The tattooists bent over Kingi Taurua for 15 hours, using chisels and a stick as a hammer to gouge bold Maori designs into his bloodied face, buttocks and legs.

Tattoos, called Moko, have been an integral part of Maori culture for many hundreds of years. Far more than decorative, the tattoos and their location tell about the person who bears them.

I grew up in a country where tattoos (Maori, Samoan, Cook Island designs) are common. My students, who are mostly from around Europe, always ask questions about my tattoo and it becomes an ...

Facial tattoos, or moko, have been a part of Maori culture for centuries. They are carved into the skin using chisels in an important ritual, and are used as a means to mark each wearer's unique ...

Rihanna has the tattoo completed after performing three shows in Auckland this week as part of her Diamonds world tour. The video of Rihanna getting the traditional tattoo was uploaded onto Taane ...

Facial tattoos have been a part of Maori culture for centuries, a sacred marker of the wearer's genealogy and heritage. But one woman's striking chin design - or moko - has generated huge debate ...

The tattooists bent over Kingi Taurua for 15 hours, using chisels and a stick as a hammer to gouge bold Maori designs into his bloodied face, buttocks and legs. “It started at 5 o’clock in the morning ...