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

Commemorations include a flag raising ceremony, the traditional waka parade and a number of performances from local groups.

Thousands gathered in the heart of the Bay of Islands, Northland, to commemorate Waitangi Day. A dawn ceremony at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae on the upper Treaty grounds marked the beginning of ...

Senior Ngāpuhi members say fiery debate at Waitangi isn't going anywhere, so Te Tii Marae could be the best place for it to ...

I don't mind telling you, I've kind of been dreading making any sort of editorial comment or opinion on Waitangi Day.  Not ...

The Labour leader’s approach to Waitangi commemorations and his speech at the political pōwhiri has been noted as a stand-out; presenting a positive vision amidst palpable discontent ...

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

The bill’s architect, David Seymour, met with protests at Waitangi marae — a Māori meeting house — during speeches by political leaders on Wednesday, as he made a fresh pitch for the law. The measures ...

From the dawn ceremony to the numerous local performances and powerful words, Waitangi Day 2025 was one to remember, but a ...

New Zealand commemorates its national day on Thursday, Waitangi Day, marking 185 years since the signing of its foundational ...

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