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Kapa haka is a living art form. It can involve song, dance and chants, but is also so much more than just a performance. This week find out more about kapa haka.

Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus in our explainer this week we look at how the news is produced.

Everyone sneezes sometimes, but do you know much about what happens when you sneeze? We look at how much of workout you get with a sneeze, how far a sneeze goes, and the world record in sneezes.

A deep fake is when video or audio is digitally changed to make it look like someone is doing or saying something they didn't. We look at what to look for to spot a deep fake.

Every three years eligible voters get the chance to vote in a general election. We look at why it is important to vote, and what impact it can have.

A lot of us can feel nervous and insecure at times, but for some people the feelings can become overwhelming. Today we look at what social anxiety is, and what you can do to support people experiencing it.

New Zealand has its fair share of hazards, from earthquakes and floods to volcanic activity. If local emergency services can't cope the Minister for Emergency Services can declare a state of national emergency.

In Māori culture tapu and noa are two very important protocols or tikanga, which can guide people's behavior. We look at how they can help everyone to stay safe and healthy.

In the 1970s New Zealand authorities started cracking down on so-called overstayers from the Pacific Islands, leading to increasing hostility towards the Polynesian community. The Polynesian Panther Party was formed as a way to protect their community and stand up for their rights. This week we look at the creation of The Polynesian Panther Party.

Attitudes to what counts as a family have changed over the years, and now we know families can take many shapes and forms. This week we look at the makeup of the modern whānau.