Te Ao Māori

At an extraordinary meeting, the mayor expressed frustration at having to revisit the issue.

What we know about Thursday's funeral and the Whakawahinga (raising up) ceremony for his successor, as well as the road closures and detours.

A deputy mayor says she its disappointed the council has been forced to relitigate decisions it made last year.

Rahui Papa also spoke of cousins from across the globe, saying Kiingi Tuheitia was a "global citizen" and it is a testament to that to see them all return to Tuurangawaewae. Video

Ruapehu District councillors are seeking advice on the consequences if they refuse to run a binding poll on its Māori ward on at next October's election.

One of the core beliefs at Tuurangawaewae Marae is that 'no one should go home hungry', and the people of Tainui have epitomised the Māori value of Manaakitanga - or hospitality - during the…

Rangatahi Māori have arrived in numbers at Tuurangawaewae to tautoko Kiingi Tuheitia's legacy of kotahitanga and support the haukāinga.

Kiingi Tuheitia's death was something no-one expected. But in true Māori fashion, the haukainga sprung into action to prepare.

Former and current politicians will travel to Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday to farewell Kiingi Tuheitia.

Western Bay of Plenty councillors have stood by their decision and reaffirmed a Māori ward for the district.

At Tuurangawaewae the King's Council will meet with iwi leaders in private today to discuss who will succeed the Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia.

Hundreds of people have arrived at Tuurangawaewae for the second pōwhiri of the day, including delegates from across Te Moana nui ā kiwa.

Māori ward councillors say their roles have brought positive change - and they hope the votes will reflect that.

Thousands of manuhiri have been welcomed onto Tuurangawaewae Marae, as iwi and dignitaries continue to pay their respects on the third day of the Māori king's tangihanga.

The Prime Minister said he will remember the Māori King as someone who brought love, hope and peace.

Historian Vincent O'Malley explains how the Kiingitanga came to be and the initial loyalty of Tainui to the Crown. Audio

Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died early on Friday at the age of 69, just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation.

Māoridom is preparing for what will likely be its biggest tangi in nearly 20 years after the sudden death of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. Audio