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‘You believed in me’: Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke gives moving speech as politicians pay tribute to Kīngi Tūheitia
Kīngi Tūheitia passed away in late August.
David Seymour talks timelines of the Treaty Principles Bill
Act leader David Seymour is asked about timelines on the Treaty Principles Bill. Video / Mark Mitchell
Thousands mourn the death of Kīngi Tūheitia
Thousands of mourners from across the country gathered today at Tūrangawaewae Marae for the funeral of Kīngi Tūheitia. Video / Carson Bluck / Chereè Kinnear
Watch: Kīngi Tūheitia laid to rest on Taupiri Maunga
Thousands of people have gathered at the marae over the past six days to mourn the King.
Audrey Young: New Māori Queen begins her reign with a deep well of goodwill
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Thousands gather at Tūrangawaewae marae for Māori King’s tangi
Thousands have gathered at Tūrangawaewae marae for Māori King’s tangi and the announcement of the new Māori Queen. Video | Carson Bluck
Watch Live: Kīngi Tūheitia tangi
Full coverage of the funeral proceedings for Kīngi Tūheitia. Video / Kiingitanga
Kīngi Tūheitia's successor named: Māoridom, politicians react
Leaders are acknowledging Ngā Wai hono i te pō as the new leader of the Kīngitanga.
Ngāwai Hono i te Pō Paki anointed as the new leader of the Kīngitanga
Ngāwai Hono i te Pō Paki carries her birthright in the Kīngitanga and becomes 8th monarch, continuing the direct line to the first Māori King. Video / NZ Herald
Mourners prepare to farewell Tūheitia, a monarch remembered for his ability to unite people
Today is te rā nehu – burial day – for Kīngi Tūheitia.
Watch: How the NZDF is helping feed mourners at Tūrangawaewae Marae
NZDF has mobilised 28 personnel to support the tangi of Kīngi Tūheitia.
'There's room for everyone': Kīngi Tūheitia’s simple but powerful message
Academic: Kotahitanga, or unity, is an enduring theme the Kīngitanga brings to politics.
Politicians pay respects to Māori King Tūheitia
Numerous politicians were among the crowd at Tūrangawaewae Marae to mourn the passing of Māori King Tūheitia.
Arena Williams: Time to honour what Kīngi Tūheitia stood for
OPINION: The Māori King reminded us what good leadership is.
'Expect congestion': Waikato River off limits for Māori King's funeral, road detours in place
A section of the Waikato River between the Pūkete Boat Ramp and Huntly will close.
Tauranga waka to join Māori King’s funeral flotilla
Waka's inclusion in flotilla a 'huge honour', says iwi chairman.
Opinion: Kīngi Tūheitia’s vision for a unified nation shines briefly at Tūrangawaewae
OPINION: PM Christopher Luxon displayed emotions rarely seen in the public eye.
PM pays tribute to Māori King Tūheitia in moving speech
PM Luxon said he'd anticipated becoming quite emotional as he spoke of the fallen monarch.
PM Christopher Luxon speaks after Kīngi Tūheitia's tangi
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon attended and spoke to media after the tangi for Māori monarch Kiingi Tūheitia.
Kingi Tūheitia’s death: Grief ‘still sinking in’ as Luxon to visit Māori King lying in state
Prime Minister may be given time to speak about the King following his passing.
Māori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024
Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.
Residents invited to cross Hamilton's newest bridge before it opens to traffic
The bridge is part of the Peacocke Programme, which will eventually house 20,000 people.
'Beautiful, gentle soul': Rotorua acknowledges death of Kiingi Tūheitia
A long-time friend shares his sadness at the news of the king's death.
Māori King Kīngi Tūheitia funeral: What we know so far
Kīngi Tūheitia will be laid to rest alongside his mother on Taupiri Mountain.
‘His legacy is one of unity, kindness and truly listening to understand’
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick pays tribute to Kiingi Tūheitia. Video / Mark Mitchell
‘His commitment to the kaupapa was fearless and unwavering’
Labour leader Chris Hipkins pays tribute to Kiingi Tūheitia. Video / Mark Mitchell
Māori King dies and Auckland Uni stand-off | Focus Morning Bulletin August 30, 2024
In today's headlines, Kīingi Tūheitia passes away aged 69, Auckland University stand-off takes dramatic turn and volunteers gear up for Daffodil Day.