The haka, a chanting dance of challenge, is sacred to New Zealand’s Māori people but it’s become a beloved cultural ...

The haka, a chanting dance of challenge, is sacred to New Zealand’s Māori people but it’s become a beloved cultural ...

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 ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The haka, a chanting dance of challenge, is sacred to New Zealand’s Māori people but it’s become a beloved cultural institution among New Zealanders of all races.

New Zealand MPs, including Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, face suspension after performing a haka during a vote on the Treaty Principles Bill, which sought to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi.