Māori radio service cut by funding agency, sparking outrage.

A major Māori radio news service was abruptly discontinued by funding agency Te Māngai Pāho, leaving communities without a vital platform for te reo Māori and emergency information. Critics, including Radio Waatea’s general manager, labeled the move a "disgraceful decision" that undermines Māori self-determination and fails to account for rural needs, sparking concerns about the future of Māori broadcasting.