Our anthem 'God Defend New Zealand' is a radically subversive challenge to traditionHANNAH PETERS/GETTY IMAGES TJ Perenara sings the national anthem ahead of the All Blacks' Rugby Championship match. God Defend New Zealand, too, got its usual lacklustre outing ahead of the All Blacks game. READ MORE:* The return of the ugly Nomad, a Kiwi icon* Girls say singing at ABs game is 'ultimate honour'* Australian politicians attack girl's anthem protest* Singer apologises for butchering national anthem* Do you know the national anthem any better? KEVIN STENT/STUFF Porirua teenagers Anastasia Sirila, Tiresa Foma'i and Rosetta Lopa sing the New Zealand national anthem in perfect harmony. The significance of this cannot be understated: God Save the Queen had been New Zealand's national anthem for 137 years, before God Defend was officially adopted in 1977.

Source: Stuff September 15, 2018 14:15 UTC