$80 million has been earmarked for Middlemore Hospital upgrades. Hania Douglas - Te Karere with this report.

Despite being the latest competitor eliminated from Project Runway NZ, Misty Ratima has made a mark in the cut-throat fashion industry. An early finish was not expected, but Ratima says she was satisfied with being a part of the journey.

Hamilton drivers have been locked out of their workplace after a long-standing pay dispute came to a head earlier this week. The Go Bus employees are demanding a living wage and they're taking action against the joint iwi-owned company. Te Okiwa McLean with this kaupapa coming up on Te Karere at 4pm, TVNZ 1.

Despite being eliminated from Project Runway NZ Misty Ratima says the experience has only strengthened her passion for fashion. Te Rina Kowhai reports.

Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta has been named in Britain's television network, the BBC's 100 women of inspiration and influence. Te Okiwa McLean reports.

Tauranga City Council has issued a decree over begging and rough sleeping. Tommy Wilson of the support service Te Tuinga Whānau supports the council’s decree. Find out why. Rapaera Tawhai Reports.

$13 million has been dedicated to save the beloved native kauri tree. But could it be too little, too late? He aha ō whakaaro? Thoughts? Whatitiri Te Wake - Te Karere with this report.