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A New Zealand Māori tribe called on anti-vaxxers to stop performing traditional haka dance at protests
The haka is a ceremonial battle dance to show tribal pride and unity, typically including moves lik…
Lauren Frias
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This 7-Eleven ad featuring a Maori warrior was labeled 'incredibly racist and offensive' - but it escaped a ban
The short video shared on Slurpee Australia's Facebook page starts with two boys standing at the Sl…
Will Heilpern,Will Heilpern
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Explore, dream, discover: Top international travel destinations for 2024
As the world eagerly embraces a renewed spirit of wanderlust, 2024 beckons with a myriad of enticin…
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A New Zealand veteran who led an elite unit in Ukraine and staged a dramatic rescue was killed in the fighting
New Zealand native Kane Te Tai, who led a secretive reconnaissance unit in Ukraine, was killed on M…
Sophia Ankel
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A helicopter pilot and 2 of his passengers jumped into the ocean to escape a volcanic eruption that killed 22 people: 'The water is what saved us'
The pilot said he jumped into the ocean and held his breath until the black ash in the air started …
Kelsey Vlamis
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The 2023 superyacht summer recap: Jeff Bezos is now king of the high seas
As a relatively quiet superyacht season comes to a close, it's clear Jeff Bezos and his $500 millio…
Madeline Berg
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Taika Waititi says he's sick of white people in Hollywood asking him how to improve diversity: 'Stop asking us what to do, how to fix things, all right?'
"I'm so tired of the diversity conversation, the inclusivity conversation, all the conversations," …
Julie Gerstein
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The complicated history of Queen Victoria's colonial godchildren, who became symbols of assimilation and civilization in the British Empire
Sarah Forbes Bonetta came to England from Africa as a gift to the queen. Princess Gouramma was the …
Yoonji Han
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Muslim activist Raquel Saraswati allegedly lied about being South Asian, Arab, and Latin. Her mother said she's 'white as the driven snow.'
There's a history of white people who have claimed false ethnic and racial backgrounds, from Rachel…
Yoonji Han
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A top women's basketball recruit lost her senior-year high school eligibility because of an $800 stipend check and USA Basketball snafu
According to ESPNW's Walter Villa, USA Basketball sent Davenport a $857.20 stipend check to cover h…
Meredith Cash
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Air New Zealand trolled a customer by repeatedly speaking in the Māori language, even though they said they didn't understand it
Air New Zealand has not yet responded to Business Insider's request for comment on its language pol…
Alexandra Ma
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What makes mānuka honey 100 times more expensive than regular honey
Mānuka honey known for being earthier, richer, and more viscous than many other honeys. It comes fr…
Leon Siciliano
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Fossils found in New Zealand suggest the ancestor of all penguins lived on Earth's lost 8th continent, Zealandia
Researchers identified a new, extinct species of penguin that lived 3 million years ago. It's evide…
Susie Neilson
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New Zealand scraps plans to arm police amid fears it could lead to to US-style militarization of law enforcement
"We police with the consent of the public, and that is a privilege," New Zealand police commissione…
James Pasley
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The return of Ebony magazine: After a $14 million buyout, its new millennial owner talks a historic relaunch
As a child, Eden Bridgeman used to read Ebony in the hair salon. As its new owner, she has a plan t…
Dominic-Madori Davis
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Here's what is actually happening in a violent-looking wedding video that's gone viral
After tying the knot in Auckland last weekend, Aaliyah and Benjamin Armstrong were treated to a sur…
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New Zealand Is Holding A Vote To Dump The Union Jack From Its Flag - Here Are Some Alternative Designs
New Zealand's prime minister, John Kay, who supports a change, has guaranteed the country can affor…
Stefano Pozzebon
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The 10 things in advertising you need to know today
4. Adidas' CEO isn't happy with how Manchester United are playing this season. Herbet Hainer, chief…
Will Heilpern,Will Heilpern
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An Awesome Photo Of New Zealand's Rugby Team Doing The Haka After Winning A Tournament
This Getty photo from the aftermath of New Zealand's rugby win over England in the Hong Kong Sevens…
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson shows off his intense voice acting for Disney's 'Moana'
It is a common belief that voice acting is an easy paycheck for a lot of actors. Haters like to cla…