heavy Rotation Volume 1 (surely meaning there are further volumes to come?), high-rotate radio favourites like Church & AP, INF, Garethxmf and more. In the calendar for this time next month, the...