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huia

(ˈhʊɪjə)
n
(Animals) an extinct bird of New Zealand, Heteralocha acutirostris, prized by early Māoris for its distinctive tail feathers
[Māori]
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An attempt on the record in January, by Kiwi cutter Stacey Te Huia, was abandoned less than half way through after he fell behind the rate required.
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An electrifying display from members of New Zealand's two leading Maori performance art groups – Te Waka Huia and Te Whanau a Apanui.
Gloucester crossed through Jonny May, Huia Edmonds and Freddie Burns, but never looked like capable of pressing their own claim for seventh.
But Andrea Masi and Johnson were binned to add to Will Helu's earlier card and Huia Edmonds and then Freddie Burns, with an interception try, added to Gloucester's tally.
Gloucester crossed through Jonny May, Huia Edmonds and Freddie Burns, but never looked capable of pressing their own claim for seventh and were flattered by the scoreline.