Tag: maori

The Real Body snatchers

The body of a 76-year-old woman has been stolen from a hearse by her relatives in New Zealand.

highlighted by samblesj | 20 wks ago
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Beckham gets Maori welcome in New Zealand

Wellington (ANTARA News) - Football superstar David Beckham was given a traditional Maori welcome when he arrived Thursday in Wellington with his LA Galaxy teammates for an exhibition match against the local Phoenix side. A crowd of about 500, including teenage girls who said...

highlighted by uusjio | 34 wks ago
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Raids set Maori-Pakeha relations back 100 years - Sharples

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Raids set Maori-Pakeha relations back 100 years - Sharples

This raid by the New Zealand police appears to be indeed over the top, with many politicians asking what on earth is going on. It is widely seen as some kind of out of control operation targeting Maori. In my view Dr...

highlighted by Tom van B | 40 wks ago | updated 40 wks ago
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Tom van B

Cheeky French steal moko

The blatant theft of traditional designs is an ongoing problem for the New Zealand Maori people. Their traditional designs are used for all sorts of promotions, from cigarettes to fashion. The Maori people have been...

highlighted by Tom van B | 45 wks ago | updated 45 wks ago
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Culture Crush: Rugby as Fine Art

As France gears up to host the Rugby World Cup, one museum is making a play for the eyes and ears of visiting fans: "To coincide with the September 7 to October 20 tournament, the Quai Branly museum is hosting...

highlighted by jordan | 47 wks ago | updated 47 wks ago
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Aotearoa: National Day of Action: July 14th - Melbourne

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Aotearoa: National Day of Action: July 14th - Melbourne

"MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Friday 6 July 2007 National Day of Action: Stop the Genocide on Stolen Aboriginal Land A mass community rally will be held in Melbourne on Saturday 14 July, 12:30 pm to voice...