OpinionThe Conversation: Why is the Treaty of Waitangi so hard to define?The Government's approach to the Treaty will set the scene next week at Waitangi.30 Jan 09:04 PM
KahuA Treaty conversation will be held at Rangiātea Church on Waitangi Day.Rev Rangi Nicholson explores the depth of feeling around te Tiriti.30 Jan 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Kill Bill - Seymour's Treaty play backfires on ActNational has enough on its plate without buying another fight with Maori.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins grills Luxon on smokefree legislation in first Question Time of 2024Meanwhile, the Green Party's James Shaw said he will resign as co-leader.30 Jan 02:35 AM
KahuOpponents of Waitangi Tribunal plans urged to listenWaitangi Tribunal members and claimants are meeting on Tuesday in Waitangi.29 Jan 09:20 PM
LivePoliticsPM addresses UNRWA funding amid Hamas allegationsParliament returns today with a bang.29 Jan 08:06 PM
KahuLong serving police officer calls time at WaitangiRetiring police officer Wally Haumaha's final duty will be at Waitangi.29 Jan 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShane Jones lashes out at inquiry - 'it's not the Waitangi Tribunal's business'The first regional wānanga in the constitution inquiry is set to get under way this week.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ has become more divided over Treaty of Waitangi - SeymourSeymour compared his Treaty bill to women getting the vote and ending apartheid.27 Jan 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Why would Govt start controversial Treaty debate for no outcome?OPINION: Mixed Treaty Principles Bill messaging by the coalition Government is awful.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Open debate on Treaty principles should be nothing to fearOPINION: Polling over term of last Government showed views hardened on race issues.26 Jan 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Waitangi’s relaxed vibe and how middle NZ holds the key to Treaty issuesOPINION: Christopher Luxon's challenge is to chart a path ensuring the broad middle holds.26 Jan 08:00 PM
KahuBoris Sokratov: Why is the Government trying to rewrite Aotearoa history?Opinion: I'm heading to Waitangi to protest with Tame Iti.26 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Chris Hipkins and Labour taste irrelevanceOPINION: The party must find a way to pull itself out of an opposition funk.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsWhy the Government and Māori are divided over Treaty principlesOn the Tiles returns for 2024, discussing the issue set to dominate politics this year.26 Jan 03:52 AM
New ZealandLuxon announces Cabinet reshuffle, Seymour made Associate Justice Minister responsible for Treaty billThe Prime Minister says the reshuffle “further clarifies" ministers’ responsibilities.26 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandFrom the MTG: Celebrations and a challenging anniversaryWaitangi Day, Chinese New Year, cyclone devastation, and the Art Deco Festival returns.25 Jan 11:28 PM
KahuShane Jones issues challenge to his hecklers - come to WaitangiThey could expect 'a verbal lashing' if they tried it again.25 Jan 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: National and Act fail the good-faith test over Treaty Principles BillOPINION: Christopher Luxon has described the bill as “divisive and unhelpful”.25 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuKīngitanga: ‘We’re going to go to Waitangi in force’Rahui Papa is adamant that this is just the beginning of further meetings.25 Jan 05:34 AM
KahuHīkoi ki Waitangi to stand up for Te TiritiControversy over proposals for the Treaty is expected to breathe new life into hīkoi.25 Jan 03:01 AM
New Zealand'This is the debate we need to have' - David Seymour on Treaty bill"They need to be defined democratically, rather than in the courts ..."24 Jan 09:23 PM
PoliticsFear of Treaty ‘meddling’ central to Govt’s Rātana challenge as Waitangi Day beckonsThis year's Rātana may have seen the first politician get booed on the marae.24 Jan 06:15 PM
KahuPoliticians face the music at Rātana PāPM Christopher Luxon receives Treaty message loud and clear.24 Jan 05:35 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Red Sea deployment naivety; the right to die with dignityOPINION: 'We put animals down because it’s the humane thing to do.'24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon memo to speechwriter: Make it dullOPINION: There were some fireworks at Ratana, but not involving the PM.24 Jan 06:18 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Waitangi Day 'opportunities for reflection and action'Waitangi Day's about unity in diversity.24 Jan 12:36 AM
OpinionHow valuable is the Treaty of Waitangi today?OPINION: Act's decision to redefine the Treaty is likely to dominate Waitangi Day events.23 Jan 08:34 PM
OpinionWillie Jackson: Seymour’s alternative principles bill is a shamOpinion: We deserve real cultural leadership here, not more right-wing spite.23 Jan 07:18 PM
New ZealandHīkoi from Cape Reinga to Waitangi about fighting for Te TiritiOrganisers expect this hīkoi will be large and loud to protect the Treaty of Waitangi.23 Jan 05:00 PM
KahuGovernment 'committed to relationship that Treaty of Waitangi promises''We want to do more to deliver for Māori. And we’re getting on with the work to do that.'22 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandLeading academic: Treaty bill ‘completely opposite’ to what Te Tiriti guaranteesMargaret Mutu told the Herald these phrases were mistranslated.22 Jan 04:31 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Unmasking Covid complacency; one school uniform for all of NZOPINION: For those over 60, Covid can be debilitating and lethal.22 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuRob Campbell: Old relationships between the Crown and Iwi Māori are dyingI'm a Pākeha but believe in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.22 Jan 07:21 AM