She was a fit and strong wāhine Māori hailing from Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Kahungunu, she's won two world cups in the Black Jersey and is still dedicated to the game.
Te Ao Māori
Fri, Jul 25
Hailing from small town Ruatoki, Bay of Plenty, Nikau and Arahina Black have risen to top of their age group in New Zealand to qualify for the event.
Thu, Jul 3
The Blues hooker will lead his team to upcoming matches against a Japan XV in Tokyo and Scotland in Whangārei.
Tue, Jun 24
Teenage golfer Kingston Taylor-Voyle is a step closer to his goal of playing professionally after qualifying for the NZ Open this year.
Sat, Feb 15
The defender was emotional as she told Te Karere she was "just proud to be a part of the team".
November 4, 2024
The relationship between the Auckland-based iwi and Team NZ has been 30 years in the making.
October 23, 2024
Te Karere's Harata Brown shares her whakaaro on covering the Olympics.
August 17, 2024
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and Sarah Hirini's whānau have amassed in Paris as the Black Fern Sevens team hope to repeat their gold medal achievement from Tokyo 2020.
July 30, 2024
Ishtar Mackey-Huriwai (Ngāti Porou) has been selected to represent Aotearoa New Zealand in Muay Thai — a "demo sport' in this year’s Olympic Games in Paris.
July 3, 2024
A group of rangatahi from Hastings challenged themselves to complete the run from marae-to-marae overnight.
June 14, 2024
A group of players are taking an eight-week introductory te reo Māori course.
April 17, 2024
Kaihaka and reo expert Mataia Keepa has lauded the Hurricanes Poua team for “taking up the challenge”.
March 6, 2024
They're preparing for the World Sprint Championship's Master 70 event in Hawaii later this year.
February 29, 2024
"Being Maori is an X-Factor and I hope that’s the wairua people feel when they watch it."
February 23, 2024
Seven boys’ high schools from central North Island are participating in an inaugural sports competition that focuses on three traditional Māori sports: kī-o-rahi, horohopu and waka ama.
February 20, 2024
The Billy Graham Youth Foundation has four boxing academies across the country which provide a stable environment for those who need it most.
January 29, 2024
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata have come out on top at the secondary school national basketball tournament. It’s the first time it's taken part in the event.
September 29, 2023
