Opposition MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, who started the traditional dance, was suspended for seven days, while her party's co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer were banned for 21 days.

Three Maori Party legislators performed the haka during a protest against a bill to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document, leading to proposed sanctions of ...

New Zealand legislators voted Thursday to enact record suspensions from Parliament for three lawmakers who performed a Māori haka to protest a proposed law.. Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke received a ...

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

How controversy over Maori haka sparked chaos in New Zealand parliament. The haka is a cherished cultural symbol, but this one has ignited a fiery debate. Charlotte Graham-McLay.