The highly contentious and sensitive issue of changing the Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand has prompted an unprecedented ...

The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands and atolls spread over 700 square miles (1.9 million square kilometres) ...

Diplomatic tension between the Cook Islands and New Zealand is growing. Here's what it's about about, what China has to do with it, and why it matters.

A rare dispute between New Zealand and Kiribati has renewed focus on the Pacific island nation, highlighting the existential ...

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

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

Waka hit the water at the Treaty Grounds, while the PM was welcomed onto Ōnuku Marae in Akaroa and the Waitangi Hikoi made ...

The scrumhalf left by making a huge statement as he led the Haka for a record 64th time. It came after peaceful protests had ...

Hawke’s Bay residents can expect a bluebird day for a range of community events as the region and country mark the 185th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. MetService meteorologist ...

For Waitangi Day, I encourage you to think about the achievements, the history, and all that we have in common as New Zealanders. Wherever you are and however you choose to celebrate it, I hope you ...

There are huge crowds expected in the town of Waitangi next week, where Waitangi Day is celebrated marking the day that the Waitangi Treaty was signed back in 1840 by Maori Chiefs and the Queens ...

Fixtures for the one-day international tri-series hosted by Pakistan and also involving New Zealand and South Africa. The celebrations come amid tensions as the government enacts policies some see ...