PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Inside the women-led push to unlock a $126b Māori economyOPINION: Women leaders used the Waitangi dinner to push a new Māori investment agenda.06 Feb 08:00 PM
LifestyleWaitangi weekend in Auckland: From kites, bikes to theatreGo forth and enjoy Tāmaki Makaurau and all it has to offer.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPictures: Hawke’s Bay commemorates Waitangi DayLarge crowds gathered for a 'special day' of Waitangi Day commemorations.06 Feb 03:27 AM
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
PoliticsDeputy PM David Seymour relentlessly heckled during Waitangi dawn service addressWatch05 Feb 06:25 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
New ZealandSun for North Island holidaymakers as South braces for rain and cloudAuckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Napier are all set for mid to high 20s heat.05 Feb 04:06 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
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 ZealandLong weekend exodus: Auckland motorway crash delays holidaymakersThe crash near Takanini was reported to police at 4.05pm.05 Feb 04:25 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
KahuFamily behind burned bakery plead for safety as firefighter strikes escalatePita House in Pakuranga burned down on January 9 during an earlier strike.05 Feb 02:50 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: The sleight of hand shaping the Ti Tiriti debateOPINION: A Treaty seen as unchallengeable will only push regular Kiwis away.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
