New ZealandTsunami fears over as alert downgradedThe official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.28 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandTsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hitCivil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.28 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandTsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coastNew Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.27 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandEvacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham IslandsThe first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.27 Feb 08:12 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
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
KahuNationhood, togetherness the Waitangi messagesNationhood and togetherness were the key messages at a dawn service at the Treaty Grounds today.05 Feb 09:27 PM
KahuPrime Minister's Waitangi Day speechThe full text of Prime Minister John Key's Waitangi Day 2010 speech.05 Feb 09:00 PM
KahuPM puts heat on race extremistsPrime Minister John Key will use his Waitangi Day address this morning to tackle extremists on both sides of the race relations divide.05 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandThe law according to DimblebyTo the powerful men and sporadic women of Whitehall, gathered in this room, on this day, the young man standing in front of them has no last name.05 Feb 03:00 PM
KahuCash demanded for Waitangi coverageMedia are being asked to cough up cash to cover Waitangi Day celebrations, with a Ngapuhi elder asking reporters and cameramen to hand over hundreds of dollars.04 Feb 10:06 PM
KahuMaori flag copyright not about money - designerThe woman who designed the Tino Rangatiratanga flag disputes accusations that the family of embattled Maori Party MP Hone Harawira are "cashing in" on the flag.04 Feb 02:46 AM
KahuIwi to discuss seabed law with Key at WaitangiIwi leaders from around the country will meet with the Prime Minister to discuss issues including foreshore and seabed legislation and water ownership.04 Feb 02:08 AM
Opinion<i>Editorial:</i> Flag change need not cause rancourNew Zealand's flag says virtually nothing about how this country sees itself today and how it wishes to be seen.03 Feb 02:59 PM
KahuHarawira's family aimed to cash in on flag - reportMaori Party MP Hone Harawira's family reportedly planned to make money from the Govt's decision to allow the tino rangitiritanga flag to be flown on government buildings on Waitangi Day.03 Feb 06:10 AM
New ZealandHottest days of summer set to hit NZAn anticyclone moving slowly over NZ is likely to bring the hottest days of summer yet, MetService spokesman Bob McDavitt says.03 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandNew name for Ninety Mile Beach possible under Treaty dealFamous stretch of coastline in the Far North could be renamed under a tentative Treaty of Waitangi deal.17 Jan 07:50 PM
Rugby SevensSevens: Newcomers feature in Kiwi squadNew Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has named a clutch of newcomers in his 16-strong training squad.10 Jan 09:28 PM
KahuHapu: 'Hate flag' at Waitangi would be breach of Treaty A Northland hapu leader says flying the "tino rangatiratanga" flag at the Treaty grounds during Waitangi celebrations would be a breach of treaty rights.06 Jan 10:50 PM
KahuFlag decision 'tokenism' - LabourThe Labour Party has described the decision to fly the Tino Rangatiratanga flag as the official flag of Maoridom as "tokenism".15 Dec 12:28 AM
KahuMaori leaders clash over flag's new roleMaori leaders disagree over whether the Tino Rangatiratanga flag will ever fly officially at Waitangi.14 Dec 03:00 PM