Organisers say it’s likely that more than 10,000 people took part in a Matariki DIY beach fire event that continues to both ...

Rotorua was “heaving” with visitors at the weekend as those making the most of the long weekend surged to the city, creating ...

Whānau of Ōnuku Marae and Ngāi Tahu celebrated their first hautapu ceremony at Takapūneke Reserve in almost two centuries ...

The theme of this Māori new year is Matariki herenga waka, which means ‘Matariki is a mooring place for all canoes’, encouraging an inclusive celebration ...

Organisers say it’s likely that more than 10,000 people took part in a Matariki DIY beach fire event that continues to both ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (local time) extended greetings to the Maori community on the occasion of the Maori New Year, Matariki, drawing a cultural link between New Zealand's Matariki ...

As New Zealanders celebrate Matariki, a renowned Māori astronomer says the stars are reminding the Pacific region to unite.

Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei are hosting this year's national Hautapu ceremony which observes the official transition phase of the ...

It's five years since Matariki became a public holiday. So what is it and why is it celebrated? And how do you find the star cluster? Here's what to know.

But this weekend high pressure is moving in and should bring lighter winds, drier skies and clearer skies – leading the way ...

Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum is inviting whānau to celebrate Matariki with a vibrant programme of free performances, storytelling, cultural learning and hands-on activities that ...