The haka is far more than a war dance. It is an expression of identity, history, emotion, and intent. Its rhythms and ...

James Hargest student Ashleigh McIntosh in her new kapa haka uniform, made by top kapa haka designers Knit Affair.Kavinda Herath / Stuff Local reporting is vital to a thriving and connected ...

Kapa Haka leader Junior Tana and his wife Kerrie-Anna formed Kōkō Tangiwai early in 2024 in response to the relatively small number of teams entering the Waitaha regional competition at the time.

Photographer Melissa Banks with her exhibition Te Ara O Hine Rēhia: A Journey into the World of Kapa Haka at the Nelson Provincial Museum.Martin De Ruyter / Stuff Photographer Melissa Banks has ...

Thousand's are expected to converge on New Plymouth for the kapa haka competition, which is projected to bring in $27 million for the region, its chief executive says.

As thousands prepare to take back the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest ever haka at Eden Park this Sunday (a record somehow held by the French for the past 10 years) – the country’s ...

Taikura Kapa Haka is an annual festival that has been bringing together kaumātua teams from across the motu for 15 years. We were amazed by the elite of kapa haka at Te Matatini regionals.

Some of the members of Kāpiti College's kapa haka group Kia Āio te Noho, from left, Bee Veale, Ahurei Hapeta-Taereau, Maysen Pappafloratos, Maia Takurua-Truscott and Te Huirangi Peita.

National kapa haka festival Te Matatini has almost $50 million in funding in Budget 2024. Te Matatini had not been funded beyond this year. Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka said the ...

The haka is here! The “Olympics” of kapa haka, Te Matatini Festival, is kicking off in Tāmaki Makaurau in February but the haka is already set to go. It’s ...

Otumoetai College farewells their principal of 17 years. Photo/ Zoe Hunter The retiring principal received a standing ovation from his students to thank him for his time at the school.