However, unlike English, te reo Māori is a transparent language – the written form is completely phonetic with a 100% consistent match between symbol and sound. This makes learning to read and write ...

When they arrived to the shore, members of the local Maori tribe prayed over the dolphin before a tractor returned it to the ocean. Helpers named the two to three year old dolphin “Tohu” which means ...

The States of Guernsey asks residents not to feed the animal as it could delay efforts to catch it. A non-native grey squirrel on the loose in Guernsey "appears to be healthy", rescuers say.

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Ria Hall performing with Te Taumata o Apanui. Photo / Te Matatini Enterprises Day three of Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga has been one to remember, with strong performances from kapa haka ...

While working as a medical oncologist at Auckland Hospital and Canopy Cancer Care for the past eight years, Cameron has seen first-hand the disadvantage Māori face with lung cancer. The incidence ...

Throughout human history, animals have played crucial roles in healing, both physically and emotionally. Some animals inspire groundbreaking medical research, while others provide therapeutic ...

"But that's not to say crooked dealings occurred on the marae. That's something you would have to put to them." Te Pāti Maori had been the ones who had asked the police to carry out an investigation ...

Among the most impressive physical attributes wild animals bring to bear in their battle for survival is the ability to simply chomp down hard. Not surprisingly, when it comes to what animal has ...

Ricky Stuart has fired back at "childish" accusations he pressured players to turn their back on the NRL All Stars game, declaring Maori coach Adam Blair has tarnished Canberra's relationship with ...

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joined more than 400 people in Rarotonga on Tuesday morning (Monday, Cook Islands time) to protest against Prime Minister Mark Brown's government. Ngarewa ...

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