Lawyers for the Attorney-General say Ngāi Tahu’s High Court action over freshwater rights and interests is legally flawed. David Williams reports from the High Court at Christchurch.

Waitangi Day was a significant one for Rangitata MP James Meager, historically and personally, after accompanying Prime ...

This week, Select Committee hearings will continue for the controversial Treaty Principles Bill. Scheduled for Thursday, the ...

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A Dawn Ceremony marked the beginning of Waitangi Day commemorations at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae, while a traditional waka ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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