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 ZealandPita Tipene reflects on his last Waitangi as chairman of the Waitangi National TrustWaitangi National Trust chairman Pita Tipene reflects on this year's Waitangi events. Video / Alyse WrightWatch05 Feb 08:11 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Day 2025Thousands gathered at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in 2025 for the dawn service. Video / Dean Purcell / Alyse WrightWatch05 Feb 07:49 PM
OpinionLuxon: Why I’m not at Waitangi and why Seymour’s bill won’t become lawOPINION: The Treaty Principles Bill will not become law, ensuring ongoing dialogue.05 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Legacy’: New solar-powered buildings at marae near Kaipara HarbourDevelopment is a significant step for the hapū and creates a legacy: Te Kurataiaho Kapea05 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: NZ's sovereign reality and our path to nationhoodOPINION: We should move past the myth that NZ's sovereignty was born in a single moment.05 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuWhy this Waitangi Day Google Doodle is a cultural milestoneThe central figures perform a hongi, sharing the breath of life in the artwork.05 Feb 11:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Poison in the ears - Seymour, Jones and the battles of WaitangiOPINION: The Government parties jostle for leadership at Waitangi. 05 Feb 06:27 AM
New ZealandDay three at WaitangiThe Government is welcomed to the Waitangi grounds as protesters disrupt David Seymour's speech. Video / Alyse WrightWatch05 Feb 05:04 AM
New ZealandToitū te Tiriti action 'just getting started' says Eru Kapa-KingiThe Whangārei-born spokesman says he is passionate about speaking out for justice.05 Feb 03:00 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
New Zealand‘Waitangi for our Rangatahi’: Waitangi event in Gisborne for the youthWaitangi is looking relatively quiet in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa and Tairāwhiti05 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
PhotosKia Ora Waitangi 2025The week-long festivities have been full of colour ahead of Waitangi Day. Photos / Dean Purcell and Alyse Wright05 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandHow quick-thinking police rescued two teens at Waitangi celebrationsPolice said the teens were fully clothed, wearing Crocs and struggling to swim.05 Feb 12:50 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
LivePoliticsSeymour's mic taken away, protesters turn their backs during Waitangi speechThe atmosphere was intense as David Seymour bent down to pick up the wero.04 Feb 10:51 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
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: National’s evidence-based promises unravelOPINION: Some decisions, like cancelling ferries, defy evidence.04 Feb 04:00 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaitangi: It’s all about weaving the song and danceGoodwill, singing and even dancing have broken out at Waitangi. 04 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Get on with the year': Parents baulk at school holding online day between Waitangi and weekendOther schools will close or hold a teacher-only day Friday, creating a four-day weekend. 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
PoliticsMexican Ambassador to meet with Winston Peters amid Shane Jones' ‘xenophobic’ commentsThe comments from Shane Jones have been deemed 'xenophobic' by the Greens.04 Feb 12:13 AM
New ZealandKotahitanga on display as hāngī feeds 10,000 people at Te Tii Waitangi MaraeFrom harvesting kai to weaving rourou baskets the sheer scale of the operation was massive03 Feb 06:58 PM
New ZealandLuxon hits out at banks' ‘political posturing’, discusses tax cutsHe rejected claims the Govt might pull out of the Paris Agreement.03 Feb 06:18 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
PoliticsNgā Puhi to welcome Te Pāti Māori, Māori Queen ahead of Government pōwhiriThe remaining five political parties will be welcomed tomorrow.03 Feb 05:03 PM
