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 ...

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke derailed parliament in November when she ripped a copy of the proposed laws. Indigenous Maori lawmakers have decried a push to temporarily banish them from New Zealand's ...

Tory Whanau announced she will not stand for re-election as Wellington mayor, citing resistance from the “old guard”. Whanau plans to run for the council’s Māori ward, focusing on social ...

The MP was soon joined by others in the public gallery. New Zealand's youngest MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, on Thursday tore up a copy of the contentious Treaty Principles Bill and performed a ...

New Zealand's parliament was suspended after Maori lawmakers performed a haka to interrupt a vote on a controversial bill. Maori lawmakers staged a dramatic protest in New Zealand's parliament on ...

The Maori people, the Indigenous population of mainland New Zealand, have crowned a new queen after the death of their king — and she’s Catholic. King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII died ...

A new Maori Queen was anointed Thursday, taking on the role at a time when New Zealand is facing some of the biggest challenges to race relations in two decades. A statement released by ...

Despite her family’s disapproval and threats to send her back to China when she became pregnant, Suie followed her heart and in 1957 married into Horatio’s warm and welcoming Maori whanau ...

Professor of Māori Visual Art Robert Jahnke, Ngai Taharora, Te Whanau a Iritekura, Te Whanau a Rakairo o Ngati ... Enveloped in reflections that encompass star, moon, mountain, heart and cross symbols ...

About 3,000 Maori leaders and representatives will travel from all over New Zealand for a national meeting, or hui. The hui on Saturday will be held in the Marae, or traditional meeting grounds ...