Coming up on Te Karere... Fears of forestry workers at Tachikawa are confirmed today, is the axe about to fall? Hone Heke bones are finally laid to rest, but will it be an eternal one? And find out about the Maori farewell that brought Beyonce to tears. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Convicted cocaine smuggler Sharon Armstrong is back in NZ and with her whanau after spending two and a half years in an Argentinian prison. In a statement Armstrong said she was relieved and overjoyed to be home and was reunited with her daughters in Whakatane. The former deputy chief executive of Te Taura Whiri was arrested in 2011 in Buenos Aires with more than 5 kilograms of cocaine worth $1.25 million at the bottom of her suitcase. She was sentenced to nearly five years in prison. Armstrong has maintained she is a victim of a romantic con, and is set to tell all for a woman's magazine. Teina Pora will remain behind bars. The Parole Board this morning said Pora is still a risk to visit a prostitute. Pora has now been behind bars for 21 years for the 1992 rape and murder of Aucklander Susan Burdett. Receivers have moved in on Rotorua's main logging company, Tachikawa. Today workers have been told that new managers are being sought. Workers were locked out last week and the question that remains on their lips is how they will be providing for their families. Our reporter Kereama Wright attended the staff meeting held this afternoon. Kereama, how did it go? We're unable to provide subtitles. 120 employees now left looking for answers. There are over 120 affected workers, most are Maori. Some have worked in the company for over 20 years. Financial problems and market prices contributed to the failing of the company. It's clear to see work at Tachikawa has stopped. At the moment, receivers are currently looking for new managers where they hope to save the business. That's why this is being closely watched by the local MPs and mayor. It's a rocky road ahead. The future of Tachikawa is expected to be known in a couple of weeks. We're unable to provide subtitles. Thank you for your report, Kereama Wright, live from Rotorua. Te Wananga o Aotearoa, the largest tertiary education provider of the country, welcomes its new CEO, former boss of Maori Television Services, Jim Mather. He left his previous role to take on the fresh challenge to provide a comprehensive range of of qualifications to New Zealanders of all ages. Established in 1984 the founding CEO was Rongo Wetere. Jim Mather now replaces incumbent CEO Bentham Ohia a move many of the students opposed. As Jim Mather moves on with the business of education providing new life for that sector the process of a finding a replacement CEO for MTS has stalled. The executive board have been criticised because of the process they followed to appoint a new CEO. After the break, What's the story behind the Kiwi's new haka? A secret ceremony was held to bury the remains of Ngapuhi chief Hone Heke amidst concerns the burial would be disrupted. Ngapuhi leaders had arranged to have the ceremony on the 28th of this month, but security fears they say forced one hapu representative to take matters in to his own hands. The date set for the burial of Hone Heke's bones was set for August 31, then it was the 28th of this month, but instead it all ended up taking place secretly yesterday by the Rankin family. I woke up yesterday and was told. I was shocked! As were many of his tribal counterparts. But Sadler remains understanding of the guardian family's decision. These Ngapuhi representatives convened at Sadler's house in recent weeks to evaluate the artefact associated with the bones and discuss appropriate burial sites. But one that was seemingly held in vain. Now only the Rankin family know of the whereabouts of the bones. What's done is done. The famous ancestor now laid to his final resting place. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. Te Runanga o Ngapuhi are trumpeting a 15.5% asset growth which they say will allow for greater development and cultural advancement of the tribe. Ngapuhi's assets have risen in value from $43 million to $50 million, with total net profits up on last year to $6.7 million. Chairman Sonny Tau says the results are excellent considering Ngapuhi are yet to secure a treaty settlement and the weak Northland economy. Ngapuhi have five property investments in Kaikohe but is looking to invest in other locations. Australians along the east coast are feeling the might of Mahuika. 56 fires started yesterday with more than 200 homes being affected by them. Our reporter, Pere Wihongi, contacted some Maori who are currently living over there. This fire is 30kms long and it has already burnt 269,000 acres. Emergency services over there are very concerned that the fires that have the struck areas of Springword, Lithgow, Mt. Victoria, will converge and create an even bigger blaze. In addition to that, more than 200 homes have been affected by fire. Families are feeling a sense of loss and the communities are really feeling for these people who's houses have been destroyed. Helicopters are busy in the air fighting the fires and more than 2000 fire engines have been deployed as well on the ground. Seeing the smoke up in the sky was terrifying because I didn't know whether the fires were close by as the fires are slowly moving. I also don't know if we should wait for the evacuation call which could come at middle of the day or night for us to leave our homes. They are continuing to plan in case the fire becomes even larger as predicted by many. Pere Wihongi, Te Karere The Kiwis' are hoping their defence of their World Cup title will be boosted by a new haka. The haka, Te Iwi Kiwi, was unveiled in yesterday's warm up match against the Cook Islands. Led by hooker Isaac Luke, the haka acknowledges the multi-cultural makeup of the Kiwis and was created by the team members themselves, along with the help of a cultural advisor. The Kiwis thumped the Cook Islanders, 50 - 0. The Kiwis start their campaign proper next Monday morning against Samoa in Warrington. After the break, find out more about the Maori send off that had Beyonce in tears. And the weather. Joining me now from our Rotorua office is Labour MP Shane Jones. Tena koe, Shane. Hone Heke's bones have been buried in a top secret location, are you satisfied the whole matter has been put to rest? We're unable to provide subtitles. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Maori fashion designer Kiri Nathan made an outfit fit for a queen. In a twist of fate Kiri managed to present Beyonce, Queen of pop, her outfits Anzac Pikia has more. A chance meeting Kiri Nathan will never ever forget. They weren't allowed to film the ceremony but these photos are what they gave to her including a greenstone adze for her baby. It was a freak meeting - Nathan put it on her Facebook, and then next minute the universe answered her plea. The gifts for Beyonce were completed in 24 hours - but the connection she has with NZ will be eternal. Anzac Pikia, Te Karere That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ on Air. Copyright TVNZ Access Services 2013.