The course in Maori performing arts, or Te Ao Haka, will be available for about 900 students at more than 30 schools - for all three NCEA levels.

The performance-based art form is grounded in Maori culture, language and heritage.

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12 Dec: Te Pati Maori is promising to restore Maori decision making rights when it comes to fresh water

07 Dec: A reshuffle in Te Pati Maori is likely on the cards, with the party's AGM today

02 Dec: Changing dynamics in our prisons - as Corrections works with more older Maori offenders

29 Nov: Labour's leader is not shying away from a campaign in the Maori seats

27 Nov: Maori face harsher sentences than NZ Europeans for similar drink-driving offences – with lasting consequences

19 Nov: Activist and former MP Hone Harawira says two MPs ousted from Te Pati Maori should be re-instated

18 Nov: Nearly one in five living in New Zealand, identify as Maori

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Business:
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Cricket:
A final day thriller could still unfold in the third New Zealand-West Indies cricket test at Mount Maunganui 7:07

Politics:
The Education Minister's promising support for teachers struggling with sweeping sector changes 7:07

Entertainment:
Spike Lee says he will be remembered for being a teacher alongside his films when he dies 6:50

Entertainment:
Kelsey Grammer's youngest children do not realise how famous their dad is 6:20

Law and Order:
Three people have been arrested after a chase following a burglary in Drury this afternoon 21:57

Entertainment:
Allison Holker has paid tribute to her husband Stephen 'tWitch' Boss on the third anniversary of his death 21:50

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King Charles will be "deeply touched" by the public's reaction to the "milestone" in his cancer journey, which he described as a "personal blessing" 21:20

Rugby:
The head coach for Canoe Racing New Zealand, Gordon Walker, is stepping down 21:17

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