New Zealand Mourns Passing Of The Māori King

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 4: Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark speaks with a reporter as mourners arrive at the funeral of Kiingi Tuheitia at the Turangawaewae Marae on September 4, 2024 in Hamilton, New Zealand. New Zealand mourned the passing of Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died peacefully at the age of 69 last week, surrounded by family just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation. His legacy as a champion for Māori rights and unity will resonate throughout the nation, leaving an significant impact on Aotearoa's history and culture. (Footage by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)