An early 1990s promotional photo of the Dead Flowers with Bryan Bell (second from right) and Riqi Harawira (right). Kiwi rock band the Dead Flowers released three albums in the 1990s: Skin of a Stone, Sweetfish and the 1998 self-titled Dead Flowers. Harawira’s journey into the Dead Flowers came after previous stints with Whiskey and Lace and My World Crazy bands – tipped for a bright future, but who broke up. ‘I broke my heart again’Standing on stage at Te Teko in his first gig in a three-piece covers band, Harawira asked himself: “What am I? Riqi Harawira says helping make a difference in other people's lives has been a source of pride.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 03, 2026 22:04 UTC