New ZealandFocus: Waitangi Day dawn ceremonyMPs, officials and honoured guests spoke at the Waitangi Day dawn service at Te Whare Rūnanga Video / Whakaata Māori / Newstalk ZBWatch05 Feb 08:04 PM
New ZealandToitū te Tiriti hīkoi is welcomed on to Te Tii MaraeA hīkoi with an estimated 600 people marched from Paihia to Waitangi, and they were welcomed on to Te Tii Marae this morning. Video / Denise Piper / Merewai Durutalo / Michael Cunningham / Lois TureiWatch05 Feb 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Christopher Luxon’s outrageous Waitangi speechOPINION: The PM failed to rise to an historic occasion at Waitangi yesterday.05 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionChristopher Luxon: We must go forward as one country, there is more that unites us than divides usPrime Minister's pledge to all New Zealanders05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeading Treaty expert's caution to Govt: 'We want to move forward this country, not go backwards''I would caution our new Prime Minister to be extremely careful.'05 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQuestions raised over Waititi’s suggestion Māori need their own trade agreementsRecent trade agreements include chapters aimed at promoting Māori businesses.05 Feb 04:53 AM
PoliticsTension, tolerance and protests greet Govt at WaitangiThousands gather to watch the arrival of the Prime Minister and politicians at Waitangi05 Feb 04:12 AM
PhotosWaitangi heats up as leaders arriveWaitangi celebrations are in full swing as more arrive for Waitangi Day05 Feb 01:06 AM
TalanoaPacific Mission will focus on strengthening ties with regionThe two ministers will travel to Tonga first, ahead of official talks on Wednesday.05 Feb 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHousing warning to Government: ‘hard landing’ likely, ‘it is not profitable to build’Government officials have warned of a downturn in housebuilding.04 Feb 11:52 PM
Politics'Stop selling us out' - tense scenes as Jones fronts up to Govt criticism300 people slowly approached the marae in silence, holding up white flags.04 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandGovernment's arrival at Waitangi, Christchurch fire and drug safety checking | Focus Morning Bulletin February 5, 2024All eyes are on Government MPs ahead of their arrival in Waitangi, works to control a large vegetation fire in Christchurch and the Drug Foundation sets up harm reduction drug checking ahead of Laneway Festival. Video / NZHerald / Getty / Newstalk ZBWatch04 Feb 07:03 PM
Opinion'We don’t believe Treaty is a partnership between races' - Seymour on eve of WaitangiDavid Seymour: No successful society has divided itself by race.04 Feb 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportBillions short each year: NZTA Waka Kotahi warns it will spend twice its fundingAgency concedes many of its projects will be deferred or delayed.04 Feb 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Govt needs to turn tide in educational achievementThe Government can’t sit on its hands and needs to show a comprehensive plan.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The spirit of Waitangi - unity, righteous anger, jokes and musicOPINION: There's a common purpose at Waitangi this year but the Government isn't here yet.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsRawiri Waititi calls for Māori Parliament amid teasing of NZ First's Peters and JonesThousands filled the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to watch the Kīngitanga-led group walk on.04 Feb 01:46 AM
OpinionDavid Seymour has managed to unite Māori like no other leaderThe Act crew have united Māori like no others.03 Feb 07:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPeeni Henare at Waitangi: 'I lift my gun, I let the shots do the talking'Fighting talk was the order of the day at Waitangi on Saturday.03 Feb 06:13 AM
PoliticsLabour promises Ngāpuhi support in fight against GovernmentThe Opposition pōwhiri sets the scene for the Government's welcome on Monday.03 Feb 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury’s warning: Consider Capital Gains Tax quickly to plug spending holeTreasury warned the new Government a capital gains tax may be needed.03 Feb 02:40 AM
OpinionWillie Jackson: Māori deserve good faith bargainingAct's attempt to divide New Zealanders is not in good faith.02 Feb 04:15 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon and others who stand to win big - or lose large - at WaitangiWaitangi weekend brings greater risk and reward than previous years.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Rookie whoopsies hit Luxon as teething problems continueLuxon is learning government is sometimes distractions strung together.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsHow the coalition Govt intends to face Māoridom at WaitangiThousands are set to converge on Waitangi to hear what the Government has to say.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsChina v Crusher Collins: Beijing lashes out over NZ positionThe embassy has responded strongly to a joint NZ-Oz statement criticising China.02 Feb 04:10 AM
PoliticsTama Potaka scolded for joking about David Seymour's hapūCrown representatives have been welcomed to the National Iwi Chairs Forum in Kerikeri.02 Feb 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFirst test of Australia-NZ defence ties will be in May BudgetInteroperability, not Aukus, is the first test of new ties.02 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandNational and Act MPs speak to the mediaPM Christopher Luxon, National MP Tama Potaka, and Act leader David Seymour spoke to the media after arriving in Northland for the Iwi Chairs Forum. Video / David FisherWatch02 Feb 01:45 AM
New Zealand'Fight for justice': BNZ told to reimburse scam victims nearly $300k after missing ‘red flags’The Banking Ombudsman found BNZ had missed crucial warning signs of a known scam.02 Feb 12:33 AM
PoliticsChlöe Swarbrick confirms Greens co-leadership bid, reveals ultimate goalSwarbrick is the only declared candidate so far.01 Feb 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Lingering issue remains after Govt's sloppy weekOPINION: Without a full reckoning, it'll be death by a thousand innuendos.01 Feb 09:16 PM
OpinionChris Hipkins on New Zealand's progress and moves away from divisionLabour leader Chris Hipkins wants a united Aotearoa.01 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand'This is just nonsense': Casey Costello fronts up over excise tax claimsCostello rejects claims she specifically sought out advice on freezing tobacco excise tax.01 Feb 06:52 PM
