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Maori Television to air WWE wrestling on free-to-air NZ TV screens
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Maori Television to air WWE wrestling on free-to-air NZ TV screens

WWE wrestling is body slamming onto New Zealand free-to-air televisions screens for the first time in over 15 years.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018
8 businesses that launched te reo Maori initiatives for Maori Language Week
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8 businesses that launched te reo Maori initiatives for Maori Language Week

Businesses in New Zealand are launching initiatives to celebrate Maori Language Week and promote the use of the Maori language.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
Maori innovation and achievements to be celebrated at 2017 Matariki Awards
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Maori innovation and achievements to be celebrated at 2017 Matariki Awards

Māori brilliance takes centre stage at the Matariki Awards, celebrating exceptional achievements on 21st July.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Maori Television embraces mobile world with app launch
Maori Television

Maori Television embraces mobile world with app launch

Maori Television has launched an app to provide Kiwis with access to a range of content, in both Te Reo Maori and English.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2015

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Game of Bros? No, says Warner Brothers
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Game of Bros? No, says Warner Brothers

Warner Bros sends a legal warning to Maori TV for their 'Game of Bros' show campaign, deeming it too close to their own trademarks.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Maori TV: has editorial independence been compromised?
New Zealand Labour Party

Maori TV: has editorial independence been compromised?

The Labour Party is calling for assurance on Maori TV editorial independence following the shock resignation of Mihingarangi Forbes last week.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2015