New ZealandTe Pāti Māori co-leader says smokefree reversal ‘systemic genocide’PM Christopher Luxon says the comments are not helpful from a political leader.29 Nov 07:54 AM
PoliticsVerrall accuses Govt of putting tobacco lobbyists ahead of Kiwis' healthAnd 'this Government is digging our people an early grave', says Te Pāti Māori.29 Nov 01:38 AM
Kahu‘Challenging few years for some’: Māori experts weigh in on new GovernmentExperts asses what the next parliamentary term will bring.28 Nov 07:15 PM
KahuOpinion: Those incapable of independent thought, buy into persuasive 'group think'Opinion: The impacts of politicians will have a serious effect on youth.28 Nov 05:42 PM
KahuDavid Seymour: I think kura hourua is a wonderful nameAct leader wants charter schools back on the books by 2025.27 Nov 05:48 PM
KahuWaititi: This Government wants to remove all trace of us as MāoriThe coalition wants government agencies to provide services based on need, not race.27 Nov 05:41 PM
KahuOpinion: You do not need bombs and missiles to decimate an indigenous populationMāori leadership mobilises to prepare for battle with new Government.27 Nov 04:04 AM
KahuRob Campbell: We are going to find out who is really committed to equity and who is notOpinion: There were no real surprises in the coalition agreement.26 Nov 06:15 PM
KahuOutgoing minister Willie Jackson takes a crack at incoming government trade-offsWillie Jackson predicts doom for new government26 Nov 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Pointless byelection held in Port WaikatoOPINION: The law could swing an election unfairly and it causes voters needless trouble.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsThe biggest concessions Luxon made to get three-party coalition over the lineA $1.2 billion fund, foreign buyer plans scrapped - what Luxon has to compromise on.24 Nov 04:53 AM
PoliticsThe law changes looming from new Govt; Peters, Seymour to split Deputy PMUnorthodox Deputy PM jobshare, 20 Cabinet roles include three each from NZ First, Act.24 Nov 12:35 AM
PoliticsSeymour: We got a good deal, suggests Act trumps NZ First for ministerial rolesA coalition deal will be signed today and a Government sworn in next week.23 Nov 08:23 PM
KahuWe look forward to being the pebbles in the shoes of Pāremata ParliamentTakutai Kemp takes the Whānau Ora kaupapa to Parliament.23 Nov 06:10 AM
KahuIt’s back to the the future for our youngest MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-ClarkeHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke is not afraid of korero whānau.21 Nov 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour's swipe puts National on noticeOPINION: Also in today's politics wrap - Cameron Brewer cleans up his mess (mostly).20 Nov 11:11 PM
KahuTe Pāti Māori says handbrake is already going on Māori spendingParty president John Tamihere believes Māori funding faces big cuts by the new Government.20 Nov 05:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour schooled on Treaty referendumOPINION: An expert whose work David Seymour regularly cites has put the record straight.16 Nov 10:21 PM
New ZealandEthnic diversity in Parliament will decline after the 2023 electionThe 2023 election has a significant swing right with new MPs entering Parliament.16 Nov 02:25 AM
New ZealandNo surprises as final election votes ticked offCarl Bates, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Suze Redmayne finished way out in front.15 Nov 09:14 PM
KahuRecount results in: Tāmaki Makaurau, Mt Albert winners declaredTe Pāti Māori wins Tāmaki Makaurau to confirm a record six MPs in Parliament.15 Nov 12:44 AM
Kahu'People say I’m not a proper Māori': Seymour on his whakapapa and the TreatyThe Act Party leader talks about his whakapapa and Te Tiriti.13 Nov 07:07 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins to be sworn in as PM again in constitutional oddityTwo other vote recounts - both in Auckland - are due to begin on Monday.10 Nov 05:17 AM
New ZealandElectoral Commission defends use of marae as polling boothThe commission said it sought assurance the Te Pāti Māori candidate would not be involved.09 Nov 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: National's tax plan is a done deal - or it should beOPINION: Act and NZ First don't have the heft to torpedo National's centrepiece policy.09 Nov 11:25 PM
KahuTe Pāti Māori not under investigation over Manurewa Marae polling boothThe Electoral Commission says no complaints have been made.09 Nov 08:59 PM
New Zealand'What is your evidence?' - Tamihere responds to Māori Party polling misconduct claimsThe issue is part of a larger probe into election conduct at the marae.09 Nov 05:22 AM
KahuWinston Peters: Waitangi Tribunal involved in decision-making which is not democraticThe NZ First leader says he will not support Act's referendum call - but wants changes.08 Nov 11:45 PM
KahuShane Jones: No place for guilt-tripping in NZ First policyJones says it is anathema to how NZ First believes the country and Māori should develop.08 Nov 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsQ&A: Coalition negotiations - what’s happening behind the scenes to form new govt?Deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan answers your questions.08 Nov 08:20 PM
KahuRatana whānau from around the motu return to celebrate magical day for the churchNovember 8 is a very important date for the Ratana faith08 Nov 07:45 PM
KahuMāori will 'go to war' if Treaty referendum takes placeWillie Jackson has hit out over a proposed referendum which would reinterpret the Treaty.07 Nov 07:45 PM
KahuFormer PM Jim Bolger on Act’s Treaty referendum plan - ‘It won’t and shouldn’t happen’Bolger says Act's Treaty call has zero chance.07 Nov 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The departing MPs I'll miss the mostOPINION: Also in today's wrap: Peters' petulance continues; closest races set for recount.06 Nov 11:40 PM
