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The number of New Zealanders who speak te reo Māori grew 15% from 2018 to 2023 – and the nation’s artists are reflecting this ...

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As a genre, sci-fi is full of memorable and acclaimed classics, but movies like The Matrix and Wall-E go beyond, thanks to their impeccable execution.

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