Over 500 people gathered today on Ngāhina Marae in Ruatoki to farewell a much loved educationalist and musician.  Te Rurehe John Rangihau died last Friday night after being taken to Rotorua Hospital. It was a gathering that drew multitudes of people who came to pay their respects to Te Rurehe John Rangihau, affectionately known as 'Boy'.  “Like the white heron's flight, someone of his ilk is a rarity, and we have...

In a show of solidarity for his fellow candidates and to promote well-being, Maori Party list MP Tame Iti is leading a cycle relay from Ruatoki to Auckland. The Tame Tu! Tame Ora! cycle tour cycle tour started yesterday at Mr Iti's home near Te Rewarewa Marae and continued as far as...

"Ow What!" is a classis Maori-English slang phrase and one that''s heard a lot in the Eastern Bay. Freelance film producer-director Mike Jonathan has taken the phrase, commonly voiced by Maori children and adults alike, and used it as the title of his laters film, shot in...

The people of Tuhoe are looking to the future after a Crown apology that addressed more than 170 years of historic grievances dubbed among the worst in New Zealand history. Tuhoe Te Mana Motuhake mai Waikaremoana chairman Lance Winitana said last month's long-awaited apology at Taneatua, was acknowledged by the people of...

A flag taken from Maungapohatu to be used as evidence of sedition on the part of Tuhoe prophet Rua Kenana was returned to the iwi on Friday. An in another exchange on the day the Crown apologised for...

Tuhoe has received its long-awaited Crown apology for historic grievances, dubbed among the worst in New Zealand's hitory. Thousands of people, including Tuhoe from across the country, gathered for the event in Taneatua on...