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Finlayson's letters from the KKK

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.

Paul Little: Senility and lack of brains no bar

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.

PM: Sex-toy toss a bad look

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.

Cartoon: Key would prefer Hawaii to Waitangi

'We do it to honour our ancestors'

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.

Claire Trevett: Andrew Little spends Waitangi Day having his foot bathed

While John Key was busy dodging protests on Waitangi Day, Andrew Little was having his foot gently bathed up at Waitangi, writes Claire Trevett.

World reacts to Joyce's stiff opposition

Steven Joyce copped a dildo to the face yesterday afternoon prompting a ribbing from international media.

John Roughan: Waitangi event has lost mana

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

Audrey Young: Mixed messages from Waitangi hosts

The news that the trustees of Te Tii Marae overturned their original vote and have decided to let John Key on to their marae will be a great disappointment to many, writes Audrey Young.

Treaty creates economic opportunity for NZ

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

'If PM's not going, I won't either'

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

Editorial: Labour slow to clear ground for Maori voice

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

Far North iwi settles with Crown

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

Rodney Hide: No welfare equals no dependency

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

Waitangi listed as first wahi tupuna

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.

Chris Finlayson remains optimistic

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