One belief was virtually universal within the Waitangi forum tents: existing as Māori is inherently political.

The Prime Minister received a warm welcome after heading south for Waitangi Day – but a warning that he must show stronger ...

Every year, hundreds of kaihoe (paddlers) from across New Zealand travel to a camp site in Waitangi known as “Tent City” to ...

New Zealand turned 185 on Thursday. Tensions are running high on the eve of the country's national day, commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between Maori and the Crown in 1840. On ...

It’s often a day marked by spirited politics and at times boisterous protest. But Thursday’s anniversary of New Zealand’s ...

The eyes of the nation are on the Far North this week as tens of thousands commemorate Waitangi Day in the Bay of Islands. Thursday’s Bay of Islands event will mark the 185th annual Waitangi Day ...

An ultrarunner from Worthing known as the “Hardest Geezer” is preparing for a new challenge to run 3,000km in New Zealand.

New Zealand marked Waitangi Day, which laid the country bicultural foundation, on Thursday to commemorate the 185th anniversary of the signing of the ...

Scores of Maori men in traditional garb lined the shore outside the Waitangi treaty grounds for a mass haka performance on Thursday morning. A fleet of traditional “waka” canoe were then ...

Despite the destined backlash, ACT Party leader David Seymour still fronted up to Waitangi. Greeted by turn backs, waiata, and protest - he spoke on behalf of the ACT Party, tapping into parts of ...

But Thursday's anniversary of New Zealand's founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, passed in muted ... and Indigenous leaders at the treaty grounds have allowed the groups to speak face ...