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.

New Zealand's 19th-century wars will receive greater recognition with a new national day

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

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.

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.

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.

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Labour leader Andrew Little will attend Waitangi celebrations in both Australia and Waitangi this year.

Andrew Little attacks Bill English, as he reveals his battle with prostate cancer left him determined to strive for a system fair for everyone.

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.