16 October 2014 Coming up on Te Karere... A Hawke's Bay student says he was expelled for something he didn't commit. Now no school will have him. Police release names of the two fishermen who went missing on the shores in Auckland. A deployment of NZ troops to the Middle East seems likely. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Despite the attempts of a student and his whanau, it's been two months since Givarne Whatarau has been to school. His family say schools are refusing to take him because of an offense he didn't do. Heta Gardiner has this exclusive. A home for his friend. But it's another story for Givarne Whatarau. This has been weighting on Heni Whatarau, his mother, since Givarne was expelled from Hastings Boys High School. He was expelled for an alleged assault. Something that the family denies. Additionally, in the last two months, they have had no communication whatsoever as to where the next step is, in finding him a school. The family also feel as though this 13-year-old boy was intimidated in his interview. The principal feel as though they have done all they can for this child. It was here at Akina Park that a 12-year-old boy was assaulted, and it is suspected that Givarne Whatarau was the perpetrator. But whether these accusations are true, or whether the family is the one being truthful, he is currently a student with no education. This has now gone to the Ministry of Education. Something that all parties are hoping for, otherwise it is the education of this youth that will suffer. Heta Gardiner, Te Karere. Police have released the names of two men who went missing on an evening fishing trip off Martins Bay north of Auckland on Monday. A body found yesterday has been confirmed as belonging to one of the men, Stewart Atutahi. But his companion Nicholas Stubbs is still the subject of an exhaustive search. Even though it's a beautiful day, it's hard to believe a simple afternoon fishing trip could turn in to a tragedy. Waiting anxiously at seaside are the families of the two missing boaties who left at dusk from Martins Bay. When morning arrived and there was no sign of the pair, the family began to worry. A search began with the Navy, Coastal Guards, policemen and locals, searching around Kawau Island. In the morning they found items belonging to the boat of the pair. And yesterday afternoon Stewart Atutahi's body was found. A hope the family are desperately clinging to. Pere Wihongi, Te Karere. The Labour leadership candidates were standing shoulder to shoulder today posing for a photo opportunity, but each of the four contenders have vowed to battle hard to gain the favour of party members and unions. Nanaia Mahuta is the rose between the thorns but maintains she's in it to win it. The first husting meeting is set for next Wednesday in Wellington. A deployment of NZ troops to the Middle East seems likely. The Prime Minister believes NZ should make a contribution to the international community's war against ISIS in Syria and Iraq. But a former soldier warns that our defence personnel - many of whom are Maori - could be sent to a highly dangerous war zone with inferior equipment. Manawa Wright reports. At first glance you'd think our sons and daughters are equipped to the highest degree in the upcoming fight against the Islamic State. IEDs are seen as a major threat. NZ has already seen the inadequacies of our equipment to protect against the danger, even in peace keeping roles. Very little has been achieved by the air attacks against the fight against Islamic State. Military experts across the world have stated ground forces must be sent to dismantle the grip Islamic State has on the religion. Recent events suggest strongly that the NZDF is planning with the Commander and Chief Barrack Obama on a strategy to defeat the Islamic State. How exactly our forces will be used is yet to be seen. What is clear, our soldiers are in need of some serious equipment upgrades, so that more of our sons and daughters do not return home in this state. Manawa Wright, Te Karere. After the break, Hokianga hapu struggle to bypass Tuhoronuku in their Treaty claims process. A Maori educationalist supports a government initiative which has received some flak. A waste of time. That's what we've been told about the meeting between Hokianga hapu and Crown representatives. The hapu are trying to stop talks between the Crown and Tuhoronuku, the group given the mandate to negotiate the Treaty settlement for Ngapuhi Nui Tonu, but it seems the Crown has plans of their own. Hapu leaders are back at square one, but their fight is not over yet. Hokianga hapu representatives met with OTS' Maureen Hickey yesterday, along with the Crown's new lead negotiator, Nigel Fyfe. The meeting was an opportunity for Crown officials to take on board the hapu aspirations for negotiating their claims, but it was completely missed out. The head of Te Kotahitanga o Nga Hapu believes the Crown officials have their own agenda. Earlier this year, Ngati Rehia turned its support towards Tuhoronuku, despite being one of the original hapu within the collective. Tipene fears other hapu may do the same. Pita Tipene hopes to be able to table these fresh concerns at Ngati Hine's urgent hearings with the Waitangi Tribunal, beginning on 1 December. Oriini Tipene-Leach, Te Karere. A controversial govt education policy has at least one supporter from the teaching sector. Te Maru o Nga Kura a Iwi o Aotearoa believes the 'investing in educational success' initiative launched last year by Hekia Parata will benefit Maori students. The $360 million scheme proposes to identify the best principals and teachers and pay them more. Hinerangi Goodman with the story. Pem Bird says investing in educational success plans is a must. It is to support the children. Although Te Maru o Nga Kura a Iwi reaffirms their support in the IES initiative, there are those like the Teachers Union among others who are not so supportive. Grab Under IES those principals and teachers who are chosen to take on extra roles to go to other schools are paid quite a lot. An initiative still being looked at by schools throughout the regions. Hinerangi Goodman, Te Karere. Making a statement or vandalism? That is the question asked by business owners in Ponsonby after multiple posters were glued to their storefronts. If Ponsonby was unaware of the raids, they sure know now after these posters, a direct reference to the Tuhoe raids, The strength of the glue used to plaster the posters If Ponsonby was unaware of the raids, they sure know now after these posters, a direct reference to the Tuhoe raids, were plastered everywhere two days ago. The strength of the glue used to plaster the posters around the small township has business owners resorting to professionals to remove them. While it is unknown who plastered the posters, the Ponsonby Business Association has lodged an official report to the police. Let's take another look at today's top stories. This Hawke's Bay student says he was expelled without reason, and now no school will accept his attempts at registration. Two fishermen who were lost at sea have been named. The body of Stewart was recovered, but his friend Nicholas Stubbs has yet to be found. It would seem that our soldiers are off to war on foreign soil. After the break, Aaron Cruden is left out of All Blacks clash. What does this mean for his future? We also have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Aaron Cruden has been omitted from the All Black side set to meet the Wallabies in the Bledisloe final this Saturday. The son of Taranaki, Beauden Barrett, will again don the first-five jersey, with Colin Slade on the bench. Dan Carter is almost ready to return to the field ahead of the trip to the USA and Great Britain, sparking talk that Cruden has missed the boat, and his All Black career may be at an end. First-five scuffle aside, the All Blacks have secured the Bledisloe Cup for the year. NZ netball has reached an all-time low after suffering a ninth straight loss to arch rival Australia. The defeat marked the first ever clean sweep in the Constellation Cup series. But as Peata Melbourne reports, for the majority of the test, the Silver Ferns were on track for a rare victory. For the first time perhaps in the entire series, the Silver Ferns were ahead. Bailey Mes made a strong statement, proving a solid shooter. Even her competitors were impressed with her performance. Temalisi Fakahokotau made her mark in her debut appearance, getting the loudest cheers. The Ferns infamy picked up this week The Ferns infamy picked up this week after their embarrassing loss last week in Sydney, showing accuracy and good feeds into the circle. The Silver Ferns led in the first half, but the lead wasn't to last. Fatigue showing across the team in the final minutes. A disappointing end for New Zealand leaving Ozzy with a clean sweep, leaving 10 months for them to ponder and prepare before next year's World Cup. leaving 10 months for them to ponder and prepare before next year's World Cup. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Tena koutou katoa. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2014.