Rawiri Te Kowhai knew something was up with his body - but when he was told he was a walking heart-attack or stroke victim he decided something needed to change.

A Rotorua musician is releasing his latest single to coincide with Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori - Maori Language Week.

Young musos with a Maori or Pacifica background have the chance to shine at the Rotorua Smokefree Pacifica Beats 2015.

People looking to take part in Matariki celebrations this weekend can join the Rotorua Lakes Council community events team and guest speaker Hohepa Tuahine on an entertaining walk.

A Rotorua musician is one of several Maori leaders and academics who have filed a claim and application for an urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing regarding the TPPA.

Maori Party co-leader and Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell has hit out at political opponents who continue to accuse him of "baseless allegations".

Five days have passed since great orator, Mauriora Kingi, was laid to rest. But tribe's across the country are still in disbelief.