The Haka is one of rugby’s most hallowed traditions, a ceremonial Maori war dance performed by New Zealand’s All Blacks before each match.

The haka is one of the most vivid symbols of Maori culture — the indigenous group who make up just under a fifth of New Zealand’s population. Though New Zealand’s football team will not ...

Sometimes it can feel as if the haka’s primal intensity is diluted by its sheer ubiquity. Take the recent America’s Cup, where New Zealand skipper Peter Burling filed into a Barcelona ...

This version of the Haka was written specifically for the All Blacks in response to concerns about Ka Mate. It is called Kapa o Pango, which translates as Team in Black, and is based on another ...

A history of the haka, from Maori warriors staring down death to the mighty All Blacks. Ceremonial dance associated with New Zealand’s all-conquering international rugby side traces origins ...

Ivana Andrés, the captain of the Spanish women’s national team, has apologized after the country’s football federation (RFEF) posted a now-deleted video on social media of four players ...

“It is truly a privilege to experience the culture of New Zealanders, especially Haka from Maori culture,” Naomi Sai Antiporta said. “I want to acknowledge the people I have met along the way.

Nature: Gannets in New Zealand 02:00. New Zealand on Sunday reclaimed the world record for the largest mass haka after more than 6,000 people performed the legendary Maori war dance, dethroning ...