#LIVE | Speeches are underway at the official pōhiri for Te Matatini ki Te Ao. Disclaimer | Expect sudden camera movements at times.

#LIVE | The official pōhiri for Te Matatini ki te Ao is underway at Wellington's Waitangi Park. Disclaimer: This camera is filming raw footage expect camera movements

While the official opening for Te Matatini ki te Ao is about to get underway, Presenter Scotty Morrison looks at some of the big numbers, which in the end comes down to one coveted prize; The Duncan Mcintyre trophy, the supreme title that denotes the best haka group in the world.

Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa was on the stand today giving evidence in his defence at the high court in Auckland. Rewa is on trial for the rape and murder of Susan Burdett in 1992 which he denies.

A new lending mobile store has launched in a bid to ward off loan sharks. Whatitiri Te Wake - Te Karere with this report.

Despite the latest 1News Colmar Brunton poll showing poor results for National Party leader Simon Bridges, his party continues to stand behind him. The poll revealed Jacinda Ardern star continues to rise, in stark contrast to the beleaguered Ngāti Maniapoto man who registered his polling rating since the election. Here's political reporter Eruera Rerekura - Te Karere.

Haka groups, spectators and supporters are travelling to the capital for the biggest event in Māoridom by all means of transport, either by car, ferry, train, bus or airplane. Hania Douglas - Te Karere met the kapa who arrived in Wellington today.

Te Ururoa Flavell and his contingent from Rotorua arrived at Takapūwāhia Marae where they will stay the night before heading into Wellington’s CBD. Rapaera Tawhai Reports.