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 (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.

UPDATE: On June 5, New Zealand lawmakers voted to enforce record suspensions of Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke and two of her colleagues over their haka protest. Maipi-Clarke received a seven-day ...