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Rangatahi travel to Kiingi Tuheitia's tangi to tautoko his legacy
Rangatahi Māori have arrived in numbers at Tuurangawaewae to tautoko Kiingi Tuheitia's legacy of kotahitanga and support the haukāinga.
The clockwork that keeps Tuurangawaewae ticking
Kiingi Tuheitia's death was something no-one expected. But in true Māori fashion, the haukainga sprung into action to prepare.
Mata Season 2 | Episode 16: Te Tangihanga mō Kiingi Tuheitia
Mata is at the tangihanga of the seventh Maaori monarch as the motu descends on Tuurangawaewae to pay their respects. We speak to Waikato Tainui Communications Manager Jason Ake, broadcaster Rangi… Video, Audio
Politicians to pay respects to Kiingi Tuheitia in Ngaaruawaahia
Former and current politicians will travel to Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday to farewell Kiingi Tuheitia.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 September 2024
On today's episode, threats to New Zealand's national security are increasingly likely to come from within New Zealand - be it disgruntled government employees or those who are in desperate need of… Audio
King's Council meet with iwi leaders to discuss succession
The King's Council is meeting with iwi leaders in private today to discuss who will succeed the Maori King, Kiingi Tuheitia. RNZ's Maori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
Western Bay of Plenty votes to keep Māori ward
Western Bay of Plenty councillors have stood by their decision and reaffirmed a Māori ward for the district.
Live: Iwi leaders to meet to discuss Kiingi Tuheitia's successor
At Tuurangawaewae the King's Council will meet with iwi leaders in private today to discuss who will succeed the Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 September
On today's episode, fixing roads and building new ones will recieive the lion's share of a government investment of $32.9 billion dollars on transport over the next three years, more mourners are… Audio
Mourners continue to arrive at Turangawaewae Marae
Back now to Turangawaewae Marae where more mourners are arriving to pay tribute to King Tuheitia. Māori News Editor Taiha Molyneux spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Cook Islands PM and rōpu arrive for Kiingi Tuheitia's tangi
Hundreds of people have arrived at Tuurangawaewae for the second pōwhiri of the day, including delegates from across Te Moana nui ā kiwa.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 2 September 2024
On today's episode, the King's Council - Tekau Ma Rua will meet tomorrow with iwi leaders to discuss the criteria for selecting the next Maori monarch, New Zealand's detention watchdogs have sounded… Audio
King's Council to discuss selection criteria for next Māori monarch
The King's Council - Tekau Mā Rua will meet on Tuesday with iwi leaders to discuss the criteria for selecting the next Māori monarch. Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Nerves, frustration as councils vote on Māori wards
Māori ward councillors say their roles have brought positive change - and they hope the votes will reflect that.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 2 September
On today's episode, mourners are continuing to arrive at Turangawaewae Marae to reflect on the life and legacy of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died early on Friday at the age of 69… Audio
Kiingi Tuheitia remembered by school colleague
The kaihautū of Te Māngai Pāho Larry Parr says Kiingi Tuheitia grew the influence of the Kiingitanga across wider Te Ao Māori. Parr spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ngāpuhi arrive in Turangawaewae to pay respects to Kiingi Tuheitia
Thousands of Ngāpuhi nui tonu are arriving at Turangawaewae on Monday morning. Chairperson te runanga a iwi o Ngāpuhi Mane Tahere spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Mourners arrive at Turangawaewae Marae
Mourners are continuing to arrive at Turangawaewae Marae to reflect on the life and legacy of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died early on Friday at the age of 69. Māori News reporter… Audio
More than 3000 mourners welcomed onto Turangawaewae Marae
A Labour MP and former Speaker of the House says Kiingi Tuheitia's final message to simply 'be Māori' will be an enduring part of his legacy. Adrian Rurawhe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Kiingi Tuheitia lies in state at Turangawaewae marae
Māoridom have spilled tears and words of poetry on the marae ātea over the weekend. RNZ's Māori News Reporter Pokere Paewai. Audio
