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'The younger ones have to learn...their history' -Polynesian Panther Tigilau Ness

Prominent Polynesian Panther Tigilau Ness: “We’ve never stopped fighting for our rights."

'Two, four, six, eight, this government is out the gate': 1000 people take part in hīkoi to defend te Tiriti o Waitangi

The march left Cape Reinga at dawn on February 2.

Tensions flatline at Waitangi Day ceremony - unless you are David Seymour

The Act leader was booed by the crowd at the dawn ceremony.

'2, 4, 6, 8, this government is out the gate': 1000 people march in Waitangi hīkoi

PM yesterday told his Waitangi speech missed the mark - but earns apology.

The value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwi

Asset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.

Simon Wilson: Christopher Luxon’s outrageous Waitangi speech

OPINION: The PM failed to rise to an historic occasion at Waitangi yesterday.

Parts of NZ to soar into mid-30s as hot weather lashes most of the country

New Zealand recorded its hottest day in over three years yesterday, almost reaching 37C.

Leading Treaty expert's caution to Govt: 'We want to move forward this country, not go backwards'

'I would caution our new Prime Minister to be extremely careful.'

Google celebrates Waitangi Day with kotahitanga Māori design on homepage

Māori designer Vincent Egan created the Google Doodle.

Five myths and misconceptions that confuse the Treaty debate

OPINION: It is worthwhile to investigate common Treaty misconceptions.

Paula Bennett: There’s a whole lot of grey in being a politician

OPINION: Waitangi weekend is a good time to reflect on respect for each other.

Peeni Henare at Waitangi: 'I lift my gun, I let the shots do the talking'

Fighting talk was the order of the day at Waitangi on Saturday.

Opposition parties welcomed at Waitangi

The opposition parties were welcomed today onto the Treaty grounds at Waitangi. Watch excerpts of speeches by James Shaw and Chris Hipkins. Video / NZ Herald

Waitangi grounds: Tai Tokerau’s first wahine Māori Governor-General

Wāhine leaders have been welcomed onto the Waitangi Treaty Grounds this morning.

Horseback homage to historical hīkoi on route to Waitangi

Riders are expected to join the annual hīkoi on the final leg.

Stories behind the flags flying high at Waitangi

'The flags being waved this Waitangi don’t mean any harm, we protest in peace'.

9 things to do this weekend and on Waitangi Day

Here's what to do over the long (ish) weekend this year.

'Points to our nationhood': Iwi support Treaty despite not signing in 1840

Why some iwi did not sign in 1840 and are still fighting for justice.