Dame Nganeko Minhinnick, who led a claim to clean up the Manukau Harbour, has died.

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.

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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.

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.

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

COMMENT: Shane Jones' is set to join New Zealand First but not everyone in the party is holding up the welcome sign.

The weather's going to be (finally) glorious for most of the country.

Among the hundreds of waka paddlers taking part in this year's Waitangi Day festivities will be half a dozen who stand out. They'll

Organisers of Waitangi Day celebrations at the grounds have got behind local health organisations by supporting the ban.

Willie Jackson's move to Labour shows party's commitment to Maori issues, says leader Andrew Little.

SUP170117NAGourplace.JPG: People have been flocking to Northland's beaches, like Ahipara, above, as temperatures soar across the region. By

Bill English's alternative Waitangi Day programme includes a welcome by Ngati Whatua Orakei.

The main controversy has been the Prime Minister's decision not to front at Waitangi on February 6 because he would not be allowed to speak at the powhiri.

COMMENT: There many excellent reasons for the Prime Minister to stay away from Waitangi but being banned from speaking isn't one of them.

A Ngapuhi kaumatua says the Prime Minister should not "run away" from Waitangi Day commemorations.

You know you're in Northland when Santa arrives by waka ama with a United Tribes flag flying proudly from the back of his canoe.

Worried Hato Petera College principal is expecting bad news about the future of his school.

Alex Braae visits the Treaty Grounds - a perfect spot to soak up a little of our history.

Date chosen to commemorate land wars has special significance for those who say Maori never ceded sovereignty.

At the birthplace of the nation, Winston Aldworth and his kids encounter our gritty past.

PM says it is too early to make a call on his return to Waitangi as elders propose shifting the powhiri from the controversy of Te Tii Marae.

A_MC230814NADPITA3.JPG HOT TOPIC: Pita Paraone has called a hui to discuss next year's Waitangi Day commemorations. PHOTO/MICHAEL

The completion of a settlement of major Treaty of Waitangi claims is in the balance after a hui was held to resolve issues over its management.