Stories by Meretuahiahi Molyneux-Glen

Former Manu World Champs Ella Mohi-Henare winner says it "sucked" coming second this year but she'll keep practising in the hope of winning back her title.

She said her return to haka feels different this time.

It was the first time most of the group had been to another country.

Thousands of people gathered at Parrs Park in West Auckland to celebrate Waitangi Day.

The trip was designed to broaden rangatahi views on education and encourage critical thinking.