The Ariki or paramount chief of Ngāti Tūwharetoa has been lying in state at his marae in Waihī near Tūrangi.

Born at Little Waihi on the shores of Lake Taupō, he leaves behind a legacy of service to his iwi.

Born at Little Waihi on the shores of Lake Taupō, he leaves behind a legacy of service to his iwi.

The paramount chief of Ngāti Tūwharetoa died on Tuesday at the age of 84.

People from around the motu will begin making their way to Tapeka marae at Waihī on Friday for the tangihanga of Sir Tumu Te Heuheu.

Tributes continue to flow for Sir Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII, acknowledging his quiet nature, his kaitiakitanga and focus on the future.

Tributes continue to flow for Sir Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII, acknowledging his quiet nature, his kaitiakitanga and focus on the future.

Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi chief executive Tia Ashby said there would be no pressure on people to get vaccinated.

By Mokwugwo SolomonThe leadership of Nando United Brothers Association (NUBA), in collaboration with other respected stakeholders of Nando...

By Mokwugwo SolomonThe leadership of Nando United Brothers Association (NUBA), in collaboration with other respected stakeholders of Nando...