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

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

WAITANGI Day is a special public holiday in New Zealand that commemorates the country’s founding while respecting the rights of native Maoris’ and their heritage. In a sense, it aims to celebrate the ...

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 ...

Northland District Prevention Manager Inspector Dean Robinson says the atmosphere at the treaty grounds has been relaxed and respectful. Waitangi Limited Chief Executive Ben Dalton says the day was ...

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

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