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 ...

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 ...

New Zealand’s parliament was briefly halted after the public gallery broke into an unplanned haka performance.

Wellington (AP) — New Zealand legislators voted Thursday to enact record suspensions from Parliament for three lawmakers who performed a Māori haka to protest a proposed law. Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke ...

This is the moment New Zealand Maori MPs disrupt parliament with a haka to protest against a treaty bill. New Zealand’s parliament was briefly suspended on Thursday (14 November), after Maori members ...

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 perform it ...

Wellington: New Zealand’s Parliament was briefly suspended on Thursday after people in the public gallery broke into an ...

This is the moment an unplanned haka halts New Zealand’s parliament after an MP’s maiden speech. Parliament was suspended for ...

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 ...