Indigenous | MāoriTe Kāhui Maunga gather to farewell Adrian RurawheWhānau and mourners from across Te Kāhui Maunga have gathered at Whangaehu Marae to pay their respects to former Speaker and Te Tai Hauāuru MP Rt Hon Adrian Rurawhe.1 hour ago
1tahiWhakatau 2026 | Adrian RurawheFormer Speaker Adrian Rurawhe passesFormer Speaker and Labour MP Adrian Paki Rurawhe has died after illness. A respected Rātana and Ngāti Apa leader, he served as MP 2014–2024, including Speaker in 2022–231 day ago
2ruaWhakatau | Te Tai HauāuruDebbie Ngarewa-Packer leads Te Tai Hauāuru pollPoll shows Debbie Ngarewa-Packer leading Te Tai Hauāuru, but high undecided and campaign pause keep race open; cost of living leads issues, Greens gain in party vote.1 day ago
3toruWhakatau 2026 | Chris HipkinsChris Hipkins on Te Tiriti and Labour’s position on a Treaty CommissionChris Hipkins has outlined Labour’s position on the Waitangi Tribunal, Māori-Crown relations and Te Pāti Māori’s proposal for a new Te Tiriti Commission.2 days ago
4whāRegional | Rotorua Lakes Council‘Time to grow up’: Rotorua councillors clash over reserve transfersAdministration of a popular Lake Tarawera reserve will be transferred to iwi as Rotorua Lakes Council approves a long-running proposal after a spiky debate.3 days ago
5rimaWhakatau | Te Tai HauāuruThe race for Te Tai Hauāuru is certainly one to watchAnalysis of the latest Te Tai Hauāuru poll: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer leads Te Pūoho Kātene, but a shift in party votes signals a tight race for the seat.22 hours ago
6onoWhakatau | Whakatau 2026Whakaata Māori-Curia poll reveals major shift in Te Tai Tonga raceA Te Tai Tonga poll puts Labour ahead, while Tākuta Ferris faces mixed approval ratings and voters prioritise honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.2 days ago
