WorldMinor parties set major tests for Gillard The leaders of Australia's two major parties have been given a wake-up call.20 Sep 05:30 PM
KahuCustomary title claims hit confiscation hurdleBay of Plenty iwi say land confiscations in the 1860s could scuttle any chance of gaining customary title to tracts of the foreshore.19 Sep 05:30 PM
KahuHarawira: Few Maori will pass foreshore ownership thresholdHone Harawira believes that 98pc of Maori will fail to meet the threshold to gain ownership of the foreshore and seabed under pending Govt legislation.17 Sep 12:07 AM
Opinion<i>Tariana Turia:</i> New bill reopens door to possibility of justiceTariana Turia, co-leader of the Maori Party, writes about the foreshore and seabed debates and tides of change.15 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Editorial</i>: Far-reaching powers hide worrying risksIt can be hard to keep perspective when an incident as devastating as the Christchurch earthquake occurs.15 Sep 05:29 PM
KahuForeshore bill through first readingRebel MP Hone Harawira broke ranks with his Maori Party colleagues in Parliament today and voted against the legislation that will replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act.15 Sep 07:53 AM
New ZealandEarthquake states of emergency extendedThe states of emergency put in place after the Canterbury earthquake were this morning extended until midday Thursday.14 Sep 08:45 PM
New ZealandConcerns over power new bill gives ministersThe Government has taken on sweeping powers to rebuild Christchurch after the earthquake.14 Sep 05:30 PM
KahuHarawira not voting for foreshore billMaori Party MP Hone Harawira won't be voting for the new foreshore and seabed legislation that his party fought for.14 Sep 12:03 AM
ConstructionPolitical rivals unite to fast-track Christchurch earthquake lawThe Govt has won political support for emergency earthquake relief legislation that will bypass existing laws to speed up rebuilding in Canterbury.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPM: Quake NZ's most costly natural disasterThe Canterbury earthquake will be the most costly natural disaster NZ has faced, John Key said today as the Govt announced new measures to deal with rebuilding ruined homes.13 Sep 06:54 AM
New Zealand<i>Ask Phoebe:</i> Region's council must address area differences after election12 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Judy McGregor:</i> Most vulnerable won't get a fair go under work trialJudy McGregor argues that the 90-day period poses a threat to fundamental human rights.12 Sep 05:30 PM
BusinessGovt moves to tighten up new company rulesCompanies will be required to have an NZ-resident director or local agent to prevent locally registered companies being involved in international criminal activity, says Commerce Minister Simon Power.08 Sep 11:15 PM
New ZealandForeshore bill to be law by year's endThe law to replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act will require all applications for customary title to be made within six years of its enactment.06 Sep 05:30 PM
