The newly formed kapa haka Tikitiki o Rangi are taking the songs of iconic Māori composer Tommy Taurima to the Festival of World Cultures in France. It'll be the first time in 16 years his songs have been performed abroad.
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French Open champ Michael Venus hailed as role model for Māori tennis
Kaumātua of Aotearoa Māori Tennis, Sir Tamati Reedy says Michael Venus's Men's Doubles French Open win has highlighted the annual National Māori Tennis Championship as a platform to reach elite world competition. The former Aotearoa Māori tennis player recently became the first New Zealander to claim a Grand Slam title since 1979 alongside American partner Ryan Harrison.
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Forgotten 43 whānau off to WWI 100 commemorations
Family members of the Forgotten 43 will travel to France this week for the WWI 100-year anniversary commemorations and the Centennial of the Battle of Arras. The 43 Māori pioneers helped dig underground tunnels in Arras to allow allies to attack Germans by surprise from underground.
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NewsTawera Kerr-Barlow signs with French Top 14 club La Rochelle
All Black and Chief third halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow will head to greener pastures at the end of the season after an announcement this morning confirming his three year deal with French Top 14 club La Rochelle.
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New Zealand veterans who served in France remembered
We followed two Māori descendants of soldiers who battled in Arras attended a ceremony of remembrance of all New Zealanders who served in France. Some of them were the 43 Māori soldiers from the Māori Pioneer Battalion who joined the New Zealand Tunnelling Company in the lead-up to the Battle of Arras.
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Māori Muslim says their religion isn't to blame
It's reported the Islamic terrorist group, ISIS has taken responsibility for the attacks, but one Māori Muslim says their religion isn't to blame.
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Rereātea- Midday News Bytes 16 November
Online reporters, Wikitōria Day and Kimiora Kaire-Melbourne bring you today's latest news direct from the Māori Television newsroom.
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NewsNo Kiwis listed in Paris terror attack casualties
Just over 24 hours have passed since a series of organised attacks hit Paris yesterday and the casualty list continues to rise with a reported 129 dead and 352 injured.
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NZ Embassy issues advice following Paris terror attacks
The New Zealand Embassy in Paris is seeking information on the nationalities of victims and casualties following a series of unprecedented terrorist attacks.
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Delay saves Kiwis from Paris terrorist attack
Last night New Zealanders Petero Godquin and Duncan Sheffield had plans to celebrate near the Le Petit Cambodge restaurant where it’s alleged the first of the Paris terror attacks happened. Now they’re counting their blessings after a last minute change.
