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Best-selling author set to demystify common misconceptions about the Treaty of Waitangi
Treaty lawyer Roimata Smail and the National Library collaborate for E Oho!

'Significant risks': Te Papa's collection of 860,000 specimens could be disposed of without new storage facility
The existing facility is earthquake-prone and breaches health and safety rules.

Extremely rare beaked whale washes ashore in Otago
'Since the 1800s, only six samples have ever been documented worldwide.'

Treaty display due for a refresh: Te Papa
The museum will seek voices on next steps for damaged Treaty display.

Te Papa removes defaced Treaty of Waitangi panel
Protestors took spray paint and an angle grinder to the display in December.

Te Papa's defaced Treaty of Waitangi exhibition to be removed next week
No decision has been made about the defaced panel's future.

Rust forces closure of Te Papa level for at least nine months
Rust found in a sprinkler system means the floor will be closed for repairs from May 19.

Focus: Te Papa to make pivotal decision on Treaty of Waitangi exhibit
The museum will have another look at the display after it was vandalised in December. Video / NZ Herald

Drinking habits, Te Papa decision and Kāinga Ora | Focus Morning Buleltin March 19, 2024
Our biggest boozing regions revealed, the pivotal decision weighing on Te Papa and Kāinga Ora is called on for tougher treatment of antisocial tenants in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / NZHerald

'I was elated': Fossil hunter's amazing find
'I was elated, I couldn’t wait to get it out.'

'I'm sorry': Wellington council backtracks on pool and library cuts
One resident was brought to tears during the marathon council meeting.

Te Papa invites Kiwis to 'share their views' on Te Tiriti show after protest
The call comes after 12 people were arrested in December for vandalising the exhibition.

Our heritage laid out for Waitangi Day
The Treaty in all its glory will be on display Waitangi Day

Anaru Eketone: I do not suppport the Te Papa vandalism
Opinion: Damaging property for the sake of emphasising a message is not on.

Rapacious carnivores and gentle giants: Dinosaurs on display at Te Papa
The biggest dinosaur to ever exist is the star attraction at this new exhibition.

Man accused of damaging panel at Te Papa appears in court
A man charged in relation to a protest at Te Papa this week has been released on bail.

Security concerns front of mind for Waitangi Day as Treaty debate heats up
Providing a safe environment for robust debate will be key on February 6.

Te Papa protest: It’s a mistake to ignore ‘painful’ parts of history, museums boss says
A group called Te Waka Hourua spray painted over a panel of a version of the English text.

Te Papa Treaty protest included members of Restore Passenger Rail
Members of the group known for gluing themselves to roads were among those present.

Man held in custody after Te Papa Treaty protest
The 29-year-old from Nelson will be back in court on Thursday.

Māori legal expert backs Te Papa protesters' demands
Māori academic Carwyn Jones said Te Papa's Treaty of Waitangi exhibition needs to change.