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Builder collapse leaves Ngongotahā whānau freezing: More than $750K paid for an unlivable home
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Builder collapse leaves Ngongotahā whānau freezing: More than $750K paid for an unlivable home

Michael Naera, a grandfather and father of Ngāti Whakaue, is heartbroken as he and his whānau endure their second winter living in unlivable, uninsulated, temporary accommodation in Ngongotahā, Rotorua. The family’s aspiration to renovate their papa kāinga so their tamariki and mokopuna could return has turned into a nightmare after their renovation project stalled in July 2025. In 2024, Michael … Read More

Visionary Māori leader Homman Tapsell, from Hollywood to Horticulture, laid to rest
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Visionary Māori leader Homman Tapsell, from Hollywood to Horticulture, laid to rest

Homman Tapsell, the visionary leader of the Otama Marere Trust kiwifruit orchard and a finalist for the prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy, is being laid to rest today following his tangihanga at Whakaue Marae. Tapsell, described as “80 years young plus”, died on Monday after a five-year battle with cancer, having worked on his land right up until his passing. The kaumātua … Read More

$1 million boost to revitalise Ōkataina and Tarawera tracks and campgrounds
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$1 million boost to revitalise Ōkataina and Tarawera tracks and campgrounds

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced a $1 million investment from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) to upgrade more than 22 kilometres of tracks and three campgrounds around Ōkataina and Tarawera.  “Tarawera and Ōkataina are some of Rotorua’s most iconic visitor destinations, attracting thousands of people every year and supporting local tourism and jobs,” Potaka said.  “This … Read More

Rotorua weaver John Turi: One of four Māori artists showcasing mahi toi at the 61st Venice Biennale
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Rotorua weaver John Turi: One of four Māori artists showcasing mahi toi at the 61st Venice Biennale

Paerangi ki Venice is a collaborative project between Te Tuhi and CREA Cantieri del Contemporaneo, which brought a group of Māori artists to Italy for the vernissage of the 61st Venice Biennale.  The exhibition provides a significant platform for Aotearoa’s creative community, as expressed by Rotorua artist and weaver John Turi. “Ko taku waimaria kua tae mai ko tētahi tokowhā … Read More

He poroporoāki whakamutunga ki a Dr Ken Kennedy kua riro nei
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He poroporoāki whakamutunga ki a Dr Ken Kennedy kua riro nei

I tēnei rā, i huri te aroaro o Te Arawa ki Pounamunui i Otaramarae ki te poroporoāki i tētahi o āna tino rākau taumatua, i a Tākuta Ken Cameron Kennedy Snr. He pia nā te rangatira nui a Tākuta Hiko Hohepa, ā, he tangata i ū ki te whakamanawa i te iwi mā te mātauranga me te whakaita i te … Read More

Raukura returns home as World Champions after third Sanix title victory
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Raukura returns home as World Champions after third Sanix title victory

The Rotorua Boys’ High School 1st XV have returned to a heroes’ welcome after securing their third Sanix World Youth Rugby Championship title in Fukuoka, Japan. The team delivered a dominant 46-19 performance against Feilding High School in the final to reclaim the global trophy. For captain Te Ariki Rogers (17) of Ngāti Whakaue, the victory was a culmination of … Read More

Carving of new whare for Clandon Park, England begins
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Carving of new whare for Clandon Park, England begins

The carving of a new whare, intended for England, is currently underway as part of a significant exchange for the return of the renowned meeting house, Hinemihi o Te Ao Tawhito. Hinemihi, a wharenui that survived the 1886 Tarawera eruption, has long stood at Clandon Park in the UK, and is now coming home to Aotearoa. Ngāti Hinemihi carver Kingi … Read More

Rotorua boys set sights on US Robotics underwater competition
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Rotorua boys set sights on US Robotics underwater competition

Two young boys from Te Awahou, Rotorua are preparing to represent their iwi, Ngāti Rangiwewehi and community, on the global stage at an international underwater robotics competition in the United States. Teteira Vili (9) and Te Ata Hāpara Manga (10), both students at Rotorua Primary, earned an invitation to the prestigious International SeaPerch Challenge in Maryland this month. The event … Read More

Dinny Mohi Farewelled as Māori All Blacks Great
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Dinny Mohi Farewelled as Māori All Blacks Great

A Māori All Blacks great and respected Te Arawa sportsman has been farewelled this week with whānau, former teammates, All Blacks and community members gathering at Te Kaitao o Rangipare to honour Dinny Ratema Mohi. Remembered as a leader on and off the field, Mohi’s legacy spans both rugby and tennis, where he left a lasting mark across generations. Former … Read More

Boynton back in Waiariki: Labour candidate vows lessons learned after crushing defeat
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Boynton back in Waiariki: Labour candidate vows lessons learned after crushing defeat

After a crushing defeat in the 2023 election, Labour has confirmed Toni Boynton as its candidate to contest the Waiariki seat once more, with Boynton staking her campaign on a deeply personal plan for redemption. In the last race, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi secured the seat with over 15,000 votes, leaving Boynton with just 5,000. It was a … Read More

NZ’s Waka Ama elites gear up for World Champs in Singapore
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NZ’s Waka Ama elites gear up for World Champs in Singapore

With just four months to go until the world championships in Singapore this August, New Zealand’s Waka Ama Elites are intensifying preparations. Taheke Marae on Lake Rotoiti has become the training ground for the premiere men’s and women’s teams, with athletes pushing through challenging conditions to sharpen their skills for the world stage. The focus on the build-up has been … Read More