30 Aug 2024
Kiingi Tuheitia, the Māori King, dies
Kiinga Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhereo VII, The Māori King has died. Kiingitanga Spokesman Rahui Papa says the death of Kiingi Tuheitia is a moment of great sadness for followers of Te Kiingitanga, Maaoridom and the entire nation. RNZ's Tumu Māori Shannon Haunui-Thompson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.