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

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 ...

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

A Dawn Ceremony marked the beginning of Waitangi Day commemorations at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae, while a traditional waka parade took place in front of Te Tii Marae before docking near the lower Treaty ...

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

Fiji has acknowledged the relationship under the Duavata Partnership, through which New Zealand has supported Fiji on ...

New Zealand on Thursday marked the anniversary of its founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi. The day came with quiet ...

Waitangi Day in New Zealand is marked by controversy as Māori leaders condemn a proposed bill to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi, sparking protests and political tensions.

Thousands gathered across New Zealand on Thursday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document and some called ...

Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New Zealand, to celebrate the country's national day.