# featured news (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 28 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover featured news. Page: Feed: --- ## [New Government in 2027 Must Commit to Judicial Resource Security](https://westerninsight.co.ke/new-government-in-2027-must-commit-to-judicial-resource-security/) _2026-08-21 · Western Insight Newsroom · Western Insight_ By Billy Mijungu Judicial Resource Security should be a central commitment of the new Government in 2027. For years, the idea of a Judicial Funding Floor has been proposed — with at least 1.5% of national revenue dedicated to judicial functions and the wider justice sector. Such a Justice Funding Compact would go a long \[…\] ## [Remembering Mbai: benefits versus challenges, 23 years since the death of the father of devolution](https://westerninsight.co.ke/remembering-mbai-benefits-versus-challenges-23-years-since-the-death-of-the-father-of-devolution/) _2026-08-21 · Western Insight Newsroom · Western Insight_ By Habil Onyango. The onset of devolution in Kenya officially began with the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, which replaced a heavily centralised state with a two-tier government system. The transition materialised operationally following the country’s first general election in March 2013, establishing 47 distinct County Governments designed to bring public resources, representation, and… ## [From KSh40,000 to a Lifeline: How Hitaji Is Transforming the Lives of Rural Women and Girls in Nyatike](https://westerninsight.co.ke/from-ksh40000-to-a-lifeline-how-hitaji-is-transforming-the-lives-of-rural-women-and-girls-in-nyatike/) _2026-08-21 · Western Insight Newsroom · Western Insight_ By Erick Otieno In the rural villages of Nyatike South Sub-County, where poverty and limited economic opportunities continue to challenge many families, a small women’s revolving fund is quietly changing lives. For members of Ochuna Busy Ladies in Kaler Ward, the journey began with KSh40,000 in financial support from the Hitaji Development Initiative, an organisation \[…\] ## [‘What’s next for us?’: Sickle cell warriors fear losing their specialised haven as Kisumu moves to reclaim Victoria Annex](https://westerninsight.co.ke/whats-next-for-us-sickle-cell-warriors-fear-losing-their-specialised-haven-as-kisumu-moves-to-reclaim-victoria-annex/) _2026-08-21 · Western Insight Newsroom · Western Insight_ By James Okoth Awuor Lilian had only spent four months at Victoria Annex, but in that short time the facility had become something much bigger than a hospital. It had become a place where she felt safe. A place where she could meet other people living with sickle cell disease, share experiences, encourage others and \[…\] ## [Blood in Baba’s bedroom, Homa Bay hosts Dr Odhiambo Mbai’s 23rd anniversary, the aftermath, losers and winners (DUPLICATE)](https://westerninsight.co.ke/blood-in-babas-bedroom-homa-bay-hosts-dr-odhiambo-mbais-23rd-anniversary-the-aftermath-losers-and-winners-duplicate/) _2026-08-21 · Western Insight Newsroom · Western Insight_ By Anderson Ojwang Twenty-three years ago, Kenyans witnessed the assassination of Dr Odhiambo Mbai, a respected scholar from Kochai, Homa Bay County. Odhiambo, who chaired the Devolution Committee during the 2002–2004 Bomas of Kenya constitutional conference, became a sacrifice for today’s devolved governments. In Kenya’s annals of history, Dr Odhiambo is revered for the birth \[…\] ## [NEMA Shuts Down 213 Lavington Club Over Noise Complaints After Year-Long Compliance Dispute](https://westerninsight.co.ke/nema-shuts-down-213-lavington-club-over-noise-complaints-after-year-long-compliance-dispute/) _2026-08-21 · Western Insight Newsroom · Western Insight_ By Valentine Omondi The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has ordered the immediate closure of 213 Lavington Club in Nairobi, citing continued noise pollution complaints and failure by the entertainment facility to comply with environmental requirements issued nearly a year earlier. In a formal Environmental Restoration Order dated 19 August 2026, NEMA directed the