Whatever you want to say about the chaotic action sequences, cartoonish special effects and tattooed beefcake on display in New Zealand director Toa Fraser’s “The Dead Lands,” it’s no good yawning, ...

Impressive scenery and action elevate a tale of pre-colonial Maori warfare that is nonetheless brutal to the brink of monotony. Violence may not be the answer, but it sure kills a lot of screen time — ...

Journey to the place where the warrior spirit was born. Feast your eyes on this awesome trailer. XYZ Films has finally unleashed a trailer for Toa Fraser's The Dead Lands, a badass Maori action flick ...

Maori Party MP for Waiariki Te Ururoa Flavell is praising a young Te Arawa mother and Maori martial arts student who will be admitted to the bar today. Karla Kereopa's admission in the Rotorua Court ...

At a time of renewed interest in Maori martial arts, Maori Weapons serves as the ideal reference work. Jeff Evans has collected all the available research to provide a full armoury of traditional ...

CERTIFICATES: Members of Tu Mana Toa Combat Systems earned their Topana Taurite (Maori martial arts) black belt. Under the guidance of club founder Lexx Karauria (centre right) they completed the ...

Maori warriors split many, many skulls in The Dead Lands, but the violence is not nearly as thrilling as the theatrical taunting before the fights. Sporting loin cloths and decorative fur, men lunge, ...

Impressive scenery and action elevate a tale of pre-colonial Maori warfare that is nonetheless brutal to the brink of monotony. Sixteen-year-old Hongi (James Rolleston, also in Toronto title “The Dark ...