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 ...

The haka is one of the most vivid symbols of Maori culture — the indigenous group who make up just under a fifth of New Zealand’s population. Though New Zealand’s football team will not ...

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

Opposition MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke began the traditional group dance after being asked if her party supported a controversial bill - which has since been voted down - to redefine the country ...

This is not the first time the Maori community expresses solidarity with Israel in its war against Hamas by performing a Haka dance. Back in November 2023, a pro-Palestinian rally was planned to ...

The haka is a ceremonial war dance or challenge of Maori origin. New Zealand's tourism website describes the dance, which is usually performed in a group, as a representation of "a tribe's pride ...

The haka is one of rugby’s best known traditions, with the ceremonial Maori dance performed pre-match by New Zealand rugby sides before international fixtures. Haka were traditionally performed ...

One of the groups is the Haka: Māori Cultural Experience group. A haka originates from Aotearoa/New Zealand and is performed as a ceremonial Māori war dance – and New Zealand sports teams ...

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. KUOW is Seattle’s NPR ...

ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: 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 ...