Pūrākau (Myths, legends, and oral histories)

The Curse of Manaia
The Curse of Manaia
(Ko Manaia, ko Kuiwai) WHEN the Tainui and the Arawa sailed away from Hawaiki with Ngatoro-i-rangi on board, he left behind him his younger sister, Kuiwai, who was married to... Read more...
How Māui brought fire to the world
How Māui brought fire to the world
Image sources: Matua A.I Author: Wiremu Grace One evening, after eating a hearty meal, Māui lay beside his fire staring into the flames. He watched the flames flicker and dance... Read more...