While there are still powhiri at Te Tii Marae, it will not play host to the politicians.

Decision to move powhiri from Te Tii Marae to upper marae condemned by Ngapuhi elder.

COMMENT:MPs of (nearly) all persuasions are welcome at Shane Jones' annual Waitangi party.

The prime minister has spoken at Karetu Marae, the marae of Minister Kelvin Davis.

Ardern kicks off her visit with her first face to face meeting with iwi leaders.

This is what Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be doing while in Northland.

Paddleboard, rope used to rescue stranded trio from river island

Landlubbers' house-boat attracted controversy at East Auckland beach.

Five Bay of Island attractions for Jacinda Ardern.

Nine-hour wait for fire alarm call frustrates Fire Service investigator.

Army veteran saved a fellow soldier from losing an arm, if not his life, in East Timor.

Whanganui's Kathy Tahau has been the guardian of pens used to sign the treaty since 1972

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

Briefings: Collection said to be worth $1.6b and includes a Te Tiriti o Waitangi original.

Martin Johnston looks at the first commemoration of the NZ Wars.

New book published to mark 200 years since Campbell's birth

Steven Adams is touring Northland to give his US teammates a taste of NZ.

Snells Beach protesters have parked cars under a 40m pine tree to stop developers.

The Green Party is looking to the Maori seats to boost its vote at the election.

The British & Irish Lions are set to be welcomed on to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Grown men cried on hearing news of death of popular young man after a summer afternoon swim.

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

JS050117NADWAI313.JPG: Reti Boynton of Kaitaia leads the anti-P hikoi to Waitangi after a five-day walk from Cape Reinga. PHOTO /

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.

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.

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.