Whether they were listening to the music, getting their face painted, buying items from stalls or enjoying the food, locals ...

This year, Otonga School Te Kura o Tihiōtonga is projected to grow by 71 students – the highest increase in the Rotorua area.

Dozens of schools are giving their students and some teachers a four-day weekend, choosing not come back to class on Friday ...

Over 1800 people booked their free tickets to attend the Waitangi Day celebration, in its third year. Te Puia chief executive ...

There's a huge variety of events happening throughout country to commemorate Te Rā o Waitangi on the 185th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty. Those seeking an alternative to the official events ...

Rotorua roads are included in the 49 sections of state highway under public consultation as to whether the speeds should stay ...

Major surgical cases have been delayed in some places because of a strike by lab workers at public hospitals in Wellington, ...

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

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 ...