The haka is not merely a dance; it is a powerful narrative of the Māori people's resilience, heritage, and connection to ...

New Zealand's parliament witnessed a powerful protest as opposition MPs performed a haka to oppose a controversial bill. The ...

Today, primary schools from across Tāmaki Makaurau gather in Waitākere for the 2024 Ngā Kura Tuatahi o Tāmaki Makaurau ...

The Ka Mate Haka is also performed during high profile funerals or to greet foreign dignitaries. But in 2005, they came up with a newer version called Kapa O Pango, which is exclusive to the All ...

This traditional Māori dance of haka was first performed ... the All Blacks performed Kapa O Pango, a new haka all about the All Blacks, for the first time. Kapa O Pango’s chant translates ...

The transformative power of kapa haka and a celebration of one Aotearoa's most revered songwriters and champion of Māori culture are the focus of two exhibitions at New Plymouth's Puke Ariki Museum.

In its 39th year, the annual event brings together students from local schools to perform kapa haka, showcasing Māori waiata and kanikani (dances) many have been practising throughout the year.

Sometimes it can feel as if the haka’s primal intensity is diluted by its sheer ubiquity. Take the recent America’s Cup, ...

Te Awamutu College Kapa Haka. Centre front is Ka Hikitia Mad Cow Drum Award for Most Improved Drummer: Sterling Te Huia. George Brooks Trophy for Most Improved Musician: Laura Purves. Derbyshire ...

A look at the transformative power of kapa haka and a celebration of one Aotearoa’s most revered songwriters and champion for the revitalisation of Māori culture are the focus of two ...