PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau warns of local government impactDozens of submitters gave their view today, including the current Wellington mayor.25 Feb 02:36 AM
New ZealandHow a rates breakthrough will help other Māori landownersRobyn Martin-Kemp will discuss the case at Waitangi, highlighting rates protections.24 Feb 09:56 PM
PoliticsWatch - Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Jenny Shipley; haka in the committee room; call for referendumBill proposes replacing Treaty principles with three new ones created by Parliament.19 Feb 10:24 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill oral submissionDame Jenny Shipley, haka in the committee room & calls for a referendum.Watch19 Feb 10:21 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill submission: Māori tired of constant defence against Govt policyPotaka: 'I think that I have a lot of aroha for those concerns...'18 Feb 12:09 AM
New Zealand'Environmental and cultural crisis': Legal fight looms over Wairoa's freshwater'The degradation of these waterways is both an environmental and cultural crisis.'16 Feb 11:36 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill creating ’major sense of distrust', 15-year-old saysA range of ages have submitted on the controversial bill.16 Feb 10:20 PM
KahuElder’s 38-year battle for justice: Resolution sought within lifetimeThe Crown is appealing a compensation ruling for customary landowners in the South Island.16 Feb 02:00 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Fears law would place near ‘impossible’ costs on councilMayor voices opposition as justice committee set to hear 80 hours of oral submissions.14 Feb 02:37 AM
PoliticsGovt process on Treaty bill ‘fundamentally flawed’, former PM Sir Geoffrey Palmer says The bill proposes replacing existing Treaty principles with three new ones.12 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandCrown to return significant pā site to Far North hapūNgāti Rēhia will celebrate the return of its historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri.12 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Ngāi Tahu is seeking greater control of water in crucial court caseNgāi Tahu wants court to rule on its rangatiratanga.11 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuMarlborough iwi’s challenge to beach vehicle bylaw dismissedThe bylaw bans vehicles on beaches from the Awatere River to Waima/Ure River.11 Feb 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Does NZ need a new Thanksgiving Day holiday?OPINION: 'New Zealanders have much to be proud of and thankful for.'09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The best thing about Luxon’s absence from WaitangiOPINION: Luxon's absence shone a light on the best speech about the Treaty in many years.07 Feb 12:21 AM
New ZealandDay four at WaitangiWaitangi Day sees thousands attend the dawn service and other events at the grounds. Video / Alyse WrightWatch05 Feb 11:33 PM
New ZealandHīkoi heads to Waitangi Treaty HouseNorthland rangatahi have taken up the mantle from their elders and are leading the hīkoi. Video / Dean PurcellWatch05 Feb 09:27 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Day 2025Thousands gathered at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds for this morning's dawn service. Photo / Dean PurcellWatch05 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandGovernment welcomed onto Waitangi Treaty Grounds with a pōwhiriThe government was formally welcomed onto e Treaty Grounds with a pōwhiri. Video / Alyse WrightWatch05 Feb 04:29 AM
LivePolitics‘I just gave them $10m’: Shane Jones threatens to stop funding for Waitangi National TrustIt came after David Seymour had his microphone taken off him twice during his speech.05 Feb 02:59 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins on the Government's welcome to WaitangiChris Hipkins speaks about protesters during David Seymour's speech and his views on Christopher Luxon not attending Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse WrightWatch05 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandWaitangi 2025: Protesters turn their backs on SeymourProtesters turn their backs on Act leader David Seymour during his speech at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds marae.Watch04 Feb 11:13 PM
PoliticsShane Jones speaks to media at WaitangiNew Zealand First minister Shane Jones arrives at Waitangi by boat and answers questions from the media. Video / Dean PurcellWatch04 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandRecord number of travellers bound for Waitangi | NZ Herald News UpdateRecord number of travellers bound for Waitangi, Treaty Principles Bill described as the tip of the iceberg and expectations that unemployment will rise. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Feb 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumAll Blacks‘Blindsided’: Behind the haka that divided the All BlacksTJ Perenara's final haka was preceded by a mihi on the Treaty of Waitangi.04 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why redefining Waitangi Day is crucial for national unityOPINION: Governor Hobson summed up the Treaty’s intent: 'he tahi tatou' – 'we are one'.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMarama Davidson on the Government's treatment of public housingGreen 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 WrightWatch04 Feb 04:07 AM
New ZealandKīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori welcomed onto Waitangi Treaty GroundsKīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori are welcomed onto the Waitangi Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse WrightWatch04 Feb 03:51 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori co-leaders speak to the media ahead of Waitangi DayTe Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri and Debbie Ngawera-Packer spoke to the media from the Treaty Grounds. Video / Alyse WrightWatch04 Feb 02:43 AM
PoliticsMexican ambassador speaks ahead of meeting with Winston PetersAhead of his meeting with Winston Peters, the Mexican ambassador said "the beauty of New Zealand is that it is a multicultural country." Video / Alyse WrightWatch04 Feb 02:21 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori to demand a new Te Tiriti Commissioner to audit Governmentt policyThe co-leaders indicated it could be a bottom line policy.04 Feb 01:34 AM
New ZealandBluebird day expected for Waitangi Day events in Hawke’s BaySun set to shine on celebrations, where unity and pride will be on show.03 Feb 10:54 PM
New ZealandTrump confirms delays to Mexican tariffs | NZ Herald News UpdateTrump confirms delays to Mexican tariffs, half a million New Zealanders behind on repayments and welcomes at Waitangi before politicians arrive. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 06:03 PM
PoliticsNgā Puhi to welcome Te Pāti Māori, Māori Queen ahead of Government pōwhiriThe remaining five political parties will be welcomed tomorrow.03 Feb 05:03 PM
