Māori from around Aotearoa have gathered at Ngāruawāhia to celebrate and honour the Kiingitanga movement on its 160th anniversary. The event saw a renewing of links between Iwi and Hapīu and many Māori and also a display of many traditional arts such as carving and tau moko. The Tuu Ka Hira Extravaganza will feature an evening of music and fireworks and tomorrows celebrations will include a flotilla of 160 vessels on the Waikato river. Mānia Clarke reports: Brad Totorewa, Waikato. Te Aorangi Dillion, Ngāruahinerangi.
Several homes in Hawai’i have been destroyed following a 6.9 earthquake centred on Mount Kilauea. A subsequent volcanic eruption saw lava flowing through residential areas and cracks and fissures opening on streets and roads. Rukuwai Tīpene-Allen reports live from Tāmaki Makaurau.
The annual Aotearoa Māori Business Leaders Awards were held last night with the following people being recognised for their work in growing, mentoring and developing Māori business. Whaimatu Dewes, Kaiārahi Whakahāere Māori. Kaiārahi Pākihi Māori, Kauahi Ngapora. Pākihi Māori Ihorei, Iwi Collective Partnership. Kaiārahi Rangatahi Māori. Kaiārahi Wāhine Māori, Rachel Taulelei. Kaiārahi Rakahinonga Māori, Maruhaeremuri Nihoniho.
Women throughout Aotearoa have rallied in support of gender pay equity. Māori teachers say that those working at kura kaupapa are amongst those most disadvantaged and simply want to be treated fairly. Tāroi Black reports: Sheree Stephens, Kaiako. Paul Goultier, Heketere Matua, NZEI.
Nearly 1,000 midwives and their supporters protested outside Parliament today over low pay and stressful working conditions. Most midwives say they are being paid below the minimum wage when the long hours and emergency availability are taken into account. The Government says there will be extra money in the budget to support midwives. Talisa Kupenga reports live from Wellington. Lisa Kelly, Kaiwhakawhānau Pēpi. Te Rina Joseph, Tauira Kaiwhakawhānau Pēpi. Audrene Samuel, Kaiwhakawhānau Pēpi.
The sharp increase in the price of kūmara has led one man to create a kūmara bank aiming to make kūmara more affordable for families in Rotorua. The Kai Rotorua community group is hoping to promote sustainable gardening as the prices of basic food and consumer items increase. Mere McLean reports: Puhi Mitchell, Ngāti Whakaue, Te Arawa. Te Ariki Mōrehu, Te Arawa. Te Rangikāheke Kiripatea, Ngāti Uenukukōpako, Te Arawa.
With the ANZ Premiership begins tomorrow in Palmerston North with the Mystics playing the Southern Steel, Courtney Tāiri speaks about which players and teams she believe will be shaping the game as netball veterans leave and new players begin their careers. Tāmati Tiananga reports: Courtney Tāiri, Kaitākaro Rarauwhe Hiriwa o Mua.
The Jaguares defeated the Chiefs 23 – 19 in Rotorua last night giving them their 4th victory in the Super Rugby competition.
The Southland Sharks defeated the Canterbury Rams 108 – 95 in the National Basketball League.
James Perry reports live from Tāmaki Makaurau.
Melody Downs has defeated Eun-Ji Choi to win the Intercontinental World Kickboxing Association K1 Under 67kg title. The Muay Thai kickboxer says her opponent was tougher than she expected and took the fight to the very last round. Downs in now hoping to attract a world title fight to Waikato where New Zealand’s best female kick boxers could be on an international stage. Ruth Smith reports: Melody “Diva” Downs, Kaiwhawhai Toa. Miriam Tio, Kaiako Tuarua.
60 Auckland schools are participating in the first Māori language netball tournament hosted by Te Pūni Kōkiri and Netball Waitakere. The Puni Reo Poitarawhiti tournament was held at Te Pai Park in West Auckland and saw over 500 children competing. Te Pūni Kōkiri a are judging its success and considering further sports tournaments with a focus on te Reo. Rahia Timutimu reports: Eruera Lee-Morgan, Kaiwhakahaere. Tinihuia Lee-Lemon, Kaitākaro. Piripi Gordon, Kaitākaro.
The Māori lunar calendar – The moon will move into the phase of Korekore Whakapiri.