Coming up on Te Karere... A New Zealand woman has been confirmed as one of four people killed on a water ride at Dreamworld - what went wrong? Govt promises of building more homes in Auckland got underway today - but will it be enough? Can North Harbour beat Otago in the national rugby championship final? 26 October 2016 Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. A New Zealand woman has been confirmed as one of four people killed in a tragic accident at Dreamworld, a popular theme park on the Gold Coast, Australia. Although investigations are at an early stage, police did describe what happened and how two children managed to escape. Reporter Roihana Nuri has been following events and brings us the latest developments. This is what remains at the site of a tragic accident today. From Dreamworld to real life nightmare. One Kiwi woman has been confirmed among the four dead while on the Thunder Rapid River ride. Fortunately two children survived what police described as a catastrophic tragedy. Thousands of Maori flock to the theme parks on the Gold Coast every year. Here are some teenagers on the Thunder River Rapid ride three months ago. But yesterday when news of the tragedy spread visitors started to leave. Police investigation into the incident is continuing. For now the doors of Dreamworld are shut and who knows when they are likely to re-open if at all. Roihana Nuri, Te Karere. The police have lost their appeal to overturn promising rugby player Losi Filipo's discharge without conviction. After listening to both sides Justice David Collins upheld the original discharge in the Wellington High Court today. Last year, Losi assaulted four people including two women and the public backlash resulted in the termination of his Wellington Lions contract. of his Wellington Lions contract. Police questioned the 'gravity of the offense' while the defence argued that Losi's disadvantaged past and a chance at a better life through rugby had been taken into consideration. The government says it's delivering on a promise to build more houses in Auckland. The Minister for Housing, Fletchers, and Ngati Whatua ki Orakei were all present to mark the beginning of a new housing development. The plan is to build nearly 200 homes in West Auckland at Massey East - and as Hania Douglas reports, one third are earmarked to be social housing. Turning the sod on a block of land set to become a new housing establishment. Today land in Massey East was blessed before construction begins on 196 houses. 56 of those houses will be social homes. But there was a time where the iwi and govt were at odds. It appears that has been amended. We need to find ways to compromise so that the iwi can be happy in working together to build homes. The projects have been pushed as affordable housing options, but many are saying that affordable means different things to different people. The govt says these homes will be affordable, but we know it will still be expensive for Maori. That's just the world we live in. The member for Tamaki Makaurau says that while the govt has finally begun to work on the issue, Maori will still be left out in the cold. But Minister Nick Smith says they are making progress. The govt insists the new houses with alleviate Auckland's housing crisis, and they promise to announce more by the end of the year. While the opposition agrees, they believe Maori won't even get a look-in. Hania Douglas, Te Karere. Meanwhile in our capital city Wellington's new deputy mayor Paul Eagle hasn't wasted any time in the role taking control of the region's housing strategy. Eagle says he's looking at how papakainga housing, urban marae and rent-to-own deals can work for Maori families. Eruera Rerekura reports. For the deputy mayor who is of Tainui descendant, his main portfolio is housing. I'm kind of happy right now that Paul has been named deputy mayor firstly. Secondly, that he's been given the very important portfolio of housing. During the powhiri this morning, the elders of Taranaki whanui challenged the council about addressing housing for those Maori families looking for homes. Mr Eagle wants to talk to organisations such as Te Aro Pa Trust. At the beginning of the year a papakainga housing development was built for the descendants of Ngati Ruanui and Taranaki iwi. If Paul and the rest of the council can see any land blocks that would be suitable to establish papakainga housing developments on, the Te Aro Trust would like to be involved in that, like what's been done with the Te Aro Papakainga in Evans Bay. Eruera Rerekura, Te Karere. The Maori Party will select its Tai Hauauru candidate in Otaki this weekend. Ngati Ruanui iwi leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and former New Plymouth councillor and former Kiwis international, Howie Tamati have put in their bids. Labour's Adrian Rurawhe, who has close ties to the Ratana church, is the current sitting MP for the electorate. After the break, Barrack Obama's assistant is in the country on official business supporting a Maori women's leadership initiative. Can North Harbour beat Otago in the national rugby championship final? The special assistant to President Obama for Native American affairs is in the country on official business with an official welcome by Ngati Whatua on to Orakei Marae, followed with an opportunity for grass roots locals to meet and greet the Native American advocate before she embarks on official business. Peata Melbourne was there. First time visitor to this country today given a traditional welcome by Ngati Whatua. For the last year, Karen Diver has been advising the White House on Native American Affairs after leaving a Tribal leadership position where she was for nine years. She's here on invitation of the US Ambassador's office She's here on invitation of the US Ambassador's office to support and observe Maori women in leadership roles, and take a look at the Maori world and way of doing things. What is the same is the fight for indigenous cultures. She understands our fight here at home; we understand the fight of the indigenous tribes in America. She is a connection. For these Ngati Whatua locals this is as close as most would get to Barack Obama, and they seized the opportunity to ask first hand questions about the politics between Indian Country and the western culture in America. There are many questions we have, such as how are they going to strengthen their indigenous Her job she said is to leave a legacy for President Obama's commitment to Native Americans. The last surviving granddaughter of a Chippewa Chief Hillary Clinton has agreed to keep the advisory role for Native Americans should she be elected President. However this political appointee will leave the White House office at the end of Obama's presidency. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. Joining us today is our entertainment guru Pere Wihongi for our monthly catch up on entertainment. Tena koe Pere. We're unable to provide subtitles. Pere Wihongi, thank you. North Harbour has long been labelled as perennial underachievers in provincial rugby. In recent years, they've usually been left languishing near the bottom of the table. Not this year. For the first time in 22 years, North Harbour fans finally get to watch their team play a final. Tamati Rimene-Sproat has the story. A song they give an indication to what they want come Friday night. A song that hasn t been heard around these parts since 1994. Outside Back Michael Little was only one Outside Back Michael Little was only one when North Harbour last played in a final. His father Walter Little starred in that match. These two teams met back in round five and Otago got up. But Michael and his team believe that although they are coming in as underdogs, they have the team to make history. Kick-off is at 730 down in Dunedin and fans will be hoping they hear this song again come Friday night. Tamati Rimene-Sproat, Te Karere. After the break; And we have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2016.