The bill's architect, David Seymour, met with protests at Waitangi marae — a Māori meeting house — during speeches by ...

The Treaty of Waitangi's anniversary passed quietly amid political strains in New Zealand. Prime Minister Luxon avoided the main event, with controversy over a proposed law redefining the treaty's ...

Ngāpuhi leaders say robust political debate and displays of opposition are unlikely to stop – Te Tii Marae might be the best place for it The post Waitangi political pōwhiri could return to Te Tii ...

Hundreds of people are expected in Akaroa today with the "surprise" attendance of the prime minister for Waitangi Day celebrations.

The iconic international climate treaty - the Paris Agreement - includes a pledge to try and keep temperatures from rising by more than 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. But the UN recently warned ...

Ratified by 197 countries, including the United States, the landmark accord [PDF] was the first global treaty to explicitly address climate change. It established an annual forum, known as the ...

Ryan Chan is a Newsweek reporter based in Hong Kong, where he previously had over a decade of experience at a local newspaper, covering China and current events around the world. His focus is on ...

The Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill diminishes Māori rights, the NZ Law Society said in a submission. The organisation said there were “strong constitutional, public law, natural justice and ...

Russian and Iranian officials say the “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty” covers all areas -– from trade and military cooperation to science, education and culture. The 20-year ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, signed a broad cooperation ...

Whangamatā is a step closer to getting a community marae with concept designs and land appointed for a reserve. It is part of a wider vision to establish a modern, state-of-the-art facility that ...