Report shows living standards have changed little.

Neither the Government nor Maori would own the nation's beaches under a proposal to settle the dispute over laws governing the foreshore and seabed.

Many Maori would welcome a new flag if it reflected tangata whenua. However, concerns remain about disrespect for the current ensign.

Waka from around the country lined up along the beach at Waitangi before being ceremonially launched this morning.

Ownership of landmark volcanic cones in Auckland has been offered to iwi as part of a new Treaty deal aimed at breaking the settlement paralysis in the region.

A tour operator is under fire for using fake Maori to attract tourists from cruise ships docking in Tauranga.

Famous stretch of coastline in the Far North could be renamed under a tentative Treaty of Waitangi deal.

Bishop Brian Tamaki has riled Waitomo locals with his commercialisation plans for Te Kopua marae.

Just under 50 per cent of Maori women smoke, compared to 20 per cent for the whole population aged 15 to 64.