Jackson Tamaariki showed off his proud Maori heritage in a passionate and moving haka performance during his wedding in New Zealand. In a video posted to YouTube, the groom performed the powerful ...

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 ...

New Zealand's parliament was brought to a blood-curdling halt after one of its newly elected MPs burst into the traditional Maori haka dance - causing the session to be suspended. Oriini Kaipara, 42, ...

A post on X claims that the first reading of a bill during a Parliamentary session in New Zealand was cancelled after Māori tribal representatives started doing a traditional Haka dance. Members of ...

The Netherlands and Spain women's teams were forced to take down videos showing their players imitating New Zealand's haka dance following criticism. Videos of players doing haka posted online Both ...

New Zealand's parliament on Thursday handed record-long suspensions to three Indigenous Maori lawmakers who last year staged a protest haka on the debating floor. Maori Party co-leaders Rawiri Waititi ...

Warren Mundine says the idea is aimed at sharing indigenous culture and would not be divisive if all players got involved. “One thing about the Haka is it’s performed by non-Maori New Zealanders as ...

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Irish content creator Tadhg Fleming has gone viral on social media after hilariously calling on the Irish rugby team to respond to the iconic New Zealand Haka by performing "Riverdance" when the sides ...