Opposition MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, who started the traditional dance, was suspended for seven days, while her party's co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer were banned for 21 days.

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 ...

Three New Zealand Maori tribes are considering a legal challenge to Danish toy company Lego over the use of Maori words and Polynesian culture in a new computer game. New Zealand-based barrister ...

The All Blacks unleash their first haka of 2025 as they prepare to play France in Dunedin.

The Māori All Blacks v Scotland game on Saturday signalled Northland’s ability to successfully host international events.

The suspended lawmakers from the Māori Party performed the haka, a dance of challenge, last November to oppose a widely unpopular bill, now defeated, that they said would reverse Indigenous rights.

New Zealand's Maori All Blacks overpowered a Japan XV 53-20 in a non-test international on Saturday, running away with the ...

The haka is far more than a war dance. It is an expression of identity, history, emotion, and intent. Its rhythms and ...

Whangārei is positively abuzz in anticipation of the Māori All Blacks versus Scotland match this Saturday. People will swarm ...

Scotland will face an incredibly passionate Haka against the Maori All Blacks on Saturday and Stafford McDowall will pay the ultimate respect.

Scotland withstood a late onslaught from the Maori All Blacks to kick off their summer tour with a nail-biting 29-26 victory in Whangarei.

November’s protest wasn’t the first time a haka has rung out in Parliament. Performances regularly follow the passage of laws important to Maori.