Te Korimako o Taranaki

02/10/2026

With the arrival of the Kīngitanga and Ngāti Tūwharetoa at Whangaehu Marae, the path of farewell is officially opened for the wider motu to gather and mourn former Speaker of the House Adrian Rurawhe. Here’s Maioha Panapa with this story.

02/10/2026

United in their grief: The Labour Party has turned out in force to farewell their former colleague and former speaker as campaigning grinds to a halt, with the current Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee leading a full delegation of members including the Government onto Whangaehu Marae to pay their respects to his predecessor.

01/10/2026

| Kua tatū mai a wai ariki ki runga i a hau rikiriki. Ko Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po rātau ko Te Whare Ariki O Te Heuheu kua tae mai ki te poroporoāki i a Rt. Hon Adrian Rurawhe i mate i te ata o te Raapa.

01/10/2026

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po here leading the first delegation of the motu onto Whangaehu Marae to pay their respects to the former Speaker of the House, Adrian Rurawhe. Taiuru News, Aukaha News and our partners will bring you all the latest as waves of mourners descend upon ngā iwi o Whanganui ahead of tomorrow’s uhunga.

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

Taranaki Heritage Month starts tonight with the Discussion Forum.

We will be live-streaming this to our page and You Tube.

For more information of different events happening for the month.

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Welcome to the Taranaki Heritage Month programme for 2026! A small number of events require pre-registration and are listed below. Clicking on these events will take you to the Humaniti…

01/10/2026

She has represented New Zealand in swimming, earned national honours in surf lifesaving, played Farah Palmer Cup rugby for Wellington, and most recently taken her talents across to Australia to compete with the Mackay Cutters in the BMD Premiership. Her journey is one of versatility, determination, and a willingness to chase new opportunities. Nau mai haere mai Sophie Irving.

01/10/2026

They are a couple whose passion for sport, whānau, and community has seen them dedicate countless hours to supporting young people across Taranaki. Through rugby league, rugby, touch, and a range of community kaupapa, they've helped nurture and encourage tamariki and rangatahi to achieve their goals, represent their people, and be proud of who they are. Nau mai haere mai Russell & Crystal Hockley.

01/10/2026

Dr Annie Te One (Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Mutunga) and Jack McDonald (Taranaki Iwi, Te Pakakohi, Te Ātiawa, Te Whakatōhea) join Taiuru News supervising producer Roihana Nuri on the commentary panel to unpack the Whakatau 2026 Te Tai Hauāuru debate. The panel breaks down candidate responses on housing, systemic challenges, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

01/10/2026

| Kua ngātahi atu a Whanganui, a Rangitīkei awa ki runga i a Whangaehu ki te poroporoāki i a Rt. Hon Adrian Rurawhe i a ia e takoto tīraha ana ki te poho o tōna whare a Rangitāhuahua.