The haka, a traditional Maori dance of challenge, has transcended its sacred origins to become a cherished cultural symbol for all New Zealanders. From sporting events to funerals and graduations, its ...

WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand's parliament was suspended for a short period on Thursday when people in the public gallery broke into a haka, a traditional Maori dance, after the newest member of ...

Indigenous Maori lawmakers disrupted New Zealand's parliament with a stirring "haka" dance, voicing opposition to a race relations bill that has ignited protests across the country. A contentious bid ...

Ireland are set to take on New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago and the country previously devised an original reaction to the haka in 1989 ...

New Zealand’s parliament was briefly suspended on 9 October after the public gallery broke into a haka, a traditional Maori dance, following the maiden speech of new Maori Party MP Oriini Kaipara.

Jackson Tamaariki showed off his proud Maori heritage in a passionate and moving haka performance during his wedding in New Zealand. In a video posted to YouTube, the groom performed the powerful ...

Packer, co-leader of the Māori Party in Aotearoa, or New Zealand, was suspended last year after participating in a haka on the Parliament floor in protest of the Treaty Principles Bill.

In political news outside the U.S., New Zealand Parliament was briefly suspended yesterday after Maori members performed a haka, a traditional ceremonial group dance, to disrupt the vote on a ...