It is the first visit as PM for Hipkins and opponent Luxon as National leader.

Forecast bodes well for Waitangi weekend but some lead-up events already affected by rain.

Northland's red heavy rain warning has thwarted plans for milestone event at Waitangi.

The first post-Covid festivities are expected to draw huge crowds to NZ's birthplace.

Lifelong battler for Māori rights to return home to Northland for burial.

Titewhai Harawira hopes her legacy will continue through the generations.

Massive Waitangi Tribunal report calls on Crown to rework NZ's constitutional framework.

Scrub fire likely suspicious, cause still under investigation.

Death of 72-year-old who had gone for a walk earlier that day not suspicious, police say.

One of Aotearoa's most respected kaumatua is appointed to the Order of New Zealand.

Celebrate Māori New Year by visiting some of the best museums and special exhibits.

Hawke, of Ngāti Whātua ki Ōrākei, led his people in their efforts to reclaim their land.

Whanganui's Professor Danny Keenan is involved in an international project in London.

Dame Cindy Kiro's visit harks back to the final signature to Te Tiriti in Northland.

Te Roroa is returning 900ha of former pine forest to native bush and food gardens.

Having served a third of his sentence, Jamie Foster has been granted parole

A whānau share their unique story from the Far North.

The dog was distressed but managed to keep out of the way of rescue efforts.

The Hihiaua Cultural Centre has again delivered an emotive and profound exhibition.

Some providers have been working in home isolation for four months without funding.

$64 million worth of work on Northland marae.

The Marlborough region is under a heavy rain watch from 9am to 11pm today.

Hapū, police want to hear from anyone who recognises distinctive paint, tagging.

Iwi leaders say they've still been able to hold the Government to account on the Treaty.

The downpour on the West Coast of the South should ease.