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More than 400 Māori men and boys were imprisoned without trial in 1879–80.

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Education leaders vow to uphold Te Tiriti despite Govt’s Treaty clause removal
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Education leaders vow to uphold Te Tiriti despite Govt’s Treaty clause removal

Education Minister Erica Stanford says Treaty duties sit with the Crown.

04 Nov 03:00 AM
Rawiri Waititi blames ‘two rogue MPs’ for Te Pāti Māori rifts, confirms expulsion being considered
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Rawiri Waititi blames ‘two rogue MPs’ for Te Pāti Māori rifts, confirms expulsion being considered

One of the MPs has responded with a brief but blunt statement.

03 Nov 09:46 PM
'Just insane': Roof of East Coast artist Bub Dewes’ striking home torn off in wind
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'Just insane': Roof of East Coast artist Bub Dewes’ striking home torn off in wind

The roof of artist Bub Dewes' unique home was destroyed last week.

03 Nov 04:00 AM

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