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Māori journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau, 49, died after cancer battle, remembered for championing marginalized voices.
Aroha Awarau, a 49-year-old award-winning Māori journalist and playwright, has died after a battle with cancer.
Known for his powerful storytelling, he earned acclaim for plays like *Luncheon* and *Officer 27*, and worked with major New Zealand media outlets including RNZ and Māori Television.
He co-created the 2025 short film *Puti* and conducted a notable 2018 interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Colleagues honored him as a passionate advocate for Māori, Pacific, BIPOC, and queer voices.
His body will be at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku in Auckland until midday Friday, with funeral details pending.
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El periodista y dramaturgo maorí Aroha Awarau, de 49 años, falleció después de luchar contra el cáncer, recordado por defender las voces marginadas.