Kīngitanga

She first entered politics in 2005 and has spent her political career striving to achieve better outcomes for her people.

A group of 14 rangatira - known as Tekaumaarua - conferred to decide who would succeed the late king, and to consult with other iwi and rangatira.

Erin Paki has been managing koha at Tūrangawaewae marae for the past 25 years.

Taatahi Ora, Waikura, Taakitumu, and Te Tiimatanga were the four waka taking the late king to his final resting place at Taupiri Maunga.

Watch the new ariki, Nga Wai Hono i te Po Paki, ascend the throne to become the new Māori kuini.

The decision, affirmed by iwi leaders, makes Ngawai Hono I Te Po the eighth in an unbroken line of succession.

Tāmaki Paenga Hira, Auckland Museum is one of the many organisations at day five of the King's tangi, returning a gift that was given to it for an exhibition.

Rahui Papa joined Te Ao with Moana last night at Tuurangawaewae marae.

Many stories were shared to the nation today on relationships with the King, from ancestral links to schooling days.

Te Kitohi Pikaahu, Northland Bishop who was one of the people leading the anointing ceremony for Kiingi Tuheitia is at Tuurangawaewae to mourn the loss of a King.