The Government is welcomed to the Waitangi grounds as protesters disrupt David Seymour's speech. Video / Alyse Wright

The government was formally welcomed onto e Treaty Grounds with a pōwhiri. Video / Alyse Wright

President Donald Trump says the United States will take control of war-torn Gaza, as he addresses reporters at the White House after talks with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Chris Hipkins speaks about protesters during David Seymour's speech and his views on Christopher Luxon not attending Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse Wright

David Seymour speaks to the media

Protesters turn their backs on Act leader David Seymour during his speech at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds marae.

A mother from Adelaide is being investigated after threatening a child at her daughter's school. Video / 7News

New Zealand First minister Shane Jones arrives at Waitangi by boat and answers questions from the media. Video / Dean Purcell

Christopher Luxon and Chris Bishop speak to the media.

Reporter Ihaia is at Lake Karapiro where the waka ama paddlers are racing their hearts out. But what does it take to make such a massive event happen? We find out.

The Kīngitanga is officially welcomed to the Waitangi grounds and Labour MPs keep up with waka-paddling traditions. Video / Alyse Wright

Green party co-leader Marama Davidson said "housing is a human right and a core public good, but this government is treating it as a game of Monopoly." Video / Alyse Wright

Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori are welcomed onto the Waitangi Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse Wright

Police say the man was critically injured in a stabbing incident in Birkenhead. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri and Debbie Ngawera-Packer spoke to the media from the Treaty Grounds. Video / Alyse Wright

Ahead of his meeting with Winston Peters, the Mexican ambassador said "the beauty of New Zealand is that it is a multicultural country." Video / Alyse Wright

Debbie Sorensen says there is "significant interest" from players wanting to switch. Video / Dean Purcell

Chris Hipkins speaks about Waitangi and his waka-paddling tradition. Video/ Alyse Wright

Reporter Jeorgyna is at Makar Sankranti, a Hindu harvest festival in honor of the deity Surya featuring fierce kite battles, amazing food, and fun for the whole family!

Chris Bishop speaks to media regarding Kāinga Ora

Regan Ellison caught a 172cm Yellowfin Tuna on the East Cape last month while attempting to catch the first rod-caught land-based marlin in NZ. Video / Regan Ellison @reganzd

Trump confirms delays to Mexican tariffs, half a million New Zealanders behind on repayments and welcomes at Waitangi before politicians arrive. Video / NZ Herald

Mike Hosking spoke to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZB

Dashcam shows moment a truck crosses the centre line on State Highway 1 at Topuni, causing a truck to tip over and block the road for hours yesterday.

Marama Davidson and Chloe Swarbrick speak about Marama's return to parliament, her cancer journey and what's in store for the Greens this year. Video / Alyse Wright

Marama Davidson returns to politics with a speech ahead of Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse Wright

Day one at Waitangi marks Marama Davidson's return to Parliament and the Green Party. Video /Alyse Wright

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said four appliances were sent to the vegetation fire in Remuera. Video / Tony Van, Supplied

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson will return to politics at Waitangi

The detour around a crash on State Highway 1 at Topuni takes motorists on a narrow, unsealed road. Video / Supplied

Auckland man Luca Fairgray has been found guilty of three charges relating to a sexual relationship he had with a 13-year-old girl.

NZ calls out "fake news" on Israel visa claims, police add gangs to crackdown list, and new charter schools open with unique teaching methods.

A little rain can’t stop their need for speed! Reporter Hesher is at the City of Sails KartStars series, where Cadet ROK & Vortex MiniROK racers are leaving seniors in their dust.

With the third season of Amazon's Prime Video show out in New Zealand on February 6, the award-winning actor sits down with the Herald's Emma Gleason during CCXP Brazil.

A message from Eugene Bareman and Israel Adesanya re the Crimes Amendment Bill. Video / Supplied

A second plane has crashed in the US this week, killing six. Fare system change for Auckland Transport. A warning for encountering marine mammals. Video / NZ Herald

Whip up a microwave brownie for an easy family-sized treat. Video / Fresh Media

The search for the motu’s favourite beaches of 2025 has come to an end, with five brand-new champions rising through the ranks to claim the coveted titles. Video / Carson Bluck