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Editorial: Why Act’s reinterpretation of the Treaty falls short

Treaty debate highlights tension between co-governance and self-determination in NZ politics.

Horizons formally opposes Treaty Principles Bill

Horizons Regional Council votes to oppose the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.

Letters: How to boost safety for kids on electric scooters

OPINION: It 'requires a mix of regulation, education, and community engagement'.

'Let’s not panic, but let’s actually sort it out' - Treasury boss on NZ’s deteriorating finances

Iain Rennie on taking the helm at the Treasury amid stormy clouds.

Napier Port’s ferry proposal resurfaces as possible solution for Winston Peters

Wellington's port says the proposal is self-serving and would strip its container traffic.

Legislation, losers and lessons: Andrew Bayly’s 2024

Minister Andrew Bayly sat down with Tom Raynel to discuss his 2024, and what comes next.

Embracing unity amid economic and cultural challenges this Christmas

OPINION: New Zealand celebrates Christmas amid rising living costs and cultural tensions.

Letters: Businesspeople better than career politicians

OPINION: 'We are becoming a nation much like the US – full of diatribe and hatred.'

Government to end emergency housing contracts with two more Rotorua motels

Two more motels will stop being contracted by the Government for emergency housing.

Clear run: Waikato Expressway Ngāruawāhia section back to four lanes

Remedial works and safety improvements were finished today.

A way forward: Progress in reopening Wairoa aged care facility

Call for the Government to ensure the town gets elderly/respite care facility.

How MPs turned Parliament’s final debate into a comedy showdown

Christopher Luxon and David Seymour share laughs, taking jabs at coalition partners.

How Te Pāti Māori aims to unite opposition against current Government

Te Pāti Māori seeks united opposition to oust 'cruel' government.

MPs react to PM not attending Waitangi

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Labour MP Willie Jackson react to the Prime Minister not attending Waitangi next year.

Opening of Mangamuka Gorge

State Highway 1 in the Far North is once again open after years of closures from storm damage. Video / David Fisher, NZTA

Opinion: Why the haka protest marked a pivotal moment in NZ politics

Young leaders drove the massive hīkoi, emphasising empowerment and unity in Aotearoa.