Today on The Hui, alternative ways of caring for tūpāpaku are being revived in the Bay of Plenty.
It's not only empowering whānau but relieving some of the financial burden from funeral costs as well.
Also in today's episode, a young Māori woman is getting a police apology six years after she was wrongly blamed for a road accident that killed her aunt.
Julian Wilcox presents a compelling mix of current affairs investigations, human interest and arts and culture stories. Made with the support of NZ on Air and Te Māngai Pāho.