Waka Ama
Teen Waka Ama paddlers have sights on further glory
Teen waka ama paddlers have their sights set on further glory, after the high school champs in Rotorua.
More than 1500 tauira from across the motu paddled on Blue Lake for the first since 2021.
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Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi for Sun 22 Jan 2023
In the first Te Waonui of the year, our Maori news team gauge reaction to the prime minister's resignation, and Jacinda Ardern's relationship with tangata whenua; reaction to a significant Waitangi… Audio
Waka Ama Long Distance Championship kicks off with record entry levels
The Waka Ama National Long Distance Championships have started today in Waitangi with entries in the competition the biggest the country has ever seen.
Four wins for NZ teams at world waka ama championships
It's been a day of gold for Aotearoa at the Va'a World Sprint Championships in the UK, with four waka ama teams victorious.
82 year-old waka ama paddler takes on nationals
Ngahuia Morehu is the oldest registered paddler at this year's waka ama national championship. It's also the 82-year-old's first competition, after she started learning to paddle in November last… Audio
New Zealand paddlers topple Tahiti at the Waka Ama World Champs
New Zealand paddlers have topped the medal count at the world waka ama championships, upsetting favourites Tahiti for the very first time. Audio