Tearepa Kahi’s documentary examines the phenomenon of "Poi E," the mega hit that outsold Michael Jackson and turned Maori singer Dalvanius Prime into a Kiwi superstar. By Pip Bulbeck Who knew that ...

Written and directed by Tearepa Kahi (Mt Zion) and starring Maaka Pohatu (The Modern Maori Quartet, Two Little Boys) the film tells the story of musician Dalvanius Prime and the origin of the song ...

Poi E hit the number one charts in 1984 and is still sung by many today — however this Taupo neighbour is sick of listening to the hit song every morning. A Kiwi has taken to Reddit to share a photo ...

In 1984 New Zealand, one small but catchy Maori song outsold Michael Jackson's Thriller and became the biggest hit of the year. The Patea Maori club's Poi E has gone on to become a cultural icon in ...