management \[…\] ## [Engr. Humphrey Benson Commends Umulu Women, Reaffirms Youth-Centred Vision For 2027](https://newscritic.com.ng/2026/08/21/engr-humphrey-benson-commends-umulu-women-reaffirms-youth-centred-vision-for-2027/) _2026-08-21 · admin · News Critic_ Frontline aspirant for the Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency seat, Engr. Humphrey Chukwudi Benson, has commended the Umulu Development Union Federated (Women’s Wing) for the successful hosting of its 2026 August Women Meeting.Benson described the annual gathering as a powerful demonstration of unity, purpose and the enduring strength of Umulu women, who continue to play a vital role in… ## [120-year-old ba’ goes under the hammer](https://orcadian.co.uk/120-year-old-ba-goes-under-the-hammer/) _2026-08-20 · Ethan Flett · The Orcadian Online_ A historic ba’ has been sold at auction in Edinburgh, with a winning bid of £3,810. The trophy from the 1907 Christmas Day Youth’s Ba’ was won by Uppie Pat Gunn. His family were hoping to buy the ba’ and have it displayed in Kirkwall, but the bids went beyond their top price. Up for \[…\] The post 120-year-old ba’ goes under the hammer appeared first on The Orcadian Online . ## [Drones as a Service Are Turning Land Surveying into a Faster, Smarter, Lucrative Business](https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/drones-as-a-service-are-turning-land-surveying-into-a-faster-smarter-lucrative-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=drones-as-a-service-are-turning-land-surveying-into-a-faster-smarter-lucrative-business) _2026-08-20 · admin · Financial News Media_ New York, NY – August 20, 2026 – Market News Updates News Commentary – Land surveying has traditionally been a slow, labor-intensive process. Survey crews often have to cover large areas on foot, set up equipment, take measurements and then spend hours processing the information. Drones are changing that process. Equipped with high-resolution cameras, RTK/PPK \[…\] The post Drones as a Service Are… ## [JOOTRH Advances Comprehensive Sickle Cell Care Through Early Diagnosis and Specialised Treatment](https://westerninsight.co.ke/jootrh-advances-comprehensive-sickle-cell-care-through-early-diagnosis-and-specialised-treatment/) _2026-08-20 · Western Insight Newsroom · Western Insight_ By Sandra Blessings Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital has advanced comprehensive sickle cell care through early diagnosis and specialised treatment. Dr Brenda Misore, Paediatric Haematologist and Oncologist at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), during her presentation at the ongoing National Health Summit at the Kenyatta International Convention… ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5kdokME1g0MF) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [Wamunyoro’s volcanic windfall](https://westerninsight.co.ke/wamunyoros-volcanic-windfall/) _2026-08-20 · Western Insight Newsroom · Western Insight_ By Anderson Ojwang From a once quiet and sleepy Wamunyoro, today it is awake, teeming, bursting and speaking loudly and boldly. The once dormant volcano of Mt Kenya, currently Wamunyoro, is volcanically active, threatening to erupt. Just when most people thought that Wamunyoro’s volcano was extinct, it is erupting. The impeached deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, \[…\] ## [From the Kisumu’s Obunga slums to the United States of America, God’s favour in young Fidel](https://westerninsight.co.ke/from-the-kisumus-obunga-slums-to-the-united-states-of-america-gods-favour-in-young-fidel/) _2026-08-20 · Western Insight Newsroom · Western Insight_ By Anderson Ojwang In the sprawling slums of Kisumu’s Obunga, from a humble family background, a son of a fish monger, Fidel Odhiambo, is rising to rewrite his story. Fidel is the talk of the town, not only of his Kakamega Boys High School but also in Obunga slums, where his rising star is giving \[…\] ## [Deerness treasures go on display](https://orcadian.co.uk/deerness-treasures-go-on-display/) _2026-08-20 · Tom Groat · The Orcadian Online_ An exhibition showcasing “Treasures