The Maori came to the uninhabited islands of New Zealand from East Polynesia on canoe voyages in the 1300s. Over hundreds of years of isolation, they developed their own distinct culture and language.

Matthew Tukaki, executive director of the Maori Council of New Zealand, told the BBC that while it's often thought of as a war dance, "the central theme is actually one of respect". So is it ...

Tens of thousands of people in New Zealand took to the streets to protest ... "Kill the bill," which was followed by a haka, or Maori war dance. "I'm here for my grandchildren, my children and ...