Mai FM

Mai FM stands as the biggest urban contemporary radio network in New Zealand. It focuses on celebrating Māori language and culture while playing hip hop and rhythm and blues music. Based in Auckland, this network can be heard in 10 different regions across the country. Aiming primarily at listeners aged 15 to 34, it attracts around 209,000 unique listeners every week.

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Pic's have a te reo Māori label and the response is the opposite of the Whittaker's backlash

Sep 16, 2024 | maifm.co.nz | Monika Barton

Remember when Whittaker's changed their Creamy Milk bar to 'Miraka Kirīmi' and a bunch of racists got really upset? Well, Pic's Peanut Butter's new Te Reo branding might just show that the tide is turning. They're celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori by renaming their crunchy peanut butter 'Pata Pīnati Kakukaku', and Kiwis seem to be absolutely loving the special edition label.
We’ve got a mean as new website on the way for ya

Aug 27, 2024 | maifm.co.nz | Mai FM

Keen on more music, podcasts, news and viral vids? We've got you sussed. We'll give you good chat, keep you informed and make you crack up, plus everything will be tailored to suit what YOU like.
Kendrick Lamar drops 'Not Like Us' music video

Jul 4, 2024 | maifm.co.nz | Michael Baker

Kendrick Lamar celebrated Independance Day by dropping the music video for 'Not Like Us' - where he pretty much got the entire city of L.A. to join his victory lap over Drake. Lamar returned to his hometown of Compton to shoot parts of the video, and got the whole neighbourhood involved - which you can hear them in the video singing along to.
Crack up fella doesn't quit getting crowd to get a full round of a stadium wave

Jun 4, 2024 | maifm.co.nz | Mai FM

Last Saturday when the Chiefs and Blues went head-to-head at Eden Park, Blues winning the game was not the only highlight for Aucklanders. If you went to the game and you were a part of the Mexican wave, you might have seen this guy, Buster who started it and made it happen. The section where Buster was sitting, brought the energy and vibes instantly when he kicked off the Mexican wave at the stadium.
American friends learn haka for mate who couldn't make it home for important tangi

Jun 3, 2024 | maifm.co.nz | Mai FM

It's already difficult when you're living far away from home, and the news of someone close passing away and not being able to make it, is a pain only who's experienced that understand. A video of a group of Americans performing a specially learnt haka for their mate has gone viral on TikTok. Jarom Ngakuru, a tāne Māori living in America shared the emotional moment online getting us all emotional.
'Wrong!': Rihanna cops heat for 'flipping a baby upside down' at 2yo son's birthday party

May 14, 2024 | maifm.co.nz | Monika Barton

Rihanna fans and sensible people everywhere are rushing to defend the singer after she went viral for the way she held her son at his birthday party. Celebrating 20-year-old RZA with her man A$AP Rocky and the couple's younger son Riot, Riri playfully dangled her eldest by his legs for a second while friends and family sang 'Happy Birthday'.
Everything I learned from setting my entire phone to Te Reo Māori for a week as a non-speaker

Apr 29, 2024 | maifm.co.nz | Seth Gupwell

Earlier this month, news dropped that Motorola had launched the first smart device range where the whole interface could be set to Te Reo Māori. Not knowing more than a few Māori words myself, I took up the challenge to try out the new MotoG24 with the home screen, settings and everything else only in Te Reo.
‘Kanikani music with a kaupapa’: Māori artist Rei just dropped his lit new song ‘Toitū’

Apr 26, 2024 | maifm.co.nz | Seth Gupwell

One of Aotearoa’s most talented artists just dropped a new Te Reo waiata that comes with a powerful kaupapa. Tāmaki Makarau based singer/rapper Rei (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Pākeha) premiered his new track ‘Toitū’ last night. It’s a reo rap/dance music song that’s about upholding the treaty and keeping the mana during times when the Māori culture seems at risk. “It’s haka raps with big landback energy,” Rei said about the waiata.
Little girl goes viral for adorably using Te Reo to share her excitement for Kelly Tarlton's

Apr 22, 2024 | maifm.co.nz | Seth Gupwell

If you grew up in Tāmaki Makaurau you’ll know that hitting Kelly Tarlton’s aquarium was the stuff of gold stars and good behaviour. A little girl, decked out in a drippy mermaid princess costume, has gone viral for perfectly encapsulating the pre-trip excitement using Te Reo. She was part of a kōhanga reo field trip to Kelly Tarlton’s and showed off her knowledge of the language and of the animals she could see.
'Better not be late April fools': NZ Warriors announce HUGE four year signing

Apr 16, 2024 | maifm.co.nz | Mai FM

With standout prop Addin Fonua-Blake set to join the Cronulla Sutherland Sharks next season, the Warriors have announced the man to step into his boots. And boy is it a good fit. Announced today, Penrith Panthers and New Zealand Kiwis captain James Fisher-Harris will join the Warriors on a four-year deal from 2025.