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

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

Waitangi Day is a time to reflect on where we have come from and look forward to what we can achieve together. It has always ...

The New Zealand Embassy in the Philippines commemorated Waitangi Day on Feb. 6 at the Ambassador's Official Residence in ...

Hamilton Kirikiriroa celebrated its first central city Waitangi Day festival with an unprecedented turnout, reflecting its ...

Analysis - If Christopher Luxon was trying to avoid controversy and challenge attending Waitangi Day in the South Island, it ...

New Zealand turned 185 on Thursday. Tensions are running high on the eve of the country's national day, commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between Maori and the Crown in 1840. On ...

A crowd of 300 onlookers made their way to Hopukiore to celebrate Waitangi Day. A light shower dusted the proceedings, but a ...

Waitangi Day in New Zealand is marked by controversy as Māori leaders condemn a proposed bill to redefine the Treaty of ...

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

The bill’s architect, David Seymour, met with protests at Waitangi marae — a Māori meeting house — during speeches by ...

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