New Zealand’s soaring national anthem, ‘God Defend New Zealand’, was recognised officially in 1977. We explore its history, and both the English and Māori lyrics. For a country of just over five ...

New Zealand's national anthem - God Defend New Zealand - comes ... God Defend New Zealand has English and Māori lyrics, with slightly different meanings. It is called Aotearoa in Māori.

New Zealand's first game in the Rugby World Cup takes place on Friday night, as they kick off by taking on hosts France. It's set to be a heated game, with the All Blacks having never lost a pool ...

In 1977, New Zealand adopted "God Defend New Zealand" as its national anthem. Did you know that the ... and asked readers to put the words to music. Local teacher John Joseph Woods, whose parents ...

The New Zealand Saturday Advertiser ... “Without a doubt, this is the national anthem.” The explicit mention of God in the lyrics can be found in its final stanza. The English translation ...