With the passing of the Māori King Tūheitia, the kitchen at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia is a hive of action for the thousands paying their respects. As thousands gather at ...
RNZ spoke to volunteers who have been working hard on the ground to keep all corners of the marae ticking. Riingi Matatahi was taught "how to make sandwiches properly" by her mother Tutata, who now ...
At Tuurangawaewae the King's Council will meet with iwi leaders in private today to discuss who will succeed the Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia. Tens of thousands of mourners from throughout the country ...
Dame Naida Glavish was welcomed onto Tūrangawaewae Marae this morning as 13 iwi, including Ngāpuhi and Ngāi Tahu, made the journey to mark the passing of Kīngi Tūheitia. Photo / Kīngitanga ...
he was 69. He'll remain at the Marae for the next few days, with twice-daily powhiri for people to acknowledge him. Marae's Scotty Morrison says there's around 3000 people there today. He says the ...