Waitangi Day
Ngāpuhi leader apologises to PM over Waitangi Day
Ngāpuhi kaumatua Kingi Taurua is apologising to Prime Minister Bill English and says he is welcome to speak at Te Tii Marae, even in English.
PM's Waitangi Day remarks 'disappointing' - Māori Party
The Prime Minister's view that New Zealanders find Waitangi Day ceremonies "cringe-worthy" is disappointing, the Māori Party has said.
Te Tii kaumatua speaks out
One of the kaumatua of Te Tii Marae has hit out at the decision, saying Mr English should be allowed to speak. Audio
The Maori Party slams Prime Minster's comments
The Maori Party says it's disappointed by the Prime Minister's view that a lot of New Zealanders find Waitangi Day ceremonies cringe-worthy. Audio
PM turned down Waitangi speaking compromise
Correspondence shows the Prime Minister's office flatly rejected an offer to speak at Te Tii Marae after the pōwhiri.
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
