Morning Report Essentials for Friday 30 August

On today's episode, Kiinga Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhereo VII, The Maori King has died. Kiingitanga Spokesman Rahui Papa says the death of Kiingi Tuheitia is a moment of great sadness for followers of Te Kiingitanga, Maaoridom and the entire nation. We get discuss Kiingi Tuheitia's life with acting Prime Minister Winston Peters, Labour MP Willie Jackson, Saturday morning host Mihingarangi Forbes remembers the tangi of Dame Te Atairangi Kahuu, and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.