Waitangi
ACT shares iwi leaders education aspirations
National's potential coalition partner ACT says they agree with the iwi leaders about self-determination and sovereignty, when it comes to things like education. David Seymour has been to Waitangi… Audio
Govt has failed in its 'year of delivery' Bridges
The Government's record on delivering for Maori, was called into question by Simon Bridges during his speech at Waitangi. The leader of the National Party said the so-called "year of delivery" had… Audio
Zero Carbon Act start of addressing climate issues
Green Party co-leader, Marama Davidson says the Zero Carbon Act is the foundation of how progress the country is making to resolve big climate change issues and looks ahead to what the Greens'… Audio
Peters calls for Māori women to lead children's aspirations
Winston Peters says he wants to see Maori parents, especially mothers encourage their children to be heroes, whether it's in sport, music or education. Mr Peters says it's his hope that Maori will… Audio
Ardern calls for efforts to get the basics right for Maori
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern says the Government must address housing and child poverty before it can begin resolving wider aspirations for Maori, but she says she also wants New Zealand history… Audio
Opening the doors on Aotearoa's past
The Detail takes a guided tour of the Waitangi Museum, which houses a host of stories about the people who built Aotearoa. Audio
Emotion at Waitangi as new Māori museum opens
There were emotional scenes at Waitangi as more than a thousand people gathered before dawn for the opening of a new museum which honours Māori involved in conflict here and overseas.
Te Rau Aroha… Video, Audio
A look ahead at Waitangi Day
We get an update on the day's event at the Waitangi treaty grounds from Maori News Director Mani Dunlop, and commentator Shane Te Pou shares his thoughts. Audio
The Maori Battalion at Waitangi, 1940.
This morning the Prime Minister officially opened a new museum at Waitangi, one which commemorates Maori participation in New Zealand's armed forces. Sarah Johnston from Nga Taonga Sound & Vision… Audio, Gallery
Waitangi: Iwi challenge MPs to act on promises to Māori
The challenges to New Zealand's politicians came thick and fast as party leaders were welcomed onto the treaty grounds at Waitangi on Tuesday.
[embed]https://youtu.be/bKZjT-KZX6E
For the third year… Video, Audio
David Seymour brushes off criticism over his own MAGA campaign
ACT Party leader David Seymour bats off criticism that his "Make Aotearoa Great Again" slogan means he's going to be following US president Donald Trump's policy ideas. Audio
Tai Tokerau rocked by death of Pita Paraone
Te Ao Māori is in mourning for one of its unsung heroes. The Ngāti Hine elder, Pita Paraone, died early on Monday morning in Auckland Hospital.
The 73-year-old served for many years as a public… Video, Audio
Big issues, barbecues and curly questions at Waitangi
A year ago at Waitangi the PM said “hold me to account when I return.“ 12 months later she got put on the spot about the basics of the Treaty. Audio
Focus on Politics: Waitangi 2019
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has kicked off her so-called year of delivery with another extended trip to Waitangi. A year ago she told Maori to hold her and her Government to account on whether they… Audio
Is it time to change New Zealand's name?
There's been an observation that both of our international cricket teams; the White Ferns and the Black Caps swapped "New Zealand" for "Aotearoa" on the front of their shirts for Waitangi Day. Audio
Let's analyse Waitangi Day 2019
How did the PM perform at Waitangi this year? Labour minister Peeni Henare said "I'd hate for it to become rather bland". Don Brash barely got a word out in his speech and Josie Butler the sex toy… Audio
Government disappointed Ngāpuhi mandate not reached yet
The government admits it was too ambitious in its hopes of securing a Ngāpuhi mandate after the iwi rejected its latest proposal for treaty settlement talks.
RNZ reporters and producers give their take on Waitangi 2019
RNZ Waitangi reporters and producers give their take on Waitangi 2019. Audio
Greg McManus, CEO Waitangi Treaty Grounds Trust
This is the second year in a row that official Waitangi Day ceremonies have been exclusively held in the Treaty Grounds and the upper Marae. The decision was made to move all official business away… Audio
Rewi Spraggon, Hangi master & The Maori Kitchen creator
Today on Waitangi Day Hangi Master Rewi Spraggon shares a recipe for kai to mark the day. He also talks about bringing Hangi to Auckland's waterfront with his latest venture, The Maori Kitchen. The… Audio