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How uproar over a Maori haka, beloved in New Zealand life, sowed chaos and gridlock in Parliament

How uproar over a Maori haka, beloved in New Zealand life, sowed chaos and gridlock in Parliament

The haka, a chanting dance of challenge, is sacred to New Zealand's Maori people, but it's become a beloved cultural institution among New Zealanders of all races. Spine-tingling performances at sports events, funerals and graduations often go viral online, a nonpartisan point of pride for the country abroad.

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