of Deerness” is currently running at St Ninian’s Kirk. The exhibition is curated by the Friends of St Ninian’s Kirk Committee. Deerness Treasures Past and Present, a response to a call-out for Deerness-related objects, is a truly community-led and focused initiative, containing many marvellous objects that not only combine rich local \[…\] The post Deerness… ## [Police appeal after car damaged](https://orcadian.co.uk/police-appeal-after-car-damaged-7/) _2026-08-20 · Tom Groat · The Orcadian Online_ Police are seeking witnesses to vehicular vandalism in Stromness. A silver Seat Ibiza, parked at St Peter’s Park in the town, was damaged last weekend. The damage consisted of several scratch marks running along the driver’s side of the vehicle, which was parked unattended between mid-afternoon on Thursday, August 13, and the morning of Monday, \[…\] The post Police appeal after car damaged appeared… ## [Virseker Noordvaal Cup Final - Fixtures and Results](https://pegasuspublishing.co.za/virseker-noordvaal-cup-final-fixtures-and-results/) _2026-08-20 · Shana · Pegasus Publishing_ The Virseker Noordvaal Cup is one of the most prestigious and historic school rugby tournaments in South Africa. With a legacy spanning over a century, it has played a major role in developing young rugby talent and shaping the country’s rugby culture. The post Virseker Noordvaal Cup Final - Fixtures and Results appeared first on Pegasus Publishing . ## [EXCLUSIVE: OIC boss’s ‘special leave’ meetings revealed](https://orcadian.co.uk/exclusive-oic-bosss-special-leave-meetings-revealed/) _2026-08-20 · Ethan Flett · The Orcadian Online_ Orkney Islands Council’s (OIC) chief executive was not invited to meetings about his own “special leave,” The Orcadian can reveal. Doubts have emerged over whether the council is following national policy, which would require Oliver Reid to be involved in any proceedings against him. The decision to remove the chief executive seems to have been taken quickly \[…\] The post EXCLUSIVE: OIC boss’s… ## [Kearsney set for a weekend of fast-paced hockey fives](https://pegasuspublishing.co.za/kearsney-set-for-a-weekend-of-fast-paced-hockey-fives/) _2026-08-20 · Shana · Pegasus Publishing_ Some of the province’s top hockey-playing schools will go head-to-head this weekend at the annual Kearsney Hockey Fives, promising three days of fast-paced, high-energy action. The post Kearsney set for a weekend of fast-paced hockey fives appeared first on Pegasus Publishing . ## [A.R.T | 2026 Pacific Music Awards](https://tpplus.co.nz/arts-music/a-r-t-2026-pacific-music-awards/) _2026-08-19 · Tagata Pasifika · TP+_ A.R.T performs at the 2026 Pacific Music Awards. ## [Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry unveils a trophy Like No Other](https://pegasuspublishing.co.za/hrugbys-greatest-rivalry-unveils-a-trophy-like-no-other/) _2026-08-19 · Shana · Pegasus Publishing_ The tour like no other now has a trophy like no other. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, presented by Castle Double Malt, on Wednesday unveiled a world first with a trophy created in two halves - yet drawn together by magnetism - to capture the unique bond between the Springboks and All Blacks. The post Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry unveils a trophy Like No Other appeared first on Pegasus Publishing . ## [DPP approves prosecution of Treasury official in Sh1.57B fraud case](https://westerninsight.co.ke/dpp-approves-prosecution-of-treasury-official-in-sh1-57b-fraud-case/) _2026-08-19 · Western Insight Newsroom · Western Insight_ By Valentine Omondi A long-running investigation into the alleged misappropriation of Sh1.57 billion from the Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT) has entered a new phase after the Director of Public Prosecutions approved the prosecution of nine suspects, including officials from the National Treasury who were tasked with coordinating the programme. \[…\] ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oK2Le3tD6jjN) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [Governor Wanga: Was stopping the rally