It’s been 75 years since one of the 28th Māori Battalion's bloodiest campaigns, in Cassino, Italy. Descendants in Wellington who could not make it to the Italy commemorations paid tribute at the Pukeahu War Memorial.
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He Rau Mahara arrives to Firenze cemetery
The group He Rau Mahara has arrived at a cemetery in Firenze where they are paying their respects to the lives of the soldiers of the 28th Māori Batalion whom perished at the end of WWII.
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Tributes from afar for Hekenukumai
Tributes have been flowing for Sir Hekenukumai Busby since his passing yesterday afternoon in Kaitāia Hospital, including tributes from as far away as Italy.
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Pilgrimage to honour the 28 begins
Today a large contingent of over 100 Māori descendants whose forefathers fought in each of the four companies of the 28, departed our shores on a pilgrimage to honour the bravery and sacrifice of our men.
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Remembering their tipuna koroua who went to war
Eighty volunteers from around the country are in camp in Tūranga this weekend as part of a 100-man guard of honour that will commemorate 100 years since the return of the NZ Māori Pioneer Battalion from WWI.
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"There is a debt from my country to the Māori community"- Italian ambassador
Nearly 30,000 NZ soldiers lost their lives in World War I and World War II, with more than 2,000 buried in cemeteries throughout Italy. To commemorate that special connection, an honoured guest was hosted by Ngāti Hori, Ngāti Toa Harapaki in Heretaunga today.
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NewsFormer Silver Fern announces pregnancy
Catherine Tuivaiti (nee Latu) has this morning announced that she’s expecting her first child with her husband, rugby union player Jimmy Tuivaiti.
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ABs team named: Hansen backs Read despite criticism
All Black coach Steve Hansen has backed his skipper Kieran Read, saying at the team naming for the test against Italy today that "he's got all the respect in the world from the team."
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Māori Battalion descendants' life-changing journey to Italy
Thirteen students from Te Kura Mana Māori o Whangaparaoa have undertaken a life-changing journey, retracing the steps of their ancestors in the 28th Māori Battalion, who fought in Italy during WWII.
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Forging friendships- Italy Part Three
It is our rangatahi who will keep the memories of the past alive, paying respects to those who fought for us during the world's wars.
