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Petition calls for Tino Rangatiratanga flag to fly permanently on Auckland Harbour Bridge
The campaign seeks 80,000 signatures to fly the flag permanently beside NZ's flag.
Latest from Waitangi Day
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Adam Pearse: Promises of unity not easy to see from Waitangi 2026
OPINION: Many are quick to echo the late Kīngi Tūheitia's call for kotahitanga.
Waitangi 2026: 'We're still fighting': Hīkoi pushes rights of next generation
The upcoming election and recent storms were both big themes during speeches this week.
Waka land on Te Tii Beach as the Mana Mokopuna hīkoi reaches the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Fighting for the rights of the next generation is the focus of this year’s hīkoi to Waitangi led by Northland Māori. Video / NZ Herald
Ngāti Hine chair Pita Tipene says messages coming from Te Pāti Māori are confusing
Ngāti Hine chair Pita Tipene on Rawiri Waititi's "fantastic" speech but "confusing" tautoko haka. Video / NZ Herald
Waitangi: Ngāpuhi chair says Te Pāti Māori pōwhiri haka 'last straw'; offer to meet off table
The iwi had invited the political party to a meeting in November last year.
NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026
NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026. Waitangi Day begins with a dawn service as hecklers interrupt speeches. The US and Russian Military resume 'high level talks'.
Waitangi Dawn Service 2026
Crowds attend the dawn ceremony at Te Whare Rūnanga during Waitangi Day commemorations at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Video / NZ Herald
Sun for North Island holidaymakers as South braces for rain and cloud
Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Napier are all set for mid to high 20s heat.
'An ongoing inconvenience': Auckland rail shut again for Waitangi long weekend
The closure follows weeks of summer rail disruption for City Rail Link-related upgrades.
Christopher Luxon: Finding common ground – a vision for Waitangi and beyond
OPINION: The PM reflects on the recent North Island tragedies and community support.
'We all came under the same stars': Artist captures spirit of te Tiriti
Her Doodle weaves Pacific navigation, kūaka migration and kaitiakitanga.
Adam Pearse: Te Pāti Māori tension at Waitangi leaves chances of reconciliation in ruin
OPINION: The rifts within the party seem to have no resolution in sight.
Long weekend exodus: Auckland motorway crash delays holidaymakers
The crash near Takanini was reported to police at 4.05pm.
‘A different vibe’: How Waitangi has changed amid election heat
Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths joins The Front Page from Waitangi to break down what the event means.
Family behind burned bakery plead for safety as firefighter strikes escalate
Pita House in Pakuranga burned down on January 9 during an earlier strike.
Politicians deliver speeches to Waitangi crowd, address place of Treaty in New Zealand
Political leaders faced an at-times critical reception.
'Tale of two islands': What to expect from Waitangi long weekend weather
Some spots are set to feel the summer heat with highs of 30C.
Audrey Young: Hipkins' blunt message to iwi leaders – lower your expectations
OPINION: Labour has learned a critical lesson after the rapid change of the Ardern era.
Waitangi 2026: Former Te Pāti Māori candidate to stand for Greens in 2026 general election
Green MP Teanau Tuiono made the announcement during his speech at Waitangi.
Waitangi: Politicians to be welcomed by pōwhiri at 11am
NZ Herald's Deputy Political Editor Adam Pearse speaks with Ryan Bridge ahead of Waitangi day celebrations. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, February 5, 2026
Morning Headlines | Wellington mayor issues warning over beaches and Christopher Luxon positive ahead of pōwhiri | Thursday, February 5, 2026
What to expect at Waitangi this year: Weather, crowds and mood
The Treaty Principles Bill being axed has eased tensions at this year's events.
Shane Jones: As 2040 nears, it is time to reset Waitangi around unity and democracy
OPINION: New Zealand First plans to cut Treaty principles from many laws in 2026.