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Shane Jones speaks to media at Waitangi
New Zealand First minister Shane Jones arrives at Waitangi by boat and answers questions from the media. Video / Dean Purcell

Waitangi: It’s all about weaving the song and dance
Goodwill, singing and even dancing have broken out at Waitangi.

Opinion: Why redefining Waitangi Day is crucial for national unity
OPINION: Governor Hobson summed up the Treaty’s intent: 'he tahi tatou' – 'we are one'.

Te Pāti Māori to demand a new Te Tiriti Commissioner to audit Governmentt policy
The co-leaders indicated it could be a bottom line policy.

Mexican Ambassador to meet with Winston Peters amid Shane Jones' ‘xenophobic’ comments
The comments from Shane Jones have been deemed 'xenophobic' by the Greens.

Opinion: Why Luxon’s Waitangi no-show matters
Māori still face challenges like language loss and inequitable service access.

Shane Te Pou: PM needs to show leadership in this distracted, divided Govt
OPINION: Perhaps the Government’s abysmal polling is finally helping Luxon wake up.

Audrey Young: Doctor v ex-bank clerk – why the PM dumped Reti for Brown
OPINION: Reti's demotion was brutal, but it had to be done.

Why new Waitangi Tribunal appointments are sparking controversy in Māoridom
New members include Phillip Crump, Tipene Chrisp and Vanessa Eparaima on three-year terms.

'Is this for real?': Honour surprises Ngāi Te Rangi kaumātua
Ihaka has been honoured with an ONZM for services to Māori and governance.

The island that disappeared in Napier: 'They took it'
Taape Tareha dived into hundreds of pages of court notes and found an unusual theft.

Waitangi Tribunal calls on Govt to reconsider Māori health authority after Treaty ‘breaches’
Alternative plans for Māori health are said to be announced next month.

Waitangi Tribunal: Crown breached Te Tiriti o Waitangi in scrapping Māori Health Authority
Lady Tureiti Moxon: 'The process was driven by a political and racist agenda.'

Join the journey: Whangaroa Papa Hapū calls for input on Treaty claims
The group invites descendants to discuss the draft mandate at hui.

Opinion: How Treaty Principles Bill has the potential to honour Te Tiriti’s promises
OPINION: New Zealand can build a more inclusive and principled national identity.

Treaty lawyer designs template to kill Act's Treaty bill
Lawyer donates template to help halt Act's Treaty bill

Anaru Eketone: Why do we have to wait six months to kill Treaty bill?
OPINION: Why wait half a year for a bill which is going nowhere?

'Never seen hatred like that before': Barry Soper condemns uproar during Treaty bill reading
Furore the worst seen in more than 40 years of covering Parliament, says broadcaster.

The last soldier: Thousands expected to farewell NZ war hero
The funeral and burial services for Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies are to take place today.

Here’s what’s in the Treaty Principles Bill
The Bill has officially been introduced at Parliament. Here's a first look.

Treaty bill sparks fury: Māori leaders call it dishonourable
The legislation is being introduced today – and will be read for the first time next week.