national anthem

How Hinewehi Mohi made the Māori national anthem mainstream

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When Hinewehi Mohi was asked to sing the national anthem before New Zealand’s 1999 quarterfinal against England, she made a choice that would change the pregame ritual for good. Don Rowe reports. The Rugby World Cup in 1999 smashed sport, politics and New Zealand’s sense of nationhood together in two pivotal moments which still echo … Read more

To the woman who crapped all over God Defend New Zealand: You’re my hero

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God Defend New Zealand is terrible. It got exactly what it deserved, argues Jamie Wall for RNZ. Crystal Collins certainly has the name of someone who can sing, and for all we know, she might be able to. It’s just the learning the lyrics part of her repertoire that needs a lot of work. Her … Read more