Labour Leader Andrew Little vows to always attend Waitangi celebrations at Waitangi.

Labour Leader Andrew Little opens his arms to former MP and broadcaster Willie Jackson at Waitangi.

If Waitangi Day was observed as it should be - and no doubt one day will be - it will be a two-day event.

A new book explores the Treaty of Waitangi - at the coalface and where we are headed.

The weather's going to be (finally) glorious for most of the country.

It appears New Zealanders don't know much about the nation's founding document.

The two teacher unions, School Trustees Association and even the conservative Maxim Institute all backed the policy.

COMMENT: Why would a Pakeha of Irish ancestry be passionate about the Treaty of Waitangi? Two main reasons, writes Terry Dunleavy.

COMMENT: Let me tell you a story of broken promises, generations of injustice, second-class treatment and now, of political expediency, writes Lizzie Marvelly.

Three Treaty of Waitangi settlements worth $225m are being passed into law today.

Government's plan to sell hundreds of state houses to NGOs has hit another hurdle.

A deed of settlement has been reached between a Hawke's Bay hapu and the Crown. The Ahuriri hapu will receive $19.5 million for financial

At the birthplace of the nation, Winston Aldworth and his kids encounter our gritty past.

COMMENT: The All Blacks never back down from a fight and nor should the PM, writes Andrew Dickens.

Former National Party leader Don Brash says a new anti-separatist campaign may end up donating to one of his old enemies, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.

Tuhoronuku chair Hone Sadler says the board has met Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson's demands and he should have no resign to strip its mandate, despite board resignations.

Te Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis said it would be a catastrophe if Ngapuhi was sent to the back of the queue of Treaty settlements.

The Government says it is open to a deal with iwi on the proposed Kermadec Islands marine sanctuary.

The Waitangi Tribunal says the Trans-Pacific Partnership does not breach the Crown's treaty obligations.

Maori prayers could be banned from the classroom if campaigners are successful in their bid to remove religious instruction from state schools.

Treaty Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson says he gets letters from the "KKK" element of society, some of which ask him why he doesn't just die.

Much fun has been had at the expense of the US Republican Party candidates for the presidential nomination over the fact they're all bonkers.

His right-hand man was the target of a hurled dildo at Waitangi but Prime Minister John Key says he will consider making a return to the country's spiritual birthplace.

Waitangi Day 2016 has been a day largely dominated by family, festivities and fun - a stark contrast to the past few days where political squabble has been the agenda.

While John Key was busy dodging protests on Waitangi Day, Andrew Little was having his foot gently bathed up at Waitangi, writes Claire Trevett.

Steven Joyce copped a dildo to the face yesterday afternoon prompting a ribbing from international media.

A new book uncovers the story of New Zealand's best-known Treaty painting and the man behind it. Peter Alsop reveals a tale that's been 78 years in the making.

The last thing we need this morning is another lament about protests at Waitangi and this will not be one, writes John Roughan.

The Treaty of Waitangi is considered New Zealand's founding document, an agreement between the Crown and Maori, the country's indigenous people.