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Tania Simpson - new chair of the Waitangi National Trust
Someone who knows all about manaakitanga is our next guest - Tania Simpson Ngai Tahu, Ngapuhi and Tainui, the new chair of the Waitangi National Trust. Audio
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins reflects on messages conveyed at Waitangi 2026 and pays tribute to Peeni Henare. Audio
Tama Muru joins Dan Busby on the history trail
In 1833 the British Government of the day appointed James Busby as the first Official British Resident, based here at Waitangi. His main duties were to 'protect well disposed settlers and traders… Audio
Waitangi haka performer talks about sharing her culture with everyone who visits the treay grounds
Waimatangi Hotere is the team leader and spoke about her role in welcoming visitors to Waitangi treaty grounds. Audio
Dame Naida Glavish
Mihingarangi Forbes asks Dame Naida Glavish what the way forward is for Te Pati Maori. Audio
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi talk about his message to Ngāpuhi
Mihingarangi Forbes asks Rawiri Waititi about his message to Ngāpuhi. Audio
Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith talks about what he took away from Waitangi
All are welcome here at Waitangi - New Zealanders from around the country, locals, tourists, and also government MPs - many who have spent the week here, the haukainga welcomes the government… Audio
Could sewer robots be used to prevent repeat of Moa Pt sewage spill?
Sewer robots are being used to patrol pipes elsewhere in the world to keep them from blocking, but what about in New Zealand? Audio
New 'Māori gothic' film Mārama draws on horror of colonialisation
Mārama tells the story of a young Māori woman lured to Victorian England under false pretenses, and her fight to keep her identity.
'I would do it for anyone': Man who saved family from drowning
Haruru man Aaron Stott was described as a hero, but he said he just doesn't want to see people suffering.
Luxon denies Treaty Principles Bill repeat on the cards
The PM faced heckling during his speech at Waitangi today amid tensions over the bill.
'It's a ghost town': customers staying away after Moa Point sewage spill
Some businesses along the Welington's South Coast say the major sewage spill is a "kick in the teeth" and they are already losing business.
Damage to Moa Point wastewater plant 'as bad as we feared' - Wellington Water
Wellington Water's chief executive says the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant is not in good shape, with 70 percent of it flooded and 80 percent of its equipment damaged. Audio
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
'Girl queen and a bit of skin': The thrifted and homemade outfits of Laneway
Some wore cowboy hats and sparkly clothes that paid tribute to headliner Chappell Roan, but almost all had borrowed, thrifted or made their outfits.
Three people hurt after crash in Waikato
Cambridge Road near Racecourse Road heading towards State Highway 1 was closed.
Have you heard of Seanchoíche?
Dublin man Cairan Gaffney came up with the idea of gathering people to tell and hear stories - from heart-rending regrets to bizarre tales in praise of salt.
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
What's on the menu at Waitangi?
It's all hands on deck as the team at the Treaty Grounds prepare to feed the masses on Waitangi Day.
What are the best fish and chip shop sides?
Are we crab-stick loyalists, is a spring roll non-negotiable - or is the deep-fried, sugar-dusted joy of a pineapple fritter the absolute essential?