worth compared to resolving the nurses’ strike?](https://westerninsight.co.ke/governor-wanga-was-stopping-the-rally-worth-compared-to-resolving-the-nurses-strike/) _2026-08-19 · Western Insight Newsroom · Western Insight_ By Anderson Ojwang The irony of the Governor Gladys Wanga administration. At one point, Wanga is shedding tears over the description of Homa Bay county as Yemen over dilapidated and collapsed road infrastructure. On the other hand, Wanga and her administration have maintained studious silence over the ongoing nurses’ strike which has entered its sixth \[…\] ## [Maraga gives Ruto seven-day ultimatum to release police reforms report or publish it](https://westerninsight.co.ke/maraga-gives-ruto-seven-day-ultimatum-to-release-police-reforms-report-or-publish-it-2/) _2026-08-19 · Western Insight Newsroom · Western Insight_ By Valentine Omondi Former Chief Justice David Maraga has given President William Ruto a seven-day ultimatum to release the complete and unedited report of the National Taskforce on Police Reforms, warning that he will publish it himself if the President fails to act. In a letter dated August 18, 2026, Maraga, who chaired the taskforce, \[…\] ## [Another party for Mt Kenya, Ndindi reviving a stalled vehicle as Wiper-DCP plot partnership](https://westerninsight.co.ke/another-party-for-mt-kenya-ndindi-reviving-a-stalled-vehicle-as-wiper-dcp-plot-partnership/) _2026-08-19 · Western Insight Newsroom · Western Insight_ By Anderson Ojwang Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro on Monday embarked on a journey to revive the stalled People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) and to reposition it in Mt Kenya. Ndindi, a once close confidant of President William Ruto and an emerging leader in Mt Kenya, ditched United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for one of the country’s \[…\] ## [THE 2014 PFM AMENDMENT THAT INSTITUTIONALISED THE DEBT BUSINESS](https://westerninsight.co.ke/the-2014-pfm-amendment-that-institutionalised-the-debt-business/) _2026-08-19 · Western Insight Newsroom · Western Insight_ Kenya’s debt crisis did not emerge overnight. In my view, one of the most consequential policy changes was the 2014 amendment to the Public Finance Management Act, particularly Section 50(7)(d), which opened the door for pre-negotiated borrowing expenses to be paid directly at the closing of external loans. “…applied, in part, to pay at closing, \[…\] ## [Sam V | 2026 Pacific Music Awards](https://tpplus.co.nz/arts-music/sam-v-2026-pacific-music-awards/) _2026-08-18 · Tagata Pasifika · TP+_ Sam V performs at the 2026 Pacific Music Awards. ## [EMBS MentorLink: Fostering Careers Together](https://www.embs.org/featured-news/embs-mentorlink-fostering-careers-together/) _2026-08-18 · Deidre Artis · IEEE EMBS_ Sign up on the EMBS MentorLink to build the future of biomedical engineering. The post EMBS MentorLink: Fostering Careers Together appeared first on IEEE EMBS . ## [Nominations Now Open for 14th Annual Newcomer Recognition Awards](https://simcoe.ca/advisory/nominations-now-open-for-14th-annual-newcomer-recognition-awards/) _2026-08-18 · Chelsea Riddell · Simcoe County_ Midhurst/August 18, 2026 – The County of Simcoe is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 14th annual Newcomer Recognition Awards. The post Nominations Now Open for 14th Annual Newcomer Recognition Awards appeared first on Simcoe County . ## [Shortlisting for star fundraiser](https://orcadian.co.uk/shortlisting-for-star-fundraiser/) _2026-08-18 · Sarah Gilmour · The Orcadian Online_ Orkney fundraising star Gregor Corse is in the running for another award, having made the JustGiving Rising Stars shortlist. The four-year-old captured hearts and minds across Orkney and beyond. Peedie Gregor, who was born with a neurological condition which affects his balance and mobility, completed 30 laps of his Kirkwall home each day for 30 \[…\] The post Shortlisting for star fundraiser… ## [Shock as Sony Sugar Company Limited to be auctioned over Bank debt of Sh 862 M](https://westerninsight.co.ke/shock-as-sony-sugar-company-limited-to-be-auctioned-over-bank-debt-of-sh-862-m/) _2026-08-18 · Western Insight Newsroom · Western Insight_ By Andersen Ojwang Even before the dust of the dusty Mbita‑Sindo‑Kiabuya‑Sori corridor settles, telling the sad reality of the dilapidated road networks in Homa Bay county, another shocker: the only publicly owned black smoke in the greater Southern Nyanza, and more specifically Migori county, the Sony Sugar Company Limited, has been placed under the auctioneer’s \[…\] ## [Lessons From Osun Gov’ship Election And The Insight Into Abia 2027 Race](https://newscritic.com.ng/2026/08/18/lessons-from-osun-govship-election-and-the-insight-into-abia-2027-race/) _2026-08-18 · admin · News Critic_ By Hilda Ifegwu The Osun Governorship Election has thrown up some very interesting lessons and, indeed, an insight into what may happen in the Abia 2027 Governorship race. As deadly and impoverished as the APC is perceived to be, yet APC garnered over 46% of the votes cast in Osun. One would think that nobody would vote for APC because of the hardship they unleashed on Nigerians. Yet, APC made a… ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4EHJqM9MZsCC) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [Virseker Noordvaal Cup - 18 August Results](https://pegasuspublishing.co.za/virseker-noordvaal-cup-18-august-results/) _2026-08-18 · Shana · Pegasus Publishing_ The Virseker Noordvaal Cup is one of the most prestigious and historic school rugby tournaments in South Africa. With a legacy spanning over a century, it has played a major role in developing young rugby talent and shaping the country’s rugby culture. The post Virseker Noordvaal Cup - 18 August Results appeared first on Pegasus Publishing . ## [To Overtake Singapore, Kenya Must Trade Handouts for Radical Discipline](https://westerninsight.co.ke/to-overtake-singapore-kenya-must-trade-handouts-for-radical-discipline/) _2026-08-18 · Western Insight Newsroom · Western Insight_ By odiwuor Alala Every generation produces a glossy blueprint destined to gather dust unless someone confronts the uncomfortable truth: strategy documents do not build nations; disciplined citizens do. As the national conversation shifts towards Kenya’s vision beyond 2030, our greatest vulnerability is neither a lack of capital nor an absence of natural endowments. It is \[…\] ## [Our complete guide to running through menopause](https://runnersworldonline.com.au/our-complete-guide-to-running-through-menopause/) _2026-08-18 · Runner's World · Runner's World Australia and New Zealand_ Menopause can be devastating for runners, but new research and the now more open conversation can help in navigating the challenges and emerging stronger, heathier and happier in the long run. By Sam Murphy When the symptoms started, I had no idea what was wrong. I was experiencing heart palpitations, my joints and muscles ached. Even \[…\] The post Our complete guide to running through menopause… ## [Historic U18 clean sweep underlines strength of SA Rugby's development pathway](https://pegasuspublishing.co.za/historic-u18-clean-sweep-underlines-strength-of-sa-rugbys-development-pathway/) _2026-08-17 · Shana · Pegasus Publishing_ The 2026 Under-18 International Series, which concluded over the weekend at Stellenberg High School north of Cape Town, marked the first time both the SA U18 and SA U18 ‘A’ sides have finished this event unbeaten. The post Historic U18 clean sweep underlines strength of SA Rugby's development pathway appeared first on Pegasus Publishing . ## [UNESCO Partners with UNITE, MoES and RENU for Digital Skilling of Teachers Nationwide](https://renu.ac.ug/unesco-partners-with-unite-moes-and-renu-for-digital-skilling-of-teachers-nationwide/) _2026-08-17 · Louise Karungi · Research and Education Network for Uganda_ Kampala, Uganda – Thursday 17th August 2026 As Uganda advances its digital transformation agenda, strengthening teachers’ digital competencies has become a national priority. An assessment done by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2026 found that the majority of Uganda’s teacher educators do not yet meet the