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Geothermal sector heats up with $220m expansion and $50m Govt boost
Te ArawaTōrangapūTuia

Geothermal sector heats up with $220m expansion and $50m Govt boost

New Zealand’s renewable energy future has been significantly strengthened by two major announcements, highlighting the critical role of geothermal power.  Mercury has officially opened the new fifth generation unit at its Ngā Tamariki Geothermal Station near Taupō, while the Government has ringfenced $50 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to de-risk new geothermal projects..  Associate Minister of Energy Shane … Read More

Government launches inquiry into fatal Tauranga landslides
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Government launches inquiry into fatal Tauranga landslides

Cabinet has officially agreed to the Terms of Reference and membership for a government inquiry into the fatal landslides in Tauranga, an announcement made by Emergency Management and Recovery Associate Minister Chris Penk. The decision follows the devastating events of January 22, 2026, which claimed the lives of eight people. Minister Penk said “These events have caused profound grief. For … Read More

Calls for greater awareness as cremation rises and ashes are scattered
Tāmaki MakaurauTuia

Calls for greater awareness as cremation rises and ashes are scattered

As cremation becomes more common across Aotearoa, Māori leaders are urging greater awareness of tikanga when it comes to scattering ashes. Kahurangi Rangimarie Glavish says death remains sacred in all its forms — whether through burial, mourning or cremation. “Mo tātou ahakoa nehu, ahakoa tangi, ahakoa punarehu atu, he tapu te katoa,” she says. Glavish says concerns arise when ashes … Read More

Māori health providers raise concerns over proposed Pae Ora changes
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Māori health providers raise concerns over proposed Pae Ora changes

Māori health providers in South Auckland say their work with whānau stretches far beyond the clinic walls. In Māngere, Hinekura Ngataki, a lead clinician for Ngaa Pou Hauora oo Taamaki Makaurau, is bringing rangatahi together through equine therapy, helping secondary school students facing mental health challenges reconnect and build confidence. The initiative is part of wider community outreach led by … Read More

Ko Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai te Toa Whakaihuwaka o Te Arawa 2026
Te Arawa

Ko Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai te Toa Whakaihuwaka o Te Arawa 2026

Ko Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai te kapa whakataetae tuatahi i eke ki runga i te atamira i tē rā tuarua. Kātahi anō rātou ka whakaingoatia ai hei Toa Whakaihuwaka o te Whakataetaei te pō nei. I tō rātou tūnga, i mihi maioha Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai ki ō rātou kaihaka kua riro ki te pō. E ai ki … Read More

Te Arawa Kapa Haka regionals day two forecast
Te Arawa

Te Arawa Kapa Haka regionals day two forecast

Te Arawa kapa haka enthusiasts should pack their rain gear for a changeable day as the regional competition continues. The latest forecast by MetService, issued at 6:14am this morning, suggests performers and spectators will see a break in the weather, though it won’t last all day. It is still very humid. The morning is set to kick off with showers, … Read More

Hometown hero Tuhoto-Ariki Pene claims bronze in pump track battle
Te Arawa

Hometown hero Tuhoto-Ariki Pene claims bronze in pump track battle

Amid the high-speed drama of the Crankworx Rotorua Pump Track Challenge, local favourite Tuhoto-Ariki Pene (Tūhourangi, Ngāti Wāhiao, Ngāti Tarāwhai) fought his way to a hard-earned bronze medal on a course running in prime condition. The former King of Crankworx and Rotorua native was one of the central figures in the men’s showdown, which pitched local legends against a field … Read More