Residents of Ngongotahā are tidying up after more than 10cm of rain created a civil defence emergency that led to the evacuation of 30 homes. The Rotorua Lakes Council are urging people who have been affected to register with them and are seeking Government assistance. Mere McLean reports: Keith Pederson, Kainoho. Steve Brake, Kainoho. Kris Faafoi, Minita, Te Rākau Whakamaru. Steve Chadwick, Koromatua o Rotorua.
A 10 metre unfinished kauri waka was unearthed in the Ōkahu inlet by construction workers and the head of Hōkai Nuku says it is the discovery of a lifetime. The media were allowed their first look at the waka today as a gesture of aroha and community. Rāniera Harrison reports from Tāmaki Makaurau: Gina Moses-Te Kani, Hōkai Nuku. Glenn Wilcox, Hōkai Nuku.
The deadline for submissions on the Terms of Reference for the Crown Inquiry into the abuse of those in state care ends tonight. A key focus of the inquiry will be the impact on Māori and finding a suitable reference to the Treaty of Waitangi. Talisa Kupenga reports: Tā Anand Satyanand, Heamana.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa is speaking out about the bottling of water at Otakiri Springs. Creswell New Zealand Limited has requested to expand their operation and increase the amount of bottled water they export. A meeting in Whakatāne tomorrow will be used to explain the concerns of the Iwi and locals surrounding the resource consent. Te Kuru o te Marama Dewes reports from Tāmaki Makaurau: Leonie Simpson, Tumu Whakarae, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa, Mai i Whakatāne.
More than 1,000 students protested at the University of Auckland today as it proposed the closure of three of its specialist libraries. The students association worry that the voices of students are being ignored and the decision to close the libraries has already been made. The proposal is to close the Music and Dance, Architecture and Planning and Fine Arts Libraries and consolidate those resources in the general library. Rukuwai Tīpene-Allen reports: Mohi Allen, Tumuaki Takirua, Ngā Tauira Māori. Anna Cusack, Perehītini, Auckland University Student Association. Waimihia Maniapoto-Love, Tauira Toi, Te Whare Wānanga o Tāmaki Makaurau.
James Rolleston stars in the new film “The Breaker Upperers” directed by Madeleine Sami and Jackie van Beek. A serous car accident changed Rolleston’s life and now he believes he is ready for a comeback. Tema Hēmi reports: James Rolleston, Te Whakatōhea.
The New Zealand Women’s Kabaddi team have set their sights on the worlds professional leagues. The team will be travelling to Singapore and are looking forward to playing against hardened competition on an indoor pitch. James Perry reports: Elizabeth Motu, Te Rawara. Mihiwaatara, Ngāti Wai.
The New Zealand Women’s team has advanced to the quarterfinals at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup in China. The New Zealand team defeated Malaysia 17 – 12 and China 21 – 10 and are now preparing to play against Chinese Taipei.
Fiji have defeated Australia 28 – 22 to win the Singapore Rugby Sevens final. Clark Laidlaw, Kaiako, Kapa Ōpango Takiwhitu.
The 2018 Open Trans-Tasman Touch Rugby series was held in Rotorua over the weekend and competition was fierce even in the poor weather. The Men’s Open final ended with Australia defeating New Zealand 5 – 4 in extra time. Ruth Smith reports: Tina Ashwood, Kāpene Takirua, Kapa Hanumi o Aotearoa.
The Māori lunar calendar – The moon will move into the phase of Rākau – matohi..