Ihimaera wins $50,000 arts prize despite plagiarism row
Author Witi Ihimaera was last night presented with a prestigious arts award - a week after he was caught up in a plagiarism row.
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Exposed plagiarist Witi Ihimaera given $50,000 award
Witi Ihimaera has been named an Arts Foundation laureate and will receive a $50,000 award - days after admitting plagiarism in his new book.
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