Politics‘Absolutely deplorable’: Lawyer Annette Sykes says Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’.Act leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is before the Justice Select Committee.25 Feb 10:25 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau warns of local government impactDozens of submitters gave their view today, including the current Wellington mayor.25 Feb 02:36 AM
New ZealandHow a rates breakthrough will help other Māori landownersRobyn Martin-Kemp will discuss the case at Waitangi, highlighting rates protections.24 Feb 09:56 PM
PoliticsWatch - Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Jenny Shipley; haka in the committee room; call for referendumBill proposes replacing Treaty principles with three new ones created by Parliament.19 Feb 10:24 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill oral submissionDame Jenny Shipley, haka in the committee room & calls for a referendum.Watch19 Feb 10:21 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill submission: Māori tired of constant defence against Govt policyPotaka: 'I think that I have a lot of aroha for those concerns...'18 Feb 12:09 AM
New Zealand'Environmental and cultural crisis': Legal fight looms over Wairoa's freshwater'The degradation of these waterways is both an environmental and cultural crisis.'16 Feb 11:36 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill creating ’major sense of distrust', 15-year-old saysA range of ages have submitted on the controversial bill.16 Feb 10:20 PM
KahuElder’s 38-year battle for justice: Resolution sought within lifetimeThe Crown is appealing a compensation ruling for customary landowners in the South Island.16 Feb 02:00 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Fears law would place near ‘impossible’ costs on councilMayor voices opposition as justice committee set to hear 80 hours of oral submissions.14 Feb 02:37 AM
PoliticsGovt process on Treaty bill ‘fundamentally flawed’, former PM Sir Geoffrey Palmer says The bill proposes replacing existing Treaty principles with three new ones.12 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandCrown to return significant pā site to Far North hapūNgāti Rēhia will celebrate the return of its historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri.12 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Ngāi Tahu is seeking greater control of water in crucial court caseNgāi Tahu wants court to rule on its rangatiratanga.11 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuMarlborough iwi’s challenge to beach vehicle bylaw dismissedThe bylaw bans vehicles on beaches from the Awatere River to Waima/Ure River.11 Feb 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Does NZ need a new Thanksgiving Day holiday?OPINION: 'New Zealanders have much to be proud of and thankful for.'09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The best thing about Luxon’s absence from WaitangiOPINION: Luxon's absence shone a light on the best speech about the Treaty in many years.07 Feb 12:21 AM
New ZealandDay four at WaitangiWaitangi Day sees thousands attend the dawn service and other events at the grounds. Video / Alyse WrightWatch05 Feb 11:33 PM
New ZealandHīkoi heads to Waitangi Treaty HouseNorthland rangatahi have taken up the mantle from their elders and are leading the hīkoi. Video / Dean PurcellWatch05 Feb 09:27 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Day 2025Thousands gathered at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds for this morning's dawn service. Photo / Dean PurcellWatch05 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandGovernment welcomed onto Waitangi Treaty Grounds with a pōwhiriThe government was formally welcomed onto e Treaty Grounds with a pōwhiri. Video / Alyse WrightWatch05 Feb 04:29 AM
LivePolitics‘I just gave them $10m’: Shane Jones threatens to stop funding for Waitangi National TrustIt came after David Seymour had his microphone taken off him twice during his speech.05 Feb 02:59 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins on the Government's welcome to WaitangiChris Hipkins speaks about protesters during David Seymour's speech and his views on Christopher Luxon not attending Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse WrightWatch05 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandWaitangi 2025: Protesters turn their backs on SeymourProtesters turn their backs on Act leader David Seymour during his speech at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds marae.Watch04 Feb 11:13 PM
PoliticsShane Jones speaks to media at WaitangiNew Zealand First minister Shane Jones arrives at Waitangi by boat and answers questions from the media. Video / Dean PurcellWatch04 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandRecord number of travellers bound for Waitangi | NZ Herald News UpdateRecord number of travellers bound for Waitangi, Treaty Principles Bill described as the tip of the iceberg and expectations that unemployment will rise. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Feb 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumAll Blacks‘Blindsided’: Behind the haka that divided the All BlacksTJ Perenara's final haka was preceded by a mihi on the Treaty of Waitangi.04 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why redefining Waitangi Day is crucial for national unityOPINION: Governor Hobson summed up the Treaty’s intent: 'he tahi tatou' – 'we are one'.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMarama Davidson on the Government's treatment of public housingGreen party co-leader Marama Davidson said "housing is a human right and a core public good, but this government is treating it as a game of Monopoly." Video / Alyse WrightWatch04 Feb 04:07 AM
New ZealandKīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori welcomed onto Waitangi Treaty GroundsKīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori are welcomed onto the Waitangi Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse WrightWatch04 Feb 03:51 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori co-leaders speak to the media ahead of Waitangi DayTe Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri and Debbie Ngawera-Packer spoke to the media from the Treaty Grounds. Video / Alyse WrightWatch04 Feb 02:43 AM
PoliticsMexican ambassador speaks ahead of meeting with Winston PetersAhead of his meeting with Winston Peters, the Mexican ambassador said "the beauty of New Zealand is that it is a multicultural country." Video / Alyse WrightWatch04 Feb 02:21 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori to demand a new Te Tiriti Commissioner to audit Governmentt policyThe co-leaders indicated it could be a bottom line policy.04 Feb 01:34 AM
New ZealandBluebird day expected for Waitangi Day events in Hawke’s BaySun set to shine on celebrations, where unity and pride will be on show.03 Feb 10:54 PM
New ZealandTrump confirms delays to Mexican tariffs | NZ Herald News UpdateTrump confirms delays to Mexican tariffs, half a million New Zealanders behind on repayments and welcomes at Waitangi before politicians arrive. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 06:03 PM
