Coming up on Te Karere... Plus the hosting rights are now with Kahungunu - we have exclusive pictures of the unique transportation arrangements for the mauri of Te Matatini. And it seems Te Matatini success has rubbed off on our Maori sports stars in a bumper weekend of sports. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. This is a win for all the kapa a iwi out there, says Te Whanau a Apanui leader Tamati Waaka following his group's success at this year's Te Matatini. The group was named the winner yesterday, with two second equals, Opotiki and Te Matarae i Orehu. Our kapa haka reporter Anzac Pikia was at prize giving. A win for the tribe. This win is for all tribal haka groups to show that kapa a iwi can take out this competition. The most important thing is that the iwi is happy, no doubt. Before we got here, we knew we had some good songs, but seeing all the other groups on the first day, the likes of Opotiki Mai Tawhiti, Nga Tumanako, Motai Tangata Rau - doubt started to creep in. Shocked. There are no words to describe how surprised I was. Their hard work has paid off. The last time the group won was 2005 in Rangitane. Besides winning the coveted champion title the group will perform both here and overseas during their reign. Anzac Pikia, Te Karere. As Te Matatini ended yesterday in Ngai Tahu territory, the journey began for Ngati Kahungunu who were presented with the mauri stone as the next hosts for Te Matatini in 2017. The inaugural ceremony began with an official handing over by Ngai Tahu. Ngati Kahungunu now proudly carrying the mauri of Te Matatini. It's a great way for Ngati Kahungunu to pay tribute to the Ngati Kahungunu performers, and our leaders who have now left us, like my father Tama Huata, who helped establish Maori performing arts within Kahungunu. It's for leaders such as him from around the country. The mauri of the competition passed on to new hands, to a tribe who last saw the competition in their territory 32 years ago. From there the mauri was taken to Rapaki Bay. There it was carried by foot to the double-hulled canoe, Te Matau a Maui, where it was presented to the crew to start its journey north. We're also taking the mauri of the performers from around NZ, so we have to do this right. We need to take care as we sail toward Wellington. There we'll wait for their arrival and reinstate Ngati Kahungunu's ties to Wellington, before travelling to Wairarapa. The idea is to have the mauri spend two months in each territory of Kahungunu. A final blessing before it leaves the South Island where Ngai Tahu exceeded everyone's expectations as hosts. The responsibility now with the weather gods to carry the mauri of Te Matatini to the North Island where the canoe is expected to land in Wellington by Wednesday. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. A long time supporter from way back joins me now, Minister of Maori Development Te Ururoa Flavell. Thank you, Te Ururoa Flavell. After the break, in the Northland by-election the National candidate tries to counter the threat of Winston Peters. Plus Maori success in the sports arena this weekend. The National Party candidate for Northland has announced plans to replace 10 one lane bridges as part of his campaign to win the Northland by-election. Mark Osborne says he wants to improve safety on some of Northland's busiest highways. It's expected to cost between $30m and $60m and take six years to complete. However, NZ First Winston Peters says his campaign has forced National to do something about the roads and he wants to see the Whangarei Port developed and upgrade the Auckland to Northland railway line. Recent polls suggest it is going to be a two horse race in the by-election. However, Winston Peters is ahead currently. The Independent Women's Refuge has secured funding to further reduce the risk of violence towards victims of domestic violence. The area commander of Rotorua Police applauds this as an opportunity to further make their communities safer. Safer homes for victims of domestic violence. There are concerns over some of the Black Caps coming down sick just five days before their last game before the quarter finals. With ups and downs, they weren't the only ones in pain over the sports-filled weekend just gone. Another match, another victory for the Black Caps. One of the stars involved in the victory was Trent Boult. Perhaps a sight no one would have imagined to see, a Maori currently leading the way. At thirteen wickets, he has the most of all the players in the tournament. But now its sickness the team is battling against, five days before their match against Bangladesh. The Blues also would have been feeling ill after being embarrassed by the dregs of the Super 15 ladder, by the Lions. And it only gets worse. The Warriors lacking any conviction, falling to the Knights. But there's a silver lining to the dark clouds, a Maori the shining light for the Panthers. Another week, another chance for the teams who lost. The Blues will take on their neighbours the Hurricanes and the Warriors will take on the Raiders. For the Black Caps, all they want to do is to keep the powerhouse pumping. Heta Gardiner, Te Karere. The Breakers have captured their fourth ANBL basketball title in five years, following a nail-biting grand final finish against Cairns Taipans in Auckland last night. The Breakers were tied 81 all with 1.3 seconds remaining on the clock, However, it was star import Ekene Ibekwe who delivered the finishing blow. However now for the Breakers management, sights are now turning to the upcoming season, with contract talks to keep together the champion side star import. Cedric Jackson was named grand final MVP for leading his team to clean sweep the Cairns side. The Independent Women's Refuge has secured funding to further reduce the risk of violence towards victims of domestic violence. Safer homes for victims of domestic violence. The Government has just awarded the independent Women's Refuge $3.6m that aims to make homes safe for mothers and their kids. More awareness has increased reporting. However, Maori still factor predominantly in domestic violence offending. This funding is hoped to reach the 1000 women and children most in need. As for the issue of domestic violence in the home... Manawa Wright, Te Karere. After the break we have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. That's all we have for today. Kia ora tatou katoa. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2015.