CEO of Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki Trust Willie Te Aho joined Te Karere today to discuss the latest severe weather events in Te Tairāwhiti. | Te Karere

Ngāti Tūwharetoa Ariki Te Rangimaheu Te Heuheu Tūkino IX made his first appearance as paramount chief of the iwi at Rātana celebrations today alongside Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po. Politicians were also welcomed; the occasion marking the start of the political year. | Te Karere

147K views · 2.7K reactions | Hundreds of mourners arrived at Pounamunui Marae, Okere Falls today to farewell Matene Simon who passed unexpectedly on Tuesday. Discussions are now underway to ensure the protection and safeguarding skilled cultural practitioners from the ravages of mental health. Raniera Harrison reports. | Te Karere | Facebook

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Waiata | Here's Iwi with their single Ka Mārama from their album Te Kawa Tuarua. | Te Karere

#TEKAREREOTEWARU From significant national kaupapa, to our local stories and heroes, today’s iteration of Te Karere o Te Waru looks at some of the big iwi kaupapa that have gone on in the last year. #tekarere #tvnz #iwi #kaupapa #māori | Te Karere

An already saturated Te Tai Tokerau is bracing once again as Tāwhirimātea unleashes another surge of heavy rain, leaving hundreds without power and raising fears of further flooding and damage. Forecasters warn the wild weather is set to continue, with Auckland and other parts of the North Island also in the firing line. | Te Karere

A final production for the late screenwriting legend and former journalist Aroha Awarau was held at Te Pou Theatre on Saturday afternoon. Planned and executed extravagantly by Aroha himself, friends and colleagues gathered to pay tribute to a person who they say touched the lives of many – a staunch advocate for Māori and Pasifika stories. #tekarere #tvnz #māori | Te Karere