According to Maori myths and legends, a demigod named Maui was fishing with his brothers from a canoe – which is now known as the South Island – when he hooked a giant catch: the massive piece of land ...

In the heart of New Zealand's north island, the small town of Rotorua has become a stronghold of cultural preservation for a group of Indigenous people. "Good Morning America's" Robin Roberts traveled ...

Ceillhe Sperath’s ancestors arrived in New Zealand nearly two centuries before Christopher Columbus set off for the New World. Yet for much of the last two centuries, the Maori, the descendants of ...

Archeologist Des Kohotea has dedicated his life to protecting and promoting the native Maori people of New Zealand. He has earned significant notice for his efforts to protect sacred native sites from ...

Haka are traditional ceremonial dances that originate from native Maori culture in New Zealand. Both the men's 'All Blacks' and women's 'Black Ferns' New Zealand rugby teams perform their own unique ...

This 1930s footage captures the geothermal wonders and cultural heritage of New Zealand, with steaming hot springs and bubbling pools as prominent features. Scenic shots from a river showcase steam ...

Oriini Kaipara has been a journalist for almost 20 years, focusing on issues of the country’s indigenous Maori people. Oriini Kaipara has been a journalist for almost 20 years, focusing on issues of ...