Director Kath Akuhata-Brown says it's time for a story that heals, not harms and shows the beauty of being Māori.

Last time I did the Haka in public I was laughed at and even though I consider my Maori accent to be decent, I have been told it is endearing and cute at best, and patronising and bordering on ...

The haka, a traditional Maori dance of challenge, has transcended its sacred origins to become a cherished cultural symbol for all New Zealanders. From sporting events to funerals and graduations ...

The origins of Taikura Kapa Haka date back to early 2000s and the late Te Arikinui Kahurangi (Dame) Te Atairangikaahu who saw the need for performers who no longer participated in Māori ...

Amidst the backdrop of chaos, the 834th Transportation Battalion gets the mission done By Paul Harris, 596th Transportation Brigade June 27, 2025 ...

A record number of teams qualifying has meant the national kapa haka competition Te Matatini will be extended by one day. The festival will now span five days, beginning with a pōwhiri on 24 ...

CASTEAU, Belgium – Allied Forces North Battalion bid farewell to Lt. Col. Joseph H. Johnson III and welcomed Lt. Col. Sean C. Raleigh during a ceremony ...

Marine Corps battalion ready for deployment after finishing training for LA protests The Marine Corps battalion deployed to Los Angeles has finished its training for duty at the Los Angeles ...

Māori economy could surpass $200b by 2030 Chapman Tripp's latest Te Ao Māori Trends & Insights report reveals Māori economic growth is dramatically outperforming forecasts.