Festivals like the biannual Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival in Auckland celebrate Māori culture with opportunities to sail ...

Taranaki Maunga is an honored ancestor to the Maori, something the New Zealand government has cemented with this designation.

But who really are the Maori? Dive in, and let's unearth this ancient culture together. TL;DR: Key Takeaways The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand Their population stands at around 16 ...

Her connection to the country known by the Maori people as Aotearoa begins with her family – as well as the landscape. “My family comes from a line of chiefs who have traditional rights to the ...

Over the next century hunting and sports groups had a say in the mountain's management — but Maori did not. "Traditional ...

The culture of the Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, is part of everyday life here, a rich thread in the tapestry of the country’s past, present, and future. “Although our culture ...

The Treaty of Waitangi's anniversary passed quietly amid political strains in New Zealand. Prime Minister Luxon avoided the main event, with controversy over a proposed law redefining the treaty's ...

A bill aimed at ending long-standing rights from the indigenous population has fuelled this year’s heated events.

KASHIWA, Chiba Prefecture--Some 9,000 kilometers from where the traditional Maori dance originated, children from a rugby club here gave a powerful rendition of the haka, famed for its iconic ...