Story: Traditional Māori warfare – Riri

Traditional Māori weapons

This clip from television show Waka huia shows traditional Māori weapons being used.

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Basil Keane, 'Traditional Māori warfare – Riri - Strategies and battle terms', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/37123/traditional-maori-weapons (accessed 19 April 2024)

Story by Basil Keane, published 20 Jun 2012