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

Prior to the official results and her victory in the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election, Oriini Kaipara hosted an evening to acknowledge her community, her marae, her Hāpai Ō team, and her immediate whānau for their support. | Te Karere

Te Karere Full Episode: Māne 03 o Maehe 2025 Te Matatini o Te Kahui Maunga champions, Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue, joined us on the show today to discuss their victory. Tutor Tenga Rangitauira and Kaitātaki Wahine Te Ngāwari Wright gave us an exclusive insight into their epic campaign to winning the 'Olympics of Kapa Haka’. Catch the full episode here 👇 | Te Karere

Te Pū o Te Wheke from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohekohe made a powerful debut today at Te Mana Kuratahi, marking their first national stage performance. Their performance is especially significant, as Te Tai Tokerau prepares to host the next competition. | Te Karere

Today was te rā nehu of Ngāti Tūwharetoa Ariki Tā Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII. It was also announced the son of the late Tā Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII, 56-year-old Gerrard Te Heuheu will take over as his successor, taking the name Te Rangimaheu Te Heuheu Tūkino IX and continuing the legacy of Te Whare o Te Heuheu. Potaka Maipi reports. | Te Karere

HE KARERE! HE KARERE! It’s official! David Seymour's controversial Treaty Principles Bill has been scrapped in its second reading in Parliament today. It’s the very bill that has caused an uproar in Aotearoa, sparking mass protests nationwide, a petition opposing the bill delivered to Parliament, and over 300,000 submissions made to the Select Committee. | 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