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Street naming stirs up tensions
The name of a street in Havelock North is contentious for residents, but a local kaumatua is defending the choice, saying the name has historic importance for the area.
'Harawira comments hurt race relations'
The Human Rights Commission says Maori Party MP Hone Harawira needs to consider whether his personal feelings are helpful to race relations.
Children's group to glorify 'martyrdom' in Gaza concert
A Jordanian children's musical troupe well-known for songs that glorify "martyrdom" in battle with Israel was to perform a rare outdoor concert in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip on Tuesday.
Hone 'needs to pull his head in' - Henare
National MP Tau Henare today rejected Hone Harawira's notion of not wanting his kids to date Pakeha, calling the comments racist and stupid.
Urban Maori seek deal on city beaches
Auckland tribes are seeking a co-management deal for the Waitemata and Manukau harbours in upcoming Treaty negotiations.
Harawira race-date view 'ridiculous' - Key
John Key says it is "ridiculous" that MP Hone Harawira would not be happy about his children dating Pakeha.
Table manners
Dionne Christian discovers our traditional Sunday roast is changing with the times.
Just $5 buys entry to a coastal paradise
Visitors to Nora and Waata Rameka's piece of paradise in Northland pay for the privilege of surfing off Takou Bay.