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 ...

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 ...

New Zealand’s parliament descended into chaos as Maori members staged a haka in protest against a bill that would ...

New Zealand's parliament on Thursday handed record-long suspensions to three Indigenous Maori lawmakers who last year staged a protest haka on the debating floor. Maori Party co-leaders Rawiri Waititi ...

A young and dynamic New Zealand MP, Hana-Rawhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, took the world by storm when she performed an energetic Haka when she was appointed to the NZ parliament. The world loved her ...

A Maori politician performed an unexpected Haka in the middle of a government proceeding. The co-leader of the Maori Party, Rawiri Waititi, pledged allegiance to his descendants, all young people, and ...

Sir Robert ‘Bom’ Gillies with New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern in 2020 - Fiona Goodall/Getty Images ​Sir Robert Gillies, who has died aged 99, was a New Zealand soldier and the ...

Parliament was briefly suspended on Thursday after Maori members performed a haka — a traditional ceremonial group dance — to disrupt the vote on a controversial bill. The haka is a powerful ...