The Prime Minister soaked in the Matatini vibes today and witnessed a waiata composed for her baby, Neve Te Aroha. Eruera Rerekura - Te Karere with the details.

Reporter Hania Douglas - Te Karere was up at the crack of dawn today and went out to met Te Reanga Mōrehu o Rātana while they prepared to break the Matatini ice. Here's her report.

#LIVE | Te Matatini Day 1 - Lunch break with Pere Wihongi! We ask a few kaimātakitaki who they're here to support and what's their favourite part so far.

#LIVE: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is visiting Te Matatini today. She answers questions from the media.

The star of the Aladdin musical has paid students at Otara's Tangaroa College a visit in a bid to open a whole new world of wonders and help the young people unlock their full potential. Whatitiri Te Wake - Te Karere with this report.

A Māori fashion designer is putting out an SOS call for help to get her designs to London where they are set to feature as part of Fashion Week. Alecia Kana makes clothes that feature traditional Māori fibres and patterns and dreams of showcasing them on the world stage, but as Irena Smith - Te Karere reports time is running out to get the garments to the famous show.

Female referee Belinda Sleeman will become the first woman to referee an official NRL trial match!

Despite hype around this year's NRL indigenous clash, a NZ Māori Rugby League board member says more cultural awareness is needed in the game. Te Rina Kowhai with this report.

The long-awaited Whānau Ora review is out. Labour is claiming it's upholding its legacy, while the opposition calls on the government to put their words to action. Eruera Rerekura - Te Karere with this report.