#KAREREOHOTATA The months long feud between Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Te Tai Tonga MP Takuta Ferris and Te Pāti Māori has resulted in the expulsion of both members from the party, co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer announced this morning, citing serious breaches to the party’s constitution. The decision was made following a hui of the party’s National Council on Sunday night. Both Kapa-Kingi and Ferris have responded with their own statements on social media reject

The fight for Māori health is hitting hard. Day one of urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearings into the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora are underway — and Māori leaders aren’t asking, they’re demanding. Full control. Full funding. No more Crown-run systems. Te Okiwa McLean reports. | Te Karere

A part of Te Mapou Marae in Te Teko caught fire this morning. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and members of the community acted quickly to put the fire out before it could destroy the whole dining hall. Our partners from Pūkāea brings us this story. | Te Karere

Māori Television were in front of the Māori Affairs Select Committee today. Chief executive Shane Taurima said they were still waiting on adequate funding from the Government, reminding MPs of the cost of running the business. | Te Karere

Today marks the end of an era for Te Ao Māori News, a cornerstone of Māori broadcasting that has been in operation for 20 years. Te Ao Māori News has been the flagship news show of Whakaata Māori since it first went to air in 2004 when the television station launched. | Te Karere

As te ao Māori and the film industry mourn the loss of critically acclaimed director Lee Tamahori, renowned actor Temuera Morrison reflects on their work together in Once Were Warriors and Mahana. Morrison acknowledges Tamahori’s influence on his career and the lasting impact of Once Were Warriors, a film that helped open doors for him and other Māori talent in Hollywood. #tekarere #tvnz #maori | Te Karere

“Ko te mahi ināianei, ko te whakapiki ora” 🍃 Kaea Haerewa speaks to Te Karere on how his iwi of Ngāti Maniapoto responded to devastating floods that hit the Ōtorohanga district over the weekend, as clean-up efforts begin. For the full story, watch us live at 4pm on TVNZ1 as well as on TVNZ . #tekarere #tvnz #huarere #māori | Te Karere

Labour MP Peeni Henare spoke to Te Karere today, reflecting on the highlights and lows of his political career spanning 12 years. This comes after his announcement not to seek re-election at this year's general election, choosing instead to spend more time with his whānau and focusing on his health and wellbeing. #tekarere #tvnz #tōrangapū #māori | Te Karere

E haere ake nei i Te Karere: Highlights from day two of Toitū te Reo festival Hokule’a makes grand return to Waitangi What we can look forward to in sports this weekend Kia mau tonu mai! #tekarere #tvnz #māori | Te Karere