John Tamihere: Iwi leaders in for shock after nine years of National.

Ratana Pa welcomes nation's political leaders.

One big event was talked about more in New Zealand than the country it happened in.

Bill English won't return to Waitangi on Waitangi Day unless changes are made.

A Chinese tourist has been fined over a Waitangi Day crash which left a man and woman with serious injuries after being thrown from a motorcycle.

COMMENT: If risible views heard on plane above Godzone are pakeha norm then help us all.

Kelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsCircle_see_more_DP.epsCircle_facebook_DP1.epsHOST: Rotorua entertainer Krissie Knap and other locals will fly

Eli Orzessek on how to get more from the pilgrimage all Kiwis should make.

Dame Patsy Reddy has drawn on her experiences as a Crown negotiator to deliver an unvarnished history of the impact on Maori of British breaches of the Treaty.

Waitangi was its cheerful and relaxed best on a day blessed with blazing sunshine and happy crowds.

Your questions about Waitangi and the Treaty have been answered.

Ngati Whatua of Orakei did Auckland proud yesterday. Their invitation to the Prime Minister was well-timed.

Sharks have been caught sun-bathing in the calm tepid waters off Ruakaka - in northern New Zealand.

Thousands came together at festivals across the region today to celebrate Waitangi day. While free rides, stalls, and entertainment

The 177th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi went off without a hitch at dawn this morning to what has been described as the largest crowd to gather in years. NZ Herald Focus was there to witness the magic.

With temperatures soaring at Waitangi this weekend, just across the bay in Russell locals find plenty of ways to keep cool.

If Australia's Turnbull got Grumpy Trump, English got "friendly, warm, thoughtful" Trump and even an invite to the White House "if you're passing by".

It's a perfect summer's day in Waitangi and Auckland, but messy weather with gales and rain are expected in some parts of the country.

Bill English says his first Waitangi Day as Prime Minister at Orakei Marae and at Hoani Waititi has been positive.

COMMENT: Waitangi is time to consider path so far and road ahead.

COMMENT: As our country marks Waitangi Day, it's appropriate to reflect on the outstanding progress being made by Maori children and young people.

As Kiwis celebrate, or not, 177 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, Cherie Howie asks ordinary Kiwis what they think about our national day.

Waitangi Day will be another cracker for most of New Zealand, but Wellington again misses out on any golden weather.

COMMENT: Waitangi is special, it hardly needs saying. Sadly February 6 is becoming the day to forget February 5 and the madness of Te Tii Marae.

Tristram Clayton is at the launch of the world's largest ceremonial war canoe in the lead up to tomorrow's 177th anniversary celebrations of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Anti 'P' protesters have converged on Te Tii Marae at Waitangi ahead of tomorrow's Waitangi commemorations.

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.

Some of New Zealand's best-known faces reveal their Waitangi Day touchstones.

The sun has come out to play and is here to stay, with a scorcher of a long weekend across the country.