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.

COMMENT: What has become clear is that the influence of iwi leaders, especially post- treaty settlement iwi, are becoming a new battleground this election.

Bill English wants to see the tone of Waitangi Day change into a day of celebration.

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.

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.

Tristram Clayton was at the launch of the world's largest ceremonial war canoe as part of the 177th anniversary celebrations of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.

COMMENT: Wherever you spend your Waitangi Day, I hope you have a happy day with friends and family, and that the weather smiles on you, writes Andrew Little.

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.

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.

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.

COMMENT: February 6 marks the one day out of 365 on which we are encouraged to contemplate our unique and imperfect history.

The Maori Party has taken out an ad calling on non-Maori to support it.