The body of a Kiwi soldier killed fighting in Ukraine thee years ago has finally been recovered and farewelled in an emotional ceremony.

New Zealand is deeply divided over the Treaty Principles Bill, which seeks to reinterpret the de facto constitution. Now the ...

The body of an American soldier who died alongside Kiwi Dominic Abelen in Ukraine has been sent home - but Abelen remains in ...

In the coming hours, the top 12 kapa haka groups at Te Matatini o Te Kahui Maunga will be announced - before they battle out to be the best for the final day tomorrow. Saturday will bring an end to ...

The proliferation of haka team-building workshops for corporate clients across the globe has raised eyebrows among Māori cultural experts. The classes can be as short as 10-30 minutes and ...

However, unlike English, te reo Maori is a transparent language – the written form is completely phonetic with a 100% ...

Ukrainian troops paid a tribute to a killed New Zealand fighter by performing the haka dance next to his coffin.

They were one of 12 teams to make today's finals in New Plymouth. They will get to enjoy bragging rights for the next two years until the next competition. Maori Development Minister Tama Potaka says ...

Members of Destiny's Church have ignited controversy over their use of haka during protests against ... providing comprehensive NZ news and current affairs, specialist audio features and ...

Day one of Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga set a high benchmark for the week to come. There were 14 kapa haka rōpū that performed yesterday in the first pool of the preliminary performances – called Te ...

Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga brought tens of thousands of visitors to Taranaki for the biennial celebration of kapa haka, ...

Ria Hall performing with Te Taumata o Apanui. Photo / Te Matatini Enterprises Day three of Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga has been one to remember, with strong performances from kapa haka throughout ...