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02/09/2025

A powerful and emotional start to a historic week of Pacific rugby as Manu Samoa and the Flying Fijians were welcomed with a pōhiri at Te Papaiōuru Marae in Rotorua. Hosted by Ngāti Whakaue and Te Arawa, the ceremony marked more than just the beginning of match preparations, it was a celebration of whakapapa, whanaungatanga, and the deep cultural ties that bind Māori and Pasifika communities.

02/09/2025

The Flying Fijians and Manu Samoa touched down in Rotorua last night to kick off their Pacific Nations Cup campaign and this morning, they were formally welcomed by Ngāti Whakaue and Te Arawa with a pōhiri at Te Papaiouru Marae.

01/09/2025

Join Aukaha News, Te Ao Māori News, Tahu News, and Te Reo o Te Uru for day one of Koroneihana 2025.

01/09/2025

IT’S NOT TOO LATE to enter the E Tū Whānau Poster Competition! But you'll need to be quick whānau. Entry closes Sunday 14th Sept 2025 at noon. For comp info and to enter go to www.etuwhanau.org.nz.

There's awesome prizes to be won and three entry categories: 12 years & under, 13 to 18 years, and 19 years & over. Design a poster reflecting what - “Ko wai au? Who am I?” - means to YOU and submit your entry via the online entry form. (Note: AI is not permitted).

The 2025 poster competition is one of the E Tū Whānau events that connect and support whānau and communities on journeys of change.

01/09/2025

E te whānau! Get nominating now for a business or whanau that you think deserves a treat this week.

Winner will be announced Friday Morning after 10am!

Thanks to our team at Reduced to Clear Rotorua 💛

31/08/2025

Ngā whakaahua o te pōwhiri mo ngā kapa whutu pōro o ngā Flying Fijians me Manu Samoa.

Ko tētehi o ngā tino ataahua, ko te rongo ki te hikaka o ngā tamariki, me te kite hoki i te kawe o te reo pakeke me te rangatahi i tēnei ata.

Ka pai Te Arawa. Engari, mo te hunga e hiahia ana ki ētehi tikiti mo te kemu a te Rāhoroi, whakarongo mai ki ngā hōtaka o Te Arawa!

31/08/2025

A quiet yet powerful moment unfolded in Ngongotahā as descendants of the Ranginui Street Reserve came together with representatives of the Rotorua Lakes Council to mark the return of the reserve to its rightful whānau. The intimate ceremony was filled with reflection, gratitude, and a sense of homecoming. Macie Kuki has the story.

31/08/2025

Raukura Rotorua Boys’ High School have stormed to victory in the Secondary Schools First XV rugby final today, overpowering Feilding High School 43–17 to claim the national title. Raukura captain Te Ariki Rogers paid tribute to supporters who made the trip to support their campaign. It was a dominant performance from the Rotorua side, who combined flair and physicality to seal the championship in style.

29/08/2025

A young Māori Māmā and a Māori media executive have turned their lives around 16 months after getting bariatric surgery in Kochi, India. ‘Pukunati: Lose Weight or Die’ is a documentary series produced by Rotomā based, award winning producer, Ngahuia Wade, that follows the weight loss journey of Faren Ormond and Roihana Nuri. Our reporter Maioha Panapa spoke to Ormond about what she says has been an experience of a lifetime.

27/08/2025

To all the amazing dads out there,
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Please note winner maybe contacted for an Interview.

27/08/2025

Wāhiao Drive, the main access to world famous Whakarewarewa Village, is closed due to a live geothermal sinkhole. Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao are working with the local council to repair and ensure the safety of residents and visitors. Macie Kuki has this story.