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Last two chances for Maori seats

PM rejects a last-ditch Maori Party bid to get the seats by making them a conscience vote issue.

Govt too coy on coastal carve-up, says Lee

Henare doesn't need to apologise for calling me a jerk-off: Hide

National's Tau Henare and Rodney Hide square off after Henare called Hide "a buffoon" and a "jerk-off", over the Maori Super City seat issue today.

Council tickets unlawful, court told

Hide a 'buffoon' and 'jerk-off', says National's Henare

National MP Tau Henare slams Rodney Hide's approach to the Maori Super City seats issue.

Tribe considers second hikoi over Super City Maori seats

Ngati Whatua spokesman Ngarimu Blair says a second hikoi is being talked about.

Iwi: We'll boycott Super City advisory role

Tainui iwi say they will boycott any alternative, weaker role offered to them after the Government's decision to rule out Maori seats on Auckland's Super City council.

Footpath contracts boss takes on new job

Toddler sick after sip of seawater at North Shore beach

A 2-year-old girl became ill five minutes after drinking seawater at Narrow Neck Beach.

Councils split on letting Maori have special Super City seats

Councils see jump in rates debts

Suggestion box open for Queens Wharf

Everyone from schoolchildren to world-acclaimed architects can submit ideas.

Councils call in collectors

Mayor defies advice on beaches

Council in debt dispute

Attack hits NZ's safe image