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![At the moment, the Moriori language is confined to old manuscripts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
At the moment, the Moriori language is confined to old manuscripts
Ta rē Moriori is an indigenous language but has no native speakers
![Revitalising Moriori culture: Meet those who are helping to do it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Revitalising Moriori culture: Meet those who are helping to do it
These people are bringing Moriori songs into the modern day.
![Kiwi island at ‘world's end’ invites international authors for retreat with a difference](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kiwi island at ‘world's end’ invites international authors for retreat with a difference
600 inhabitants. Limitless inspiration. 800km from the closest distraction.
![Look, no people! These secluded islands are just a two-hour flight away](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Look, no people! These secluded islands are just a two-hour flight away
When life gives you crowds, escape to the Chatham Islands.
![Jacinda Ardern makes first Chatham Islands visit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Jacinda Ardern makes first Chatham Islands visit
PM hears how cost of living is impacting island residents.
![Dairy stabbing: PM will visit grieving Sandringham community, rejects Act’s criticism](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Dairy stabbing: PM will visit grieving Sandringham community, rejects Act’s criticism
Jacinda Ardern is heading to the Chatham Islands today.
![Long weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Long weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZ
But rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.
![477 whales die in 'heartbreaking' Chatham Islands strandings in recent days](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
477 whales die in 'heartbreaking' Chatham Islands strandings in recent days
None of the whales could be refloated and all either died naturally or were euthanised.
![215 whales dead in Chatham Islands stranding - why they couldn't be refloated](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
215 whales dead in Chatham Islands stranding - why they couldn't be refloated
Locals and DoC were unable to save more than 215 whales after a mass standing.
!['Emotional': One of NZ's oldest passenger planes completes final flight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Emotional': One of NZ's oldest passenger planes completes final flight
A Convair 580 owned by Air Chathams has been flown from Auckland to Wānaka for retirement.
![Covid affecting 84 per cent of schools in Canterbury and Chatham Islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Covid affecting 84 per cent of schools in Canterbury and Chatham Islands
Covid has impacted 84 per cent of schools in Canterbury and on the Chatham Islands.
![Live: As deaths rise, one million eligible Kiwis yet to be boosted](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Live: As deaths rise, one million eligible Kiwis yet to be boosted
There were 12,882 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.
![Covid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Covid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes Auckland
Daily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.
!['Given everybody a fright': Chatham Islanders eager to get tested after Covid cases](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Given everybody a fright': Chatham Islanders eager to get tested after Covid cases
The Chatham Islands have recorded their first cases of Covid-19.
![Chatham Islands booked out as tourist numbers surge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Chatham Islands booked out as tourist numbers surge
Planning a visit to Chathams Island? Get in line.
!['No warning': Eruption surges sink 12 boats, smash marina](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'No warning': Eruption surges sink 12 boats, smash marina
Northland - just recovering from lockdown - takes another hit.
![Revival for a native New Zealand group pushed close to cultural death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Revival for a native New Zealand group pushed close to cultural death
New York Times: Moriori fighting to establish themselves as a thriving native people.
![Moriori praised as $18m Crown settlement becomes law](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Moriori praised as $18m Crown settlement becomes law
Redress is the culmination of a 159-year struggle by Rēkohu for truth and justice.
![Every reason why the Chathams should be on your 2022 hit list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Every reason why the Chathams should be on your 2022 hit list
Remote, wild and utterly fascinating, it pays to make the most of the Chatham Islands.
![Chathams in 24hrs: New Zealand's most ambitious day trip?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Chathams in 24hrs: New Zealand's most ambitious day trip?
Pack your bags for 1600km return and New Zealand's most bracing day trip.
![Chatham Islands set for the jet age as runway project gets green light](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Chatham Islands set for the jet age as runway project gets green light
Longer landing strip key to opening up island to more tourists, seafood exports.