2. (noun) annoyance, problem, trouble, irritation, difficulty, complication.
Ahakoa ngā kūrakuraku, ngā mānakanaka ka taea te kōrero ko te mea nui i kite atu, i kite mai, i whakawhitiwhiti whakaaro, ā, tau katoa ngā mahi i runga, ā, i roto i te wairua o te harakoa, o te aroha me te rangimārie (HM 4/1996:2). / Despite the difficulties and concerns we are able to say that the main thing that was seen and discussed and pervaded the activities was the spirit of enjoyment, affection and peace.
Synonyms: pōrahurahu, pōraruraru, uaua, whakararuraru, whakararu, māniania, hara, rararu, raruraru, raru, mate
