Politician Nanaia Mahuta made history this week when she was named New Zealand’s first Indigenous female foreign minister. But for those with traditional Māori tattoos, known as moko, she has long ...

Nau mai, haere mai, tautoko mai! – come, enjoy, celebrate! Te Uhi a Mataora, a national collective of tā moko artists, will revive the practise of tūpuna (ancestors) through the artistry of tā moko ...

A New Zealand reporter has made history by becoming the first person to anchor news with a traditional Māori chin tattoo, Newshub reported. On Christmas day, Oriini Kaipara, who has a moko kauae, ...

Tā moko should never be referred to as 'scribbles', a Māori academic says following comments made in Parliament by NZ First leader Winston Peters. Paora Sharples, haka expert and Māori Studies ...

A Gold Coast Māori man says he was discriminated against by Glitter Strip venue that barred him from entry because of his traditional tattoo, or tā moko. Caleb Pokai, 24, was meant to be surprising a ...