Turia died in the early hours of Friday at the age of 80.

Te Pati Maori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa Packer told Te Ao Maori News she led by example.

She says Tariana taught them that they should never be shy - and they must be bold, and cross thresholds.

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26 Dec: The Greens say they're after every vote possible - which could include pinching support from potential partners Labour and Te Pati Maori

23 Dec: Te Pati Maori's expressed dismay about a perceived lack of inclusion of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a new trade deal with India

12 Dec: Te Pati Maori is promising to restore Maori decision making rights when it comes to fresh water

07 Dec: A reshuffle in Te Pati Maori is likely on the cards, with the party's AGM today

02 Dec: Changing dynamics in our prisons - as Corrections works with more older Maori offenders

29 Nov: Labour's leader is not shying away from a campaign in the Maori seats

19 Nov: Activist and former MP Hone Harawira says two MPs ousted from Te Pati Maori should be re-instated

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Cricket:
Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald looks poised to pick off spinner Todd Murphy for the fifth and final Ashes test starting January 4 in Sydney 11:57

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Tor the world darts championships round-of-16 at London's Alexandra Palace on Sky Sport.. 11:57

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