Coming up on Te Karere... Who was the 33-year-old man who was stabbed to death in Gisborne? We talk exclusively to his whanau and friends. It's Day 5 of the Urewera 4 case. We have the latest developments. Get set for a weekend full of kapa haka. Who will represent Te Arawa and Tainui at next year's Te Matatini? Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. The body of Lawrence Teepa-Moon was returned to his family today. The 33-year-old was stabbed to death on Valentine's Day at Gisborne. Domestic violence workers say families need to speak out and seek help to avoid tragedies like this. This is 33-year-old Lawrence Teepa-Moon. He leaves three children after being stabbed to death on Tuesday night. His family have gathered at his parents' house to prepare for his funeral. This is where Mr Teepa-Moon was killed on Valentine's Day. His partner is in police custody and charged with his murder. The immediate family did not wish to talk on camera today, as they are still overcome with grief and anger. However, some of Lawrence's friends did speak with us. John Paton attended the party on Tuesday. But the family of the accused don't believe their daughter should be judged by the court. It's a tragedy that has cut through this anti-violence worker. The burial of Lawrence Teepa-Moon will be held at 10am on Monday. Irena Smith, Te Karere. One of the jurors for the Urewera 4 trial of Tame Iti, Te Kaiwhiria Kemara, Urs Signer and Emily Bailey has been released to attend the funeral of their sibling in America. Although the case was to be heard by a jury of 12, Justice Rodney Hansen has agreed for the hearing to continue with a jury of 11. A member of the jury was released today. Yesterday Urs Signer was ill but not enough to keep him from court today. The identity of the Crown's witness today has been suppressed but he was involved with the surveillance. In cross-examination, Tame Iti's lawyer asked if there was any cultural significance with what they found. He was one policemen who closely observed a place they named Rangitihi. They then went into detail about the building. There were other significant finds. The court adjourned today at 1pm and will recommence on Monday. Tini Molyneux, Te Karere. Hundreds of kiwifruit growers are calling for the Government to take responsibility for the debilitating PSA disease outbreak. They met in Te Puke this morning with many calling for compensation, an inquiry and a government admission - the outbreak was a bio-security failure. More than 30% of all kiwifruit orchards are now infected with the disease. A protest will take place outside the NZ Herald this afternoon over Paul Holmes and his article about Waitangi Day and Maori. The article has been described as racist and many are calling for the veteran broadcaster to be sacked. Willie Jackson is no stranger to controversy. As a talk-back radio host he encourages people to have their say. But he's angry at what a fellow broadcaster has said. He insulted Maori. Someone of Holmes' position and stature should not be saying such things. It was images like these at Waitangi that Paul Holmes wrote about. But it was his generalisation of all Maori as child abusers that has angered critics. It seems Paul Holmes has developed a prejudice against Maori. He maintained himself in the past. The column has generated huge discussion, with many Maori and non-Maori calling for Holmes to be sacked by the NZ Herald and TVNZ. I don't think it would be right to sack him. We should express our opinions to him, but not sack him. And the NZ Herald agrees. It says Holmes is entitled to express his opinion. In a statement TVNZ says they understand the offence caused by the article and have discussed the issue with him. Protestors are expected to picket outside the NZ Herald later this afternoon. Rapaera Tawhai, Te Karere. Tuku Morgan has hit out at the new executive of Waikato-Tainui. The former chair of Te Arataura wasn't elected back into office at the weekend elections. He says that the new executive can't make any decisions because they don't have 10 elected members as per the rules. There are currently nine members and the King's representative. Mr Morgan says a special meeting must be called to elect the 10th member before Te Arataura can meet. After the break, does Auckland need a new cultural centre? And get set for a weekend full of kapa haka. in the heart of Auckland City. It's an idea the Minister of Maori affairs has been working on for a while and he's done so with no support. Auckland the City of Sails. We've been waiting too long to set up a cultural centre like this. The Minister of Maori Affairs is talking about a Maori cultural centre to show the beauty of Maori culture at Auckland's Waterfront. Firstly it's for the benefit of NZ and secondly to entertain Firstly it's for the benefit of NZ and secondly to entertain the visitors that come here. Ngati Whatua supports this initiative but all iwi should be on board. A discussion on funding still needs to take place. If the council, the government, Ngati Whatua and the community all agree we'll start looking for funding. This success of the Waka Maori during the Rugby World Cup has re-inspired the idea. In the 80's the idea for a Maori cultural centre was highlighted. In the 80's the idea for a Maori cultural centre was highlighted. It's hoped it can be realised in the next 5-10 years. Anzac Pikia, Te Karere. In half an hour the Te Arawa regional kapa haka competitions kick off. The Ngati Rangiwewehi elders are one of the first to take the stage. Roihana Nuri spent time with them today. Meet Rangiwewehi... and his descendants... There's no need to ask if Ngati Rangiwewehi are ready? We're ready day or night, awake or asleep. Rangiwewehi is the name of the flag post on our meeting house. As you can see Rangiwewehi stands proud. He's head strong with his arms extended This is the Mohi family and they're one of the many who come from this Marae. It's the home of the well-known kapa haka group Ngati Rangiwewehi. Rangiwewehi isn't a kapa haka group, we're a tribe that sometimes perform kapa haka. Mita Mohi is one of the many elders of Ngati Rangiwewehi. He's also the grandfather of these performers from the group. In the performance we use the names of our ancestors, our river and our mountains. In the performance we use the names of our ancestors, our river and our mountains. All they want is for their team to do their iwi proud. All they want is for their team to do their iwi proud. Roihana Nuri, Te Karere. I spoke to the male leader of Ngati Rangiwewehi today. I asked Dan Vaka about the Ngati Rangiwewehi senior group and how they have inspired their juniors. We're very proud, as they paved the way for us. They taught us history and genealogy through song, especially pertaining to our home here Te Awahou. We're all very proud that they will take the stage. How will Ngati Rangiwewehi win tomorrow? The theme of this competition is the youth. We have aligned with that theme and it can be heard in our songs. It begins with Ngati Rangiwewehi making connections with all the teams. That information is inscribed on our meeting house, and provides links to them all. What advice did the judges give? The judges told us they will judge what they see on stage, not what they want to see. That's important. They also told us to stand with pride and confidence and portray the beauty of our culture. Te Arawa will host the Te Matatini next year. Is Te Arawa ready? Indeed we are. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but we are very capable. Is Ngati Rangiwewehi prepared to take on their relatives of Nga Uri o Te Whanoa? Yes. It's not too much of an issue, because once you're off stage they're still your relations. Everyone knows you have to give it your all, regardless of which group you're in. Once your performance is over, you're friends or family again. That was Dan Vaka of Ngati Rangiwewehi. It would prove difficult to topple Matarae with Rangiwewehi and Tuhourangi in the wings, but Te Whanoa is lying in wait and could ambush the lot. Don't forget the Tainui regional will also be held tomorrow and Te Iti Kahurangi seem to be favourites. After the break, Henare O'Keefe is recognised for his work in the Hastings community and the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Henare O'Keefe from Hawke's Bay has been honoured with the local hero s award for his work with at risk youth and family violence prevention. O'Keefe couldn't attend the awards held in Auckland last night because his brother recently passed away. The mayor of Hastings accepted the award on his behalf. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. Copyright TVNZ Access Services 2012