The haka, a chanting dance of challenge, is sacred to New Zealand’s Māori people but it’s become a beloved cultural ...

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“It is New Zealand that thunders now. And it is my time! It is my moment! The passion ignites! This defines us as the All Blacks. Most teams line up in respectful opposition to the haka and ...

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which is exclusive to the All Blacks rugby team and only performed during certain matches. Nowadays, whenever New Zealand take to the field, nobody knows which version of the Haka they will sing.

The Black Ferns have captured the world’s attention with a stirring haka ahead of their 79–14 win over the USA at North Harbour Stadium.

and in Paris by athletes from New Zealand’s Olympic team. While the best-known haka is “ka mate,” the chant often performed by the All Blacks rugby team before games, there are many variants.

New Zealand’s All Blacks perform the haka before their 2024 summer Test against England in Dunedin "We'll chat about it later on, we've got a meeting and we'll see what the craic is," said ...