Ngāpuhi
Dame Cindy Kiro: the first female Māori governor-general
Dame Cindy Kiro became New Zealand's first female Maori governor-general when she was sworn in at a ceremony at parliament this week. Audio
Tuhoronuku not right for Ngāpuhi settlement - Little
Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little will be meeting with representatives of Ngāpuhi and its hapū to find an alternative to Tuhoronuku while he is at Waitangi this year, he says. Audio
Little confident in proposed Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement model
The Treaty Negotiations Minister is confident in a new model to move the Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement forward, despite at least eight hapū rejecting it.
Ngāpuhi to vote on settlement negotiation model
Ngāpuhi will vote on a new model for negotiating what's expected to be the biggest Waitangi Treaty settlement of its kind.
Hapu support name change for mandate
Hapū in Hokianga are backing the idea of a name change for Tūhoronuku.
Ngāpuhi hui: 'People went away feeling quite frustrated'
The deadlock over Ngāpuhi treaty negotiations shows no sign of breaking after a series of hui with Treaty Settlements Minister Andrew Little over the weekend. Audio
Talks with Ngāpuhi 'constructive' - Little
Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little says his talks with Ngāpuhi leaders over the weekend have been helpful.
Optimism grows over Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement
Ngāpuhi hapū say the latest meetings with Treaty Negotiations Minster Andrew Little have marked a watershed in the iwi's stalled Treaty settlement.
Ngāpuhi stand-off: Little changes could yield big results
Analysis - In his approach to the country's largest and poorest iwi, Ngāpuhi, Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little is showing a different style from his predecessor, writes Mihingarangi Forbes.
Govt to discuss stalled Ngāpuhi treaty process
The Treaty Negotiations Minister is calling all Ngāpuhi hapū and key advisors to Waitangi this weekend to discuss their stalled Treaty of Waitangi settlement.
Treaty Minister prepares to tackle stand-off
Minister for Treaty Negotiations Andrew Little is open to all proposals on how the Ngāpuhi claims might be settled, he says. Audio
Northern iwi cheer new government decision
There's elation at Waitangi over New Zealand First's choice to go into government with Labour.
Ngāpuhi mandate kicks off new series of hui today
The Ngāpuhi mandate authority kicks off a new series of hui around the north today to seek feedback on its stalled Treaty settlement.
Tūhoronuku defends spending on overseas travel
The group that has received the bulk of Ngāpuhi's $6m settlement negotiation funding is defending trips to Sydney and Perth, saying they were worthwhile. Audio
Te Kotahitanga reject meeting Tau over Ngāpuhi mandate
In the Ngāpuhi mandate dispute - the hapū alliance Te Kotahitanga has rejected an invitation to meet the opposition, Tūhoronuku, as long as it is led by Sonny Tau.
Stalemate likely until Ngāpuhi say 'enough is enough' - Finlayson
Not even Pope Francis would be able to help the Ngāpuhi settlement, which has been hit by internal disputes, Treaty Minister Chris Finlayson says.
Crown steps back from Ngāpuhi treaty settlement
One of the groups trying to unite New Zealand's biggest iwi so it can pursue treaty talks says it's disappointing the government is walking away from the process.
Talks between govt and Ngāpuhi break down - iwi
Negotiations between the government and Ngāpuhi appear to have broken down after a meeting between Prime Minister Bill English and iwi leaders.
Christchuch members push for Ngāpuhi decision
Ngāpuhi claimants living in Christchurch are threatening to pull their support for the iwi's mandated authority, Tūhoronuku.
Hapū leader urges decision on vexed Ngāpuhi mandate
The government needs to make an urgent call on who to deal with over the Ngāpuhi treaty settlement, a hapū leader says.