recommended digital skills profile, to \[…\] ## [First of 12 Autism-friendly movie nights kick off in Takanini](https://tpplus.co.nz/community/first-of-12-autism-friendly-movie-nights-kick-off-in-takanini/) _2026-08-17 · Ann-Tauilo Motuga · TP+_ Autism Kids Collective launched its first ever autism-friendly movie night for kids at Silky Otters in Takanini last week. ## [The Marathon Mindset: Jess Stenson on Running, Performance and Finding Clarity](https://runnersworldonline.com.au/the-marathon-mindset-jess-stenson/) _2026-08-16 · Runner's World · Runner's World Australia and New Zealand_ By Runner’s World AUSNZ Three-time Olympian, current Australian marathon record holder and lululemon Ambassador Jess Stenson has learned that running at your best isn’t always about doing more. It’s about trusting the process, staying present and focusing on what matters most. Here’s what every runner can learn from her marathon mindset. Jess Stenson knows what \[…\] The post The Marathon Mindset:… ## [Just The Job](https://orcadian.co.uk/just-the-job-48/) _2026-08-16 · Craig Miller · The Orcadian Online_ Looking for a job? Check out the current vacancies available across Orkney in the Jobs section on our website, updated weekly. There you will find a full listing of positions currently advertised in The Orcadian – the number one platform in Orkney to help you find a career move that’s right for you. Don’t delay, \[…\] The post Just The Job appeared first on The Orcadian Online . ## [Thai basil and Chinese cabbage thriving in Orkney](https://orcadian.co.uk/thai-basil-and-chinese-cabbage-thriving-in-orkney/) _2026-08-16 · Ethan Flett · The Orcadian Online_ Everything from chilis to cucumbers is being grown at UHI Orkney, as part of an innovative experiment in vertical farming. At a polycrub on campus, nine towers are being used to grow fruit, vegetables, and herbs that would never normally be found so fresh and tasty in Orkney. The Agronomy and Agriculture Institute, headed by \[…\] The post Thai basil and Chinese cabbage thriving in Orkney appeared… ## [#OPINION: Te Pāti Māori Has the People Power — Now Comes the Test at the Ballot Box](https://waateanews.com/2026/08/16/opinion-te-pati-maori-has-the-people-power-now-comes-the-test-at-the-ballot-box/) _2026-08-16 · Matthew Tukaki · Opinion Archives - Waatea News: Māori Radio Station_ If political campaign launches are supposed to demonstrate energy, organisation and momentum, then Te Pāti Māori had all three in Tairāwhiti this morning. From the welcome onto Te Poho o \[…\] The post #OPINION: Te Pāti Māori Has the People Power — Now Comes the Test at the Ballot Box appeared first on Waatea News: Māori Radio Station . ## [Couple raise over £11k for Archie Foundation](https://orcadian.co.uk/couple-raise-over-11k-for-archie-foundation/) _2026-08-15 · Sarah Gilmour · The Orcadian Online_ An Orphir couple have raised over £11,500 for a charity supporting the families of young patients at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Kerry Omand and lan Slater were inspired to walk 59km around the coastline of South Ronaldsay after the care they received when their little boy was hospitalised with a rare illness. Five-year-old Calum is making \[…\] The post Couple raise over £11k for Archie Foundation… ## [#sundaykorero: New Zealand’s LNG vs Renewables Debate — Energy Security, Dry-Year Risk, Storage and Power Prices](https://waateanews.com/2026/08/16/new-zealands-lng-vs-renewables-debate-energy-security-dry-year-risk-storage-and-power-prices/) _2026-08-15 · Matthew Tukaki · Te Kaupapa Archives - Waatea News: Māori Radio Station_ New Zealand’s energy debate is not simply a choice between liquefied natural gas and renewable electricity. The real question is how Aotearoa should manage the difficult transition from declining domestic \[…\] The post #sundaykorero: New Zealand’s LNG vs Renewables Debate — Energy Security, Dry-Year Risk, Storage and Power Prices appeared first on Waatea News: Māori Radio Station . ## [#sundaykorero: Curriculum Overhaul Sparks Fears Over Student Workload, Mātauranga Māori and Climate