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When Aunty Ora stunned four judges on The Voice: Australia, they asked what else she did. Her answer? "I teach the haka." Moments later, all four were on stage learning the traditional Māori war dance.
A Brisbane dad makes his three kids speak only Te Reo Maori in the car, part of a growing movement of Maori families keeping their language and culture thriving thousands of miles from home. Nine Australian kapa haka groups will compete this March for a chance at the world championships.
Anton Segner will become New Zealand's first German-born rugby player when he faces France next month. The 24-year-old's journey from a Frankfurt backyard to the All Blacks proves dreams know no borders.
Lucy Packer, a quiet neuroscience student who gets nervous before every game, has become England's key player in their quest for a Grand Slam victory. The 26-year-old scrum-half proves you don't need to be loud to lead on the biggest stages.
King Charles arrived in a Doctor Who Tardis as Glasgow kicked off the 2026 Commonwealth Games, celebrating 74 nations and proving the Games could return after nearly being cancelled. The intimate ceremony featured bagpipers, a giant Loch Ness Monster, and thousands of cheering athletes ready to compete.
A nation of 5 million people just became snowboarding's most decorated country per capita, with Zoi Sadowski-Synnott leading the charge as the sport's first five-time Olympic medalist. New Zealand's secret? Supporting young athletes from age 3 and combining resources across winter sports. #