Apumoana Marae have had a big kumara dig in its Marae Kai Community Garden.

Rotorua Lakes council want to publicise everything happening around Rotorua for Matariki.

A symposium is being held to address childhood obesity among indigenous people.

How does the board chairman of Te Tatau o Te Arawa think it's going so far?

A $30 million investment in kiwifruit has been announced for Bay of Plenty Maori.

Feature documentary Beyond the Battalion will have it's TV premier this Anzac day.

St Faith's Church at Ohinemutu has had to close after a geyser popped up outside.

Whakarewarewa sponsor the PHD Commerce Ambassadors meet.

Locals are urged to help raise funds for a young girl suffering a rare form of cancer.

A celebration of all things Te Arawa was held on the weekend.

The business has been showcasing NZ's only active marine volcano for more than 25 years.

Voters have a week left to vote in the Mauao by-election.

Hundreds of children in the region have had reason to celebrate.

Seven in 10 locals imprisoned last year were Māori - the highest rate in 30 years.

The principal of a Rotorua school is on leave after allegations about his conduct.

Thousands of secondary school students are competing on the water at Tikitapu.

The author of a book on the 28th Maori Battalion is looking for photographs.

Hawaiian students are in the region to learn from Maori.

Michael Staite was one of the first artists approached to be part of the collection.

Rotorua-based tribal federation Te Arawa has rejected assertions that it had been "captured" by agreeing to support leaving the wreck of the Rena on Astrolabe Reef.

No man's ever too famous to disobey his nan. The Koi Boys' Ngahere (Nuz) Ngatai is living proof.

Top Maori businesses and business leaders are being encouraged to enter a prestigious annual award.

Waikite Junior Rugby Club encourages parents and caregivers to get their children registered for winter sport.

At the time it wasn't sexy to be a Maori who dared not to be in arts or humanities - Te Taru White

Local filmmakers have been selected to produce a documentary that aims to captivate audiences and develop local talent.

Boydie Pirika preferred to lead from back but was prepared to confront issues.

Years ago, a Maori boy was caught stealing lollies at the local Four Square. A report labelled him a "thug". He was 10 years old, writes Dame Susan Devoy.

Te Arawa have lost another hard working and humble man in Poiti (Boydie) Arama-Karaka Pirika.

Innovative, respected and loved tourism operator farewelled by family and friends.

Hundreds of kapa haka performers have given their all at Te Matatini. Here are the full results.