Change](https://waateanews.com/2026/08/16/curriculum-overhaul-sparks-fears-over-student-workload-matauranga-maori-and-climate-change/) _2026-08-15 · Matthew Tukaki · Te Kaupapa Archives - Waatea News: Māori Radio Station_ The Government’s major overhaul of the New Zealand national curriculum is generating intense debate, with teachers warning the changes risk overloading students while concerns grow over the treatment of mātauranga \[…\] The post #sundaykorero: Curriculum Overhaul Sparks Fears Over Student Workload, Mātauranga Māori and Climate Change appeared first on Waatea News: Māori Radio Station . ## [#sundaykorero: Mike Smith v Fonterra — Climate Change, Tikanga Māori and the Government Move to Shut Down a Landmark Case](https://waateanews.com/2026/08/16/mike-smith-v-fonterra-climate-change-tikanga-maori-and-the-government-move-to-shut-down-a-landmark-case/) _2026-08-15 · Matthew Tukaki · Te Kaupapa Archives - Waatea News: Māori Radio Station_ Mike Smith v Fonterra has developed into one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most consequential climate-law disputes. What began in 2019 as a civil action by Māori climate activist and iwi \[…\] The post #sundaykorero: Mike Smith v Fonterra — Climate Change, Tikanga Māori and the Government Move to Shut Down a Landmark Case appeared first on Waatea News: Māori Radio Station . ## [#TEKAUPAPA | $2.4 Billion for Marae: The Greens Want to Turn Our Whare into National Infrastructure](https://waateanews.com/2026/08/15/tekaupapa-2-4-billion-for-marae-the-greens-want-to-turn-our-whare-into-national-infrastructure/) _2026-08-14 · Matthew Tukaki · Te Kaupapa Archives - Waatea News: Māori Radio Station_ The Green Party has put one of the biggest Māori infrastructure proposals of Election 2026 on the table — a $2.4 billion permanent fund for marae. Te Kaupapa looks beyond \[…\] The post #TEKAUPAPA | $2.4 Billion for Marae: The Greens Want to Turn Our Whare into National Infrastructure appeared first on Waatea News: Māori Radio Station . ## [#TEKAUPAPA | Election 2026: The Big Parties Shrink as the Race Blows Wide Open](https://waateanews.com/2026/08/15/te-kaupapa-election-2026-the-big-parties-shrink-as-the-race-blows-wide-open/) _2026-08-14 · Matthew Tukaki · Te Kaupapa Archives - Waatea News: Māori Radio Station_ The latest 1News Verian poll points to an Election 2026 contest where the old rules are breaking down. National and Labour can no longer assume voters will simply fall into \[…\] The post #TEKAUPAPA | Election 2026: The Big Parties Shrink as the Race Blows Wide Open appeared first on Waatea News: Māori Radio Station . ## [#TEKAUPAPA | Leadership Knives While the Kitchen Table Burns](https://waateanews.com/2026/08/15/te-kaupapa-leadership-knives-while-the-kitchen-table-burns/) _2026-08-14 · Matthew Tukaki · Te Kaupapa Archives - Waatea News: Māori Radio Station_ National’s leadership fight has dominated the political headlines, but with unemployment at 5.6 percent, living costs still rising and whānau watching every dollar, Te Kaupapa asks a much more important \[…\] The post #TEKAUPAPA | Leadership Knives While the Kitchen Table Burns appeared first on Waatea News: Māori Radio Station . ## [WATCH: Tagata Pasifika 2026 Episode 16](https://tpplus.co.nz/tagata-pasifika/watch-tagata-pasifika-2026-episode-16-a/) _2026-08-14 · Tagata Pasifika · TP+_ Join host John Pulu as he takes you through the biggest news and stories from our Pacific community. ## [RSE the lifeline of the Pacific](https://tpplus.co.nz/pacific-region/rse-the-lifeline-of-the-pacific/) _2026-08-14 · John Pulu · TP+_ For nearly two decades the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme has served as a vital economic bridge between New Zealand and the Pacific. ## [‘Rugby is at its best when it is inclusive’ – Te Papapa Wolves on rewriting the playbook](https://tpplus.co.nz/sport/rugby-is-at-its-best-when-it-is-inclusive-te-papapa-wolves-on-rewriting-the-playbook/) _2026-08-14 · Ann-Tauilo Motuga · TP+_ As Auckland’s first Pasefika-led inclusive rugby team, Te Papapa Wolves are redefining what it means to belong on and off the field.