The cultural markings are designed specifically for each woman but Lynia had to watch people use TikTok to dress up in hers. Lynia received a message from the filter creator saying it was 'inspired' ...

A proud Maori woman has become the first police officer in Queensland to wear moko kauae, a sacred female skin marking that signifies dignity and integrity. Senior Constable Brenda Lee from Jacobs ...

Oriini Kaipara has made history after stepping in to anchor for Newshub Live at 6pm, a mainstream New Zealand news broadcast. Kaipara is the first Māori woman with a moko kauae to present primetime ...

A New Zealand reporter has made history by becoming the first person to anchor news with a traditional Māori chin tattoo, Newshub reported. On Christmas day, Oriini Kaipara, who has a moko kauae, ...

A woman from New Zealand is facing backlash after photos of her chin tattoo began making waves earlier this week. Sally Anderson, a life coach, reportedly got the tattoo as an homage to New Zealand's ...

Jay Scott, a mother of four, says she was told to cover up her moko kauae tattoo or leave a playground in Havelock North. Photo / Paul Taylor 'Give nothing to racism.' Race Relations Commissioner Meng ...

A Brisbane pub is changing its entry policy after a Māori woman took to social media to vent her frustration when she was banned from entry because of her chin tattoo. Juanita McNamera, who lives in ...

Born and bred in Whakatāne, Moses Thornton's life was a battle from the start. Raised in the gangs, her early years were tainted by addiction, violence, and despair. "I was a meth addict for 8 years ...

Oriini Kaipara made history in 2019 being the first woman with a moko kauae to present a mainstream news bulletin. Video / TVNZ Newshub presenter Oriini Kaipara made headlines in 2019 when she became ...

Hinemoa Elder received a direct message from a man: "It's a shame you have a tramp stamp on your face". . Photo: DAVID WHITE / STUFF OPINION: Looks. It's an interesting word. It can mean the plural of ...

Mia-Mae Taitimu-Stevens earned a Master's degree in Indigenous Studies with First Class Honours for her moko kauae dissertation. Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland Masters graduate Mia-Mae ...

Newshub presenter Oriini Kaipara made headlines in 2019 when she became the first journalist with a moko kauae to present a mainstream news bulletin in New Zealand. Although she was applauded at the ...