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

A history of the haka. Ceremonial dance associated with New Zealand’s all-conquering international rugby side traces origins through the centuries and expresses strength, unity and defiance .

The Ka Mate Haka is also performed during high profile funerals or to greet foreign dignitaries. But in 2005, they came up with a newer version called Kapa O Pango, ...

The best-known haka is the Ka Mate — performed by New Zealand’s rugby team, the All Blacks. It derives from when an 18th-century chief, Te Rauparaha, hid from his enemies in a pit.

A Maori tribe in New Zealand is calling for anti-vaxxers to stop performing the “Ka Mate” haka to push their message, Agence-France Press reports. Groups opposed to the COVID-19 vaccine have ...

The Ka Mate haka was composed around 1820 by the warrior chief Te Rauparaha to celebrate his escape from a rival tribe's pursuing war party. Under New Zealand law, a Maori tribe, the Ngati Toa ...

The one performed and made famous by the All Blacks is the Ka Mate haka, which was composed by Ngati Toa Chieftain Te Rauparaha around 1820. Ka Mate was created in a time of conflict between two ...

One of the most famous Haka, Ka Mate (Te Rauparaha haka), performed by the All Blacks, celebrates the triumph of life over ...

While the best-known haka is “Ka Mate”, the chant often performed by the All Blacks rugby team before games, there are many variants. Why was this haka controversial?

For example, performing Ka Mate in Te Waipounamu (the South Island) can be seen as disrespectful due to the history of Te Rauparaha, who composed it, causing harm to iwi, whānau and tūpuna there.

While “Ka Mate” remains the standard haka for the men’s side, a new composition, “Kapa O Pango”, was introduced in August 2005 as a “younger brother” the team could call on at their ...

The All Blacks have two haka that they regularly perform: the “Ka Mate” is best known, while the “Kapa o Pango” has been used since 2005 having been written for and about the All Blacks ...