The Minister of Māori Development is refuting allegations by the Labour Party that he tried to interfere with Māori Television's programming; Statistics New Zealand says the asset base of Māori businesses and authorities has grown by one billion dollars; A Far North teenager has made a complaint of assault against the former All Black Eric Rush - after a post-match fight last weekend; A dawn ceremony on Saturday to welcome in Matariki the Māori new year is returning to Maungakiekie - Auckland's One Tree Hill.