Iwi are seeking a compromise over the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary in which they will agree not to fish in the region if their Treaty

Maori tribal leaders will today sign a "covenant" with the nation's children, promising to respect them and make childhood a time of "joy and light".

The Waitangi Tribunal says the Trans-Pacific Partnership does not breach the Crown's treaty obligations.

Maori prayers could be banned from the classroom if campaigners are successful in their bid to remove religious instruction from state schools.

Treaty Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson says he gets letters from the "KKK" element of society, some of which ask him why he doesn't just die.

Much fun has been had at the expense of the US Republican Party candidates for the presidential nomination over the fact they're all bonkers.

His right-hand man was the target of a hurled dildo at Waitangi but Prime Minister John Key says he will consider making a return to the country's spiritual birthplace.

Waitangi Day 2016 has been a day largely dominated by family, festivities and fun - a stark contrast to the past few days where political squabble has been the agenda.

A new book uncovers the story of New Zealand's best-known Treaty painting and the man behind it. Peter Alsop reveals a tale that's been 78 years in the making.

The last thing we need this morning is another lament about protests at Waitangi and this will not be one, writes John Roughan.

The Treaty of Waitangi is considered New Zealand's founding document, an agreement between the Crown and Maori, the country's indigenous people.

The first glimpse of a new Treaty of Waitangi museum has been revealed ahead of its official opening today.

TOBY MANHIRE: John Key's Waitangi decision is a victory for those who long for a national day more like Australia's twisted celebration.

Labour leader Andrew Little has accused Prime Minister John Key of a lack of leadership and says he will still visit Te Tii Marae today.

It has all worked out in the end and tomorrow Key will again walk down that aisle toward Ngapuhi with a chorus of protesters as guests, writes Claire Trevett.

To help you plan your day away from the politics here's a guide to what's going on at the Treaty Grounds tomorrow and Saturday.

The government gave funding to build a new museum on the Waitangi Treaty grounds that were gifted to the nation in 1932 by the Governor General at the time.

No little boy or girl dreams of being a trade negotiator and David Walker was no exception.

Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson says if John Key does not go to Te Tii Marae he will avoid it as well.

Fittingly, New Zealand's political year always begins with formalities on marae, first at Ratana, then at Waitangi.

A small Far North iwi has reached a settlement with the Crown almost 15 years after negotiations began.

COMMENT: Tuhoe boss Tamati Kruger wants the tribe to be independent and free of welfare dependency - which is a good thing, writes Rodney Hide.

Kaihatu Te Kenehi Teira, of Heritage New Zealand, said a wahi tupuna is a place important to Maori for ancestral significance and cultural and traditional values.

Treaty Minister is remaining optimistic about Ngapuhi's settlement despite the Waitangi Tribunal calling for a delay and ructions within the Tuhoronuku negotiating group.

The Crown's hopes of settlement for Ngapuhi have been dealt a further moral blow after a Waitangi Tribunal report recommended putting negotiations on hold.

The Treaty Negotiations Minister has one message for Waikato-Tainui if it wants to begin negotiating a claim over parts of Auckland - get a mandate.

The Maori King's claim for Auckland is taking the piss, and someone needs to call them on it, writes Mike Hosking.

A power struggle is brewing with the victor laying claim to Auckland.