A traditional Māori martial art is helping to turn around the lives of at risk youth. They are taught mau rākau - how to wield weapons - using long batons or sticks, but the lessons are about so much ...

New Zealand has so much to offer tourists, from scenic hikes (“tramps”) to beautiful beaches to world-class vineyards. But ...

Hosted at Te Paepae - the cultural heartbeat of the festival - groups of about 20 at a time are being encouraged to connect with te ao Māori through games and drills.

Marsters knows the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute well, having been a tauira (student) himself in the 37th ...

The majestic waka hourua Hinemoana is returning to Te Waipounamu, carrying a vital kaupapa: revitalising Māori and Pacific ...

In an exciting blend of gaming and real-world adventure, New Zealand has become the first-ever destination DLC to be fully ...

Despite the long flight, a 14-day cruise from Sydney to Auckland checks all the sight-seeing, cultural and culinary boxes.

Traditional Aboriginal place names will be put on the map for millions of smartphone users worldwide after a four-year ...

Liz Gill goes down on this unique farm which offers holidays, retreats, workshops, and an animal sanctuary It’s fair to say ...

an art educator, who recently organised a paint party at a wedding, says, “Unlike traditional gatherings, art parties offer an interactive and immersive experience where people come together to ...

New Zealand’s government plans to have 1 million Kiwis speaking basic te reo – the language of New Zealand’s indigenous Maori population – by 2040. There are also calls to make the ...