Haka are traditional ceremonial dances that originate from native Maori culture in New Zealand. Both the men's All Blacks and ...

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people was recognized as a legal person Thursday after a new law granted it all the rights and responsibilities ...

How controversy over Maori haka sparked chaos in New Zealand parliament - The haka is a cherished cultural symbol, but this ...

A controversy is brewing in New Zealand, as thousands of Kiwis recently took to the streets to protest a bill that would legally define the country's founding treaty — a change that opponents say ...

Kiingi Tuheitia, the Maori king who called for unity among New Zealand's Indigenous tribes during his 18 years in his ceremonial but influential role, died Friday. He was 69. His death was announced ...

A referendum is generally not a good way to determine the interests of minorities. As was the government’s intent, Maori ...

Beer name changes have become more common as craft brewers try to protect their legal rights (see stories on Oskar Blues, Dry Dock and Bell’s breweries). But complaints from the Maori people of New ...

The king of New Zealand's Indigenous Maori people, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII (left), died on Friday - Copyright POOL/AFP/File Peter DRURY The king of ...

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Maori clad in traditional cloaks chanted and sang on Tuesday as the New Zealand government paid hundreds of millions of dollars to settle century old grievances. Hundreds of ...

The king, who had held the title for 18 years, was praised by New Zealand’s prime minister for his “unwavering commitment to his people.” By Alexandra E. Petri Kiingi Tuheitia, the Maori king who ...