New ZealandChristopher Luxon speaks to media from WaitangiPrime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the Waitangi grounds today, where he faced the Iwi Chairs Forum in a private meeting to discuss his Government’s past year in power.Watch03 Feb 10:20 PM
PoliticsHow a dusty Gerry Brownlee led to a road to Waitangi being sealedMinisters, council celebrate collaboration ahead of invective at Thursday's pōwhiri. 03 Feb 08:37 PM
PoliticsNgāpuhi: What’s holding back the country’s last major iwi settlement? Iwi, minister give update on the status of the country's last remaining major settlement. 03 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFamous Puccini aria in Te Reo at event celebrating Māori economyA unique version of a famous aria at a Waitangi event celebrating the Māori economy.03 Feb 05:00 AM
PoliticsLabour MP Peeni Henare speaks to media following announcement he will leave ParliamentLabour MP Peeni Henare in one-on-one interview at Waitangi after announcing he will leave Parliament after not seeking re-election. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandSleepless nights ease as humid air lifts from AucklandWeather is expected to stay settled across most of the country through Waitangi.03 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandChris Hipkins speaks to media over Peeni Henare leaving politicsHipkins speaks to media from Waitangi after Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare confirmed he's leaving politics in the next few weeks. Video / Alyse WrightWatch03 Feb 02:51 AM
Politics'No bad feeling': Labour MP Peeni Henare explains why he's leaving politicsHenare had not put himself forward for his former Tāmaki Makaurau seat.03 Feb 02:05 AM
Politics'Need to show they can work with each other': Hipkins tells Te Pāti Māori what they should focus onA court case over Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's expulsion is still underway.02 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday, February 3, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday, February 3, 2026. NZ negotiates minerals deal with US, principals want more details on new school reports, more Epstein files released. Video / NZHWatch02 Feb 06:15 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why choosing partnership this Waitangi Day will shape Aotearoa’s futureLabour will go to Waitangi this year urging partnership and rejecting division.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: What to expect from Waitangi 2026 without the Treaty Principles BillOPINION: The PM is heading north this week but won't be in Northland for Waitangi Day.01 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionWhy Te Tiriti is at the heart of Te Pāti Māori’s vision for Aotearoa houOPINION: The party proposes a new Te Tiriti commissioner to hold the Crown to account.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We’re still fighting': Hīkoi to Waitangi pushes rights of next generationThe march from Cape Rēinga to Waitangi to fight for rights will keep the US in mind.30 Jan 10:00 PM
PoliticsPM to attend Waitangi next week, Herald understandsChristopher Luxon's yet to officially announce where he will be.29 Jan 05:03 AM
KahuTreaty-signing chief’s kauri bust in London auction as push grows to bring it homeWillie Jackson wants Te Papa to help return the taonga to Ngati Porou iwi.08 Jan 09:25 PM
OpinionAotearoa: A name and a choice - a response to the Herald's editorial OPINION: There are concerns with how language is being used as a political instrument.06 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'He just wanted to get away': Runaway bull sparks panic at rodeoThe 800kg bull escaped through a weak fence during the Kaitāia event.05 Jan 04:30 AM
Travel newsNorthland's Muri Whenua has total fire ban as area dries outAll fires banned in fire-risk Far North area.22 Dec 11:13 PM
Kahu'I believe there will be 20,000': Brian Tamaki lodges application for new Auckland Harbour Bridge protestIf the application is successful, there will be a protest on January 31.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHōkūleʻa returns to Waitangi, 40 years after voyage that revived Māori wayfindingStan Conrad, now a master navigator, first sailed on Hōkūleʻa at age 22.13 Nov 12:25 AM
New Zealand‘Humbled to gain the top job’: Māori leader Pita Tipene takes helm of Northland councilNRC becomes the first regional council to have had two chairs from Māori wards.05 Nov 06:30 AM
KahuYoung Northland golfer builds a side-hustle to fund expensive sports dreamJavier's parents run a coffee cart. He is starting to fund his own sport, aged just 12.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat the tribunal’s te reo findings mean for the Coalition GovtThe tribunal found the Crown breached Te Tiriti by sidelining te reo Māori.24 Oct 02:18 AM
New ZealandHunt unseats Stolwerk as voters back change in Northland council shake-upPeter-Lucas Jones, Tui Shortland and Rick Stolwerk have been ousted from their roles.13 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Rich-Listers' Herne Bay home 'set to break NZ record' and sell for more than $50mSimon and Paula Herbert bought the home in 2018 for $27.5 million. Now it's back on sale.08 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'You’re writing off all the Māori' - Willie Jackson, Ryan Bridge clash over Te Pāti MāoriShow host said Jackson’s barbs were 'disgraceful' and 'really offensive'.02 Oct 08:47 PM
New Zealand'I'm just sort of honoured really': Recognition for decades of mahi in NorthlandTe Tai Tokerau advocates recognised for contributions to te reo Māori and whānau support.02 Oct 07:31 PM
New ZealandMeasles warning after Bay of Islands school show identified as exposure siteNorthland’s childhood vaccination rate is the country’s lowest, at 62%.30 Sep 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Iwi's message is clear – it is open for businessOPINION: Talks with Samsung, Hyundai and Pacific leaders signal its global ambitions.20 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'Issue for all': Hipkins not interested in automatic citizenship just for overseas MāoriHe's also distanced himself from more comments from Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris.17 Sep 05:09 AM
Kahu'First redress': Crown move signals shift in Ngāpuhi settlement talksKororipo Pā in Kerikeri is to be returned to Ngāpuhi in time for Waitangi Day 2026.11 Sep 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: This is how we should build NZ's future hospitalsWith Health NZ buildings averaging 47 years old, upgrades require careful attention. 04 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Island mayor rejects Kaipara council's guidance on Māori obligationsClutha Mayor dismisses Kaipara council's Māori obligations document as unwelcome. 02 Sep 05:00 AM
