Waitangi Day
PM: Te Tii actions disrespect Waitangi Day
Prime Minister Bill English says the Te Tii marae committee is "disorganised" and has failed to respect Waitangi Day. Video
Waitangi ultimatum
Waitangi Day organiser Pita Paraone has delivered an ultimatum to the Waitangi marae - decide if you'll make the PM welcome next year. Audio
PM could get Waitangi greeting away from 'grandstanding'
A Waitangi Day organiser has given elders three weeks to decide whether the Prime Minister will be made welcome at Waitangi marae next year.
Waitangi was "ridiculous scenario" - PM
The Prime Minister has rejected suggestions he broke a long-standing promise by refusing to go to Waitangi this year. Audio
Steve Sumner - Kiwi football legend
The football legends reflects on his life on and off the pitch and making the most of today. Audio
Calls for new Waitangi Day venue
The organiser of the Waitangi Festival is considering moving celebrations from Te Tii Marae to a new venue because elders are upset the prime minister didn't attend this year.
PM appalled at Waitangi sex toy incident
A protester throwing a sex toy at a government minister is now the global image of Waitangi Day after making international headlines, Prime Minister John Key says.
Silent hikoi remembers Parihaka
A silent hikoi in New Plymouth today followed the footsteps of prisoners taken during the sacking of Parihaka in 1881.
Lots of events on offer to celebrate Waitangi Day
Despite the controversy that comes to the boil around Waitangi Day, thousands of people will spend the occasion celebrating all that New Zealand has to offer. Audio
John Key's decision not to go to Waitangi a 'tantrum', say Greens
John Key's decision not to go to Waitangi has been described as arrogant by the Green Party but has won some backing from other opponents.
Looking ahead - and back - to Waitangi
OPINION: Politicians and protesters change but Waitangi Day's unique significance persists, writes Finlay Macdonald.
Waitangi change a 'slap in the face' for Key - Harawira
The protocol for Prime Minister John Key at Te Tii Marae this year is a slap in the face for him, Hone Harawira says. Video, Audio
Harawira says Key welcome, but can only speak in tent
There's still no word from the Prime Minister's office whether he will be attending Waitangi Day events at the treaty's home in the Bay of Islands. Audio
PM told not to dodge Waitangi visit
Prime Minister John Key should not use threats of a ban to "duck out" of his planned visit to Waitangi, former Māori Affairs Minister Dover Samuels says. Audio
Waitangi should welcome Crown - festival organiser
The Crown should be welcome at Waitangi despite Māori concerns about the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal, the Waitangi Festival organiser says.
The TPP and the Treaty of Waitangi - why are so many people upset?
Power Play - MPs are returning to work after the summer break but the start to the political year is likely to be anything but relaxed.
Tension over TPP threatens Waitangi Day
A lack of consultation with Māori over the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal has been blamed for tension that threatens to affect Waitangi Day.
Harawira: marae is the right place to debate the TPPA
The Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement is causing tension in the Far North a few weeks out from Waitangi Day. Audio
Funding available for Waitangi Day events
Groups planning events to mark Waitangi Day next year can now apply for funding from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
