Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Kanaka Maoli stand in solidarity with Maori at Waitangi
Ka Lahui Hawaii, a Kanaka Maoli or indigenous Hawaiian group are standing in solidarity with Maori in what they describe as a "defence of Te Tiriti o Waitangi". Audio
A tale of two waka
Every Waitangi weekend, Māori and Pakehā come together at the popular Lake Rotoiti Wooden and Classic Boat Parade.
Sir Michal Cullen The Politician E7
Sir Michal Cullen was Minister of Treaty Negotiations for the Treelords settlement over central North Island forests. After he left Parliament, Michael jumped the fence to become lead negotiator for… Audio
Speeches, celebrations and heckling: What happened at Waitangi
A day of formalities has come to a close following several speeches and fiery crowd.
'Cremate and bury it': National's Tama Potaka on Treaty Principles Bill
Ahead of Waitangi Day, Tama Potaka joins Mihingarangi Forbes for a wide-ranging interview, discussing the Treaty Principles Bill, the Ngāpuhi settlement, emergency housing, whether he has ambitions to…
Waitangi 2026: Thursday in pictures
Politicians have been officially welcomed back to the Treaty Grounds on Thursday. Here's how it unfolded in pictures.
Luxon denies Treaty Principles Bill repeat on the cards
The PM faced heckling during his speech at Waitangi today amid tensions over the bill.
PM heckled during Waitangi speech
A protestor's speech, a scuffle, and a few scathing comments. The coalition leaders were heckled at Waitangi today as they made their election-year pitches - but it wasn't smooth-sailing for the… Audio
Hāngī for Waitangi gearing up
A Wellington marae is putting its hāngī made up of mostly koha kai underground on Friday, in preparation for the city's Waitangi Day celebrations tomorrow. Audio
Watch: PM heckled during speech at Treaty Grounds
One person can be heard yelling "treason" during Christopher Luxon's speech.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 February 2026
Powhiri, protest, and politics. Leaders and dignitaries were welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi as we went to air. We crossed live to our acting political editor for the latest; The CEO of… Audio
Stories from Waitangi Day - past and present
Ralph Johnston, the Waitangi Trust Chief Executive, talks us through some of the most memorable moments of Waitangi Day commemorations. Audio
Leaders and dignitaries welcomed at Waitangi
Leaders and dignitaries have been welcomed on to the Treaty grounds at Waitangi. RNZ Acting political editor, Craig McCulloch spoke to Guyon Espiner from Waitangi. Audio
Tama Potaka on the Treaty Principles Bill
Ahead of Waitangi Day, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka joins Mihingarangi Forbes for a wide-ranging interview. Audio
Strong message to get out and vote at Waitangi celebrations
Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has been welcomed to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. At the powhiri the Kiingitanga pledged that the proceeds from the annual Turangawaewae Regatta in March will go… Audio
Early starts for those preparing kai at Waitangi Treaty Grounds
It's been a big week in the lead up to Waitangi day at the Treaty Grounds, Shania Howard is the head of visitor experience there, she told us what's on the menu. Audio
What to expect from this year's Waitangi commemorations
The past few years at Waitangi have delivered political fireworks and MPs will be braced for a reprise when politicians are welcomed with a pōwhiri from about 11am.
Jamie Tuuta - The Young Gun E6
How did a 24-year-old former television reporter end up negotiating against the crown? Jamie Tuuta was one of 10 kids raised by grandparents whose generation were shamed into silence. Why then did the… Audio
Leaders encourage Māori to vote in upcoming election
It comes as politicians from all parties will be welcomed to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds at 11am on Thursday.
Māori Queen pledges proceeds of regatta to weather-impacted communities
The chair says the century-old gathering would now be a chance to give some relief to those affected by recent flooding.
