New Zealand’s Māori King Tuheitia dies aged 69
by Guardian staff and agencies from World news | The Guardian on (#6QBH8)
A moment of great sadness for the nation' as Mori king, considered the paramount chief of several tribes, or iwi, dies
New Zealand's Mori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died peacefully on Friday morning, aged 69, according to a statement released by his representatives.
The death of Kiingi Tuheitia is a moment of great sadness for followers of Te Kiingitanga, Moridom and the entire nation," spokesperson Rahui Papa said on social media. He added the King had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation.
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