Stephen Paewai is presented with a gift from Dannevirke Gallery of History president Murray Holden following his talk on Maori origin stories ... talking about the legends that have been passed ...

The haka's origins lie in Maori mythology, created by Tane-more, the son of the sun god and the summer maid. It symbolises vitality and energy, representing the spirit of the Maori people.

A scene from Ka Whawhai Tonu, the Battle of Ōrākau. Photo / Trigger Marketing Anaru Eketone is an associate professor in social and community work at the University of Otago and a columnist for ...