OpinionBarry Soper: How Māori Party hopes went up in smokesCOMMENT: Govt is now looking at whether excise tax on tobacco is achieving its purpose.24 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Māori Party looks into the abyssCOMMENT: The Māori Party's survival plan cannot be one of hoping Labour fails to deliver.19 Jul 07:18 AM
New ZealandTe Ururoa Flavell confirmed in new CEO roleHe moves into the new role after 14 years in politics.19 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandWidow claims politician husband was a paedophileProminent Tauranga leader Awanui Black accused after his death.07 Jul 05:43 AM
New Zealand'Exceptional, courageous' leader honouredDame Tariana Turia's decades of tireless work have been recognised with a top honour.08 Jun 10:30 AM
PoliticsYour view: Readers get it off their chestReaders have their say on city apartments; Obama's visit; regional rates; and Maori Party04 Apr 08:00 AM
PoliticsMike Hosking: How to get rid of that stubborn rump of smokersPeople still smoking? Price fags out of the market and they'll be gone.17 Mar 04:45 AM
KahuMāori Party president: 'MMP yet to reach its potential'Party needs to be centrist so it can ally with any others, Che Wilson says.05 Mar 08:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Māori didn't rally to their own flagCOMMENT: Waitangi confirmed Māori are content to be back in the Labour family.09 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: My politician of the yearCOMMENT: For someone who lacks experience PM has achieved an awful lot in a short time.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirst post-election poll: Minor gains but no bounceWho gets an early Christmas present from the first political poll since the election?09 Dec 07:30 PM
New ZealandTuku Morgan offers to resignMorgan is one year into his three-year term as party president05 Nov 09:25 PM
New ZealandHow vote splitting shaped electoral mapAcross all electorates, National Party voters were least inclined to split their votes.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIs there a doctor in the House?Claire Trevett lifts the lid on the plan - and the man - to breathe life into the party.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial votes: Labour, Greens expected to gain at National's expenseThe special vote count tomorrow is expected to favour Labour and the Greens over National.06 Oct 06:00 AM
KahuKaumatua Lewis Moeau dies, aged 79Kaumatua Lewis Moeau, cultural adviser to the Prime Minister, died today aged 79.05 Oct 09:23 AM
New ZealandNational's big loss corrected by vote officialsMaori Party's initial win in rural Marlborough booth revoked.01 Oct 04:32 AM
New ZealandGreens not talking to National 'pathetic'The Greens' refusal to consider a coalition with National is pathetic, former PM says.30 Sep 11:11 PM
BusinessKiingitanga investigation sharpens focusCharities Service looks into alleged misspending on travel and care at private hospitals.29 Sep 07:25 PM
New ZealandWhat are former MPs entitled to?MPs who quit or lost their seats at the election can still look forward to a few perks.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat will Marama Fox do next?MPs who have lost their place in Parliament are eyeing up new careers.28 Sep 06:08 AM
New ZealandMarama Fox: Maori Party to build houses 'up and down NZ'Maori Party co-leader promises we haven't heard the last of her.28 Sep 04:48 AM
KahuIs Winston about to make a huge U-turn?Winston Peters may backtrack on a Maori seat referendum now the Maori Party is gone.27 Sep 05:52 PM
KahuPolitical Roundup: Why the Maori Party failedComment: Should we mourn or celebrate the ejection of the Maori Party from Parliament?27 Sep 03:02 AM
OpinionEditorial: Can the Maori Party survive?EIDOTIRAL: The Maori Party might not be seen again.25 Sep 04:00 PM
KahuMaori Party starts rebuilding for 2020The Maori Party has started on the long road to try to rebuild by 2020.24 Sep 07:37 AM
New ZealandTe Ururoa Flavell leaving politicsThe Maori Party leader has announced he is leaving politics.23 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandTears as Maori Party wiped from parliamentThe Māori Party fell well below the 5 per cent threshold for keeping any list MPs.23 Sep 06:42 PM
New ZealandVote 2017: Doing the hard yardsAndrew Alderson usually rates sport stars. Today he uses his talents to politicians.23 Sep 04:00 PM
KahuBattleground seats: Key electorates to watchTrack the electorates that mean the most to the shape of the next Parliament.23 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandTime to talk: English's plan for new GovernmentBill English is in the box seat after leading National to a triumphant result.23 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandColeman accused of 'snubbing' sugary drink tax planObesity researchers say Health Minister "snubbed" sugary drink tax proposal and petition.22 Sep 03:15 AM
New Zealand'Holy crap! Come on people, party vote Maori'Co-leader Marama Fox says the Māori Party will work with anyone post-election.21 Sep 08:37 AM
New ZealandStrategic voting top of mind: Maori Party"The bigger issues have started to take a side-step to the strategic voting as an issue."20 Sep 06:46 AM