The haka is one of the most vivid symbols of Maori culture — the indigenous group who make up just under a fifth of New Zealand’s population. Though New Zealand’s football team will not perform it ...
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The haka, a chanting dance of challenge, is sacred to New Zealand’s Māori people but it’s become a beloved cultural institution among New Zealanders of all races.