Haka means "dance" in the language of New Zealand's Maori people and involves a group performing synchronised movements, with lots of stomping, shouting, and eye-rolling.

Thousands of New Zealanders watched indigenous Maori dancers twirl white "poi" balls in a blur of motion and take to traditional canoes, or waka, in the picturesque Bay of Islands as the country ...

The Ngati Toa, a Maori tribe whose version of the intimidating display has been popularized by New Zealand's All Blacks rugby team, says it supports COVID-19 vaccinations.

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 ...

The haka is an ancient dance of the Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand. Originally, it was used to welcome visiting tribes or to prepare warriors for battle.

Members of the Māori community have paid tribute to the victims of the New Zealand terrorist attack, by performing a traditional dance outside one of the targeted mosques. Bikers from the Black ...

Rawiri Waititi, the co-leader of New Zealand 's Maori Party, was removed from the country's parliament on Wednesday after performing a ceremonial haka dance during a debate about indigenous rights.

On Thursday, New Zealand’s Maori lawmakers disrupted Parliament by performing a traditional haka, protesting legislation that would threaten their constituents’ rights.

My fiance and I saw the haka performed on a stage at Te Puia, a Maori heritage center in Rotorua, after which tattooed warriors taught the dance to men in the audience.

A New Zealand Māori tribe has demanded that anti-vaccine mandate advocates stop using its ceremonial dance, the "Ka Mate" haka, at protests.

Your support makes all the difference. The haka, a traditional Maori dance of challenge, has transcended its sacred origins to become a cherished cultural symbol for all New Zealanders.