Waitangi Day 2025

Smoke billows over a large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College

Smoke billows over a large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College. Video / Supplied

David Seymour recreates Land Rover parliament stunt at Ellerslie

Prime Minister David Seymour drove a 1948 Land Rover Series I at the Ellerslie Racecourse. The event aimed to fund research for a new heart valve for children with rheumatic fever.

Vehicle on fire on Auckland motorway off-ramp

A vehicle was seen engulfed in flames on the Khyber Pass off-ramp on Auckland's Southern Motorway. Video / Supplied

Orca delight beachgoers at Pāpāmoa

Ocean swimmer Jono Ridler ran into a pod of orca whilst passing through Pāpāmoa. Video / Joshua McCormack

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Wellington beaches remain closed, house fire in Ashburton

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Wellington beaches remain closed, house fire in Ashburton, Trump unapologetic for racist Obamas video. Video / NZ Herald

Hemp milk: Kiwi woman bets on next plant-based craze with US business

Dulve founder Miah Faumuina on strict regulations surrounding hemp production in New Zealand and why she moved her plant-based milk business to the US. Video / Annaleise Shortland

MetService weather update: February 7

MetService weather update: February 7. Video / MetService

Behind the scenes of Macbeth with choreographer Alice Topp

"I'm much better with movement and body language than I am with words." Video / Dan Harris

In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland

Canada and France, whom both oppose US President Donald Trump's claim to Greenland, open consulates in the Danish autonomous territory's capital in a show of support for locals.

UK police search Mandelson house in Epstein revelations probe

UK Police are searching two properties linked to former ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson as they investigate inks to links to Jeffrey Epstein. Video / AFP

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026. Peter Mandelson is being investigated for his ties with Epstein. A high-ranking Russian general has been shot in Moscow.

Auckland Museum asbestos removal project

The complex job of fully removing asbestos at Auckland Museum alongside a wider upgrade will take until 2029.

Stirling sports Upper Hutt targeted once again in late night robbery

Stirling sports Upper Hutt was targeted once again in a late night robbery. Video / Supplied

Stirling sports Upper Hutt targeted in January with almost $10,000 in stock stolen

The shop's owner has started to sleep on the premises overnight over fears it will be targeted again. Video / Supplied

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Wastewater diverted into Cook Strait and David Seymour heckled at dawn service | Friday, February 6, 2026

Christchurch Customs staff on the job

Customs staff at Christchurch Airport and Lyttelton talk about their work. Video / Joseph Johnson

Small plane suffers a hard landing at Motueka Airport

Police were called to Motueka Airport at around 11:15am after a hard landing by a small aircraft.

Waka land on Te Tii Beach as the Mana Mokopuna hīkoi reaches the Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Fighting for the rights of the next generation is the focus of this year’s hīkoi to Waitangi led by Northland Māori. Video / NZ Herald

Chappell Roan tells Laneway crowd she feels safer in New Zealand than US

The Pink Pony Club singer told fans it was 'awesome' to see New Zealand embrace queer visibility. Video / @toddfishernz

Ngāti Hine chair Pita Tipene says messages coming from Te Pāti Māori are confusing

Ngāti Hine chair Pita Tipene on Rawiri Waititi's "fantastic" speech but "confusing" tautoko haka. Video / NZ Herald

King Charles heckled about Andrew's Epstein links

"Charles, Charles. Have you pressurised the police for not investigating Andrew?" the man shouts at the King during a visit to a village in Essex.

Quickfire questions with Six60 frontman Matiu Walters

Six60 frontman Matiu Walters answers our quickfire questions at SkyCity International Convention Centre. Video / Cameron Pitney

Deputy PM David Seymour relentlessly heckled during Waitangi dawn service address

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour was relentlessly heckled when trying to deliver his Waitangi dawn service address. Video / supplied by Whakaata Māori | MĀORI+

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026. Waitangi Day begins with a dawn service as hecklers interrupt speeches. The US and Russian Military resume 'high level talks'.

Waitangi Dawn Service 2026

Crowds attend the dawn ceremony at Te Whare Rūnanga during Waitangi Day commemorations at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Video / NZ Herald

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins and MP Willie Jackson speak to the media from Waitangi

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins and MP Willie Jackson speak to the media from Waitangi following the Government Pōwhiri. Video / NZ Herald

Christchurch mosque terrorist set to appear in Court of Appeal

Tarrant is expected to give evidence at a five-day Court of Appeal hearing in an attempt to overturn his convictions and life sentence. Video / NZ Herald

‘A different vibe’: How Waitangi has changed amid election heat

Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths joins The Front Page from Waitangi to break down what the event means.

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ Herald

The Greens Party speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi

The Greens Party speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ Herald

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ Herald

Meteor lights up night sky

A meteor lit up the night sky across Northland, fascinating residents far and wide. Video / President Tauranga Astronomical Society David Greig, Kaitaia resident, Jaz Payne

David Seymour speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi

Deputy PM David Seymour speaks to media following the Government pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ Herald

'Dude, we're calling your parents': Teen lectured after speeding 189km/h

The 17-year-old had only held his provisional licence (P-plates) for two months. Video / Queensland Police

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Dave Letele threatens to expose illegal rubbish dumpers in now-viral social video

Dave Letele has had a gutsful of people dumping rubbish out the back of his gym in West Auckland and says he will publicly expose the culprits.

'Flushing their toilets to the ocean': Wellington Water boss on the city's sewerage catastrophe

Pat Dougherty has confirmed Wellingtonians are flushing their toilets to the ocean as a result of the failure at the Moa Point treatment plant.

Heading to the far North this Waitangi weekend? Here's what you need to know

Northland Local Democracy reporter, Susan Botting explains where the Northland detours are.

Herald NOW: Property with GJ Gardner Homes

Herald NOW: Property with GJ Gardner Homes

NZ Herald Live: Government pōwhiri

The official Government pōwhiri from Waitangi held at Te Whare Rūnanga