Haka title reclaimed

Hoani Waititi Maori language school reclaimed its "Polyfest" kapa haka title in Auckland at the weekend.

The school beat 40 other groups to win the title it lost last year to James Cook High School at the annual Maori and Pacific Island festival.

Auckland Girls Grammar was second and Hato Petera College third. More than 10,000 students from about 50 schools took part.

Herald Feature: Polyfest

Official site: Auckland Secondary Schools Maori & Pacific Islands Festival (Polyfest)

* Thursday March 16 to Saturday March 20
(powhiri starts at 8.30am)
Manukau Sports Bowl