According to Maori myths and legends, a demigod named Maui was fishing with his brothers from a canoe – which is now known as the South Island – when he hooked a giant catch: the massive piece ...

Facial tattoos have been a part of Maori culture for centuries, a sacred marker of the wearer's genealogy and heritage. But one woman's striking chin design - or moko - has generated huge debate ...

Urban legends are, in a basic sense, anecdotes that people share with one another, akin to jokes or tall tales. But although many urban legends are humorous in nature, they typically serve a ...

Embark on a Glowworm Cave Tour. The main attraction in Waitomo is undoubtedly the Glowworm Caves. Visitors can join guided ...

Here, an 800-year-old pohutukawa tree plays a starring role in Maori oral history. According to legend, it’s the place where the spirits of deceased Maori jump into the sea to return to Hawaiki ...

Teacher and director Wi Matahiki said performing Ruatepupuke was about sharing Ngāti Porou stories to the world. “We use our ...

The word "tuatara" is derived from a Maori word meaning "spiny back." In Maori legend, they are messengers of Whiro, the god of death and disaster, and they were featured on one side of a New ...

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By Alexandra E. Petri Kiingi Tuheitia, the Maori king who called for unity among New Zealand’s Indigenous tribes during his 18 years in his ceremonial but influential role, died on Friday.

As you journey through the islands, ensure to carve out time to listen to Maori legends and partake in their traditional ...