More than 5000 people came together at Eden Park today to attend the public memorial ceremony for Jonah Lomu who passed away 12 days ago. Today gave the public the opportunity to farewell the legend.
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Cultures of the Pacific celebrate Lomu
South Auckland has gathered to remember and celebrate the life of All Black great Jonah Lomu. In a blend of cultural protocols, Māori and Pacific communities played various roles to help uplift the family in the time of grief.
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PM releases public memorial details for rugby legend- Jonah Lomu
The Prime Minister's office has just released a statement outlining details of the public memorial for Jonah Lomu.
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Two funeral services will be held for Jonah Lomu
The family of Jonah Lomu spoke out for the first time today. Media gathered outside the rugby legend's home in Auckland for the latest details of his funeral.
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28th Māori Battalion Private, Te Puhi Patara remembered
Over 500 people attended the funeral of 28th Māori Battalion Private Te Puhi Patara of Te Arawa.
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Well-respected Tūhoe leader, Tiwi Black, laid to rest
A stalwart of the Tūhoe Festival, Tiwi Black, was farewelled today from his ancestral home, Ōhotu in Ruatoki with over 500 people attending his funeral.
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Native Affairs Special – Gang Tangi
This story really struck a chord with so many of you at home. When we asked the question, what happens when a Māori gang member's last wish is to be farewelled at the local marae and laid to rest in the whanau urupa?
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NewsFuneral of Alex Fisher to take place today
The funeral of 10-year-old Alex Fisher will take place at the Salvation Army centre in Levin today.
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Renowned Māori rights advocate Waireti Walters laid to rest today
Renowned advocate for Māori rights, Waireti Walters, was laid to rest today.
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Māori funeral director calls on iwi to help their people with funeral costs
A Māori funeral director is calling on all iwi across the country to help their people out with funeral costs.
