New ZealandFar North pensioners hit with 'crippling' council rent hikes of up to $100 a weekFar North District Council faces a $15m bill to fix and upgrade 15 empty units.18 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'We could change things': MP's 'genuine hope' for a less partisan Parliament'There are a number of things about Parliament that really frustrate me.'10 Feb 02:49 AM
New ZealandPolitical wrap: The Waitangi fall out; Peeni Henare's resignation reactionsDeputy political editor Adam Pearse joins Ryan Bridge TODAY to talk about Waitangi.Watch08 Feb 08:09 PM
PremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Labour cosying up to Greens makes them look desperate07 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Inside the women-led push to unlock a $126b Māori economy06 Feb 08:00 PM
PoliticsWaitangi 2026: Australia signs first ever treaty with indigenous people - how Māori helped06 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Promises of unity not easy to see from Waitangi 202605 Feb 11:48 PM
New ZealandWaitangi 2026: 'We're still fighting': Hīkoi pushes rights of next generation05 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandWaka land on Te Tii Beach as the Mana Mokopuna hīkoi reaches the Waitangi Treaty GroundsWatch05 Feb 09:55 PM
New ZealandNgāti Hine chair Pita Tipene says messages coming from Te Pāti Māori are confusingWatch05 Feb 07:52 PM
PoliticsWaitangi: Ngāpuhi chair says Te Pāti Māori pōwhiri haka 'last straw'; offer to meet off tableThe iwi had invited the political party to a meeting in November last year.05 Feb 06:20 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026NZ 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'.Watch05 Feb 06:11 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Dawn Service 2026Crowds attend the dawn ceremony at Te Whare Rūnanga during Waitangi Day commemorations at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 05:15 PM
Auckland'An ongoing inconvenience': Auckland rail shut again for Waitangi long weekendThe closure follows weeks of summer rail disruption for City Rail Link-related upgrades.05 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionChristopher Luxon: Finding common ground – a vision for Waitangi and beyondOPINION: The PM reflects on the recent North Island tragedies and community support.05 Feb 04:00 PM
Kahu'We all came under the same stars': Artist captures spirit of te TiritiHer Doodle weaves Pacific navigation, kūaka migration and kaitiakitanga.05 Feb 11:01 AM
PoliticsLabour Leader Chris Hipkins and MP Willie Jackson speak to the media from WaitangiLabour Leader Chris Hipkins and MP Willie Jackson speak to the media from Waitangi following the Government Pōwhiri. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Te Pāti Māori tension at Waitangi leaves chances of reconciliation in ruinOPINION: The rifts within the party seem to have no resolution in sight.05 Feb 05:31 AM
New Zealand‘A different vibe’: How Waitangi has changed amid election heatNewstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths joins The Front Page from Waitangi to break down what the event means.Watch05 Feb 03:55 AM
PoliticsThe Greens Party speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at WaitangiThe Greens Party speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 03:38 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at WaitangiTe Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 03:24 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at WaitangiDeputy PM David Seymour speaks to media following the Government pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 02:58 AM
New ZealandPoliticians deliver speeches to Waitangi crowd, address place of Treaty in New ZealandPolitical leaders faced an at-times critical reception.05 Feb 02:33 AM
New Zealand'Tale of two islands': What to expect from Waitangi long weekend weatherSome spots are set to feel the summer heat with highs of 30C.05 Feb 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Hipkins' blunt message to iwi leaders – lower your expectationsOPINION: Labour has learned a critical lesson after the rapid change of the Ardern era.04 Feb 11:36 PM
PoliticsWaitangi 2026: Former Te Pāti Māori candidate to stand for Greens in 2026 general election Green MP Teanau Tuiono made the announcement during his speech at Waitangi. 04 Feb 11:23 PM
Herald NOWWaitangi: Politicians to be welcomed by pōwhiri at 11amNZ Herald's Deputy Political Editor Adam Pearse speaks with Ryan Bridge ahead of Waitangi day celebrations. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch04 Feb 06:31 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, February 5, 2026Morning Headlines | Wellington mayor issues warning over beaches and Christopher Luxon positive ahead of pōwhiri | Thursday, February 5, 2026Watch04 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandWhat to expect at Waitangi this year: Weather, crowds and moodThe Treaty Principles Bill being axed has eased tensions at this year's events.04 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionShane Jones: As 2040 nears, it is time to reset Waitangi around unity and democracyOPINION: New Zealand First plans to cut Treaty principles from many laws in 2026.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi 2026: Luxon says iwi talks positive as he denies Government is anti-MāoriLuxon concedes Act's Treaty Principles Bill was 'incredibly challenging' for Māori.04 Feb 02:57 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins talks to the media from WaitangiLabour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to media from Waitangi today. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Feb 01:45 AM
New ZealandLuxon to meet iwi chairs at Treaty GroundsWaitangi 2026: Luxon to meet iwi chairs at Treaty Grounds, as Ngāi Tahu returns for first time in years. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Feb 12:04 AM
