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More than 1000 people from 59 clubs all over the country have gathered in Porirua for the event.
2 days agoTo celebrate more than 40 years for one of the oldest Waka Ama clubs in Aotearoa, Māreikura Waka Ama are commencing construction to build their first Club Shed.
Thursday, April 3, 2025Described as “the complete player” and the “next Sonny Bill,” humble sports star Joseph ‘Joey’ Manu says he’s taking his stellar career one day at a time.
Monday, March 31, 2025A softball club with kaupapa Māori at its core is weaving te ao Māori into the game - one haka at a time - and hopes other teams follow suit.
Saturday, March 22, 2025Analysis - It’s hard to think of a better way to start the rugby season, or exactly where to start with Super Rugby Pacific’s opening round.
Sunday, February 16, 2025Ahead of the NRL Indigenous All-Stars match, coaches and captains from both teams spoke to the media on Friday to express their excitement.
Saturday, February 15, 2025He kēmu nui te haramai nei, i mua i te tukinga nui i te whakataetae NRL Allstars
Friday, February 14, 2025Ka pāhotia tahitia te whakataetae NRL All Stars ki Whakaata Māori me Rangiata mō te kore utu.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025Cyclists are gearing up to ride from Tāmaki Makaurau to Taranaki, with the legacy of the late Talei Morrison in mind and Te Matatini in sight.
Saturday, February 1, 2025Kua eke te ahurei kirikiti mō ngā rangatahi ki tōna tau tuatoru, ā e pīrangi ana tētahi kaitākaro kia reo Māori katoa te kēmu hai te ānamata.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025A framed display containing 4 jerseys a long with some special rugby boots are among the items stolen from the Motukohu Rugby Club in the Far North early this week.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025organisers reflect on how the sport has evolved into one of New Zealand’s most fastest growing water sports which draws participants from all walks of life, despite its financial l
Friday, January 17, 2025Ngāti Koroki Kahukura work with Waka Ama organisers to prevent spread of invasive gold clams.
Thursday, January 16, 2025Peter Cowan, a current bronze medalist, has returned to compete in his first Waka Ama race following his win at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025A first of its kind Indigenous team is ready to take flight to Las Vegas for the upcoming NRL Nine's festival next month.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025YMP Waka Ama Club has claimed victory on Day 2 races, despite the battling weather conditions faced during lead up.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025It’s the biggest Sprint Nationals yet, hosting a record number of 3875 participants from all across Aotearoa, marking a sharp 19 percent increase in participants on last year.
Monday, January 13, 2025Find out how to watch the Waka Ama National Sprint Championships, streaming live all week.
Sunday, January 12, 2025