One of the most memorable moments for female fans worldwide during the Rugby World Cup 2011 took place during the All Blacks and Tonga rugby game. The right sleeve was torn off Sonny Bill Williams in the opener. Images of Williams changing his shirt have since become an internet sensation. With more than 60,000 fans… [Continue Reading]
Valerie Adams comes home to get her Gold
September 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Double Olympic shot put champion Valerie Adams arrived at Auckland International Airport to a welcoming crowd of 100 family, fans and supporters. “I can’t wait to get home,” she said en route to Auckland. Adams is set to receive her gold Olympic medal from Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae at a ceremony to be held at… [Continue Reading]
Bow Wow snubs powhiri on arrival
September 18, 2012 By 3 Comments
25 year old rapper Bow Wow arrived in New Zealand tonight in preparation for his first-ever concert in Auckland tomorrow. Bow Wow’s promoting his seventh studio album Underrated and is set to perform at Auckland’s Studio bar on K’Road as part of a smash hit club tour known as the ‘Underrated Tour’. A local kapa… [Continue Reading]
Paul Okesene passes away in Barcelona
September 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Samoan rugby leagueman Paul Okesene who represented Western Samoa and American Samoa in rugby league has passed away in Barcelona. Okesene competed in the Pacific Cup league with Western Samoa in 1986 and American Samoa in 1992. At 44 years of age, Okesene had driven the Perpignan players to their game against Toulouse. A victorious… [Continue Reading]
Winners at Waiata Māori Music Awards named
September 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The flourishing solo career of former Nesian Mistik lead singer Te Awanui Reeder received another stamp of approval as he took home three titles at last night’s National Waiata Māori Music Awards ceremony in Hawke’s Bay. Reeder stepped up to the stage at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House in Hastings to collect three awards including Best… [Continue Reading]
Poroporoaki ki a Olive Bullock
September 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“E te rangatira, hoki atu i te ara wairua, hoki atu ki te wa kainga, haere tonu atu ki te rerenga wairua, ki te aka ki te reinga, haere ki te Po! Haere ki te Po!” Co-leader of the Māori Party, Tariana Turia, has expressed her great sadness at the passing (on Thursday 13th) of… [Continue Reading]
Poroporoaki ki a Jacqui Te Kani
September 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Rau rangatira mā, tēnā rā tātou. Kotokoto ana a waikamo i te aroha komaingo noa ki te kura ka riro. E Jacqui, e te wahine toa, e te rangatira māhorahora, e te whaea, haere, haere, haere i te waka whakarei o mate. Ahakoa, ko koe tēnei kua nunumi ki te pō, kua tīkina mai e… [Continue Reading]
Poroporoaki ki a Dickson Chapman
September 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Māori Party is mourning the passing of a true champion of the people, Dickson Chapman. “Dickson was a big man in every sense of the word” said Co-leader Tariana Turia. “He lived his life with a relentless commitment to his people. His mind was constantly active, as he pursued every option to support the… [Continue Reading]
Wind To Be Subject Of Next Treaty Claim
September 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As the Government prepares to negotiate with Māori over ownership of rivers, a Waitangi Tribunal claim is being finalised for Māori to earn a dividend for the use of wind for commercial electricity generation. Ngapuhi political commentator and Hone Heke Foundation chairman, David Rankin, has been approached by a cohort of hapu representatives to act as spokesperson… [Continue Reading]
Tua plans a comeback from retirement
September 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
39 year old retired former Word Title Challenger David Tua is planning his return out of retirement. Tua announced in Apia earlier this week he will be making a comeback. “I made the decision to retire because I cared so much about the support, I didn’t want to let them down knowing I had some… [Continue Reading]
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