A Taranaki man is set to take on a big challenge, after conquering his battle with obesity. Dinnie Moeahu is raising money for the Little Fighters Trust by competing in an Iron Man competition next year.
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Corey Niwa wins Shuriken in MMA debut
Corey Niwa of Te Ātiawa and Taranaki has taken out his first Shuriken title in his MMA debut.
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Naked photo upsets Taranaki iwi members
A picture of glamour model, Jaylene Cook, posing naked atop of Mount Taranaki has been causing a stir on social media. Traditionally known as Taranaki Te Mounga Tapu, the "cheeky" snap has caused offence with iwi leaders and members.
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Te Atiawa place names officially recognised
The New Zealand Geographic board has announced a revision of place names in North Taranaki. Six locations in Te Atiawa will now be recognised by their Māori place names. A seventh location has been given a Māori title.
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Māori Chancellor keen to expand Māori economy
The first ever Māori Chancellor of Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa is keen to expand the potential in the Māori economy. Michael Ahie (Taranaki, Ngā Ruahine, Ngāti Ruanui) believes the university, with its expertise in the agri-food and business sectors, is well placed to empower Māori through education.
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Iwi groups disappointed Govt cancels final settlement readings
Three iwi groups are angry and upset that the third reading of their Historical Treaty Settlement Bills will not go ahead at Parliament this week. Ngāruahine, Te Atiawa and Taranaki iwi believe they have been stonewalled by the actions of NZ First, who refused to attend the passing of the bills this Friday.
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Native Affairs- Digging Deep
How can Māori protect culturally significant whenua when the government grants oil drilling permits in that area? Reporter Renee Kahukura Iosefa visited Te Ātiawa in North Taranaki to discover a hurt, as deep as the oil wells, threatening their past.
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Te Ātiawa feel ignored by Hutt City Council over naming of new recreational centre
A Te Ātiawa spokesperson is accusing the Hutt City Council of ignoring local iwi over the naming of a new recreational centre in Taita.
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Brad Rona first-time finalist for Māori Sports Awards
Brad helped the Black Sox win the world championships held in NZ at the start of the year and he's also been named as a finalist for the Māori Sports Awards.
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Taranaki Whānui elder Sam Jackson has passed away
Prominent Taranaki Whānui and Te Ātiawa elder Sam Jackson (80) passed away in hospital last night following a short illness.