Carol Hirschfeld has resigned from her position with Radio New Zealand after she misled her manager about a meeting she had with the Minister of Broadcasting Clare Curran. Hirschfeld initially claimed the meeting was accidental, but subsequently admitted the meeting had been prearranged. This comes as the Government plans to review funding for Radio New Zealand and the establishment of an advisory board who will examine the creation of a new Public Media Funding Commission. Talisa Kupenga reports live from Parliament: Simon Bridges (Kaiārahi, Nāhinara), Clare Curran (Minita Take Pāpāho).
Police have carried out search warrants in the Bay of Plenty today as part of an investigation into the distribution of drugs in the region. Firearms, methamphetamine, cannabis, cash and vehicles were seized from over 40 properties which were raided and 25 people have been arrested.
Descendants of Pikiao, a chief of Te Arawa, are retracing his footsteps to the Waikato maunga of Taupiri. This is the first time that members of Ngāti Pikiao have seen the site where Te Ao Whaaki Pā stood 600 years ago and they will travel to Pirongia in coming days. Taupiri Marae is hosting 80 students from Te Kura o Whangamarino to allow them to reconnect with their whakapapa, the region and the King Movement. Mānia Clarke reports: Matiu Mear (Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Whakaue), Hone Nuku Tarawhiti (Kaumātua), Rehua Mihaka (Pouako, Te Kura o Whangamarino).
A man has been injured and 3 people were arrested at a protest at an oil and gas conference in Wellington today. The Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand conference was surrounded by a crowd of over 200 people who attempted to stop people entering the building.
More than 50,000 people in Papua New Guinea have been displaced following a series of earthquakes. The Minister of Foreign Affairs from PNG is in Aotearoa to discuss relief efforts, aid and assistance as the country struggles with the extent of the natural disaster. Leah Te Whata reports: Rimbink Pato (Mīnita Manatū Aorere o Papua New Guinea), Tamati Norman (Heamana, Kaunihera Pakihi Aotearoa, Papua New Guinea).
The legal group Te Waka Ture wish to see Te Reo Māori included in Treaty Settlement claims. As more companies and businesses start to embrace Te Reo Māori, they believe it is important that Māori retain control over their language and it’s use. Tema Hemi reports: Te Aorere Dewes (Rōia Chapman Tripp).
A young Māori blogger has shared her weight loss journey with the world after losing 50 kilograms in seven months. Ariana Omipi (Kaituhi Rangitaki).
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology have partnered with the Polynesian Spa to provide an internship programme for students completing their Beauty Therapy diploma. Mere McLean reports: Hannah Farrar (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngati Kahu), Gert Taljaard (Tumu Whakarae, Polynesian Spa), Julie Garner (Kaiako, Toi Ohomai), Helena Keenan (Kaiwhakahaere, Polynesian Spa), Teneal Karaitiana (Whakatōhea, Ngāti Kahungunu).
The Vodafone Warriors have been confirmed as one of four clubs to have teams in the NRL Women’s Premiership competition which will be played over a 4 week period alongside the 2018 NRL Grand Final. James Perry reports live from the Auckland Newsroom regarding the future of Women’s Rugby League and potential players in the Women’s Warriors team.
Hundreds gathered at Eden Park today to pay tribute to Dylan Mika. The former All Black and Manu Samoa player died suddenly last week from what was suspected to be a heart attack. Moana Makapelu Lee reports: Tā Michael Jones (Hoa o Dylan), Tana Umaga (Kaiako, Kapa Blues).
An 11 year old from Gisborne has won an international title at the Siam Cup Muay Thai event in Beenleigh Australia. The tamariki has bought home 2 gold medals and a bronze from the World Championships in Thailand and a gold from the Wai Kru competition and hopes to one day fight in the UFC. Aroha Treacher reports: Ishtar Mackey-Huriwai (Rangataua o Aotearoa), Melissa Mackey-Huriwai (Māmā).
Kawe Roes presents a weather report with a Māori perspective: The Lunar Calendar – The moon is in the phase of Tamatea-a-Ngana, the second of four Tamatea nights.