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 via 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.

New Zealand’s relationship with China has been in the spotlight recently with some claiming the freezing of relations could affect our exports to that country. But as political reporter Eruera Rerekura - Te Karere was told by a leading Māori business leader China continues to value its relationship with Māori.

Two days out from the world's largest kapa haka event and teams competing at Te Matatini ki te Ao are starting to arrive in Wellington. Today Rapaera Tawhai went out to meet one of those teams, Manawa Mai Tawhiti. Rapaera Tawhai Reports

Ngāti Tama ki te Waipounamu have taken exception to an artist's provocative portrait of their tupuna. Whatitiri Te Wake - Te Karere got the reposnse of the art gallery that hosted the painting. #WATCHNOW

Dual place name Tūranganui a Kiwa-Poverty Bay has been officially approved. Tau kē!