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 ...

Three Maori Party MPs will be temporarily banned from New Zealand’s parliament for protesting a proposed law change with a haka. A parliamentary committee has recommended the penalties, understood to ...

New Zealand's three MPs of the Maori Party have been handed unprecedented suspensions for performing a traditional Maori haka during a vote on the controversial Treaty Principles Bill. Co-leaders ...

The harsh penalty was handed down to three members of the opposition who said they were voicing their community’s displeasure with proposed legislation. By Yan Zhuang New Zealand’s Parliament on ...

WELLINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - New Zealand's parliament was suspended for a short period on Thursday when people in the public gallery broke into a haka, a traditional Maori dance, after the newest ...

Haka are traditional ceremonial dances that originate from native Maori culture in New Zealand. Both the men's 'All Blacks' and women's 'Black Ferns' New Zealand rugby teams perform their own unique ...

New Zealand’s Parliament voted to suspend three Maori lawmakers who staged a haka protest over a controversial bill last year. The suspensions, ranging from seven to 21 days, are among the harshest in ...

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 received a ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (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 ...