Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Haka is more than just a dance—it’s a cornerstone of Māori culture and heritage. While many recognize it as the ceremonial war ...

On Saturday, hooker Codie Taylor will lead the haka for the first time on New Zealand soil in the second Test against England. That is a special honour for any All Black but especially for Taylor, who ...

The haka will be the main topic of conversation when New Zealand travel to face England at Twickenham in the 2024 Autumn Nations Series curtain-raiser on Saturday. This traditional Māori dance of haka ...

A New Zealand dad is teaching his kids from a young age about their Indigenous heritage. In a now-viral TikTok video shared by wife Hope Lawrence on Nov. 16, Zar Lawrence is seen teaching his child ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — 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.

A star student received the honor of a lifetime when her classmates performed the Haka as a tribute. Naomi Sai Antiporta finished top of her class at her school in the Bay of Plenty region of New ...

(CNN) — New Zealand has reclaimed the world record for the largest mass Haka, with thousands packing a major stadium on Sunday for a resounding performance of the traditional Māori routine.

The New Zealand women's rugby team performed the Haka after winning their second straight gold medal Tuesday. Dubbed the Black Ferns, a team that has dominated the sport since 2021, New Zealand ...