James Russell is Rakatira (chief) at Arahura, on the West Coast, home of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae. He talked of inheriting ...

Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka admits he needs to “get out there” and understand the concerns surrounding the Treaty Principles Bill and other Gove ...

A first plaintiff named in a Ngāi Tahu High Court case about freshwater pays tribute to his late cousin, David Higgins.

For me the biggest political take away from Waitangi 2025 was articulated on Waatea’s new weekend political panel show, Te ...

The practice of ‘streaming’ students in New Zealand has hurt Māori and Pacific Islander students, advocates say ...

Away from the tense scenes on the paepae, under a closely guarded canvas tent, te iwi Māori do the real work of Waitangi: talking. We were invited inside to listen.

To watch the Kiwis stand in judgment of the Jewish State is a pathetic display of virtue signaling by naive and entitled ...

New Zealand’s 2024 foreign policy embraced deeper security alliances, but economic dependence on China remained a persistent ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. New Zealand on Thursday marked the anniversary of its founding ...

A Dawn Ceremony marked the beginning of Waitangi Day commemorations at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae, while a traditional waka ...

February 6th has seen its share of transformative events throughout history, marking significant changes in politics, culture ...

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 ...