The Waitangi dawn service 2024. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver Thousands of people gathered before dawn in the Bay of Islands on Tuesday to commemorate the Treaty of Waitangi amid heightened tensions between the...

Thousands have gathered at the Treaty Grounds to take part in the dawn service on Waitangi Day Here are some of the best moments caught on camera. Follow RNZ’s live coverage throughout the day...

Traffic is backed up for kilometres on the back road between Waitangi and Haruru Falls. Photo: RNZ Thousands of people have poured into the Waitangi Treaty grounds this morning, leaving traffic snaking back several...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, centre, with ACT leader David Seymour, left and NZ First leader Winston Peters arrive at the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi on Monday 5 February 2024. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver...

Far North Mayor Moko Tepania with the council’s updated logo Photo: Supplied / FNDC The Far North District Council has changed its te reo title to better reflect the area’s traditional Māori name. When...

The coalition government is bracing for a confronting reception at Waitangi on Monday as Māori leaders promise a united front. Thousands have already begun gathering for the annual commemorations and to carry on the...

Tame Iti arrives at Te Whare Rūnanga to present his part-protest, part-art installation. Photo: RNZ / ANNEKE SMITH Iwi, politicians, protesters and public continue to arrive at the Treaty Grounds today, as part of...

The coalition government is bracing for a confronting reception at Waitangi this morning as Māori leaders promise a united front. Thousands have already begun gathering for the annual commemorations and to carry on the...