The halls of Parliament echoed with a traditional Maori love song after lawmakers on Wednesday made New Zealand the 13th country in the world and the first in the Asia-Pacific region to legalize ...

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

Indie folk singer Marlon Williams’ 1960s-inspired ‘Aua Atu Rā’ and kapa haka waiata ‘Korero Māori’ are finalists in this year ...

A historic demonstration in Wellington, New Zealand's capital, brought together over 35,000 people opposing a bill that amends the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. The march celebrated Maori ...

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 ...

New Zealand’s parliament was briefly suspended on 9 October after the public gallery broke into a haka, a traditional Maori dance, following the maiden speech of new Maori Party MP Oriini Kaipara.

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 ...

Wellington: New Zealand’s Parliament was briefly suspended on Thursday after people in the public gallery broke into an unsanctioned haka, a traditional Maori dance, moments after the newest Maori ...