KahuHarawira should 'cut himself loose'Speaking at Waitangi celebrations today, Maori Party co-leader Dr Pita Sharples said rogue MP Hone Harawira was undermining party leadership. Meanwhile, a peaceful hikoi with around 200 protesters took place this afternoon.06 Feb 04:55 AM
New ZealandHow expats are marking Waitangi DayMass haka, Maori culture-infused church services and helpings of roast lamb and kumara are among the ways expat Kiwis will be remembering home this Waitangi Day.05 Feb 11:25 PM
KahuHundreds attend warm Waitangi dawn serviceEarly risers filed into the whare on the Treaty Grounds to listen to prayers led by the Prime Minister John Key, the British High Commissioner and Dr Pita Sharples.05 Feb 06:42 PM
KahuSigning onTonight's docu-drama <i>Waitangi - What Really Happened</i> goes behind the scenes of the most talked-about document in our country's history. Story consultant Witi Ihimaera reveals how he got involved.05 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandHarawira proud of nephew's protestControversial Maori Party MP Hone Harawira has defended a protest by his nephew as Prime Minister John Key entered Te Tii Marae for Waitangi celebrations today.05 Feb 06:15 AM
New ZealandPM keen to work with Maori PartyPrime Minister John Key has told iwi gathered at Te Tii Waitangi marae for Waitangi weekend celebrations that he wants to work with the Maori Party again after the election.04 Feb 11:53 PM
New ZealandTense start to Waitangi celebrationsWaitangi weekend celebrations have started with mild controversy this morning as one of the men charged with assaulting Prime Minister John Key at Waitangi in 2009 protested his entry to Te Tii Marae.04 Feb 09:53 PM
KahuThe long road to settlementOn the eve of yet another Waitangi Day, Chris Barton looks at the long and involved history of Treaty negotiations.04 Feb 04:30 PM
Kahu$11.5m waka showpiece - without the wakaWellington's $11.5 million Wharewaka o Poneke is due to open this Sunday without its star attraction.03 Feb 09:38 PM
New ZealandTwo-thirds of NZ want holidays 'Mondayised' - surveyMore than 65 per cent of New Zealanders think public holidays which fall on a weekend should be transferred to a Monday, according to a Research New Zealand survey.03 Feb 02:15 AM
EntertainmentJacqueline Smith's week of itJacqueline Smith's week of music, television and movies.02 Feb 08:30 PM
KahuDe Bres: Marae entry charge 'ill-advised'Race Relations Commissioner Joris De Bres says demanding media companies pay to enter a Waitangi marae on NZ's national day is ill-advised but unlikely to be illegal.02 Feb 03:13 AM
KahuCharge for media to enter Waitangi marae 'racist'A Maori leader has branded members of his own iwi "crazed dogs" for demanding media pay to enter a Waitangi marae on NZ's national day.02 Feb 12:59 AM
New ZealandPM not keen on 'Mondayising' holidaysPM John Key has poured cold water on the idea of allowing holidays that fall on the weekends to be taken on another day. 31 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandLabour move to save public holidays gains wide supportToday is the last public holiday for New Zealanders until late April - but even then you're missing out.30 Jan 04:30 PM
KahuUnited front presented at RatanaThe National Government and its Maori Party partners presented a united face when Prime Minister John Key visited Ratana Pa this afternoon - a move Mr Key admitted was unexpected.24 Jan 03:00 AM
EmploymentCall to 'Monday-ise' public holidays gains momentumPoliticians and unions are calling on the Government to move public holidays that fall on weekends to Monday as workers face losing two days off in 2011.11 Jan 03:51 AM
New ZealandWikiLeaks cable: PM Key and Diplomatic Corps hear grievances at Waitangi Day celebration29 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentWorkers win back one lost holiday Some 2000 metal and manufacturing workers have negotiated a one-off holiday in 2011 to make up for missed public holidays.25 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandTVNZ probes claim staff used cannabisTelevision New Zealand is investigating an allegation that staff smoked cannabis at Waitangi celebrations. 12 Feb 03:00 PM
KahuHigh hopes for One Tree HillA grove of young native trees on the stark summit of One Tree Hill could mark the push to finalise Treaty claims by 2014.06 Feb 03:00 PM
KahuPut foreshore under Maori control - HarawiraMaori Party MP Hone Hawawira says the solution to the Foreshore and Seabed Act would be to put the foreshore and seabed under Maori control.06 Feb 12:41 AM
KahuNew and old waka celebrate WaitangiWaka from around the country lined up along the beach at Waitangi before being ceremonially launched this morning.06 Feb 12:20 AM
KahuPM looks for Foreshore and Seabed solutionsPrime Minister John Key today said only one or two iwi stand between a breakthrough on the Foreshore and Seabed issue.06 Feb 12:10 AM
